Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe leads Australian charge on dominant day two in Pune

    Six wickets to Steve O'Keefe and an unbeaten half-century to Steve Smith have Australia leading by 298 runs after two days of the first Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  6. Beachgoers from Sydney's south 'burdening lifesavers'

    Surf lifesavers in the Illawarra are calling for surf education to be boosted in schools in Sydney's southern suburbs after a spike in near-drownings.

  7. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  8. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  9. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  10. Brandis involved with Bell Group a month earlier: WA Attorney-General

    Attorney-General George Brandis was involved in the Bell Group matter one month earlier than he said he was, his West Australian counterpart Michael Mischin says, which would mean he misled Parliament over the issue.

  11. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

  12. No middle road on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinian territories

    Stan Grant asks two lawyers — one Palestinian and one Israeli — for an answer to one simple question: why is a resolution so hard? But their answers take him back to a hot and turbulent day in the Gaza Strip.

  13. Most ATO workers do not 'down tools' at 4:51: commissioner

    Australian Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan defends his workforce, insisting the vast majority do not "down tools" at 4.51pm, while also disputing claims by union officials.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe praises Aussie skipper Smith for spinning heroics against India

    Steve O'Keefe credits the leadership of Australia captain Steve Smith and the fielding of his team-mates for his breakthrough performance with the ball in the opening Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  6. Beachgoers from Sydney's south 'burdening lifesavers'

    Surf lifesavers in the Illawarra are calling for surf education to be boosted in schools in Sydney's southern suburbs after a spike in near-drownings.

  7. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  8. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  9. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  10. Sydney goes 11 clear with A-League romp over City

    Sydney FC return to winning ways in the A-League, with Bobo's double and Manny Muscat's calamitous defending giving the Sky Blues a 3-1 win over a 10-man Melbourne City.

  11. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

  12. Doctor's misdiagnosis led to new mother's death, court told

    Former doctor Graeme Reeves, who is on trial for manslaughter, says he made a mistake when he misdiagnosed a mother who later died, but was not criminally negligent.

  13. Essendon crash pilot's family pays tribute to their 'hero and rock'

    The daughter of the pilot who died in Tuesday's plane crash in Essendon offers her condolences to the families of four other men killed in the tragedy, while paying tribute to her "generous and inspirational" father.

  14. Tiger temple where frozen cubs found to open new venue

    The Buddhist temple where 40 frozen tiger cubs were found in a freezer last year is given a licence by the Thai Government to open a new facility, despite ongoing police investigations, a wildlife protection group says.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe praises Aussie skipper Smith for spinning heroics against India

    Steve O'Keefe credits the leadership of Australia captain Steve Smith and the fielding of his team-mates for his breakthrough performance with the ball in the opening Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Beachgoers from Sydney's south 'burdening lifesavers'

    Surf lifesavers in the Illawarra are calling for surf education to be boosted in schools in Sydney's southern suburbs after a spike in near-drownings.

  6. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  7. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  8. Late socialite's Toorak home draws 'stickybeaks' before auction

    It is not often the doors are open to one of the most famous Toorak properties, but potential buyers and lookie-loos are flocking to the $5-million home of the late socialite Lady Susan Renouf ahead of Saturday's auction.

  9. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  10. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  11. Death at Beware Reef won't deter reef protection group

    In far eastern Victoria at "one of the most spectacular places to dive" a group of conservationists are overcoming the death of one of their group to continue their work ensuring the marine wonderland is there for future generations.

  12. Premier backs Speaker Telmo Languiller over $40k travel claim

    Victoria's Premier stands by embattled Speaker Telmo Languiller, despite a probe into his taxpayer-funded claim for almost $40,000 for living 80 kilometres from Melbourne.

  13. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

  14. Brandis involved with Bell Group a month earlier: WA Attorney-General

    Attorney-General George Brandis was involved in the Bell Group matter one month earlier than he said he was, his West Australian counterpart Michael Mischin says, which would mean he misled Parliament over the issue.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe praises Aussie skipper Smith for spinning heroics against India

    Steve O'Keefe credits the leadership of Australia captain Steve Smith and the fielding of his team-mates for his breakthrough performance with the ball in the opening Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  6. 'Larger-than-average' Mensink 'needs $50,000 to cover trip expenses'

    It would be unreasonable to expect former Queensland Nickel director Clive Mensink to fly in an economy-sized seat to Australia to face a public examination into the refinery's collapse, a Brisbane court hears.

