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Professor Patrick Dodson

Crisis in the Kimberley: 'Don't let this report gather dust like the 42 others'

'Today, on this day of sorrow and reflection, we must re-think the way we address Indigenous youth suicide.'

  • by Patrick Dodson

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Report reveals how many lives have been saved by bike helmets

Report reveals how many lives have been saved by bike helmets

'Anti-helmet people will never be convinced', says academic, as study reveals cycling deaths have halved.

  • by Matt Bungard
Liberal MP Julie Bishop says she will recontest her seat at the next election.

Julie Bishop declares the Coalition can win - and she intends to stay

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has declared her confidence the Coalition will win the coming federal election as she announces her intention to stay for Parliament

  • by David Crowe
Forrestdale blaze: 'remain vigilant' as strong winds forecast for Friday
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Forrestdale blaze: 'remain vigilant' as strong winds forecast for Friday

Fire crews are currently strengthening containment lines, patrolling the area and mopping up in an effort to finally bring the blaze under control.

The 1.7 tonnes of methamphetamine could have resulted in more than 17 million drug deals, police said.
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Drugs

Record $1.3 billion methamphetamine haul intercepted 

Australian authorities have helped seize about $1.3 billion worth of methamphetamine in the US bound for Australia, the largest-ever haul of the drug in either country.

  • by Paul Sakkal, Adam Cooper and Sally Rawsthorne
A crowd gathers to protest Labor's proposed changes to franking credits.

Taxpayers should not be subsidising lifestyle of wealthy retirees

The current imputation cash refund system is, essentially, a reverse death duty: low and middle-income earners are subsidizing the estates of the very wealthy.

  • by Emma Dawson and Tim Lyons
John Lord, Chairman of Huawei Technologies Australia, addresses the National Press Club.

'It was a strange approach': Ex-navy admiral opens up over Huawei job

The Australian boss of Chinese tech giant Huawei has spoken about his job on Perth radio, saying he has no qualms he is doing the right thing by his country.

  • by Nathan Hondros
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Liberal MP Julie Bishop says she will recontest her seat at the next election.

Julie Bishop declares the Coalition can win - and she intends to stay

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has declared her confidence the Coalition will win the coming federal election as she announces her intention to stay for Parliament

  • by David Crowe

World

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Does winning an award make a house much harder to sell?

Does winning an award make a house much harder to sell?

While it looks good on paper, does an accolade or recognition for design work mean that a property can be harder to find a buyer for?

  • by Nicole Frost
The positive things that occur when a hospital closes

The positive things that occur when a hospital closes

Whenever a hospital closes, local communities usually voice outrage and developers start mulling over the options for the site. Some see a benefit.

  • by Sue Williams
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Entertainment

John Goodman stars in Black Earth Rising.

This engrossing British TV drama comes with a shocking twist

Six new or returning shows to tune into this week.

  • by Brad Newsome
'It got pretty dark': Justin Bieber opens up about 'promiscuous' life before marriage

'It got pretty dark': Justin Bieber opens up about 'promiscuous' life before marriage

The pop star, with wife Hailey, opened up about their "effing hard" marriage in a new Vogue article.

  • by Erin Jensen

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Smarter living

Dads are happier than mums.

Dads are happier than mums - and this is why

Parenting brings fathers more joy than it does mothers, according to a new large study.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Whisky cocktails.

The perfect cocktails to take the edge off summer

The traditional cool weather drink is the perfect summer cocktail ingredient.

  • by Jane Rocca

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Sport

The Ashes 2018: Australia were laughing then.

Ashes from dust: Who will have the last laugh in Test series?

Six months ahead of the Ashes, Australia and England both are dealing with major setbacks.

  • by Greg Baum
Confession: Rocco Mediate, seen here at a tournament back in 2004, has admitted to drinking regularly while a member of the PGA Tour.

Pro golfer admits to drinking regularly during PGA Tour events

Rocco Mediate, best remembered for an epic play-off with Tiger Woods at the 2008 US Open, has made a startling admission about his professional career.

  • by Matt Bonesteel