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Jacqui Lambie reveals son's ice addiction
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie reveals her 21-year-old son is battling an ice addiction, and calls for laws to allow parents to force their children into rehab.
 
Tony Smith elected new Speaker of the House of Representatives
Liberal backbencher Tony Smith, described by colleagues as a "mild mannered revhead" says he will rise above the partisan fray in his role as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives.
 
Secret report reveals toxic legacy of coal gasification trials near SE Queensland town
Hundreds of square kilometres of prime agricultural land in Queensland are at risk from a cocktail of toxic chemicals and explosive gases unleased by underground coal gasification, according to a secret State Government report.
 
'Only a deviant would think that': Trump hits back in sexism row
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he was misinterpreted after suggesting Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly was tough on him during the Republican presidential debate because she was menstruating.
 
Port blockade: Workers refuse to unload boats in Brisbane and Sydney
Protesting workers refuse to unload the first cargo ship to arrive at Hutchison Port operations since the company sacked 97 workers in Brisbane and Sydney via email and text message last week.
 
New Year's Eve machete murderer sentenced
A 24-year-old man is sentenced to life in prison for killing a fellow New Year's Eve partygoer with a machete at Wedge Island, north of Perth.
 
Exiled former IPL boss reveals plans for cricket takeover
One of cricket's most flamboyant figures, controversial former IPL boss Lalit Modi, reveals a detailed blueprint has been prepared for a complete overhaul of the way world cricket is governed.
 
Family violence prevention needs to begin in kindergarten: Rosie Batty
Family violence prevention needs to be taught in every Australian school as early as kindergarten, Australian of the Year Rosie Batty tells the Victoria's Royal Commission into Family Violence.
 
Top-secret reserve to protect night parrot population
A top-secret 56,000 hectare conservation reserve is set up in Queensland after researchers finally got their hands on what is believed to be one of the world's rarest birds - the elusive night parrot.
 
Magpies Keeffe, Thomas accept two-year doping bans
Collingwood players Lachie Keeffe and Josh Thomas accept two-year bans for testing positive to clenbuterol.
 
'Working class' dad asks politicians to crowdfund family trip
A "working class" dad starts a crowdfunding campaign inviting politicians to pay for a family trip to Uluru following outrage over taxpayer-funded travel for federal MPs.
 
Clarke rubbishes reports of disharmony on Ashes tour
Skipper Michael Clarke rubbishes reports of upheaval in the camp before Australia's embarrassing fourth Test loss to England at Trent Bridge.
 
Call for upgrade to 'primitive' ski field with snow-filled toilet
Facilities at one of Tasmania's most popular ski fields are labelled "primitive" and "disgraceful", prompting calls for an upgrade.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Amanda Shalala
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Politics
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Sport
Magpies Keeffe, Thomas accept two-year doping bans
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Science and Tech
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Environment
Secret report reveals toxic legacy of coal gasification trials near SE Queensland town
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