  7. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  8. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

  9. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  10. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  11. Reds sneak by Sharks in strong Super Rugby start

    The Queensland Reds snatch a come-from-behind 28-26 win over the Sharks in their Super Rugby season opener.

  12. New report finds it's too easy to 'phoenix' companies in Australia

    You've probably heard of athletes 'tanking' by deliberately losing a game, but a new report into businesses doing the same thing — referred to as 'phoenixing' — says it's costing the Australian economy billions of dollars a year.

  13. Tiger temple where frozen cubs found to open new venue

    The Buddhist temple where 40 frozen tiger cubs were found in a freezer last year is given a licence by the Thai Government to open a new facility, despite ongoing police investigations, a wildlife protection group says.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. No killer blows as close of WA election campaign draws near

    Week three of WA's election campaign saw the leaders go head to head in the only live televised debate, but neither Premier Colin Barnett or Opposition Leader Mark McGowan manage to deliver a decisive blow dispatching their opponent to political oblivion.

  3. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  6. WA farmers say flood relief funds too slow

    Flood-affected farmers in the south of Western Australia say the State Government has been too slow in reacting to their plight, adding there is a lack of comprehension around the scale of the damage.

  7. O'Keefe leads Australian charge on dominant day two in Pune

    Six wickets to Steve O'Keefe and an unbeaten half-century to Steve Smith have Australia leading by 298 runs after two days of the first Test against India.

  8. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  9. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  10. Brandis involved with Bell Group a month earlier: WA Attorney-General

    Attorney-General George Brandis was involved in the Bell Group matter one month earlier than he said he was, his West Australian counterpart Michael Mischin says, which would mean he misled Parliament over the issue.

  11. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  12. Ben Cousins refused bail because of 'meth use, risk of reoffending'

    Former AFL champion Ben Cousins is refused bail in a Perth court after being charged with aggravated stalking of his former partner and the mother of his children, after a magistrate says the risk he will reoffend is too high, given he is a "very heavy meth user".

  13. WA One Nation candidates disendorsed for failing to 'reach standards'

    Pauline Hanson's One Nation officially disendorses two of its candidates for failing to reach required standards, just a fortnight out from the March poll, in what a political analyst describes as a rare move.

  14. Barnett wants to cut Sunday penalty rates for state workers

    A re-elected Barnett Government would push to have Sunday penalty rates for some workers slashed, in exchange for a higher base rate on other days.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe praises Aussie skipper Smith for spinning heroics against India

    Steve O'Keefe credits the leadership of Australia captain Steve Smith and the fielding of his team-mates for his breakthrough performance with the ball in the opening Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

  6. Beachgoers from Sydney's south 'burdening lifesavers'

    Surf lifesavers in the Illawarra are calling for surf education to be boosted in schools in Sydney's southern suburbs after a spike in near-drownings.

  7. SA Water eyes producing electricity near Hahndorf

    One of the state's biggest power users, SA Water, is looking to construct a hydro-electric turbine near Hahndorf to help offset its hefty electricity use.

  8. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  9. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  10. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  11. First candidates revealed as Liberal preselection closes

    A retired former minister and a son of a former premier are nominated as candidates for Liberal preselection for the next South Australian election.

  12. 'Crowded house' on the right at next SA election

    Pauline Hanson's One Nation is expecting to field dozens of candidates at the next South Australian election, but experts predict it will be tough for the party to cut through.

  13. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  14. No middle road on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinian territories

    Stan Grant asks two lawyers — one Palestinian and one Israeli — for an answer to one simple question: why is a resolution so hard? But their answers take him back to a hot and turbulent day in the Gaza Strip.

  15. Tiger temple where frozen cubs found to open new venue

    The Buddhist temple where 40 frozen tiger cubs were found in a freezer last year is given a licence by the Thai Government to open a new facility, despite ongoing police investigations, a wildlife protection group says.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe leads Australian charge on dominant day two in Pune

    Six wickets to Steve O'Keefe and an unbeaten half-century to Steve Smith have Australia leading by 298 runs after two days of the first Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Beachgoers from Sydney's south 'burdening lifesavers'

    Surf lifesavers in the Illawarra are calling for surf education to be boosted in schools in Sydney's southern suburbs after a spike in near-drownings.

  6. 'Should have been forever': Tara Costigan's killer gets 32 years in jail

    A judge describes the actions of Marcus Rappel, who killed his ex-partner Tara Costigan with an axe in her Canberra home while she held their week-old daughter, as being "vicious and cowardly".

