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Australians paying too much for health insurance, minister says
The Federal Government launches an online public consultation as part of its review of private health insurance, while new figures show 500,000 Australians dumped or downgraded expensive policies last year.
 
Live: Play resumes after rain-extended lunch break
New Zealand's batsmen are in a defensive mindset on day four at the Gabba after being set an unlikely victory target of 504. Follow all the action with our live blog.
 
Rogers opens up about head knocks which contributed to retirement
In a revealing and emotive exchange on ABC Grandstand, Chris Rogers details the deep physical and psychological effects of several blows to the head in the final year of his international career.
 
Australia could increase Syria refugee intake: Dutton
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton leaves open the option of bringing more refugees fleeing the Syrian conflict to Australia, acknowledging more assistance will be needed as the situation in the Middle East deteriorates.
 
Queensland man extradited over alleged rape of 14yo girl in Geelong
A 20-year-old man from Queensland man is expected to become the third person charged over the alleged rape and abduction of a 14-year-old girl in Geelong last weekend.
 
Surfer in critical condition after being struck by lightning near Byron Bay
A man is taken to hospital in a critical condition after being struck by lightning while in the water off the north coast of New South Wales.
 
Russia, Britain ramp up efforts to return stranded tourists from Egypt
Moscow and London ramp up efforts to pull out thousands of stranded tourists from Sharm el-Sheikh, after Egypt says it is too early to know whether a bomb brought down a Russian plane.
 
Shopping mall introduces pedestrian 'fast lanes'
A British retailer road-tests a new way to deal with shopping centre gridlock by introducing a pedestrian "fast lane" for shoppers at a Liverpool shopping mall.
 
#FOMO leading to higher levels of depression, anxiety
The fear of missing out (or FOMO) generated by high levels of social media use can lead to depression and anxiety, the National Stress and Wellbeing in Australia survey finds.
 
Suu Kyi confident as voting begins in historic Myanmar's election
The people of Myanmar head to the polls in a historic election that could thrust Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party into power and pull the country away from the grip of the military.
 
GST changes would raise same revenue as carbon tax but cost more: modelling
New modelling shows proposed changes to the GST would raise the same amount of revenue as a carbon tax, but cost Australian households about three times as much.
 
Delays expected as staff strike at international airports
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection urges departing travellers to arrive at international airports early on Monday to avoid delays due to protected industrial action.
 
Environmentalists condemn potential cull on Kangaroo Island
Environmentalists raise concerns over a proposal by developers on Kangaroo Island that could lead to the culling of the creatures that give the place its name.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Kyla Tienhaara The TPP has been released and our concerns have been vindicated
By Kyla Tienhaara
By Jeff Sparrow The history of geek culture and its exclusion of women
By Jeff Sparrow
By Sunita Bose Australian law threatens to prevent us speaking out about injustice online
By Sunita Bose
By Damien Kingsbury Why Myanmar's historic election might not produce the results you think
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World
Families of MH17 victims plan for memorial in Netherlands
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Business
Housing lending tipped to fall while unemployment steady
EU asks member countries to investigate after Volkswagen emissions admission
Japan, US make economic rules under TPP: Abe
 
Politics
Scientists welcome $10m grant in fight against malaria
Australia could increase Syria refugee intake: Dutton
Australians paying too much for health insurance, minister says
 
Sport
Live: Play resumes after rain-extended lunch break
Rogers opens up about head knocks which contributed to retirement
Burns and Warner shine to put Australia in control of first Test
 
Science and Tech
US astronauts dodge ammonia on risky spacewalk
Innovative car components makers plead for Government support
'Soon they will be gone': World's highest glaciers under threat
 
Environment
Australia to give $9 million for Pacific drought relief: Bishop
World's climate pledges not enough to halt global warming: UN
Are fires in Indonesia a tipping point for carbon emissions?
 

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