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Controversial Border Force visa checks, police operation cancelled
A major policing operation planned for Melbourne's CBD this weekend is cancelled after a backlash over plans to include Australian Border Force officials in the crackdown.
 
Jayde Kendall's accused killer 'depressed and agitated'
A teenage friend of the Queensland schoolgirl, whose body was found Thursday morning two weeks after she went missing, appears in court charged with her murder.
 
Truck containing up to 50 decomposing bodies found in Austria
As many as 50 migrants are found dead inside a poultry truck on the parking strip of a highway in Austria, with police saying the deaths may have occurred two days ago.
 
Boyfriend arrested over death of 2yo girl in Mildura
The partner of a woman whose two-year-old daughter was found dead in a house, in Victoria's north-west, earlier this week, is arrested.
 
Father of slain US TV journalist calls for tougher gun control
Andy Parker, whose daughter Alison was shot dead during a live cross for TV station WDBJ7, vows to take a stand against the NRA.
 
Abbott 'hasn't done homework' on remote school
Prime Minister Tony Abbott causes upset on his remote Indigenous trip over his comments about a far north Queensland primary school.
 
New NSW bail and firearms laws announced in response to Lindt Cafe Sydney siege
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird takes to social media to announce changes to state bail and illegal firearms laws, in response to the events that led to the Sydney siege.
 
'You're joking': Liam Jurrah applies for bail, gets denied
Former AFL player Liam Jurrah is immediately refused bail by a magistrate in an Alice Springs court and is expected to plead guilty to aggravated assault and breaching a domestic violence order.
 
Labor should listen to Hawke on China FTA: Abbott
The political brawl over the China free trade agreement escalates, with Tony Abbott saying Labor should listen to Bob Hawke's views after Kelvin Thomson suggested his party oppose the deal.
 
PUP candidate draws top spot on ticket for Canning by-election
Palmer United Party candidate Vimal Sharma draws the much sought-after top spot on the ticket for next month's Canning by-election.
 
Usain Bolt knocked over by cameraman on segway
Usain Bolt escapes unscathed after being knocked over by a cameraman on a segway while celebrating his 200 metre win at the world championships in Beijing.
 
Goth teens 'at higher risk of depression and self-harm'
eenagers who identify as goths have a three times higher risk of depression and are five times more likely to self-harm than their peers, according to new British research.
 
Sink hole swallows people waiting at bus stop in China
Five people are swallowed up by a sink hole that suddenly opened up in the pavement in the northern Chinese city of Harbin.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Samara McPhedran What motivates people to commit public murders?
By Samara McPhedran
By Jennifer Witcombe Natural death: Redefining how we say goodbye to our loved ones
By Jennifer Witcombe
By Jeff Sparrow The Roanoke gunman won't be the last 'human powder keg'
By Jeff Sparrow
By Michael Bradley Quotas aren't enough - we need to restore balance to work lives
By Michael Bradley
 
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World
Nigeria marks 500 days since Chibok schoolgirls abductions
Nazi treasure train could be 'booby-trapped'
Greece's top judge takes over as caretaker prime minister
 
Business
ASX rises after further strong Wall St gains
Woolworths profit slumps 12.5pc, appoints new chairman
Profit season wraps up with some positive results
 
Politics
Controversial Border Force visa checks, police operation cancelled
Abbott taking round of tax cuts to federal election
Protesters voice anger over Border Force visa checks
 
Sport
Sutton breaks leg, Luke receives ban as Souths' woes continue
Sharks skipper Gallen denies swearing at young fan
Australia secures tense ODI win over Ireland
 
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
Kazakhstan to host IAEA nuclear fuel bank to assist non-proliferation
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?
 

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