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Pilot critical after British air show crash, more deaths 'possible'
The pilot of a jet that plunged into a busy road during the Shoreham Airshow in Britain, killing seven people and injuring 14, is in a critical condition as police warn more bodies could be found at the scene.
 
Plenty of Test cricket in me, Peter Siddle says
Peter Siddle repays Ashes selectors' faith with strong performance at The Oval, and he vows he has plenty of Test cricket left in him at 30.
 
NSW Police urge caution after 4 die in spate of crashes
Police are urging drivers to remain vigilant in wet weather after four people, including an 11-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy, are killed in less than 24 hours in a series of crashes around New South Wales.
 
Ice use pushing up crime rates, Criminology Institute says
A report showing record levels of amphetamine use among people in police custody is proof that ice is driving crime rates higher, the Australian Institute of Criminology says.
 
Koreas to continue talks after all-night session fails to resolve crisis
Top aides to the leaders of North and South Korea will resume talks this afternoon after negotiating through the night in a bid to ease tensions that brought the peninsula to the brink of armed conflict.
 
Children's Cancer website offers guidance and 'perspective'
Families of children diagnosed with cancer can from today access a website that offers "step-by-step" guidance and "puts the disease into perspective", Cancer Australia chief executive Dr Helen Zorbas says.
 
Dogs may look guilty in shaming photos, but they don't feel it: expert
There is little doubt online dog shaming is a popular phenomenon, but a veterinary scientist says that while some dogs may cast an apologetic look to their owners, they do not actually feel guilt.
 
Terminally ill retired bishop to give evidence at child abuse royal commission
A Sydney Catholic Bishop who is dying of cancer and has been an advocate for a more compassionate approach by the church to victims of clergy abuse is to give evidence to the child abuse royal commission.
 
Giant panda surprises with birth of twins at Washington Zoo
A rare giant panda, Mei Xiang, gives birth to twin cubs at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, apparently surprising delighted zoo officials who had expected just one baby.
 
Sixth case of measles reported from Brisbane uni campus
Another measles case linked to the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus is confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to six in just five weeks.
 
Alleged French train attack gunman under interrogation
French investigators interrogate a man who allegedly opened fire on passengers on a train between Amsterdam and Paris before being overpowered by three young Americans.
 
Macedonia allows migrants at border to enter from Greece; thousands rescued off Italy
More than 1,500 mostly Syrian refugees, trapped in no-man's land for three days, enter Macedonia from Greece without any attempt by the police to stop them.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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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
Torres Strait Islands 'buzzing' ahead of Abbott's arrival
Pacific Island leaders say only global cooperation can save them
Kabul car bomb kills 12 including foreign NATO contractors
 
Business
US stocks plunge 3 per cent to end day of carnage across global markets
GST to apply to almost all goods and services purchased overseas
Santos profit slumps 82pc on oil price drop, CEO to leave
 
Politics
Kabul car bomb kills 12 including foreign NATO contractors
Lithgow miners rally after standing down of 250 workers
Hastie says inquiry found actions in Afghanistan 'appropriate'
 
Sport
Titans prove too strong for Raiders on the Gold Coast
Siddle revelling in conditions, says he has more to offer for Australia
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Science and Tech
3D printing body part replacements seen in hospitals of the future
NASA confirms asteroid will not destroy mankind in September
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Environment
Pacific Island leaders say only global cooperation can save them
Indian PM Narendra Modi offers solar power to Pacific island nations
Thousands of dead fish wash ashore in Tianjin
 

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