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Family wants A-G to investigate VW Golf crash death
The family of a Melbourne woman killed when her car appeared to suddenly lose power on a freeway wants Victoria's Attorney-General to further investigate issues raised by an inquest into her death.
 
'Strong moral case' for Adani coal mine, Minister says
Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg defends the $16 billion Adani Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland, saying it will help improve living standards in developing countries.
 
Police continue search for two of Australia's most wanted men
Father and son Gino and Mark Stocco remain on the run after allegedly shooting at officers during a car pursuit near Wagga Wagga in southern New South Wales.
 
Homes destroyed, thousands displaced as Typhoon Koppu slams into Philippines
Typhoon Koppu slams into the Philippines with winds of 175 kilometres per hour, destroying homes, displacing 10,000 people, and whipping up tsunami-like storm surges.
 
Solar cars begin 3,000km race from Darwin to Adelaide
The world's foremost solar car race begins, with vehicles taking off from Darwin and heading for Adelaide 3,000 kilometres away.
 
Inmate taken to hospital after being stabbed in prison
A prison inmate is taken to hospital after being stabbed in the hip, abdomen and calf at a jail in Sydney's north-west.
 
Police find 10kg of drug ice stashed inside imported fish statues
Methamphetamine worth $10 million is seized in Canberra after police find the drug hidden within golden fish statues imported into Australia from China.
 
'Hangover cure' coming to Sydney could encourage binge drinking: Opposition
A new company due to be launched in Sydney next month that promises to fix a hangover within 30 minutes has the NSW Opposition worried it could promote binge drinking.
 
Tourist missing after swim at Sydney's northern beaches
A 31-year-old English tourist is missing after going for a swim at South Curl Curl Beach on Sydney's northern beaches.
 
Children at drought-hit PNG orphanage 'may die from lack of food and water'
Children at an orphanage in Papua New Guinea's drought-hit highlands may die from lack of food and water, its director says, adding that some have already run away to try to fend for themselves.
 
Boy injured, fans evicted as flares fly at Melbourne A-League derby
Victorian Police will review crowd behaviour at Saturday night's A-League derby in Melbourne, which resulted in a number of evictions and a boy being injured.
 
Israel says four Palestinians shot dead after attempted stabbings
Four Palestinians, including at least three teenagers, are shot dead in what Israel says were thwarted knife attacks, but a Palestinian witness of one incident says it was a result of Jewish settler violence.
 
UN's Blue Helmets to defend world heritage sites from IS attacks
UNESCO approves Italy's suggestion to have the United Nations' famous Blue Helmets protect heritage sites around the world from attacks by Islamist militants.
 
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
Cate Blanchett honoured at London film festival
Barack Obama crashes wedding
$15.6m painting stolen by family member after squabble
 
Business
This week in business: Will China's GDP take a fall?
'Strong moral case' for Adani coal mine, Minister says
Risks of significant housing downturn are 'manageable': RBA
 
Politics
Scaffidi shrugs off travel row to win third term as Perth Mayor
Fiji's PM says sorry to expatriates affected by coups
Turnbull promises Australia will speed up NZ deportation appeals
 
Sport
All Blacks thrash France to move through to semis
Cheika showing trust in Wallabies depth
Second Hawthorn player investigated over alleged sex assault
 
Science and Tech
Dutch car takes pole position in World Solar Challenge
New maps point towards repetition of super El Nino
'Ambitious' new NBN roll-out timetable released
 
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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