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North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
Bennett Powell was told he might never walk. Now he's an Ironman

When Bennett Powell was a child, doctors thought he might never walk but now he's running, cycling and swimming as part of his third Ironman Australia race.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
'Martin Luther King of Australia': Aboriginal rights legend Bill Ferguson immortalised in bronze

He collapsed fighting for the rights of his people, and now, just steps away from where he gave his dramatic last speech and later died, legendary Aboriginal rights activist William 'Bill' Ferguson has been immortalized in bronze in western New South Wales.
How minor parties became a big deal in Australian politics

Minor parties have added colour and complexity to our political landscape, but their number and influence would have been almost unthinkable to a voter in the 1950s.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
'Nah, I seriously want him dead': Woman jailed after manipulating friend to kill her partner

A Hong Kong woman who told lies to manipulate a friend into killing the man she was preparing to marry is sentenced to 21 years in prison for what the judge called a "pointless killing".
Double murderer 'Mr Stinky' to plead guilty to historical rape charges

Notorious double murderer and rapist Raymond Edmunds, known as 'Mr Stinky', indicates he will plead guilty to several more historical charges of rape and assault.
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
NT government failures allowed environmentally damaging mining to continue 'unchecked'

Northern Territory government failures allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked and unsecured, causing environmental harm near the town of Pine Creek, a judge has found after three years of deliberation.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
What's the best way to travel through the desert? These blokes say it's on a postie bike

Fifteen motorbike mates are riding 3,500km from the Gold Coast to Uluru on iconic red postie bikes. With a top speed of "75 clicks" they say it's all for a good cause.
One of the world's most invasive alien turtle species found in Bundaberg backyard

The red-eared slider turtle, which is known to be aggressive and to carry diseases that threaten Australia's native turtles, is found in a backyard in Bundaberg in southern Queensland.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
'You can't just write ScoMo': Learning club making a difference for children and tutors

It's just an hour a week after school, but for children who need extra help, learning clubs staffed by volunteer tutors are making a huge difference.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Analysis: Have social media assassins made AFL clubs afraid to lose?

In the week-to-week world of AFL, it is easy for fans to lose perspective about just how good or bad their sides actually are, with the next crisis often just one defeat away.

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
Trial to include Government-funded beds for domestic violence perpetrators

The South Australian Government will begin removing domestic violence perpetrators from their houses to allow their victims to remain in the family home, where safe, as part of a trial.
Analysis: Have social media assassins made AFL clubs afraid to lose?

In the week-to-week world of AFL, it is easy for fans to lose perspective about just how good or bad their sides actually are, with the next crisis often just one defeat away.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
NT government failures allowed environmentally damaging mining to continue 'unchecked'

Northern Territory government failures allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked and unsecured, causing environmental harm near the town of Pine Creek, a judge has found after three years of deliberation.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Wildlife shelters inundated, as drought pushes native animals into harm's way

Wildlife carers in Victoria say more native animals are being injured or killed as prolonged dry weather drives them to seek food and water closer to urban areas.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
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The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
'Simply have deductions from your pay cheque': Uni asked staff to donate their pay to it

Staff at the University of Canberra have been asked by the vice-chancellor to "walk the walk" and donate the equivalent of "one cup of coffee per day" from their own salaries to the university.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

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Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
Meet the opera-singing rally driver making her mark

Racing in Targa Tasmania was a dream come true for 22-year-old Casey Price, but her debut into the rally has had its challenges.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
NT government failures allowed environmentally damaging mining to continue 'unchecked'

Northern Territory government failures allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked and unsecured, causing environmental harm near the town of Pine Creek, a judge has found after three years of deliberation.
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
'Pen gun' with power to kill seized in multi-million-dollar drug raids

A gun disguised as a pen that is "just as lethal as any other firearm" is seized along with a $2.7-million haul of illegal drugs, including ice, ecstasy and cocaine, as part of a major police investigation into an alleged Tasmanian-based drug syndicate.
Analysis: Have social media assassins made AFL clubs afraid to lose?

