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Baden-Clay murder conviction downgraded to manslaughter
Former Brisbane real estate agent Gerard Baden-Clay's murder conviction for killing his wife Allison is downgraded to manslaughter in the Court of Appeal.
 
Palmer seeks emergency meeting over Queensland Nickel
Clive Palmer is at the Queensland Executive building in Brisbane as he seeks an emergency meeting with the Government over the future of his embattled refinery, which is on the verge of going into administration.
 
'Just some lesbian drama': Former constable reveals bullying in police force
A leading senior constable in Victoria Police tells how cruel, homophobic bullying and threats to taser her drove her out of the force.
 
Two western Sydney light rail routes unveiled
The route for a new light rail through Sydney's west is unveiled and the NSW Transport Minister says he is hopeful it will be built "within a five-year period".
 
'Politics beat me': Hockey off to Washington as ambassadorial role confirmed
Dumped treasurer Joe Hockey will become Australia's ambassador to the US in the new year, as he concedes staying in parliament would have been about "getting even" with those who engineered his downfall.
 
Mother's body found after 'violent' death of 11yo girl in Brisbane
Police investigate the violent death of an 11-year-old girl in Auchenflower, and the death of her mother in a neighbouring suburb.
 
Donald Trump calls for ban on Muslims entering US
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump calls for a "total and complete shutdown" of all Muslims entering the United States, drawing rebukes from both sides of US politics.
 
Adelaide woman sues Karlie Pearce-Stevenson's alleged killer
The man charged with murdering Karlie Pearce-Stevenson is being sued by his ex-girlfriend, Adelaide woman Hazel Passmore, over an accident that killed two of her children and left her wheelchair-bound, a court hears.
 
Surviving WWII bomber pilot awarded highest French military honour
A 94-year-old Tasmanian WWII bomber pilot who battled the odds to survive more than 40 missions is presented with France's highest military award in an emotional ceremony in Hobart.
 
McDonald's 'worst of the decade' for junk food ads
Fast food giant McDonald's is named worst of the decade when it comes to advertising junk food to children by anti-obesity group Parents' Voice.
 
Rescued bushwalker was 'losing hope' after two days in Tasmanian wilderness
A 75-year-old Tasmanian bushwalker who spent two days lost in the wilderness on the state's west coast says he was losing hope that he would be found.
 
Rousey faces up to six months out after Holm knock-out
UFC star Ronda Rousey says there is no timeline for her return to the octagon after her brutal knock-out defeat to Holly Holm, as it could take up to six months before she can even eat properly.
 
Lucky donkey flashes grin after rescue from Irish floodwaters
A lucky donkey is recovering in a stable after being rescued from rising floodwaters as a heavy storm lashed southwest Ireland.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Paddy Manning Special series: The Turnbull ascendancy Part II
By Paddy Manning
By Chris Berg Innovation v regulation: How Turnbull's pitch fell short
By Chris Berg
By Mungo MacCallum Turnbull has a few turkeys on his hands this Christmas
By Mungo MacCallum
By Alan Duffy Innovate or perish: What Turnbull's statement means for Australian research
By Alan Duffy
 
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World
South Park-inspired Indian comic SikhPark in toon with fans
Canada to withdraw jets fighting Islamic State 'within weeks'
Russia gifts puppy to France to replace police dog killed in Paris raid
 
Business
Palmer seeks emergency meeting over Queensland Nickel
Woodside shelves bid for PNG company Oil Search
Spanish ship builder bolsters watch on AWD construction
 
Politics
Queensland's four new ministers sworn in
JebBush.com redirecting people to Donald Trump
'Politics beat me': Hockey off to Washington as ambassadorial role confirmed
 
Sport
Tasmania bullish as Canberra looks to snatch Tests away
Bird critical of departing Titans team-mate Roberts
Rousey faces up to six months out after Holm knock-out
 
Science and Tech
Government yet to reveal how it will fund innovation package
Uhlmann: Turnbull sets out his stall as innovation PM
Digging for dinosaurs 'like eating an elephant'
 
Environment
Greenhouse emissions may have dropped as world economy grew in 2015
Climate activists march on Belgium beach ahead of UN talks crunch phase
India seeks balance in tackling poverty, climate change
 

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