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AFP officer takes her own life at police headquarters
An experienced Australian Federal Police officer appears to have died by her own hand at the force's headquarters in Canberra - the fourth member of the force to do so in two years.
- by David Wroe
Morrison locks in May election despite prospect of losing grip on Parliament
Government sources are saying the Coalition needs to deliver a budget to complete its economic story before it heads to the polls.
- by David Wroe & Angus Thompson
Australia demands release of refugee soccer player detained in Thailand
Foreign Minister Marise Payne's intervention has set the stage for a diplomatic clash over the Pascoe Vale Football Club player.
- by David Wroe
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Tragedy
'Complete shock and disbelief': Boy drowns at Bonnie Doon
A five-year-old child has drowned at Bonnie Doon after falling from a boat into Lake Eildon.
- by Joe Hinchliffe
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All-night earth-eater Bella is 90 metres long, weighs 4000 tonnes and is on its way here
It's name is Bella. It is 90m long, weighs more than the equivalent of 80 trams and it's on its way to Melbourne.
- by Nicole Precel
Top order fails again as India take stranglehold on Test
India have ground their way into a position of strength as they seek their first series victory on Australian soil.
- by Jon Pierik
Man who once called himself 'shark bait' attacked by shark
Police say the 36-year-old was surfing near Scotts Head Beach in NSW when he bitten on the leg.
- by Josh Dye
Analysis
Trump's White House
Trump risks return of White House chaos with Kelly's exit
He's one of the few who could stand up to the President. His favoured young replacement may struggle.
- by Shannon Pettypiece
'Islamism is not Islam': Europe's terrorism problem
Three very different thinkers on the continent offer their prescription to reduce the threat posed by radicalism.
- by Greg Callaghan
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Politics
Shorten under internal pressure to force changes to 'rushed' encryption bill
"There will be people who wonder why we did what we did," said Labor's digital economy spokesman Ed Husic.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in Indonesia say possible medical transfer change won't encourage them
- by James Massola & Fergus Hunter
Analysis
Asylum seekers
Nauru release valve remains blocked for at least a few more months
- by David Crowe
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LGBT
Scott Morrison faces fresh fight on LGBTI discrimination from new campaign machine
- by Michael Koziol
World
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Price sensitivity sees clearance rate fall to 43 per cent
At dozens of auctions on Saturday there was a disconnect between buyers and sellers on how they valued properties.
- by Chris Tolhurst
An exclusive glimpse into the grand Embassy of Italy in Canberra
A vision of world-renowned architect Enrico Taglietti, the Italian embassy's design harks back to Ancient Rome and the typical villa design.
- by Ashley St George
Business
Uber makes confidential filing for long-awaited IPO
Uber Technologies Inc has filed paperwork for an initial public offering, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, taking a step closer to a key milestone for one of the most closely watched and controversial companies in Silicon Valley.
- by Joshua Franklin and Heather Somerville
Small business
Entertainment
Gina Rinehart: "Don't call me an heiress"
Australia's richest person considers the description a "negative slur".
- by Andrew Hornery
Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough's after party may include horses
Karl Stefanovic is sparing no expense when it comes to his second wedding, to fellow Queenslander Jasmine Yarbrough.
- by Lucy Manly
Lifestyle
Opinion
Daily Life
'People would consider you really beautiful if you didn't talk so much'
- by Clementine Ford
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IT networks
What do the new encryption laws mean for you?
Landmark laws will give security agencies new powers to obtain the encrypted communications of criminal suspects. What do they mean for you?
- by Adam Turner
The classic watch you can wear with black tie or boardies
The 70-year-old can be found on the wrist of none other than James Bond.
- by Bani McSpedden
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Sport
An Indian summer arrives for the tourists Down Under
Even though Australians expected the tables to turn in this series, it's one thing to expect the worse, another to live it.
- by Greg Baum
Host's top order fails again as India take stranglehold on first Test
Tourists have edged their way into a position of strength at the end of day four in Adelaide as they seek their first series victory on Australian soil.
- by Jon Pierik
Cricket
Analysis
Australia
Lyon upstages quicks as humble tweakers enjoy rare turn in spotlight
- by Malcolm Knox
