Top Stories

  1. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  4. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  5. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  6. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  7. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  8. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  9. NSW HIV rates lowest in five years, figures show

    Health workers say improvements in treatment and early intervention now mean people with HIV have almost the same life expectancy as someone without the infection, while NSW figures show a decline in people diagnosed in 2016.

  10. Flight cancellations hit drenched Sydney ahead of Mardi Gras

    Sydney airport is back up and running after a number of flights were delayed or cancelled due to wild weather on Friday night, with more heavy rain expected to lash the city as it hosts Mardi Gras this weekend.

  11. SA back to normal power use after generator goes offline

    With the state's largest power station now slowly increasing their output, the Australian Energy Market Operator is no longer forecasting a lack of power reserve in the state.

  12. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  13. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

  14. Senate concerned about 'chilling' impact of DHS information releases

    The Senate clerk recognises concerns the DHS's release of personal information to a journalist could have a "chilling" impact on sources in the Centrelink investigation.

  15. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

    Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.

Top Stories

  1. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  4. Orlando massacre prompts extra police preparation for Sydney Mardi Gras

    Hundreds of thousands of revellers are expected celebrate on the streets of Sydney to mark the 39th annual Mardi Gras Parade, with police saying they are taking every precaution.

  5. NSW HIV rates lowest in five years, figures show

    Health workers say improvements in treatment and early intervention now mean people with HIV have almost the same life expectancy as someone without the infection, while NSW figures show a decline in people diagnosed in 2016.

  6. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  7. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  8. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  9. Police raids in south-western Sydney net more than $240m in drugs

    More than 300 kilograms of pseudoephedrine is seized in raids across western-Sydney, in one of the state's biggest crackdowns on a drug syndicate, NSW Police say

  10. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  11. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  12. Remote work-for-the-dole participants hit with 55,000 fines in three months

    The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September 30 last year for participants in the Community Development Programme.

  13. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  14. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

  15. Handcuffed man in custody escapes from Wollongong police, manhunt underway

    NSW Police say a man who escaped custody still wearing handcuffs in Wollongong yesterday is dangerous, and is probably being harboured by an associate.

Top Stories

  1. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  4. Catholic Church blocks Melbourne abuse victims' path to further compensation

    The Catholic Church's Melbourne Archdiocese rejects an independent review's recommendation to extend compensation for child sex abuse victims to their families or carers.

  5. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  6. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

    Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.

  7. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  8. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  9. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  10. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  11. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

  12. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  13. 'Are you living in the real world?': NAB boss grilled over financial planning arm

    NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn faces tough questions over the bank's financial planning arm and its practices.

  14. Senate concerned about 'chilling' impact of DHS information releases

    The Senate clerk recognises concerns the DHS's release of personal information to a journalist could have a "chilling" impact on sources in the Centrelink investigation.

  15. Remote work-for-the-dole participants hit with 55,000 fines in three months

    The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September 30 last year for participants in the Community Development Programme.

  16. Nepalese asylum seeker 'in hiding' after shock deportation from PNG

    A Nepalese asylum seeker says he is now in hiding fearing he could be killed, after being "involuntarily removed" from Manus Island.

Top Stories

  1. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  4. Nanny assaulted in car park dies in Poland as alleged attacker appears in Brisbane court

    Detective Superintendent Michael O'Dowd confirms that in a "sad set of circumstances" a 24-year-old nanny sexually assaulted in Brisbane last year has died in a traffic incident in Poland days before her alleged attacker has appeared in court.

  5. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  6. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  7. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  8. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  9. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  10. Remote work-for-the-dole participants hit with 55,000 fines in three months

    The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September 30 last year for participants in the Community Development Programme.

  11. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

    Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.

  12. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

  13. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  14. Funding dispute over asbestos clean-up in NT remote communities

    A dispute about funding for asbestos removal in Northern Territory remote communities is underway, prompted by the recent exposure of material in Central Australia.

  15. Catholic Church blocks Melbourne abuse victims' path to further compensation

    The Catholic Church's Melbourne Archdiocese rejects an independent review's recommendation to extend compensation for child sex abuse victims to their families or carers.

Top Stories

  1. 'He didn't come good': WA Treasurer lashes out at PM

    WA Treasurer Mike Nahan accuses Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of breaking his promise to fix the state's share of GST.