In the week-to-week world of AFL, it is easy for fans to lose perspective about just how good or bad their sides actually are, with the next crisis often just one defeat away.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile towards the east

North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
Mark Moodie is on the dole because he can't open his front door

The 51-year-old quadriplegic was once the fastest cross-country runner in the Northern Territory. But now he's a prisoner inside his own home because a multi-million-dollar government agency is refusing to give him a front door he can open.
Mohamed Noor's trial was marked by surprise witnesses, racial tensions and courtroom drama

As the guilty verdict was read out, Mohamed Noor's wife started to weep. So did the family of the Australian woman he killed. Here is how the Justine Damond Ruszczyk trial unfolded.
Minneapolis pays $US20m to family of Australian woman murdered by cop

The city of Minneapolis will pay $US20 million to the family of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was fatally shot by a police officer when she approached his squad car, city leaders announce.
NT government failures allowed environmentally damaging mining to continue 'unchecked'

Northern Territory government failures allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked and unsecured, causing environmental harm near the town of Pine Creek, a judge has found after three years of deliberation.
Analysis: This week it feels like we've reached a 'rope-a-dope' moment

The last three times that Labor came to Government from Opposition — Whitlam, Hawke and Rudd — there was a definite sense of the swing being on. Not this time, writes Laura Tingle.
'You're a classic space invader': Morrison, Shorten debate gets personal

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Look back over our live blog.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.
Zero-waste living sounds great, but this is what it actually looks like

This Canberra family has only put out the garbage twice in the past year, and they want to make it less. This is what living waste free looks like for them, a university student, and a single mum.
'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
These visions you forgot about could tell us how Game of Thrones ends

The Battle of Winterfell left us all asking — well, what now? We've gone back into the archives and found some clues about how Game of Thrones will eventually end. SPOILER WARNING
Dystopian feminist novel 'required reading' for first-year students at an Australian university

Students at the University of Canberra have a curious addition to their orientation pack this year, part of a project celebrating conversation-starting literature.
World's longest golf course — all 1,365km of it — has just turned 10

It has been described as "a little peculiar" but the 18-hole Nullarbor Links outback golf course is growing in popularity with tourists and golfers from all corners of the globe.
Go-ahead for golf club to cull native animals sparks outrage

The decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to cull native animals in the area because of faeces on the greens sparks outrage from wildlife carers and locals.
How minor parties became a big deal in Australian politics

Minor parties have added colour and complexity to our political landscape, but their number and influence would have been almost unthinkable to a voter in the 1950s.
How Insta-farming has rural businesses blooming

They were planted as a way to make people smile, but the sunflowers on one NSW farm have become so popular on social media they are attracting tourists from all over the world.
Opinion: War junkies: Why foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine

You have heard of the war in Syria, but Ukraine's civil war is attracting foreign fighters too and we should be concerned about the extremist ideology that follows them back home, writes Sara Meger
Opinion: Teenage brains are under siege but there are three ways parents can connect

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years, writes Maggie Dent.
What should you believe? Fact Check runs the rule over the second leaders' debate

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader clashed over climate change and taxation, among other things. Here's what RMIT ABC Fact Check found on some of the debate's key issues.
Australian bureaucrats in the dark about bikies informant granted asylum in Canada

The Federal Government found itself blindsided by the case of the first known refugee from Australia, who found asylum in Canada on the grounds that local authorities blew his cover as a crime gang informant then failed to protect him, documents obtained by the ABC reveal.
Opinion: Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded, writes Lise Floris.
Freed killer of dictator's brother thanks Jesus, plans to become actor

The Vietnamese woman released from a Malaysian jail after serving time for helping to kill the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un says she now wants to become an actor.
Chanel steps out for first time since Karl Lagerfeld's death

Chanel's new creative chief delivers her first solo collection for the storied French luxury label, following in the footsteps of the late Karl Lagerfeld with a show that drew inspiration from old-fashioned rail travel.

