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Australian stocks rally, defy further Chinese share market losses
The Australian share market rallies after early losses, despite further steep falls for Chinese stocks, as 'bargain hunters' snap up the battered banking sector.
 
Fears dam could fail as wild weather lashes NSW
Emergency crews respond to hundreds of calls for help and undertake dozens of rescues as wild weather in New South Wales tears roofs off homes and sparks fears of the imminent failure of an Illawarra dam.
 
Torres Strait Islander war veterans honoured for World War II service
Three Torres Strait war veterans who fought in Australia's only Indigenous battalion during World War II are presented with medals by PM Tony Abbott.
 
PM says Q&A 'a bit out of control' after offensive tweet
Tony Abbott says ABC management needs to take action after the Q&A program sparked controversy again by allowing an offensive tweet onto the screen during last night's show.
 
Melbourne teen granted bail after Anzac Day terrorism charges dropped
Terrorism-related charges against Melbourne teenager Harun Causevic are formally dropped but the 18-year-old will plead guilty to weapons offences, including possessing a knife found under his bed, a court is told.
 
PM blamed for Torres Strait motel getting 'stiffed' $53,000
A far north Queensland motel says it has been left out of pocket by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet over a last-minute cancellation, and the owner blames Tony Abbott.
 
Global fraudsters swindle millions from Melbourne's Myki system
International crime syndicates swindle more than $4 million from Victoria's public transport system, using stolen credit card details to buy Myki cards which they then sell on the black market.
 
Cocaine haul worth $17m seized after yacht raided on Gold Coast
Cocaine worth more than $17 million has been seized and five men are in custody after a raid on a luxury yacht moored at a marina on the Coomera River on Queensland's Gold Coast.
 
World's oldest captive wombat Patrick joins Tinder in bid to find love
Ballarat Wildlife Park's resident "wombachelor" Patrick is turning 30 and in a tongue-in-cheek bid to find him love he has been signed up to Tinder by his handlers.
 
World-first tracking drones developed by ANU researchers
Researchers at the Australian National University develop a world-first radio tracking system that uses drones — with the help of Canberra's bettong population.
 
Monis a 'radicalised terrorist', expert tells Sydney siege inquiry
There is no doubt Lindt Cafe gunman Man Haron Monis was a "radicalised terrorist", an expert tells the inquest into the Sydney siege.
 
English Indycar driver Justin Wilson dies
English driver Justin Wilson dies after suffering a severe head injury during an IndyCar race in the United States.
 
Lehmann praises Siddle and dismisses Warne criticism
A renewed Peter Siddle is on the verge of joining Australia's 200 club, and has the backing of coach Darren Lehmann to reignite his flagging career.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Miranda Stewart Why the hard sell on personal income tax cuts?
By Miranda Stewart
By Ben Pobjie How to spice up your metadata and keep the spooks interested
By Ben Pobjie
By Mungo MacCallum Abbott's hyperbole doesn't match reality
By Mungo MacCallum
By Catherine Fox Women in combat: The US can learn from the ADF
By Catherine Fox
 
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World
Washington DC's 'murder capital' reputation could return
French president bestows top award on train heroes
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Business
Australian stocks rally, defy further Chinese share market losses
Solid profit results help boost Australian stocks
Bank shares may still have some way to fall: Morgan Stanley
 
Politics
IBM tries to block legal action over Qld Health payroll disaster
You'll miss it when it's gone: Why public broadcasting is worth saving
PM blamed for Torres Strait motel getting 'stiffed' $53,000
 
Sport
Michael Clarke retires a hero, a villain, an enigma
Brendon Bolton named new Blues coach
Hodge outed until finals after accepting ban
 
Science and Tech
Venom Doc on broken bones, dragons and women
Venom Doc cops 26 snake bites in name of science
Windows 95 two decades on
 
Environment
Ok Tedi Mining says wall collapse not linked to shutdown
Researchers sample Pacific Ocean rubbish vortex
Pacific Island leaders say only global cooperation can save them
 

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