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- 2:04PM(AEST)
May clings to power despite election fail
Theresa May will seek to stay on as Prime Minister and Tory leader despite failing to win a majority in the general election. Read more
- 2:00PM(AEST)
Tenders to bid for Tas highway upgrade
Tenders are being called for the Epping Forest to Powranna project, an 11-kilometre-long upgrade of Tasmania's Midland Highway. Read more
- 1:48PM(AEST)
Polanski rape victim asks for case to end
Samantha Geimer, who was 13 years old when director Roman Polanski assaulted her in Los Angeles in 1977, now wants the case to be finally resolved. Read more
- 1:35PM(AEST)
Beached whale on NSW coast to be put down
A beached juvenile humpback whale on the NSW coast will be put down after weather conditions hampered rescue efforts. Read more
- 1:18PM(AEST)
Trump tells Qatar to stop funding terror
US President Donald Trump has called on Qatar to stop funding terrorism, despite his state department on the same day calling for an ease in the gulf tensions. Read more
- 1:18PM(AEST)
Oklahoma police kill man, sparking protest
Three Oklahoma police have fatally shot a black man sparking a protest on a city street that resulted in dozens of officers in riot gear to show up. Read more
- 1:18PM(AEST)
Man dies in motorbike crash in Bundaberg
A middle aged man has died after being knocked off his motorbike during a suspected collision with a car at Bundaberg on Saturday morning. Read more
- 1:18PM(AEST)
Sammy J shows democracy is child's play
Australian comedian Sammy J has returned to TV to poke fun at politics in his own playful way. Read more
- 12:57PM(AEST)
Drivers urged to be alert on NSW roads
Police are urging drivers to act responsibly this long weekend after a man died in a crash in the NSW southern tablelands. Read more
- 12:46PM(AEST)
$6 million for racing clubs across Qld
The Queensland government is set to spend $6 million upgrading infrastructure and improving surfaces at greyhound and horse racing tracks across the state. Read more
- 12:06PM(AEST)
UK election results 'surprising': Trump
US President Donald Trump has summed up his views on the British election in one word: "surprising". Read more
- 12:04PM(AEST)
Energy report sparks new coal debate
The federal opposition has hit out at members of the government who it claims want to rig the definition of clean energy to include new coal fired power. Read more
- 11:49AM(AEST)
Trump expected to roll out new Cuba policy
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new Cuba policy on Friday that could tighten rules on trade and travel to the island, US official say. Read more
- 11:48AM(AEST)
Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress
President Donald Trump has denied accusations by James Comey that he tried to block an investigation, and accused the former FBI director of lying to Congress. Read more
- 11:33AM(AEST)
NSW govt spends $200m on transport access
The NSW government will spend a further $200 million to improve public transport access for customers across the state. Read more
- 11:33AM(AEST)
No need for Corbyn-Shorten switch: Butler
Labor's national president Mark Butler says Australia can't draw too many lessons from the UK election, as he defended Bill Shorten. Read more
- 11:14AM(AEST)
UK hit by chocolate Salmonella fears
Brits are being urged to put down some chocolate confections amid fears they may be infected with Salmonella. Read more
- 10:53AM(AEST)
NSW taxi attacks trigger investigations
Police are investigating the robbery of two taxi drivers overnight in inner Sydney, only days after three cab drivers were attacked in similar circumstances. Read more
- 10:24AM(AEST)
Man charged in relation to Brighton siege
Several properties have been raided in Melbourne in connection to the Brighton siege, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man. Read more
- 10:24AM(AEST)
Swift slammed for 'immature' music release
Taylor Swift has been criticised for releasing music on Spotify on the same day as her rival Katy Perry unleashed her album. Read more
Yesterday
- 3:58PM(AEST)
Leaders vow to toughen anti-terror laws
Australia's state and territory leaders have vowed not to give up on the fight against terrorism, announcing new measures and a special security meeting. Read more
- 4:05PM(AEST)
China inflation rises to 1.5 per cent
China's consumer price index increased by 1.5 per cent in the year to May, the country's bureau of statistics says. Read more
- 3:36PM(AEST)
UK PM Theresa May falls short of majority
British election results so far. Read more
- 3:31PM(AEST)
AGL power prices to rise in SA
AGL power prices are set to rise in South Australia, prompting the state government to urge consumers to consider switching to a rival supplier. Read more
- 3:36PM(AEST)
Power plan could cut 10% from bills
A new national energy plan could lead to 10 per cent lower power bills than if the existing system remains in place. Read more
- 3:23PM(AEST)
Qld Cross River Rail funding hopes dashed
Queensland's last-minute bid for federal funding for the proposed Cross River Rail has come to nothing, with Malcolm Turnbull refusing to commit to funding. Read more
- 6:50PM(AEST)
Vic man charged after threats to kill imam
Police have charged a 67-year-old Melbourne man over threats to kill an Islamic leader. Read more
- 3:36PM(AEST)
What the states said about COAG
What the state and territory leaders said after Friday's COAG meeting in Hobart. Read more
- 3:18PM(AEST)
APRA curbs weigh on home loan approvals
The number of home loan approvals fell 1.9 per cent in April while the value of total housing finance has declined 1.6 per cent in the month. Read more
- 4:13PM(AEST)
May loses majority in UK elections: BBC
British Prime Minister Theresa May has failed to gain an absolute majority in UK elections, the BBC reports. Read more
- 2:58PM(AEST)
Traffic stop leads to drug stop
An Adelaide man will front court next week after a routine traffic stop led police to find a cannabis crop. Read more
- 2:47PM(AEST)
No gas without GST change: WA premier
Western Australia would not roll out a gas pipeline to the eastern states until a better deal is struck on the GST, says Premier Mark McGowan. Read more
- 2:40PM(AEST)
Earth to be shared with robots: astronaut
Retired NASA astronaut and robotics engineer Dan Barry has told a Sydney audience machines won't "take all the jobs" and humans should trust a shared existence. Read more
- 2:26PM(AEST)
Leaders to hold national security COAG
Malcolm Turnbull has announced he will convene a special meeting with Australia's state and territory leaders to discuss national security in coming months. Read more
- 4:06PM(AEST)
Finkel gives timeframe for reform
The chief scientist has proposed a series of changes to the electricity market over the next three years. Read more
- 2:26PM(AEST)
Dark future for coal-fired power predicted
Australia's chief scientists says coal-fired power generation will decline over the next 30 years as fleets age and investors shy away from building new plants. Read more
- 2:26PM(AEST)
Key findings from the Finkel review
The Finkel review of future energy market security has recommended a clean energy target to ensure Australia's energy security while cutting emissions. Read more
- 4:27PM(AEST)
The UK election: what they said
Quotes from the British election. Read more
- 1:47PM(AEST)
'One of the greatest guys': Bali death
Friends of a Queensland man who died after being found on the bottom of a pool in Bali are remembering him as a much-loved mate. Read more
- 1:32PM(AEST)
Gold Coast hotel to ban schoolies
A revamped Gold Coast hotel is cutting ties with its past and will ban schoolies from staying in its new-look rooms. Read more