  7. Woman hospitalised after taking fake MDMA in Canberra

    A woman is rushed to hospital after taking a potentially deadly drug, similar to the substance that killed three people in Melbourne last month, that was falsely sold as MDMA.

  8. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  9. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  10. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  11. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  12. Brandis involved with Bell Group a month earlier: WA Attorney-General

    Attorney-General George Brandis was involved in the Bell Group matter one month earlier than he said he was, his West Australian counterpart Michael Mischin says, which would mean he misled Parliament over the issue.

  13. Most ATO workers do not 'down tools' at 4:51: commissioner

    Australian Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan defends his workforce, insisting the vast majority do not "down tools" at 4.51pm, while also disputing claims by union officials.

  14. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe praises Aussie skipper Smith for spinning heroics against India

    Steve O'Keefe credits the leadership of Australia captain Steve Smith and the fielding of his team-mates for his breakthrough performance with the ball in the opening Test against India.

  4. Tasmanian artist Max Angus dies at 102

    Celebrated artist Max Angus is remembered for his love of Tasmania's many "wonderful" subjects.

  5. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  6. Tasmanian community groups join to oppose planning law changes

    A Tasmanian coalition of community groups galvanises opposition to a new statewide planning scheme as the Property Council promotes its benefits.

  7. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  8. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  9. Government considers TasWater takeover to tackle water problems

    A State Government takeover of TasWater is under "active consideration" and will speed up the job of water and sewerage upgrades by five years, Treasurer Peter Gutwein says.

  10. Coney Island 'incubator baby' dies aged 96

    Lucille Conlin Horn was born prematurely, weighing less than a kilogram, so her parents put her delicate life in the hands of a sideshow doctor at New York's Coney Island who put babies on display in incubators to fund his research. She went on to live for nearly a century.

  11. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  12. Port Lincoln honours Matthew Flinders and his cat

    A statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, who named Port Lincoln in South Australia after his home province, is being unveiled.

  13. Klaus Neubert 'has no remorse' for wife's murder, DPP says

    A man who shot dead his estranged wife on a busy Hobart road shows no remorse, continually outlining a litany of complaints about her to police, a court hears.

  14. Three accused cocaine smugglers extradited to Victoria

    Three of 10 Chinese nationals charged over Tasmania's biggest cocaine bust are expected to be extradited to Victoria next week.

  15. Tasmania on track to get Aboriginal reconciliation council, but not all are happy

    The push for Tasmania's own Aboriginal reconciliation council is welcomed as a step towards "black and white coming together", but not all see the move as necessary.

  16. No middle road on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinian territories

    Stan Grant asks two lawyers — one Palestinian and one Israeli — for an answer to one simple question: why is a resolution so hard? But their answers take him back to a hot and turbulent day in the Gaza Strip.

Top Stories

  1. Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

    US President Donald Trump tells a conservative conference he will make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military build-ups in American history".

  2. Widodo to talk trade, trust and foreign tensions on Australia trip

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes his first bilateral visit to Australia this weekend — a sign a military spat early this year has been resolved and relations between the two nations are stable.

  3. O'Keefe leads Australian charge on dominant day two in Pune

    Six wickets to Steve O'Keefe and an unbeaten half-century to Steve Smith have Australia leading by 298 runs after two days of the first Test against India.

  4. Disability workforce won't keep up with demand, report warns

    Parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new report warns.

  5. Abbott morphs from leadership aspirant into political assassin

    If Tony Abbott abandons hope of ever being prime minister again, he might settle for mortally wounding Malcolm Turnbull and letting someone else bury the corpse, writes political editor Chris Uhlmann.

  6. Urban foraging: Nutritious weeds in your backyard

    Many edible backyard weeds can make a nutritious and delicious addition to your diet.

  7. Beachgoers from Sydney's south 'burdening lifesavers'

    Surf lifesavers in the Illawarra are calling for surf education to be boosted in schools in Sydney's southern suburbs after a spike in near-drownings.

  8. Russia's military wants teenagers to 'storm' a Reichstag replica

    German officials criticise the Russian military's plan to build a replica of Berlin's Parliament as a target for teenagers to attack, at a recently built patriotic theme park near Moscow.

  9. Sexual abuse redress scheme should be separated from church: redacted report

    The Melbourne Archbishop should not oversee the Catholic Church's scheme to address sexual abuse within the archdiocese, a redacted report recommends.

