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Hundreds feared dead in Brazil after mining dam bursts
Brazilian firefighters said at least 34 people were killed and about 300 were missing, after a dam burst at an iron ore mine.
Australian Open
Naomi Osaka: 'I forgot to smile'
New Australian Open champion and No.1 in the world, Naomi Osaka's mind was a whirl after beating Petra Kvitova in the final.
- by Greg Baum
Reality TV
Married at First Sight vs My Kitchen Rules: who will win the ratings battle?
"MKR is a difficult opponent and no doubt they're going to put out the noisiest show they can to challenge us this year."
- by Robert Moran & Broede Carmody
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ABC
ABC takes on commercial big guns with ‘steroid’-enhanced panel show
The Drum has been promoted to a prime time slot on Aunty's main channel. Will it succeed?
- by Michael Lallo
Australian Open
'I didn't know if I would hold the racquet again': Kvitova proud of grand slam final comeback
Kvitova was in her first grand slam final since her hitting hand was badly injured after being stabbed in a home invasion in late 2016.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Mental health
'Kids are dying': Calls for Headspace to publish waiting lists
Mental health experts have called on Headspace to make its waiting lists public, amid concerns that suicidal teens are dying while waiting up to three months to see a psychologist.
- by Dana McCauley
Melania Trump
UK paper pays 'substantial' damages to Melania Trump over false report
Britain's Telegraph apologised "unreservedly" to Mrs Trump and her family for any embarrassment caused by the content of a cover story titled The Mystery of Melania
Australian Open
Next-gen superstar Naomi Osaka steps up to down Petra Kvitova
Victory over her Czech opponent in the Australian Open women's final sees 21-year-old become the first Japanese grand slam champion, and the first to ascend to No. 1.
- by Greg Baum
Today
'Cringefest': Today Show's awkward chat about Australian Open crowd nationalities goes viral
A conversation between the Today Show's presenters describing the Australian Open's audience as "our own little Europe" has been dubbed "a cringefest" by viewers on social media.
- by Sarah Muller
Australia Day
'Proud of culture, disgraced by country': Australia Day protesters gather in the hundreds
A Perth protest has highlighted the high rates of Aboriginal incarceration, suicide and the appalling number of Indigenous children taken from their families.
- by Lauren Pilat
The body of missing Perth man Brock Hewitt found in tragic end to search
The three-week search for a young WA army veteran has ended after his body was found north of Perth.
- by staff writers
Updated
Australian Open
Emotions get to Alcott after fifth Open crown
Dylan Alcott had just claimed his fifth straight Australian Open quad singles wheelchair title, but this one was particularly sweet and satisfying.
- by Scott Spits
Crime
Teen, 17, charged with drug trafficking at Rainbow Serpent Festival
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with drug trafficking at the Rainbow Serpent Festival in Lexton.
- by Rachel Wells
Federal election
'All governments refresh': Morrison says MP exodus won't hurt Coalition at election
Scott Morrison doesn't think the departure of three government ministers will hurt the Coalition's chances of being returned to office.
- by Marnie Banger
Australian Open
Moya had to 'convince' Nadal of need for speed
Carlos Moya had to persuade Rafael Nadal to change his game style. Now it faces its toughest challenge yet.
- by Jon Pierik
Updated
Bushfires
Blaze near Perth pine plantation north of Perth came close to homes
An emergency bushfire warning in the City of Wanneroo has been downgraded but lives and homes could still be under threat in the Jandabup area.
- by Lauren Pilat
Updated
NBA
Dream come true as Mitch Creek adds to Nets tally
Mitch Creek's NBA dream has come true scoring for the Brooklyn Nets hours after signing a 10-day contract with the franchise.
- by Roy Ward
Australian Open
Djokovic or Nadal will pass Federer says Wilander
Tennis great Mats Wilander has declared Australian Open finalists Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are on the brink of domination and could win eight of the next 10 majors.
- by Jon Pierik
WNBL
Magbegor is ready to fire in first WNBL finals
Ezi Magbegor has overcome a mid-season hand injury and is ready to fire when the WNBL semi final series begins on Sunday.
- by Roy Ward
Australia Day
'Got a lot to learn': Governor's call to study Indigenous languages
NSW Governor David Hurley has called on all Australians to take up the learning of Indigenous languages to build connections with Aboriginal communities.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
PGA Tour
Australia's Adam Scott advances on No.1 Rose at Torrey Pines
Adam Scott insists forecast strong winds will make it tough for world No.1 Justin Rose to run away with the Farmers Insurance Open lead during the third round.
- by Evan Priest
Philippines
Filipino Muslims approve new autonomous region in referendum
Referendum ratifies the powerful new Bangsamoro autonomous region.
Australia Day
'Offensive to celebrate genocide': Invasion Day protesters take to streets
Thousands of people converged on Hyde Park in Sydney to protest against Australia Day, describing it instead as the start of an "attempted subjugation of over 500 different nations".
- by Esther Han
Australia Day
'I wouldn't be alive': New citizens show why being Australian matters
New Aussie citizens said they felt they could escape death, be who they are and pursue their dreams in their new homeland.
- by Dakshayani Shankar