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More children falling prey to 'dark net' abuse rings, prosecutors fear
Many more children may be falling prey to hidden "dark net" sex abuse networks such as that run by jailed paedophile Shannon McCoole, warn Commonwealth prosecutors.
 
Two journalists killed on live TV before gunman shoots himself
A disgruntled former employee of a US television station shoots dead two journalists during a live broadcast before killing himself following a police pursuit.
 
'We as a family stand incomplete': Daniel Christie's killer sentenced
The man found guilty of killing Sydney teenager Daniel Christie in a one-punch attack at Kings Cross in 2013 is sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in jail.
 
Masa Vukotic's killer pleads guilty to bookshop rape two days after murder
The man who killed Melbourne schoolgirl Masa Vukotic admits raping a woman in an unrelated incident at a Christian bookshop, two days after the teen's murder.
 
Hockey didn't consult Abbott on leading republican push
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Treasurer Joe Hockey did not consult him before leading a new push for Australia to become a republic.
 
Most foreign sex slavery victims left in 'limbo'
More than half of alleged foreign sex slavery victims in Australia are left without government support due to legislation that gives the police the authority to exclude suspected victims from the aid program.
 
Redfern Tent Embassy claims victory with Aboriginal housing deal
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is preparing to walk away from The Block at Redfern in inner Sydney after the Federal Government arranges a $70 million deal that will see 62 homes built for Indigenous families.
 
Ban on Gayby Baby film in schools sends 'negative message'
Gay and lesbian groups say the New South Wales Government is sending a message of intolerance by stopping a documentary on same-sex parents from being shown in public schools.
 
Warragamba Dam in Sydney spills as south-coast residents survey damage
Warragamba Dam in Sydney begins spilling following days of heavy downpours, as residents on the New South Wales south coast count the cost of flood damage.
 
Newcastle Council abandons fossil fuel investments
In what could be a seismic shift in its coal mining heritage, the industrial city of Newcastle joins the global push to abandon investments linked to fossil fuels.
 
Man accused of recruiting for IS loses legal bid against terrorism laws
A Sydney man accused of recruiting IS fighters loses a Supreme Court challenge, with a judge upholding the federal foreign incursion laws.
 
Train workers vote to strike as tram shutdown hits Melbourne
Melbourne train staff vote to walk off the job over their wage dispute with Metro, following in the footsteps of tram workers whose industrial action has shut down the city's tram network.
 
Hayne 'a very good chance' to make 49ers roster, says NFL great Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice, one of the greatest players in NFL and San Francisco 49ers history, says Jarryd Hayne "has a very good chance" to make the final roster after a pair of brilliant preseason performances.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michael Bradley Quotas aren't enough - we need to restore balance to work lives
By Michael Bradley
By Chris O'Regan Republicans should challenge the system, not pander to it
By Chris O'Regan
By Tim Mayfield If we can unite republicans, the rest will be history
By Tim Mayfield
By Ian Goodenough Multiculturalism has a place in Indigenous constitutional recognition
By Ian Goodenough
 
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China arrests 12 over Tianjin blasts; officials accused of dereliction of duty
August 27, 2015 - 3:36 pm
 
World
China arrests 12 over Tianjin blasts; officials accused of dereliction of duty
Students protesting at PNG university shot at by police: students
Tyler, The Creator banned from touring UK over lyrics
 
Business
Mining downturn leads bigger than forecast fall in business investment
Australian share market rises strongly on Wall St surge
Debtors on top of mortgage payments but real struggle could be hidden
 
Politics
Unions fight heritage site development, announce Green Ban
Trade union inquiry 'must and will go on': Abbott
China sacks work safety chief in the wake of Tianjin blasts
 
Sport
Hayne 'a very good chance' to make 49ers roster, says NFL great Jerry Rice
Slater locked in for two more years in Melbourne
Taylor says Farah was moved on to give Tigers a fresh start
 
Science and Tech
Photographers zoom in on nature for Eureka Science Prize
Eureka Prize honours quantum computing pioneers
Eureka awards: Mystery of appendix explained by kids
 
Environment
Sea levels set to rise at least one metre over next 100-200 years: NASA
Fact check: Is the proposed Shenhua Watermark coal mine located in the middle of Australia's best agricultural land?
Ok Tedi Mining says wall collapse not linked to shutdown
 

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