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Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
When students ruled Tiananmen there was cake, singing and a Goddess of Democracy

A trove of archive footage shows students daring to celebrate and call for democracy in China in the weeks leading up to the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
When being poor is a crime in Australia

So far this year, 167 people in Western Australia have served time behind bars for unpaid fines. Drug trafficker-turned-lawyer Debbie Kilroy has started a campaign to change the law and keep disadvantaged women out of jail.
The Matildas' band of sisters are ready to conquer the world

The Matildas have a genuine chance of winning the women's World Cup with a tight-knit squad that impress both on and off the pitch.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
Opinion: Opportunistic booing of Smith and Warner exposes England's fears

The booing of Smith and Warner is a backhanded acknowledgement of the threat they pose to what is supposed to be England's perfect cricketing summer, writes Richard Hinds.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Tokyo Sushi bar employees underpaid by more than $70k

The former operators of three sushi outlets in regional New South Wales are fined more than $380,000 for ripping off workers including junior employees and vulnerable visa holders.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Tokyo Sushi bar employees underpaid by more than $70k

The former operators of three sushi outlets in regional New South Wales are fined more than $380,000 for ripping off workers including junior employees and vulnerable visa holders.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
‘Exceptional human being’: Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Reyes dies in crash aged 35

Tottenham and Liverpool honour the former Spanish midfielder with a moment's silence before the Champions League final.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Elton John slams Russian censorship of Rocketman's gay sex scenes

Singer Sir Elton John says the cutting of gay sex scenes in Russian screenings of Rocketman are "a sad reflection of the divided world we still live in and how it can still be so cruelly unaccepting of the love between two people".
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Hydro Tasmania confirms Basslink outage due to fault at a converter station

Hydro Tasmania confirms the Basslink interconnector, which links Tasmania to the national electricity grid, has experienced an outage but expects it to return to service on Monday.
Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
'I'm lucky to be here': Rwandans in Tasmania selling coffee to help massacre survivors

Twenty-five years after the surviving the horrors of the Rwandan massacre, Tasmanian migrant Faina Iligoga and her husband find a way to help those still struggling at home.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
Analysis: Rate cuts and recession — can our run of luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to a growing list of international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
Analysis: Kristina Keneally's rocketed from the backbench — and her new role could make or break her

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Cruise ship loses control and ploughs into Venice wharf

A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

A century of data tracking the triumphs and tragedies of every Everest expedition reveals exactly how, where and when climbers are most likely to die — and it's not the push to the summit.
Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, on Sunday morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — 16 people have died since Monday.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that led to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.
Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.
Analysis: A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glencross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.

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Sandpaper-men expose English fears

The booing of Smith and Warner is a backhanded acknowledgement of the threat they pose to what is supposed to be England's perfect cricketing summer, writes Richard Hinds.
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
Can Australia's economic luck continue?

When the Reserve Bank lowers interest rates tomorrow, it will be firing off one of the last six shots remaining in the chamber. The warning signs point to an exceptionally weak economy susceptible to international shocks, writes Ian Verrender.
By business editor Ian Verrender
Kristina Keneally wins in Labor frontbench

Kristina Keneally's appointment as Shadow Home Affairs Minister will pit her directly against Peter Dutton in a role that could determine her career in federal politics.
By political reporter Alexandra Beech
A different Warner gets the win for Australia

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.
By Geoff Lemon in Bristol

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United States visa applicants now required to hand over social media usernames

The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for US visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers, in a move that could affect 15 million travellers.
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A towering cruise ship strikes a dock and a tourist river boat on the busy Giudecca Canal in Venice, forcing dozens of onlookers to flee in panic.

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Morrison pledges $250m for Solomon Islands infrastructure in Pacific push

The Prime Minister is pressing ahead with the Government's ambitious Pacific step up, reshaping Australia's aid program in Solomon Islands by pledging $250 million during a short visit to Honiara.
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Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
No time to waste: Asia is talking tough and the race to recycle is heating up

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The Black Knight and the Iron Maiden: A love story entwined with an island's devastating past

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Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
Australia's 0.001 per cent have become 50 times richer in my lifetime

Australia's richest 200 people can afford a toast, with their wealth growing more than 20 per cent over the past year alone.
Adam Bandt says one in four people in poverty work full time. Is he correct?

Greens MP Adam Bandt says that one in four of Australia's poor are in full-time employment. Is he correct?

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West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.
Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.
Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.
A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.

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Hong Kong's highly anticipated mega-gallery is previewing its collection in Sydney this week

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The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

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Rare bird and passionate twitchers boost economy for tiny town

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'Egg Boy' donates almost $100,000 to victims of Christchurch shooting

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Camels: pests or livestock?

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Grand colonial banks given new lives as museums, homes and guesthouses after regional branches close

Australia's colonial banks are given new lives as bank branches close across regional Australia.
A uni student's journey from French Charolais stud to Australian buffalo dairy

A French agriculture student wants her family to consider introducing buffalo on their Charolais operation after a stint on a NSW dairy.

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