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A bomb has ripped through the most revered shrine of Sufi Islam in Pakistan, killing at least 25 devotees and wounding several dozen others, officials say.

A rerun of China's massive stimulus during the financial crisis is set to offer another boost to global metals prices.

Brazilian miner Vale said it produced a record 349 million tonnes of iron ore in 2016, above its own guidance.

The US attorney's office is looking into the way Fox News handled payments related to sexual harassment cases to determine whether the company misled investors, according to the lawyer for a woman who is suing the network.

A California college student has been suspended for recording his professor's anti-Trump rant, which went viral and led to violent threats against the instructor.

Three people have died in a water tank in what appeared to be a tragic accident on Thursday evening.

Channel Ten says its industry is "under severe duress" and it may report annual losses of $30 million for this financial year.

A Coalition senator has accused his own government of succumbing to "populist pressure" with its crackdown on politician's perks.

A Florey man is behind bars after he allegedly climbed into his ex-partner's bedroom window and tried to choke her in the middle of the night.

Telstra's biggest plunge in more than six years weighed on investor sentiment on Thursday, but the overall market still managed to eke out a small gain.

One of Australia's great racing figures is on his way to Throughbred Park.

So much for the cashless economy.

Looking fit and composed, Jobe Watson returned from exile at Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. The former Essendon skipper was one of six Bombers returned to face arch-rivals Collingwood in the first game of the AFL pre-season, after serving a season-long ban in 2016 for doping.

In the 26 weeks to December 25, David Jones sales increased by 4 per cent, compared to an 11.2 per cent spike in sales growth in the previous corresponding period.

Now let us be clear. Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron is not saying she is the Curacao-based Black Prince, which is the single largest shareholder in the rather soiled formula maker Bellamy's.

The debate over whether to decriminalise abortion in Queensland is set to divide the Parliament.

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I know how Jules Verne must have felt. My recent trip to New York plus three days in Israel and two more in London was a fascinating circumnavigation but thanks to Qantas and the LLJets I did it quicker than 80 days in a balloon.

The Sunshine Coast's $400 million rival to the Gold Coast's Wet'n'Wild theme park has been given council approval.

Healthcare regulation, mining exploration and Chinese interest is likely to give M&A; a boost in 2017.

Australia's ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey has warned President Donald Trump his trademark "America First" rhetoric will leave allies and trading partners questioning their relationship with America, and risks a horrible impact on the domestic economy.

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The NSW Government has approved applications for two popular Sydney bars to remain open for half an hour longer, after the state's lockout laws were relaxed in December.

A Highlanders penalty goal after the siren has sunk a valiant Waratahs outfit that came back from 22 points down before falling at the final hurdle in their final pre-season trial before the Super Rugby season kicks off.

A former franchisee has lashed out at Domino's Chief Executive Don Meij after being lumped in with other franchisees as a blackmailing 'criminal'.

Victoria Police have charged a man following a fire at a Commonwealth Bank in Springvale last year.

The women's revolution that has engulfed the AFL over the summer has broken another barrier with the appointment of Emma Quayle as the game's first female club recruiter.

The WA Liberal deal with Pauline Hanson's One Nation has been given the blessing of former prime minister John Howard, despite his 2001 edict it must be placed last on his party's how-to-vote cards.

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Former prime minister Tony Abbott has delivered a blunt warning that the May budget should not raise taxes.

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It is a profession where the old school tie or friendships forged on the football field can make or break careers. Now a national program will tackle unconscious bias among lawyers.

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ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie is poised to announce a sweeping overhaul of the broadcaster's management structures that is designed to free up tens of millions of dollars to invest in programming.

Homeopathic teething products that may be linked to 10 baby deaths in America are being sold in Australian pharmacies, including one at the Royal Children's Hospital.

Bellamy's shareholders told not to back the push to grab board control of the troubled company

Shane Rattenbury got short shrift from the speaker when he attempted to bring a solar panel into the debating chamber on Thursday.

The electricity market operator should be given additional power so it can intervene directly in the energy market, the head of Origin Energy has said.

Grant Hackett has let his dad know he is "sober and safe" but remains in hiding after he was reported missing by his family.

Donald Trump jettisoned two decades of diplomatic orthodoxy by declaring that the US would no longer insist on the creation of a Palestinian state.

Full-time employment collapsed to its weakest point in 16 months in January after two months of gains were reversed, leaving Australia with 56,100 fewer full-time workers than in January 2015.

The Brumbies hope to add a new scrumhalf to their roster next week, but have all but ruled out an Andrew Walker comeback

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham wants to keep five teams in Australia as the ARU axe hovers above.

Canberra Raiders' spiritual leader believes he's one of a number of players that could wear the captain's armband.

Prosecutors preparing the brief of evidence against accused Bourke Street killer Dimitrious "Jimmy" Gargasoulas have been called to front the Supreme Court to provide an update on how the complex case is progressing.

Queensland Speaker Peter Wellington has announced he will not contest the next state election.

National Multicultural Festival weekend is one of the most vibrant on Canberra's calendar so here is what not to miss out on this year.

St Kilda great Danny Frawley says Jake Carlisle has the capability of quickly being in contention for All-Australian selection in his return to football after a year-long anti-doping suspension.

Declining rates of home ownership aren't necessarily a bad thing, according to the Reserve Bank.

One of the state's most powerful organised crime figures is facing a lengthy stint in jail and deportation back to Italy after being convicted of extortion, drug and weapons offences.