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Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Woman accused of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Woman accused of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Ramadan: What is it? When is it? And why does it matter?

There are 1.8 billion Muslims around the world currently observing Ramadan. Tasneem Chopra and Ahmed Kilani explain why.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
'There are kids in the suburbs killing themselves': Ian Roberts addresses Folau posts

As the Israel Folau saga rolls on with a Code of Conduct hearing in Sydney, groundbreaking gay sports star Ian Roberts delivers an emotional message to the embattled Wallabies fullback about his social media posts regarding homosexuals.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.
Analysis: Gillard and Rudd reunite to help Shorten sell Labor unity

The prime ministerial rivals have offered Bill Shorten the greatest gift they can, joining forces to get him elected on May 18, writes Brett Worthington.
'Cook the books': Workers told to falsify documents to prepare for audit

Support services staff for former Manus Island detainees say they were asked by their supervisors to change documents to make it appear they were fulfilling part of a $44 million Australian contract.
Police search for driver of speedboat that fatally struck scuba diver off Melbourne

Police appeal for public help to find the driver of a boat that struck a scuba diver in Port Phillip Bay. The diver died despite the efforts of paramedics to save him.
Labor's childcare plan 'most important economic reform proposed this election', says Grattan Institute

The Grattan Institute says Labor's proposed $4 billion childcare policy would boost Australia's economic growth more than any other plan being proposed by either side in this election.
'Sydney is in drought': Water restrictions loom as dam levels drop at record rate

Water levels in dams are dropping faster than they have in decades, according to new research by Sydney Water — edging Sydney closer to the re-introduction of water restrictions.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Man stabbed to death on Mornington Peninsula, police arrest man believed to be his neighbour

Homicide detectives cordon off three homes south-east of Melbourne as they investigate the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old Hastings man "with an unknown object". A man who the ABC has been told is his neighbour is in custody.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
Late drama seals elimination final victory for Adelaide United

Ben Halloran waits until the last minute of extra time to hand Adelaide United a victory over Melbourne City in the A-League elimination final and set up a date with Premiers Perth Glory in the semi-final.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.
94-metre power station chimneys felled in demolition job

The quartet of chimney stacks at the old Morwell Power Station in eastern Victoria has been halved as demolition of the derelict site ramps up.
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.

The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Woman accused of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
Bankrupt mastermind of suspected WA Ponzi scheme returns with new property business

Veronica Macpherson is behind a new property venture targeting mine workers, despite being permanently banned from providing financial services.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Late drama seals elimination final victory for Adelaide United

Ben Halloran waits until the last minute of extra time to hand Adelaide United a victory over Melbourne City in the A-League elimination final and set up a date with Premiers Perth Glory in the semi-final.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Woman accused of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.
Crows defeat Dockers as Cats brush aside Bombers and Kangaroos savour win

The Cats stay top of the ladder after defeating the Bombers at the MCG, while the Crows down the Dockers in a dour affair and the Kangaroos enjoy a 58-point thumping of the Blues.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
Woman accused of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Sydnee thought her cat's death was accidental — then she looked at its enclosure

A Canberra woman is warning pet owners to be wary, after a mesh enclosure in her backyard was apparently cut into and her cat violently killed.
Canberra is pinching one of Jacinda Ardern's signature policies, but will it pay off?

Policies put forward by the ACT Government will be measured against a "wellbeing index", to ensure they contribute to citizens' happiness — similar to New Zealand's first "wellbeing budget".
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Grace would like to get her driver's licence, but a lack of volunteer mentors means she's stuck on a waitlist

More than 500 young people died on Tasmania's roads in the 10 years to 2018, so the Government is introducing changes to the driver learning system. But some people fear they could make it even harder for young drivers to learn.
Live: Tasmania Now: Crowe weighs in on wildlife cull, driver dies after straying into wrong lane

Superstar actor Russell Crowe has voiced his displeasure over a wildlife cull at a Tasmanian golf course, anti-cable car protesters form a human sign at kunanyi/Mount Wellington and a 40-year-old is killed after driving on the wrong side of the road.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Woman accused of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Tasmanian upper house seat of Nelson 'likely to fall to a left-wing independent'

A three-way contest between an environmentalist, anti-pokies campaigner, and a former state MP is on in Tasmania's Upper House seat of Nelson, while the status quo is set to remain in Pembroke and Montgomery.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.

Russian passenger plane bounces and catches fire on landing, 41 people dead

An Aeroflot plane makes a hard emergency landing and erupts into flames at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, with 41 of the flight's 78 passengers and crew confirmed dead.
Where do the major parties stand on the live animal export trade?