  2. Friday's lesson on the campaign trail: You're never too old to be expelled from school

    Awkward scenes in Broome today, as Opposition Leader Mark McGowan was asked to leave the area in front of Broome Senior High School in the middle of a press conference.

  3. Police refuse to brief Rayney on wife's murder case review

    WA police are refusing to provide Perth barrister Lloyd Rayney with a report on the cold case review into the unsolved murder of his wife, a Supreme Court hearing his defamation action against the state is told.

  4. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  5. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  6. 'It teaches you a different perspective': Homeless man running for Parliament

    A homeless man is among the contenders for a seat in Western Australia's Parliament on March 11, and he hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the parliamentary process.

  7. Micro-party puts up 26 fake independents at WA election

    Flux the System, a micro-party using self-styled preference whisperer Glenn Druery as a consultant, is running 26 fake independent candidates for WA's Legislative Council in a bid to win "the stray vote".

  8. Party's 'link' with taxi industry could bring headache for government

    The Micro Business Party insists it has no links with the taxi industry, despite hundreds of taxi drivers around Perth promoting the party.

  9. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  10. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  11. One Nation candidate quits Kalamunda a week from election

    There are further signs of disunity in Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, with one of its candidates quitting and saying candidates have not been told the truth.

  12. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  13. Chocolate twist for 'disgusting' children's premedications

    Chocolate can sometimes be difficult for children to resist — and thanks to new research, it may also give chronically sick kids the chance to skip the trauma of nasty-tasting medicine.

  14. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

    Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.

  15. Japanese Government acknowledges the lives lost in war attack on Broome

    The Japanese Government expresses "sincerest condolences for the countless lives lost" at a ceremony marking 75 years since the air attack on Broome in Western Australia.

  16. Amber Harrison could have 'scandalous material' against Seven West Media

    Amber Harrison's planned counter claim against Seven West Media could contain "scurrilous and scandalous material", the NSW Supreme Court is told.

  17. 'Are you living in the real world?': NAB boss grilled over financial planning arm

    NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn faces tough questions over the bank's financial planning arm and its practices.

Top Stories

  1. SA back to normal power use after generator goes offline

    With the state's largest power station now slowly increasing their output, the Australian Energy Market Operator is no longer forecasting a lack of power reserve in the state.

  2. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  3. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  4. Man charged with twin brother's murder south of Adelaide

    Police allege the 24-year-old shot his brother before turning himself in at a nearby police station.

  5. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  6. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  7. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  8. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  9. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  10. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  11. Medical marijuana access in SA a 'farce'

    Politicians, parents, and industry experts criticise the "Kafkaesque" medical cannabis situation in South Australia.

  12. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

  13. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  14. Funding dispute over asbestos clean-up in NT remote communities

    A dispute about funding for asbestos removal in Northern Territory remote communities is underway, prompted by the recent exposure of material in Central Australia.

  15. Catholic Church blocks Melbourne abuse victims' path to further compensation

    The Catholic Church's Melbourne Archdiocese rejects an independent review's recommendation to extend compensation for child sex abuse victims to their families or carers.

Top Stories

  1. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Young track rider dies after 'tragic accident' at Canberra's racecourse

    A 22-year-old woman dies after being seriously injured in a horse riding accident at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park on Tuesday.

  4. Parents left in the dark over disgraced priest living next door

    Parents of students at a Catholic primary school in Canberra were never told a priest accused of inappropriate conduct with children was living in a neighbouring retirement home.

  5. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  6. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  7. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  8. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  9. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  10. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

    Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.

  11. GWS get off the mark in AFL Women's, denting Demons' hopes

    The GWS Giants secure their first AFLW win and damage Melbourne's title chances with a five-point win over the Demons in western Sydney.

  12. Solar takes off in Canberra amidst cloudy skies for the local sector

    A new Chinese-funded solar farm in the ACT is sparking debate over the future of solar manufacturing in Australia.

  13. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  14. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  15. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

  16. Remote work-for-the-dole participants hit with 55,000 fines in three months

    The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September 30 last year for participants in the Community Development Programme.

  17. 'Are you living in the real world?': NAB boss grilled over financial planning arm

    NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn faces tough questions over the bank's financial planning arm and its practices.

Top Stories

  1. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Warning over lead-poisoned cows after livestock theft in Tasmania

    Offered a meat tray going cheap in Tassie? Before you accept it, police have issued a warning over lead-poisoned cows that were stolen and slaughtered.

