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Dyson Heydon defers decision on bias accusations
The trade union royal commissioner will make a decision on his future next week after hearing submissions calling for his resignation over accusations of bias.
 
GST to be applied to all goods sold by vendors into Australia
Every good purchased online from overseas from July 1, 2017 will have the GST attached, state and federal treasurers agree.
 
Prisoner star Kirkpatrick appeals conviction on child sex offences
Australian actor Maggie Kirkpatrick, who starred as "The Freak" in the hit television show Prisoner, appeals against her conviction on child sex offences committed 31 years ago.
 
Abbott hints at air strikes against IS in Syria
The Prime Minister strongly hints Australia will join the United States in carrying out air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria.
 
Sea World polar bear to move from Gold Coast for Canada
Henry, the second polar bear to be born in Australia, will make the move from his home at Sea World on the Gold Coast to chilly Canada to be part of a captive breeding program.
 
Father of one-punch victim says he considered suicide after son's death
The father of Daniel Christie, who was killed in a one-punch attack at Sydney's Kings Cross in 2013, tells the Supreme Court his grief has become all-consuming.
 
621 sharks killed off Queensland coast
More than 600 sharks are killed off Queensland's coast in the past financial year as part of the state's shark control program.
 
Adelaide trucking boss jailed for more than 12 years over driver's death
Adelaide trucking company boss Peter Colbert is jailed for 12 and a half years over a driver's death caused by faulty brakes.
 
Dead princess stars at Banksy's Dismaland 'bemusement park'
Pumpkin coach carnage, a pool of refugees and a burned-out Disneyland castle are just some of the disturbing art installations visitors can find at new UK theme-park Dismaland.
 
Australian shares yoyo between moderate and steep falls
The Australian share market follows overseas leads down, while a share market analyst blames automated trading for extreme volatility in some stocks.
 
NASA confirms asteroid will not destroy mankind in September
NASA busts the world's scariest rumour, confirming there is no asteroid heading towards Earth which would end humankind.
 
Kim Jong-un orders N Korean troops to enter 'wartime state'
Kim Jong-un orders North Korean troops onto a war footing as military tensions with South Korea soar following a rare exchange of artillery shells across the heavily fortified border.
 
Wallabies shun Horwill and White for World Cup
Former captain James Horwill and scrum half Nic White are omitted from the Wallabies' 31-man squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in England and Wales.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Terry Barnes Embezzlement allegation: The Liberal Party will have to rebuild trust
By Terry Barnes
By John Quiggin Three-word slogans have left Abbott with an economic quandary
By John Quiggin
By David Braue Pollies' STEM sell is a generation too late
By David Braue
By Simon Tatz There's a reason our political class is 'out of touch'
By Simon Tatz
 
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World
New Bloc Party reveals new songs at first show in two years
War-torn Yemen on brink of famine, UN says
Lawyer casts doubt on Nazi treasure train claim
 
Business
Australian shares yoyo between moderate and steep falls
GST to be applied to all goods sold by vendors into Australia
Santos profit slumps 82pc on oil price drop, CEO to leave
 
Politics
GST to be applied to all goods sold by vendors into Australia
Economist, doctor back call for debate on elderly healthcare funding
War-torn Yemen on brink of famine, UN says
 
Sport
Horwill and White omitted from Wallabies World Cup squad
Australians improve batting in difficult conditions: Warner
West Tigers' Matthew Lodge stood down after arrest
 
Science and Tech
NASA confirms asteroid will not destroy mankind in September
Drummer with robot arm to play at QUT Robotronica event
More than 3,000 people to make star gazing world record in ACT
 
Environment
July world's warmest month, 2015 hottest year on record
Fact check: Does Australia have one of the 'highest loss of species anywhere in the world'?
Lawyers issue warning on green 'sabotage' laws
 

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