Labor says it will ban the live export of sheep, but when it comes to trading live cattle, the major political parties have been trying to outdo each other in their support for the industry. Ahead of the election, we find out their policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
IT students didn’t know how to use a computer: What happens when unis waive standards

International students are being granted visas without meeting the Immigration Department's own requirements because some universities have been lowering English standards.
Liberals pounce on Keating's 'incredibly reckless' China comments

The Coalition is calling on Bill Shorten to clarify whether he agrees with a comment made by former Labor prime minister Paul Keating yesterday that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Woman denied world record for marathon dressed as a nurse because she wasn't wearing a dress

Jessica Anderson regularly wears scrubs to work at the Royal London Hospital, but she was told she had to be wearing a pinafore if she wanted to named the fastest woman to finish a marathon dressed as a nurse.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders

Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
Clive Palmer wants to leave Antony Green with less to talk about on election night

One of Australia's favourite election traditions, the moment when the ABC's election analyst Antony Green declares a result, could be in jeopardy if a challenge launched by United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer is agreed to by the High Court.
Remember when this river water killed a million fish? In Menindee, the ordeal continues

Four months ago Kate McBride's video of her father pulling dead cod from the Darling River shocked Australia. Now she's intent on exposing locals' fears about their water and its possible health impacts.
Australian DJ dies after crashing through glass door in Bali

Relatives and friends of Adam Sky are travelling to Indonesia to meet the body of the 42-year-old Australian DJ, who reportedly died rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a Kuta villa.
Analysis: Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
Voters in our wealthiest seats are least supportive of restoring Sunday penalty rates

A majority of voters would like to see Sunday penalty rates restored and the minimum wage raised, Vote Compass data shows.
'It gets a bit fiery': Outback roadhouses and their colourful publicans

They're a lifeline for truckies and motorists and they provide essential support to their tiny local communities. Meet the tough but warm characters behind three of the Top End's outback roadhouses, dispensing advice and a kick up the backside in equal measures.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
'He couldn't come back': Dementia patient left homeless after punching nurses

When dementia patient William McCall was accepted into a new nursing home, his daughter couldn't have been happier. But the arrangement quickly came undone when the facility declared it was not equipped to handle his aggressive behaviour.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver

Police say the skipper of a speedboat which fatally struck a skindiver on Port Phillip Bay would almost certainly now know they had hit the man, even if they did not realise it at the time.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.
'That's just for chicks': Three dads open up about taking parental leave

Only one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave — but what happens when men try to shake up the status quo? From promotions to job losses, here are three accounts of fathers who took leave.
Rock out in the red dirt: heavy metal festival in the desert

The Blacken Open Air festival draws metal fans from around the country to the Red Centre, with some even travelling from as far as Europe to attend to get their heavy metal fix.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
The facial recognition security issue police tried to keep secret

The largest facial recognition operation known to have been used by police on Australian soil was rushed and failed to find targets, according to a report the Queensland police tried to keep hidden from public view.
The inspiration for the 'she sells sea shells' tongue twister was a legendary fossil hunter

In the early 1800s Mary Anning engaged in a "gentlemanly pursuit" on the Jurassic Coast — fossil hunting. Two centuries on, she's finally being recognised as one of the greatest palaeontologists of all time.
Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.

Features

Analysis & Opinion

Why the Aussie dollar will fall

The real objective behind a cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
By business editor Ian Verrender
Rudd and Gillard reunite

The prime ministerial rivals have offered Bill Shorten the greatest gift they can, joining forces to get him elected on May 18, writes Brett Worthington.
By political reporter Brett Worthington
Rate cut is a 50/50 bet

The betting on a rate cut has slipped in recent days, but is the recent sharp deterioration in inflation enough to spook the RBA, or does it believe jobs growth will save the day?
By business reporter Stephen Letts
I came face-to-face with the bomber who nearly killed us

It was Easter brunch and the hotel restaurant was busy. We were asking for a table when a rude man with a huge backpack pushed between us.
By Haneke Manoharan

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Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim

Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery

An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
Brunei backs down on plans to enforce death penalty for gay sex

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah responds to calls for a global boycott of the country over legislation allowing the death penalty for those convicted of having gay sex by extending a moratorium on the punishment.
Death toll rises in Gaza fighting as Israeli PM orders 'massive strikes' against Hamas

Rockets and missiles fired from Gaza kill four civilians in Israel while Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians, more than half of them civilians, in surging cross-border fighting.

