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The Federal Government's first policy statement on multiculturalism declares it a "success" but says every Australian must sign up to shared values and mutual obligations.

The Federal Opposition argues Attorney-General George Brandis' ministerial diary holds no evidence the senator met with the community legal sector ahead of sweeping budget cuts.

Australia will be long odds to bat out the final day of the third Test for a draw after Cheteshwar Pujara and two late wickets put India in the box seat in Ranchi.

Sergio Cirio nets a penalty in the 98th minute after Roar goalkeeper Michael Theo is cruelly red-carded at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Round three of the NRL wraps up as Canberra hammers the Wests Tigers before Cronulla is shocked by St George Illawarra.

The Adelaide Crows set up a dream AFL Women's grand final match-up with the Brisbane Lions after a comfortable win over Collingwood.

Simon Birmingham and Julie Bishop defend business leaders campaigning for same-sex marriage after the group comes under fire from Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.

Australian surfer Owen Wright completes a fairytale comeback from a serious brain injury, winning the World Surf League event at Snapper Rocks.

Two late Aussie wickets and a mountain of runs make day four decisively India's day. Relive the action as it happened in our live blog.

Turns out Steve Smith's 'mocking' of Virat Kohli's shoulder injury was actually a team-mate's embrace. But that doesn't stop VVS Laxman from referencing the death of Phillip Hughes in a scathing critique of Australia's conduct.

New research on concussions could provide the "holy grail" doctors and sport scientists have searched for — a simple, objective test that cannot be cheated.

Having been driven along by a storm of political change since late last year, markets are now somewhat becalmed.

If any form of peace was brokered between Australia and India's cricket sides before the third Test started, it is clearly over now as the Ranchi Test hits peak tension.

For author Sarah Wilson, anxiety has ravaged relationships and cancelled career plans — but down in the abyss she's also found meaning and beauty, writes Jessica Martin.

More than 70,000 Australian seniors receive federally funded care to help them live in their own homes and now they can do something that was practically impossible before: switch the company that provides that care.

As concern grows about the cost of power and the stability of the electricity grid, the head of the Food and Grocery Council says manufacturers will quit Australia if affordable, reliable energy cannot be guaranteed.

The Federal Government is ramping up pressure on Labor and the crossbench to pass its increases to childcare subsidies, citing data that shows fees are increasing across the country.

Bruno Fornaroli doubles up while Tim Cahill proves his worth in City's 4-0 demolition of the Newcastle Jets.

The Brumbies notch back-to-back wins over the NSW Waratahs for the first time in Super Rugby history.

Pat Cummins continues his strong return to Test cricket, but Cheteshwar Pujara makes life difficult for Australia in the third Test.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop praises US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's level of involvement in the Asia-Pacific region and describes his comments regarding military action against North Korea as a "return to stance".

A George Burgess elbow sours South Sydney's win over Newcastle, with Knights skipper Trent Hodkinson also sent from the field for showing dissent to a referee.

The Demons needed a win to keep their AFLW grand final dream alive, and they deliver in spades with a 54-point belting of Fremantle.

As the Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival turns 10, the local brewing scene continues to go from strength to strength.

Questionable umpiring and use of the DRS costs Australia early on day three of the third Test in Ranchi.