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Australia likely to reject US request for more forces to fight IS
The Federal Government looks likely to reject a United States request to send more military assets to fight Islamic State, with Defence Minister Marise Payne saying Australia was already making a "very significant commitment".
 
Climate deal imminent in 'step forward for humanity', France says
Marathon climate talks in Paris look to be nearing a conclusion, with the French hosts saying they expect a deal to be tabled later today will be approved, in a "big step forward for humanity".
 
Australia completes thumping win as Pattinson skittles West Indies
Australia's first Test against the West Indies has ended in a flurry, with 12 wickets falling before tea on day three as the hosts secured victory by an innings and 212 runs.
 
Frankston home intruder was running after woman before his death: witness
An intruder who entered a home in Melbourne's south was running after the female owner moments before he was killed when a neighbour came to the owner's aid, a witness says.
 
Three dead after 'horrific' head-on crash in Darwin
Three people have been killed when their car hit a bus with enough force to split their vehicle in two on a major arterial road into Darwin, NT Police say.
 
Queensland knocks back Palmer's appeal for $35m loan guarantee
The Queensland Government indicates it will not become a bank guarantor for Clive Palmer's troubled Townsville nickel refinery, which employs 800 people, but may consider other forms of help.
 
Innovation hub launched to back farming entrepreneurs
The National Farmers' Federation says it has tens of millions of dollars ready to kick-start a "digital agricultural" innovation hub launched by the Prime Minister today.
 
Fire destroys 101-year-old pub in south-east Queensland
A publican and his wife manage to escape a fire that destroyed a 101-year-old country pub south of Gympie.
 
LNP members vote to support Ian Macfarlane's defection
Grassroots members of the Liberal National Party in Queensland have backed the former Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane's defection from the Liberals to the Nationals.
 
Body found after search for 18yo swimmer in Hawkesbury
Police searching for a missing 18-year-old swimmer in the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney find a body.
 
Swift Air Cargo claims ownership of 'abandoned' Boeing 747s
Air cargo company Swift Air Cargo says it is the owner of the three Boeing 747s that have been sitting on the tarmac of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and that they are not "abandoned".
 
Elon Musk helps fund non-profit tech group to promote ethical AI
Elon Musk is among the tech industry heavyweights funding a new non-profit research company to encourage the ethical and safe development of artificial intelligence.
 
South Carolina military college suspends cadets over 'KKK uniforms'
A prestigious military college in the United States suspends eight students for posing in all-white outfits reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan.
 
K-pop band detained at LA airport 'on suspicion of being sex workers'
All eight members of a new girl K-pop girl band have been detained at Los Angeles airport on suspicion that they might be sex workers, their agency says.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Tim Dunlop Innovation, agility, disruption ... and comfort?
By Tim Dunlop
By Tim Soutphommasane There are echoes of the Cronulla riots on our streets today
By Tim Soutphommasane
By Mark Pesce The Atlassian experience can be our model for a better tech future
By Mark Pesce
By Peter Curson Leaked: University budget cuts extend to the 12 Days of Christmas
By Peter Curson
 
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World
Farmers turn to trip wires, police chopper to stop Christmas tree thieves
Rare Star Wars memorabilia fetches more than $US500,000
South China Morning Post sold to e-commerce giant Alibaba
 
Business
South China Morning Post sold to e-commerce giant Alibaba
Queensland knocks back Palmer's appeal for $35m loan guarantee
Oil price tanks again as IEA warns of unrelenting oversupply and falling demand
 
Politics
LNP members vote to support Ian Macfarlane's defection
South Carolina military college suspends cadets over 'KKK uniforms'
Australia likely to reject US request for more forces to fight IS
 
Sport
Australia completes thumping win as Pattinson skittles West Indies
As it happened: West Indies crashes to a 212-run innings defeat on day three
IAAF gives Russia 'roadmap' for return to athletics fold
 
Science and Tech
Elon Musk helps fund non-profit tech group to promote ethical AI
Atlassian makes $6b splash on US stock market
Hoverboards can catch fire, cause spinal injuries, ACCC warns
 
Environment
Queensland battles pest creeper on multiple fronts to save native plants
How cracking a cold one could save the Great Barrier Reef
Life on Kiribati, an island at risk of disappearing into the sea
 

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