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'Up to 90pc' of Russia's air strikes in Syria are to support Assad
As Islamic State advances on Syria's pre-war commercial hub Aleppo, France says the vast majority of Russia's air strikes have been aimed at supporting president Bashar al-Assad, not targeting the terrorist group.
 
British nurse hospitalised with Ebola 'complication' months after being infected
A British nurse who was cured after contracting Ebola in Sierra Leone is in a serious condition in hospital due to rare late complications with the virus.
 
PM's plea for mutual respect after 'brutal murder' in Parramatta
Malcolm Turnbull responds to the fallout over last week's shooting in Parramatta by warning that anyone preaching hatred or extremism is undermining the success of the nation.
 
National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia is awarded the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize for "its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine revolution of 2011".
 
Bathurst qualifying halted after Mostert breaks leg and wrist in horror crash
Defending champion Chaz Mostert crashes spectacularly in Bathurst 1000 qualifying, sustaining a fractured leg and wrist.
 
'It's feast or famine': How drought sent a Qld cattle breeder to King Island
A well-known Queensland stud cattle breeder says years of drought and the changing climate is why his family sold its Queensland property and relocated half their herd to King Island.
 
Government announces $1m trial of cashless welfare card
The Federal Government says it is "quite confident" of passing a bill to trial a new cashless welfare card and has announced a $1 million boost to community services around the first trial site in Ceduna.
 
Tanzania charges Chinese 'Ivory Queen' smuggling suspect
A Tanzanian court charges a prominent Chinese businesswoman, dubbed the "Ivory Queen", with running a criminal network responsible for smuggling tusks from more than 350 elephants.
 
Australia prepared to move pregnant rape victim from Nauru
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says the Federal Government will move a pregnant rape victim from Nauru to Australia for medical treatment if doctors advise it.
 
Ancient lakes, streams existed on Mars, NASA confirms
Streams and lakes existed on Mars billions of years ago, a NASA study using data from the Curiosity rover finds.
 
WA Premier tells Broome to 'quietly get rid of crocs'
WA Premier Colin Barnett has told the residents of Broome to find a way to "quietly get rid of crocodiles" on Cable Beach before a fatal attack ruins the town's tourism industry.
 
Wendy Whiteley's 'secret garden' leased to local council for 30 years
The future of a much loved garden sanctuary on the shores of Sydney Harbour is secured after the NSW Government agreed to hand over the land on a 30-year renewable lease.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Tracey Holmes FIFA crisis: Is there anyone clean enough to replace Blatter?
By Tracey Holmes
By Meagan Phillipson I'm tearing down the walls that hid my mental illness
By Meagan Phillipson
By Mike Steketee Four-year terms could be the key to political stability
By Mike Steketee
By Chris Styles Australia should be giving start-ups a leg up
By Chris Styles
 
Just In
'It's feast or famine': How drought sent a Qld cattle breeder to King Island
October 10, 2015 - 7:03 am
Tanzania charges Chinese 'Ivory Queen' smuggling suspect
October 10, 2015 - 6:36 am
India demands justice as employer accused of chopping off maid's arm
October 10, 2015 - 6:24 am
 
World
US changes tack on support to Syria rebels after failed training push
Four rangers killed by poachers in Congo national park
What is the National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia?
 
Business
Owner-occupiers overtake investors in home loan growth
Glencore to axe 535 mining jobs in Australia
ASX follows global stocks to close higher for fifth straight day
 
Politics
US changes tack on support to Syria rebels after failed training push
Government announces $1m trial of cashless welfare card
What is the National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia?
 
Sport
Bathurst qualifying halted after Mostert breaks leg and wrist in horror crash
Adelaide and Victory play out 0-0 stalemate
Internationals fight back on day two of Presidents Cup
 
Science and Tech
Ancient lakes, streams existed on Mars, NASA confirms
Fast-moving glaciers may cause more erosion as world warms
Extendable jaws gave fish an evolutionary edge
 
Environment
Fast-moving glaciers may cause more erosion as world warms
Albatross 'dying at greater rates than they can breed'
Now 'right moment' for carbon tax: IMF chief
 

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