  10. 'Should have been forever': Tara Costigan's killer gets 32 years in jail

    A judge describes the actions of Marcus Rappel, who killed his ex-partner Tara Costigan with an axe in her Canberra home while she held their week-old daughter, as being "vicious and cowardly".

  11. Brandis involved with Bell Group a month earlier: WA Attorney-General

    Attorney-General George Brandis was involved in the Bell Group matter one month earlier than he said he was, his West Australian counterpart Michael Mischin says, which would mean he misled Parliament over the issue.

  12. No middle road on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinian territories

    Stan Grant asks two lawyers — one Palestinian and one Israeli — for an answer to one simple question: why is a resolution so hard? But their answers take him back to a hot and turbulent day in the Gaza Strip.

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  2. What is your university doing to prevent rape?

  3. Test your news knowledge on Earth-sized planets and Ned Kelly's mum

  4. Abbott morphs from leadership aspirant into political assassin

  5. Amazon may be coming to Australia, so what does that mean for you?

  6. Australia's oldest Mardi Gras turns 60

  7. Has Abbott kept his 'no undermining and no sniping' vow?

  8. The frugal movement saving people thousands

  9. Locked up in a notorious prison for protesting at university

  10. Local retailers feel fashion pain as global brands expand

  11. Zoe Daniel: Democracy Dies in Darkness and dire town hall meetings

  12. Seven reasons parents should be ashamed of themselves

  13. Game: Can you pick the Oscars winners?

  14. Your best pictures from the week

  15. Scott Morrison, Greg Hunt, Medicare: This week's winners and losers

  16. Only 10 per cent of coral reefs can be saved from extinction, scientists say

  17. Clever bees learn new tricks from one another

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  1. Is there any money left to be made in the movies?

  2. What is your university doing to prevent rape?

  3. Test your news knowledge on Earth-sized planets and Ned Kelly's mum

  4. The frugal movement saving people thousands

  5. Has Abbott kept his 'no undermining and no sniping' vow?

  6. Australia's oldest Mardi Gras turns 60

  7. Amazon may be coming to Australia, so what does that mean for you?

  8. Why is former chauffeur Gordon Wood suing the state of NSW?

  9. Locked up in a notorious prison for protesting at university

  10. Regional Victoria feels like Africa thanks to garden that helps refugees

  11. Seven reasons parents should be ashamed of themselves

  12. Tropical sea slugs migrating south as ocean waters warm

  13. Your best pictures from the week

  14. Scott Morrison, Greg Hunt, Medicare: This week's winners and losers

  15. Game: Can you pick the Oscars winners?

Features

  1. Is there any money left to be made in the movies?

  2. What is your university doing to prevent rape?

  3. Test your news knowledge on Earth-sized planets and Ned Kelly's mum

  4. Has Abbott kept his 'no undermining and no sniping' vow?

  5. Australia's oldest Mardi Gras turns 60

  6. Zoe Daniel: Democracy Dies in Darkness and dire town hall meetings

  7. The frugal movement saving people thousands

  8. Amazon may be coming to Australia, so what does that mean for you?

  9. Locked up in a notorious prison for protesting at university

  10. Regional Victoria feels like Africa thanks to garden that helps refugees

  11. Seven reasons parents should be ashamed of themselves

  12. Your best pictures from the week

  13. Only 10 per cent of coral reefs can be saved from extinction, scientists say

Features

  1. Is there any money left to be made in the movies?

  2. What is your university doing to prevent rape?

  3. Abbott morphs from leadership aspirant into political assassin

  4. How are you affected by Queensland's shifting electoral boundaries?

  5. Seven women honoured in Queensland's new electorates

  6. Test your news knowledge on Earth-sized planets and Ned Kelly's mum

  7. Australia's oldest Mardi Gras turns 60

  8. The frugal movement saving people thousands

  9. Amazon may be coming to Australia, so what does that mean for you?

  10. Your best pictures from the week

  11. Game: Can you pick the Oscars winners?

  12. Locked up in a notorious prison for protesting at university

  13. Local retailers feel fashion pain as global brands expand

  14. Zoe Daniel: Democracy Dies in Darkness and dire town hall meetings

Features

  1. Is there any money left to be made in the movies?

  2. What is your university doing to prevent rape?

  3. Test your news knowledge on Earth-sized planets and Ned Kelly's mum

  4. Abbott morphs from leadership aspirant into political assassin

  5. Meet the micro parties most likely to win seats in WA poll

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