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Defeat brings disaster

Social media has created a collective amnesia among some AFL fans, where teams are championed after victories and pilloried after defeats.
By Neil Cross
Three secrets to connecting with your teenager

Adolescents need more compassionate support than ever before and these strategies can help parents navigate these difficult but important years.
By Maggie Dent
The 'other' war attracting Australian extremists to the frontline

Extremists from the left and right are flocking to fight in Ukraine and we should be concerned about the ideology that follows them back home.
By Sara Meger
Is giving up flying the best way to stop climate change?

I start sweating nervously every time I read about how air travel impacts the environment. I don't want to stay grounded.
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The weakening category four storm is forecast to head towards Bangladesh, where 56,000 volunteers are helping to move 2.1 million people from the path of winds which have already uprooted trees through India's Odisha state.
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North Korea fires at least one short-range missile from the east coast city of Wonsan towards the east, with South Korean and US authorities analysing details of the missile.
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A human rights group hacked a Chinese mass surveillance app. Here's what it found

Human Rights Watch says it has managed to reverse-engineer a Chinese Government surveillance app, revealing how authorities use data to track the behaviour and patterns of residents in Xinjiang province.
British PM sacks defence minister over Huawei information leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May has fired her defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, saying an investigation suggested he was to blame for leaking discussions about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.
Thailand's king marries his 'bodyguard' and makes her queen days before coronation

The fourth time might be the charm for Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has married the deputy commander of his personal guard — a former flight attendant — and named her Queen Suthida.
Appointing Asian-Australian foreign minister would send powerful message, Penny Wong says

Penny Wong says it would send a powerful symbolic message to the region and help weaken negatives stereotypes about Australia if she became the first Asian-Australian foreign minister.

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Employers pocketing $6b of workers' super each year, say industry funds

Australian employers are pocketing around $6 billion of their workers' retirement savings each year, according to Tax Office data analysed by Industry Super Australia.
Macquarie Group's global reach drives record $3 billion profit

While Australia's retail banks sector struggle, the nation's "Millionaires Factory" Macquarie Group is back in full production, reporting a record profit largely driven by its global markets business.
Fact Check: Does Australia have the lowest uptake of electric vehicles in the OECD?

Labor's Mark Butler says Australia has the lowest uptake of electric vehicles in the OECD. Is he correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
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'Hell no': Caster Semenya to refuse to take testosterone-lowering medication

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya tells reporters that she will not comply with a new IAAF rule and take medication to reduce her testosterone, then blitzes the field to set a new meet record in the Diamond League event in Doha.
Magpies outclass Power to maintain winning AFL form

Last year's beaten grand finalist Collingwood consolidates its position inside the AFL's top four with a comfortable 39-point win over Port Adelaide at Docklands.
Sharks edge out Storm, Cowboys celebrate win over Titans

The Sharks hand the Storm just their second defeat of the season with a tight 20-18 NRL win in the Shire, after the Cowboys post a 28-14 victory against the Titans in Townsville in their Queensland derby.
Are elite schools reinforcing sexist ideas? Hint: check out the size of the sports oval

School sport ovals might be a long way from the boardroom, but research suggests they could be helping to lock women out because boys schools have three times more play space than girls schools.

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First-time novelist wins Book of Year for suburban coming-of-age saga Boy Swallows Universe

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Young Perth painter wins Archibald's Packing Room Prize

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UN's Jazz all-stars descend on Australia

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A fashionable new business model that pairs wine and art is not only providing an alternative to a night out for adults, but is introducing people to skills they did not know they had.
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A handful of Christmas Island's blue-tailed skinks were rescued right before their extinction in the wild, and now reptile keepers have bred 1,600 and plan to reintroduce them.
Football club child care proposed as female player numbers soar

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The number of measles cases in the United States reaches a 25-year peak, propelled by the spread of misinformation about the vaccine that can prevent the disease, federal health officials say.

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The dairy industry's point man on the Murray-Darling Basin packs up and moves east, deciding his business would have no future if he continued in the basin.

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