Two dead after magnitude-7.5 quake strikes near Christchurch

Christchurch earthquake (ABC News)ABC News

A powerful earthquake and hundreds of strong aftershocks rocked New Zealand overnight.

Trump picks Priebus as chief of staff

Donald Trump and Reince Priebus (Reuters: Mike Segar)US Election 2016

Donald Trump has chosen Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus as chief of staff.

Live: Australia v South Africa, Second Test, Day Three

Hobart Test (ABC Sport)ABC Sport

South Africa is batting confidently in Hobart, taking the lead over Australia past 150.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Fox faceplants in snow (Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016: Angela Bohlke) ABC News

Most wildlife photography awards celebrate the beauty of nature. These are 'mainly about wildlife doing funny things'.

Why does Canberra have so few pubs?

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Canberra is home to Australia's only historic territory-wide prohibition between 1911 and 1928.

Retirees face 'nightmare' of homelessness

Hastings Point homes (ABC News: Amy Bainbridge) ABC News

A group of NSW retirees has taken the fight for their homes all the way to the Supreme Court.

Trump's plan could cost world economies

Japanese markets monitor fall as Donald Trump nears victory (Reuters: Toru Hanai) Analysis

President-elect Trump's economic plan could spark a global recession where everyone comes out a loser, writes Ian Verrender.

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