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Turnbull promises Australia will speed up NZ deportation appeals
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull promises his New Zealand counterpart John Key to speed up the appeals process for Kiwis facing deportation, saying he is "empathetic" and "alert" to the country's concerns about the issue.
 
Parramatta shooting victim farewelled at Sydney funeral
Murdered New South Wales Police accountant Curtis Cheng is posthumously awarded a Commissioner's Commendation for outstanding duty during a funeral service in Sydney.
 
Federal Government to legalise growing of medicinal cannabis
The Federal Government announces it will legalise the growing of cannabis for medicinal purposes, to give people suffering from debilitating illnesses access to the most effective medical treatments.
 
Pregnant asylum seeker returned to Nauru over change of mind, PM says
A pregnant asylum seeker who was transferred to Australia for an abortion was returned to Nauru because she changed her mind about having the procedure, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says.
 
'Doomed' timber investment schemes leave hundreds without life savings
Initially billed as low-risk investments, failed timber and agri-business schemes around the country have now cost thousands of Australian investors their life savings.
 
Local ticks likely responsible for Lyme disease in Australia, Perth research finds
A Perth-based researcher believes local ticks could be responsible for Australians suffering symptoms of Lyme disease, the controversial illness not recognised by governments or doctors' groups in Australia.
 
'El Chapo' injured in narrow escape from Mexican authorities
The world's most-wanted drug boss, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, narrowly evades security forces in the north-west of Mexico, sustaining injuries to his face and leg, the Mexican government says.
 
Cause of water tower collapse unclear, second tank 'deemed safe'
Authorities remain mystified about what caused a water tower to collapse on the Sunshine Coast, releasing millions of litres of water and sweeping a family's car off the road.
 
Search steps up for men who allegedly shot at police
A large-scale search is underway in southern NSW where two armed men, who police say are wanted in a number of states, are on the loose after shooting at officers with a high-powered rifle during a car pursuit.
 
Three shot dead as extra Israeli police deployed after week of violence
After a week of violence, hundreds of extra Israeli police and soldiers are deployed throughout occupied East Jerusalem to set up checkpoints and searching Palestinians for weapons.
 
Angler snares $10,000 after catching tagged fish
Fisherman Liam Hale wins $10,000 after catching the first of 76 fish tagged as part of a tourism promotion in the Northern Territory.
 
Camping likely to remain at Inskip Point, landslip survey begins
Authorities are unlikely to ban camping near Inskip Point in response to a recent landslip that swallowed a caravan and a four-wheel drive.
 
Australian Ballet reconnects with China
The Australian ballet takes to the stage in China for the first time in a decade, giving a new generation of dancers the chance to connect with Chinese audiences.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Damien Kingsbury How we can honour the 'Balibo Five' 40 years on
By Damien Kingsbury
By Janna Thompson Want to live to 1,000? Be careful what you wish for
By Janna Thompson
By Mick Gooda Cashless welfare card opens old wounds for Indigenous Australians
By Mick Gooda
By Michael Bradley Using visas as a weapon is asking for trouble
By Michael Bradley
 
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World
Hunter shoots 'majestic' 40yo Zimbabwean elephant outside national park
Australia takes top prize in World Steak Challenge
Hun Manet declines to say if he wants the top job
 
Business
Risks of significant housing downturn are 'manageable': RBA
Share market closes higher as RBA warns of property risks
Carmichael coal mine gets federal re-approval
 
Politics
Turnbull promises Australia will speed up NZ deportation appeals
'Doomed' timber investment schemes leave hundreds without life savings
Hun Manet declines to say if he wants the top job
 
Sport
Wallabies not panicking about Pocock, Folau injuries
Marquez continues to set MotoGP pace
Hawthorn player under investigation over alleged sexual offence
 
Science and Tech
New maps point towards repetition of super El Nino
'Ambitious' new NBN roll-out timetable released
Australia could lose mangroves to sea level rise
 
Environment
New maps point towards repetition of super El Nino
Aboriginal women fight against nuclear waste dump in SA
Australia could lose mangroves to sea level rise
 

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