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The Raiders — missing their State of Origin trio Josh Papalii, Nick Cotric and Jack Wighton — produce a gutsy display to beat the Bulldogs 12-10 at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.

Homicide detectives investigate whether the children's mother deliberately crashed the car — killing them and herself. The Child Safety Minister says the police and the Coroner need time and space to do their jobs.

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.

In this update, authorities in the United States say 12 people have been killed by a ‘disgruntled’ employee who opened fire on co-workers at a local government building in Virginia. A Sydney man who has returned to Australia after being convicted of espionage in the Middle East claims he was given electric shocks in custody, and beaten into a forced confession. The Australian government has rejected a report from a UN expert which suggests Julian Assange is being psychologically tortured. And Sydney Water isn't ruling out further water restrictions in the months ahead, with level one restrictions coming into force in the harbour city.

The recycling industry says it is ready to capitalise on election promises made by the Morrison Government to tackle Australia's waste crisis, but is warning they only address half the problem.

Funding from a group of philanthropists including Bill Gates and MacKenzie Bezos will allow researchers in Melbourne to begin clinical trials of a cheap and easy eye test to detect Alzheimer's disease before the symptoms appear.

In this update, a Sydney man who has returned to Australia after being convicted of espionage in the Middle East claims he was given electric shocks in custody and beaten into a forced confession.
The Australian Government has rejected a report from a UN expert which suggests Julian Assange is being psychologically tortured
Hundreds of people have gathered at a vigil to remember 25-year-old Courtney Herron who was killed in a Melbourne park last Saturday.
And in Rugby Union, the New South Wales Waratahs have kept their finals hopes alive with a 20-to-15 win over the Melbourne Rebels.

A convicted sex offender who allegedly asked a young girl "do you want to see something cool" before abducting her while she was playing outside a relative's home is refused bail.

A Michael Walters goal inside the final minute sees the Dockers pip the Magpies, while the Cats defeat the Swans, and the Crows, Lions and Giants also post wins.

Andre Russell and the Windies thrash Pakistan, now the all-rounder doesn't care that Australian batsmen are used to the short stuff — he's ready to try and bounce them out.

Australians are being encouraged to adopt a totem to protect plants, animals and landscapes.

Emma Strong did not know her home was host to a strange kind of graveyard until she started a home renovation. Her journey to return the markers to the descendants has been equally surprising.

A cameraman who saved decades of historical film and video footage from the bin has been recognised for his work.

A teenage girl from the New South Wales Riverina has started a charity to help teach Aboriginal children how to swim.

In this update: North Melbourne defeat Richmond in the AFL, Souths go down to Parramatta and the Waratahs keep their Super Rugby finals hopes alive.