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Productivity Commission backs abolishing Sunday penalty rates
The Productivity Commission recommends changes to weekend penalty rates, calling for Sunday wages to be brought into line with Saturday's time-and-a-half payments.
 
One killed, 36 injured when car plows into pedestrians in Las Vegas
A person is killed and at least 36 injured after a car ran down pedestrians in front of a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
 
Firefighters gaining control in Victoria after 15 homes destroyed
Firefighters across Victoria use cooler conditions to consolidate containment lines around a number of blazes that erupted across the state over the weekend, destroying 15 homes.
 
Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes loses appeal
The former TV star loses his appeal against his conviction for sexual offences against four girls in the 1980s.
 
Salim Mehajer labels electoral fraud allegations 'a political game'
Auburn's Deputy Mayor says allegations of electoral fraud against him are a "political game" and an attempt to make him "step down".
 
'I am so regretful': Miss Universe host crowns wrong winner
A 26-year-old actress and model from the Philippines is crowned Miss Universe shortly after the host mistakenly announced rival Miss Colombia had won.
 
Michelle Guthrie to replace Mark Scott as ABC managing director
Singapore-based Google executive Michelle Guthrie will become the ABC's first female managing director when she takes over from Mark Scott in May 2016.
 
James Packer resigns from Crown board
The Australian businessman resigns as a director of Crown Resorts as talks continue with investors to possibly privatise his global gaming empire.
 
Prince Christian's rescue at Gold Coast beach could be due to flash rip: expert
Denmark's 10-year-old Prince Christian had to be rescued from the surf on the Gold Coast, sparking fresh warnings about the dangers of flash rips.
 
Australia and Indonesia sign agreement to combat terrorism
Australia and Indonesia sign an agreement to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts as part of bilateral meetings today.
 
Man stabbed in wild brawl in SE Melbourne, samurai sword seized
A man is left with life-threatening injuries and police arrest 12 men after a wild brawl involving about 100 people at a railway station in Melbourne's outer south-east.
 
Reindeer charges down Nottingham street after escaping from Tesco store
A reindeer causes havoc in Nottingham after escaping from a festive event and galloping down a suburban street, much to the surprise of bemused onlookers.
 
Iranians create 'walls of kindness' to help homeless
Spontaneous "walls of kindness" spring up in cities across Iran as people donate clothes to homeless people who are doing it tough in the face of the coming winter and the country's ongoing economic troubles.
 
Powerful aurora puts on spectacular display in Tasmania
Tasmania's aurora watchers are treated to an extraordinary Christmas lightshow with spectacular photos captured even from Hobart suburbs.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Paula Matthewson The five worst political decisions of 2015
By Paula Matthewson
By Tracey Holmes Grieving among the waves: Only a surfer knows the feeling
By Tracey Holmes
By Luke Buckmaster Is this the victory for film pirates we think it is?
By Luke Buckmaster
By Terri Psiakis It turns out that size does matter - in the brain
By Terri Psiakis
 
Just In
Gabba day-night Test a mistake: Harris
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Two children involved in near drownings on the Gold Coast
December 21, 2015 - 4:18 pm
'I am so regretful': Miss Universe host crowns wrong winner
December 21, 2015 - 4:17 pm
 
World
US pharma chief Martin Shkreli's Twitter account hacked
Protesters picket Trump HQ in anti-racist demonstration
Spain's governing conservatives fall short of majority
 
Business
Productivity Commission backs abolishing Sunday penalty rates
International Energy Agency revises down coal demand forecast
How much cash to change a life?
 
Politics
Fix it? Pyne reportedly texts radio host asking for help against Xenophon
Australia and Indonesia sign agreement to combat terrorism
Get fact: Have you been paying attention in 2015?
 
Sport
Khawaja feeling fresh for Boxing Day after BBL ton
Blatter and Platini face bans with FIFA findings released tonight
Gabba day-night Test a mistake: Harris
 
Science and Tech
NASA's New Horizons reveals insight into Pluto's glacial activity
Dogs generously give to their canine friends: study
Scientists brace for widespread coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef
 
Environment
Beijing issues second red alert for choking smog
Conservationists concerned over lack of tugboat facilities in port expansion
Volkswagen emissions component not a 'defeat device', lawyers say
 

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