Asia Pacific

Dozens killed during Cyclone Fani, despite 'one of the biggest human evacuations in history'

The evacuation of millions of people across the two countries is believed to have saved many lives after the strongest cyclone to hit India in five years killed at least 33 people in the country's eastern Odisha state before swinging north-eastwards into Bangladesh.
'From mankind to god': Thailand's King to be officially crowned in elaborate coronation today

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a passionate jet pilot, father of seven, and three-time divorcee who recently married his former bodyguard. After years spent closely guarding his privacy, the King will today be officially crowned in the country's first coronation for nearly seven decades.
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.

Business

Westpac caps off bad profit season for the major banks

Westpac's half-year profit falls by almost a quarter, leading a decline in earnings across the big four banks as the cost of customer compensation mounts and home-lending growth stagnates.
Why the Aussie dollar is headed for a fall

The real objective behind any cut to the official cash rate is to sink the Aussie dollar which will raise inflation and take wages with it, all the while delivering bigger returns for exports and ramping up our service industries, writes Ian Verrender.
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.
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.

Sport

Team scores 'unsporting' equaliser against injured goalkeeper, loses match and is still relegated

Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.
Late drama seals elimination final victory for Adelaide United

Ben Halloran waits until the last minute of extra time to hand Adelaide United a victory over Melbourne City in the A-League elimination final and set up a date with Premiers Perth Glory in the semi-final.
American mum flies to Melbourne to chase AFLW dream

Colorado mother Sara Edwards Rohner wants to become the first American to play in the AFLW. Her coach says the time is ripe for her to become the league's first "international cross-coder".
'There are kids in the suburbs killing themselves': Ian Roberts addresses Folau posts

As the Israel Folau saga rolls on with a Code of Conduct hearing in Sydney, groundbreaking gay sports star Ian Roberts delivers an emotional message to the embattled Wallabies fullback about his social media posts regarding homosexuals.

Arts & Culture

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.
Is the 'festival state' tag hurting SA's arts sector?

South Australia is known as the "festival state", but an acclaimed theatre director believes an overreliance on big events is having a detrimental impact on the amount of original work being produced.
First-time novelist wins Book of Year for suburban coming-of-age saga Boy Swallows Universe

The award caps off a 12 month whirlwind of sales and success for Trent Dalton, whose semi-autobiographical novel has stage and film adaptation in the works.
Young Perth painter wins Archibald's Packing Room Prize

The Archies season is underway with Perth painter and first-time finalist Tessa MacKay awarded the Packing Room Prize, on a day that also saw the unveiling of the 51 finalists for this year's prestigious Archibald Prize.

Good News

A jazz musician, a rare 'blonde' instrument, and a reunion 15 years in the making

Jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco is back with Blondie.
A jazz musician, a rare 'blonde' instrument, and a reunion 15 years in the making

When Grammy-nominated American jazz performer Joey DeFrancesco sold his blonde-coloured Hammond B3 organ over eBay to an Australian bidder, he had one condition. That it be made available when he played in Australia.
Why Tania Daykin is putting old chickens before the eggs

A one-woman campaign to rehome egg-laying chickens at the end of their lay cycle gains momentum.
Everyone's an art critic as Auslan-led tours make galleries more accessible

Tours led in Auslan by a deaf guide at regional art galleries are making art more accessible than ever for those in regional deaf communities.

Health

Access to abortion still depends on 'your postcode and your income'

For women in regional and rural areas, access to abortion may have drastically improved with the availability of medical and tele-abortions, but heavy restrictions still limit its accessibility.
Good news — 'Everyone's favourite psychoactive drug' has health benefits

Is it a bad thing if we can't function without a morning coffee? And what are the signs that we might be having too much?
Experts call for mandatory health star ratings on supermarket food

Obesity experts are calling on the Government to ramp up regulations around food manufacturing as a new report reveals almost half of all processed supermarket food is considered "discretionary" — or junk.
Bodybuilders go to extremes to compete, and it can take a serious toll on their health

When a glistening, bronzed bodybuilder poses on stage it might look like they're in pretty good shape, but that's not always the reality.

Rural

Federal election 2019: Where do the major parties stand on future of the live animal export trade?

Ahead of the election, we find out the major parties' policy positions, and see what the industry and animal welfare groups have to say.
Menindee to get $5 million hatchery after native fish populations were decimated during summer fish kills

The Government announces it will stump up the funds in a bid to replenish native fish populations that were decimated during the summer fish kills.
Tania Daykin's one-woman campaign to rehome older egg-laying hens

A one-woman campaign to rehome egg-laying chickens at the end of their lay cycle gains momentum.
How the 'rebel women' of Broken Hill shaped the mining town and Australia's early union movement

How the 'rebel women' of Broken Hill shaped the mining town and Australia's early union movement.

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