  4. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  5. Tasmania introduces tougher evade police laws after tragic crash

    New Tasmanian laws amending the Police Powers Act will allow officers to arrest anyone who they "reasonably believe" has evaded police, following calls for change after the tragic death of young mother Sarah Paino in 2016.

  6. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  7. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  8. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  9. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  10. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  11. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

    Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.

  12. Funding dispute over asbestos clean-up in NT remote communities

    A dispute about funding for asbestos removal in Northern Territory remote communities is underway, prompted by the recent exposure of material in Central Australia.

  13. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  14. Defence Force 'killing terrorists on the battlefield or in the back office'

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is using blunt language to describe the fight against the Islamic State group, declaring Australia is "destroying Daesh" in the Middle East "whether they have a bomb in their hand or are in the back office planning an attack".

  15. ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia

    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

Top Stories

  1. Funding dispute over asbestos clean-up in NT remote communities

    A dispute about funding for asbestos removal in Northern Territory remote communities is underway, prompted by the recent exposure of material in Central Australia.

  2. Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world

    As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.

  3. Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River

    A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.

  4. Cyclone watch issued as tropical low develops off NT coast

    A low pressure system developing off the Northern Territory coast that may develop into a tropical cyclone is expected to bring a downpour of rain and strong winds to parts of the Top End on the weekend, including Darwin.

  5. 'Absolute legends' killed in Darwin crash farewelled

    A large crowd gathers at a joint funeral for teenagers Rhys Simlesa and Rhys Walters, who were fatally struck by a car while leaving a party in Darwin a week ago.

  6. Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'

    A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.

  7. Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front

    Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.

  8. Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal

    A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.

  9. Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change

    Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.

  10. Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says

    Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.

  11. Scullion's appeal against $10m grant to health group dismissed

    The Federal Court dismisses an appeal by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion over a dispute with an organisation that helps sufferers of an incurable disease.

  12. Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked

    US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.

  13. Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial

    A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.

  14. Top End Indigenous community 'anxious' as multi-million dollar health clinic sits empty

    For more than seven months a $5.8 million clinic has been unused in the remote community of Ngukurr as negotiations drag out between the Northern Territory Government and a remote health provider.

  15. Remote work-for-the-dole participants hit with 55,000 fines in three months

    The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September 30 last year for participants in the Community Development Programme.

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  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  3. Has Donald Trump reinvented himself, or just passed a very low bar?

  4. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  5. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  6. Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

  7. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  8. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  9. The man behind 100 Wonder Woman outfits for Mardi Gras

  10. Thriving populations of tigers, leopards emerge from fog of war in Myanmar

  11. Here's how you can beat Adele travel chaos

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  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

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  3. Has Donald Trump reinvented himself, or just passed a very low bar?

  4. Thriving populations of tigers, leopards emerge from fog of war in Myanmar

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  6. What happens when a politician is referred to the AFP?

  7. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  8. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  9. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  10. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  11. Detections dogs used to help eradicate weed species in national parks

  12. Here's how you can beat Adele travel chaos

  13. The man behind 100 Wonder Woman outfits for Mardi Gras

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Features

  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. How is Australia's relationship with Moscow?

  3. Has Donald Trump reinvented himself, or just passed a very low bar?

  4. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  5. Here's how you can beat Adele travel chaos

  6. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  7. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  8. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  9. Big business ideas grow from the despair of Queensland's drought

  10. Thriving populations of tigers, leopards emerge from fog of war in Myanmar

  11. Australia's only frog hospital faces fifth move

  12. Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

Features

  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. How is Australia's relationship with Moscow?

  3. Quokka joey signals hope after bushfire almost wiped out population

  4. Has Donald Trump reinvented himself, or just passed a very low bar?

  5. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  6. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  7. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  8. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  9. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  10. Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

  11. Thriving populations of tigers, leopards emerge from fog of war in Myanmar

  12. What happens when a politician is referred to the AFP?

  13. We're all talking about Centrelink, but what is 'robodebt' anyway?

  14. Antony Green on where the WA election will be decided

  15. Four things you didn't know lived at the beach

Features

  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  3. Man scammed in online dating details months of seduction to warn others

  4. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  5. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  6. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  7. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  8. Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

  9. What happens when a politician is referred to the AFP?

  10. We're all talking about Centrelink, but what is 'robodebt' anyway?

  11. The man behind 100 Wonder Woman outfits for Mardi Gras

  12. Four things you didn't know lived at the beach

Features

  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. How is Australia's relationship with Moscow?

