Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

image for article:Anthony Albanese announced his new shadow ministry on Sunday. (AAP: Bianca de Marchi)ABC News

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including… More

Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

image for article:Growing marijuana was once the business of criminal gangs. Now it's a growing enterprise for Colorado farmers. (ABC News: Niall Lenihan)ABC News

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is… More

Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

image for article:The cruise ship collided with a smaller boat at the San Basilio Cruise Terminal. (AP: Vigili del Fuoco)ABC News

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice,… More

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