Ex-Billabong boss jailed for defrauding millions from bank

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Former Billabong chief executive Matthew Perrin is sentenced to eight years in jail for fraud over…

Man murdered by Gino and Mark Stocco 'a gentle giant'

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The family of a man killed by former fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco break down in a Sydney court as…

China could 'call the shots' if US retreats from Asia: Bishop

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop warns the United States against retreating into isolationism under…

China prepares for the Year of the Rooster

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China is counting down to the Year of the Rooster with a list of traditions and taboos including a last-minute haircut.

triple j's Hottest 100 by the numbers

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A record-breaking 66 songs in the countdown were by Australian artists and women dominated the Top 10.

Human-pig embryos created

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Scientists have successfully created the first human-pig hybrid embryo in a step towards growing organs for transplants.

US government scientists go 'rogue' on Twitter

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A network of unofficial Twitter feeds has been established by climate scientists in defiance of Donald Trump's gag orders.

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Sydney FC wants to be 'best in A-League history'

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Graham Arnold says his unstoppable Sydney FC side is not stopping at talk about the premier's plate or the A-League championship.

Indigenous elder calls for Australia Day referendum

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WA Noongar elder Robert Isaacs is calling for a national vote on whether Australia Day should be shifted.

What it's like being six years old and in a wheelchair

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When six-year-old Madeline Luk is in the playground, she gets inundated with questions from her peers.

What's the first day of school like for a new teacher?

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The chairs are pushed in, the board is clean and Anita Camporeale is smiling in anticipation of her students' arrival.

The search for treasure inside locked safes

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Locksmith Ben Simmons spends a lot of time cracking open old safes, brought in by hopeful treasure hunters.

The UFO capital of Australia

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Wycliffe Well in the Northern Territory is called the UFO capital of Australia, with stories of sightings in the sky.

The Battle of Khe Sanh

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Apart from knowing the Cold Chisel song, Australians know very little about the Battle of Khe Sanh.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

2017 will test whether Turnbull can rise above times that do not suit him

Donald Trump's formal rejection of the TPP has brought contrasting reactions from Turnbull and Shorten.By Michelle Grattan

I went to school with a mini 'Donald Trump'

US stocks have enjoyed a strong rally following the presidential election.By David Taylor

Opinion: Changing Australia Day pointless — and there is much to celebrate

Those opposed to Australia Day do so because of the historical significance.By Anthony Dillon

'We picked you up from a bin': Sex education still 'dirty talk' in China

Sex education classes like this one in northern China are few and far between, especially outside the biggest cities.By Cecily Huang

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