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Drowned toddler photos spark fresh asylum seeker horror
Images of a Turkish policeman carrying a drowned toddler on a beach spark horror in Europe as the continent grapples with the biggest humanitarian crisis since the end of World War II. Warning: This story contains graphic images that some readers may find distressing.
 
Sydney man who raped five children sentenced to 12 years' jail
One of Richard John Crowe's victims, threatened with a knife and dragged into a bush, says the jailing of the man who raped her 24 years ago has given her "a sense of stability again".
 
'You're testing our patience mate': Warne gives Kyrgios attitude advice
Australian cricket great Shane Warne pens an open letter to Nick Kyrgios, telling the controversial tennis star to "step up" and warns: "You're testing our patience mate."
 
'Wool world record': 40kg from overgrown sheep
The wool shorn off an overgrown sheep, dubbed Chris, found near Canberra yesterday has set an "unofficial" world record for the heaviest fleece removed in one sitting, the RSPCA says.
 
Geelong Grammar student expelled after reporting abuse, inquiry hears
Exclusive Victorian school Geelong Grammar expelled a student after he reported an assault by a staff member, the child sexual abuse royal commission hears.
 
Advocates of GST hike making 'very powerful point', Abbott says
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says people advocating for an increase to the Goods and Services Tax are making a "very powerful point".
 
Concerns over Australian economy as retail sales go backward
There are more worrying signs for the Australian economy, with official data showing retail sales went backwards in July.
 
China flexes military muscle in parade marking end to WWII
China's president Xi Jinping says he will cut troop levels by 300,000, as the country holds its biggest display of military might in a parade commemorating victory over Japan in World War II.
 
Man involved in 'CB radio war' avoids jail time
An Adelaide man who broadcast abusive and threatening messages over CB radio for more than a year leaves court with a good behaviour bond.
 
Organic farmer loses GM appeal
A WA organic farmer whose crop was contaminated with genetically modified (GM) canola from a neighbouring farm loses his court appeal for compensation.
 
Australia Post boss to face Senate over underpaid worker claims
Australia Post chief executive Ahmed Fahour will be called to appear before a Senate inquiry into working visas to examine claims some delivery contractors are underpaying workers and illegally using foreign student labour.
 
Bishop 'text buddies' with Indonesian counterpart
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop declares Australia's relationship with Indonesia is "in good shape" and highlights her regular text message contact with Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.
 
NT set to extend open speed zone after review
The Northern Territory's open speed zones are set to be extended in the wake of a review of trial areas, with the Government saying drivers had acted responsibly.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michael Bradley Royal Commission: Does Bill Shorten really deserve this free pass?
By Michael Bradley
By Samah Sabawi Denial of Palestinian rights is the real roadblock to peace
By Samah Sabawi
By Patrick Carvalho and Michael Potter Australia is not heading to a recession ... yet
By Patrick Carvalho and Michael Potter
By ABC's John Barron Is Hillary Clinton 'likeable' enough?
By ABC's John Barron
 
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World
NZ suspends aid to Nauru citing diminishing rule of law
Swiss freeze millions amid investigations of Malaysian fund 1MDB
French train attack hero joins Dancing with the Stars
 
Business
Concerns over Australian economy as retail sales go backward
Government denies Australia on brink of recession
Balance of payments improves but $2.46bn trade deficit remains
 
Politics
Advocates of GST hike making 'very powerful point', Abbott says
NT Government 'strong-arming' schools, union claims
Bishop 'text buddies' with Indonesian counterpart
 
Sport
'You're testing our patience mate': Warne gives Kyrgios attitude advice
Nathan Brown to coach Newcastle Knights in 2016
Kangaroos to rest up to 10 players against Tigers
 
Science and Tech
Melbourne school boosts grades with neuroscience
British neurologist Oliver Sacks dies aged 82
In pictures: Papua New Guinea's developing food crisis
 
Environment
World on track to surpass acceptable levels of warming
Government failed to follow up responses to Tiwi Islands port: FOI documents
Lebanese protesters clash with security forces following ministry sit-in
 

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