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Keenan questions Russia's motives after second day of Syria strikes
Australia's Justice Minister, Michael Keenan, labels Russia "not trustworthy" over its involvement in the Syrian conflict, after it began air strikes over the country this week.
 
Barack Obama pleads for gun control after 10 killed, 7 injured in Oregon shooting
US president Barack Obama makes an impassioned plea for tougher gun control laws after a shooting at an Oregon community college leaves 10 people dead and 7 injured.
 
Anti-abortion activist Troy Newman loses court bid to stay in Australia
Anti-abortion activist Troy Newman loses his High Court bid to stay in Australia and could be deported as early as this weekend.
 
Ministers come out in support of Abbott following media interviews
A string of cabinet ministers come forward defending dumped prime minister Tony Abbott, saying he has the right to defend his legacy.
 
Thousands turn out in Melbourne for AFL grand final parade
A Victorian public holiday and sunny weather sees thousands of Hawks and Eagles fans line Melbourne's streets for the traditional parade ahead of Saturday's premiership match.
 
Rosie Batty joins push for Turnbull to shut down offshore detention centres
Australian of the Year Rosie Batty is among 1,200 people to sign an open letter calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to shut down the Manus Island and Nauru immigration detention centres.
 
'We no longer trust them': AMP investors revolt
An investor uprising against AMP Capital turns into open warfare, with accusations of conflicts of interest and chronic underperformance.
 
Vast swathe of NT land handed to traditional owners
More than 5 million hectares of Aboriginal land in Central Australia is declared an Indigenous Protected Area, for traditional owners to manage and protect
 
Cricket legend Richie Benaud's first wife and son launch court action against widow
The first wife and son of cricket legend Richie Benaud launch legal action against his widow in the New South Wales Supreme Court.
 
Queen Nefertiti may lie concealed in Tutankhamun's tomb: archaeologist
High-resolution scans indicate that Egypt's Queen Nefertiti is buried behind one of two hidden chambers in King Tutankhamun's underground tomb, a British archaeologist says.
 
Indonesia cracks down on dog meat over rabies fears
Indonesia's dog-eating community is feeling under siege, with Jakarta's governor ordering an investigation amid concern the movement of dogs across internal borders could see the spread of disease such as rabies.
 
Muslim leader calls on Turnbull to restart relationship
An Islamic community leader calls on Malcolm Turnbull to reset the Government's relationship with Australia's Muslims and include them in his promise to be a consultative Prime Minister.
 
Medications with codeine should be prescription-only, report says
Patients using codeine-based painkillers or cough suppressants will soon need a prescription from their doctor, if the recommendations of an interim report are put in place.
 
Tasmanian man missing for more than 30 years victim of homicide, coroner finds
A Tasmanian Coroner rules missing man Judah Zachariah Rueben Wolfe Mattathyahu, last heard of over 30 years ago, was the victim of a homicide.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Julia Baird
By Amanda Salisbury Health will suffer and businesses will close unless we #FixBushInternet
By Amanda Salisbury
By Monica Attard Were we right to deny Chris Brown and Troy Newman visas?
By Monica Attard
By Mike Steketee If we want to be on the Human Rights Council, we must lift our game
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World
India unveils climate target with pledge to cut carbon emissions 'intensity'
Tourism, coal shipping turning Vietnam's Ha Long Bay into an 'ecological disaster'
Titanic's last lunch menu sells for $125,000
 
Business
'We no longer trust them': AMP investors revolt
Chinese ownership of Australian debt higher than thought
Retail sales rebound, larger stores win out
 
Politics
Muslim leader calls on Turnbull to restart relationship
The Sherrin Effect: PMs and their love affair with the AFL ball
Ministers come out in support of Abbott following media interviews
 
Sport
Eagles, Hawks ready to handle fierce grand final heat
As it happened: AFL grand final parade draws crowd in Melbourne
Thurston trains with Cowboys ahead of NRL decider
 
Science and Tech
Queen Nefertiti may lie concealed in Tutankhamun's tomb: archaeologist
'Thunderbirds are go' for NBN satellite but heavy users may pay more
Rocket carrying NBN satellite Sky Muster blasts off
 
Environment
Tourism, coal shipping turning Vietnam's Ha Long Bay into an 'ecological disaster'
Australian deserts only 1.5 million years young, study shows
Texas county sues Volkswagen over diesel-emissions scandal
 

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