  3. Has Donald Trump reinvented himself, or just passed a very low bar?

  4. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  5. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  6. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  7. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  8. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  9. Moves to preserve Canberra's historic railway remnants

  10. What happens when a politician is referred to the AFP?

  11. We're all talking about Centrelink, but what is 'robodebt' anyway?

  12. The man behind 100 Wonder Woman outfits for Mardi Gras

  13. Man scammed in online dating details months of seduction to warn others

  14. Four things you didn't know lived at the beach

Features

  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. How is Australia's relationship with Moscow?

  3. Has Donald Trump reinvented himself, or just passed a very low bar?

  4. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  5. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  6. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  7. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  8. Here's how you can beat Adele travel chaos

  9. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  10. Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

  11. Thriving populations of tigers, leopards emerge from fog of war in Myanmar

  12. What happens when a politician is referred to the AFP?

  13. We're all talking about Centrelink, but what is 'robodebt' anyway?

Features

  1. Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson

  2. Regular sex benefits your mental health, too

  3. Tiwi Islands Sistagirls prepare to wow Sydney Mardi Gras

  4. Cassidy: Turnbull Government struck dumb by politics

  5. What happens when a politician is referred to the AFP?

  6. We're all talking about Centrelink, but what is 'robodebt' anyway?

  7. Quiz: Were you in La La Land or have you been paying attention?

  8. The lesson of Hansonism? It's the economy, stupid

  9. Your best photos celebrating life in Australia

  10. Man scammed in online dating details months of seduction to warn others

  11. The man behind 100 Wonder Woman outfits for Mardi Gras

  12. Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

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  3. Australia urged to raise foreign aid

    Foreign aid spending is at its lowest level in eight years under the Turnbull Government and charities are calling for an urgent increase.

Asia Pacific

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    The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.

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  3. Papua abuse spotlight

    A group of seven Pacific island nations is calling on the United Nations to investigate alleged abuses in Indonesia's Papua region.

Business

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  2. Not-for-profit real estate agency aims to boost affordable housing

  1. Renationalise electricity grid: expert

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  2. NAB boss grilled

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  3. Claim may be risky: Seven lawyer

    Amber Harrison's planned counter claim against Seven West Media could contain "scurrilous and scandalous material".

  4. Fuel flow-on effect of Trump presidency

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Sport

  1. Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us

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  2. Tigers wallop Rabbitohs as Storm hold on against Bulldogs

    The Wests Tigers thump the Rabbitohs 34-18, after the Melbourne Storm hold on for a 12-6 win in the wet over the Bulldogs. Look back at how the games unfolded in the world of stats.

  1. Steve Smith credits eye-spinning 'trance' for Pune heroics

  2. GWS get off the mark in AFL Women's, denting Demons' hopes

  3. Bobo strike seals Sydney Big Blue victory

  4. Mitchell Pearce has turned a corner, says Roosters coach

Arts & Culture

  1. Hugh Jackman delivers in X-Men swansong Logan

    Hugh Jackman's X-Men swansong Logan reminds us that comic book franchises can aspire to deeper emotions and more complex relationships.

  1. Disney's Beauty and the Beast to feature first openly gay character

  2. Accountants blamed for Oscars blunder blocked from working at ceremony again

Good News

  1. New youth orchestra cultivates young western Sydney talent

  1. Nursing museum still 'colonising' uni spaces with little-known history

    Spread across mismatching cabinets, hidden down hallways, and occasionally obscured by errant furniture, the Darwin Nursing Museum is very much an example of history that just crept into the building.

  2. Meet the sewing machine collector who cannot sew

    Jim Young's treasured collection of sewing machines are all in perfect working condition, but their owner would not have a clue how to use any one of them.

  3. Guinea pig club breeding champion pet owners

    Excited children, and equally excited adults, present their guineas pigs for judging at the Hobart Cavy Club, which also teaches them how to look after their pets well.

Health

  1. Wee in the pool data

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  2. Stretching to prevent injuries?

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  3. Living 'as multiple'

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Rural

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  1. QSL board members sacked

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