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Abbott wanted me to throw Hockey under a bus: Morrison
Scott Morrison reveals Tony Abbott offered him the jobs of treasurer and deputy Liberal leader as the former PM tried to cling to his job before Monday's leadership coup.
 
Nauru asylum seeker 'locked in urine-soaked cell' after begging to see suicidal sister
An Iranian asylum seeker on Nauru tells the UN he was locked up in a urine-soaked cell for trying to see his sister, who tried to take her own life after allegedly being raped on the island.
 
South Korean man washes ashore in remote WA, asks for fuel
Residents of a remote Kimberley community describe the "unusual" scene of when a man claiming to be South Korean arrived on their beach asking for fuel.
 
'Unboiling' of egg wins researchers parody Nobel
Two Australian academics — one who "unboiled" an egg, the other whose research uncovered the presence of the word "huh" in 31 languages — are recognised in the Ig Nobel Prizes, a prestigious parody of the world's foremost scientific honour.
 
Hastie's comments on Labor's support of troops 'offensive', Shorten says
Liberal Canning by-election candidate Andrew Hastie's comments on Labor's support of Australian soldiers are "offensive" and "unwise", Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says.
 
Father pleads guilty to shaking murder of nine-week-old daughter
A northern Tasmanian man pleads guilty to the shaking murder and six weeks of ill treatment of his nine-week-old daughter in 2014.
 
Trials for 'game changer' HIV pill show positive signs
Australian men involved in the trial of a pill designed to block HIV infections say the drug has changed their lives.
 
'Arctic-like' views of Pluto stun scientists
Stunning new images of Pluto backlit by the sun reveal a landscape of majestic mountains, foggy plains and hazes.
 
Paedophile Christian Brother's 'inadequate' jail term increased after appeal
A Christian Brother and convicted paedophile who abused dozens of boys while working at schools across Victoria has his jail sentence increased, after the Court of Appeal finds it was inadequate.
 
Former Mirvac director told employee to 'look after' Dave Hanna, inquiry hears
A former director of developer Mirvac tells the royal commission into trade unions he told a subordinate to "look after" powerful construction union boss Dave Hanna, ahead of an appearance by Mr Hanna at the inquiry later today.
 
Gabba 'risks dropping down Test pecking order'
The Gabba has a fight on its hands to maintain its status as the venue for the first Test of every Australian summer, according to Cricket Australia's Pat Howard.
 
Croatia closes border crossings with Serbia after asylum seeker influx
Croatia closes seven of its eight border crossings with Serbia as it becomes the latest hotspot in Europe's migrant crisis, with thousands of new arrivals overwhelming local authorities.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Katja Theodorakis and Amin Saikal Air strikes alone won't solve the Syrian crisis
By Katja Theodorakis and Amin Saikal
By Jane Prentice Why I know Australia will welcome these 12,000 refugees
By Jane Prentice
By Patricia Karvelas Turnbull must make Indigenous recognition a priority
By Patricia Karvelas
By Michael Janda US Federal Reserve continues a risky rates game
By Michael Janda
 
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World
Mexican survivor recounts aerial bombing ordeal in Egypt
Mexico arrests key suspect in students' disappearance
Analysis: Federal Reserve errs in dodging a rate rise
 
Business
Australian economy 'not bad' RBA's Stevens tells Parliament
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Former Mirvac director told employee to 'look after' Dave Hanna, inquiry hears
 
Politics
Mexican survivor recounts aerial bombing ordeal in Egypt
Mexico arrests key suspect in students' disappearance
Trials for 'game changer' HIV pill show positive signs
 
Sport
Flanagan says Fifita needs to fire up for Sharks to beat Cowboys
Day's quest for number one on track in Illinois
NRL Finals: week two preview
 
Science and Tech
Now you see it, now you don't: Invisibility cloak nears reality
'Arctic-like' views of Pluto stun scientists
Tractors, didgeridoos and laughter on LP recorded for aliens
 
Environment
LNP donor's land clearing 'could amount to corruption': CCC
Dutton apologises for 'vulgar' climate change joke
Shorten wants Dutton axed from Cabinet over climate joke
 

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