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Jakarta blasts, gunfire near UN offices kill at least six
At least six people have been killed in a series of explosions near the United Nations offices in Jakarta, with police saying the attackers threw grenades from motorcycles.
 
Live: Jakarta hit by explosions and gunfire
Security forces in Jakarta hunt gunmen who launched a series of shooting and bomb attacks in the heart of the Indonesian capital. Follow our live coverage.
 
New mothers could lose $11,800 under changes to paid parental leave
New mothers in low-paid jobs stand to lose as much as $11,800 under the Turnbull Government's proposed changes to the paid parental leave scheme, according to new research.
 
Passengers left stranded after Spirit of Tasmania damaged
Thousands of passengers booked on the Spirit of Tasmania II have their travel plans thrown into doubt, with the massive vessel unable to sail after breaking its moorings in wild weather in Melbourne last night.
 
NSW ALP boss not resigning amid sexual harassment accusations
New South Wales ALP general secretary Jamie Clements confirms he is staying on in his role, amid pressure from Bill Shorten for him to resign over accusations of sexual harassment.
 
Man dies as severe thunderstorm hits Sydney
A severe thunderstorm has hit Sydney, killing one man when a falling tree crushed his car, and caused damage to homes, power and transport networks.
 
Croc attack victim undergoes surgery after losing hand
A 68-year-old woman is recovering from surgery in Darwin after losing part of her lower right arm, including her hand, in a crocodile attack in Western Australia's far north.
 
ASX 200 loses 1.6 per cent following Wall St slump
The Australian share market edges back from steeper early falls to be 1.6 per cent down by the close.
 
Bless your sole: Shoe-shaped church in Taiwan hopes to attract females
What would take you to church? One Taiwanese religious group believes a shoe-shaped church will do just the trick.
 
Man allegedly stabbed partner before driving car into bay
A man who allegedly stabbed his partner numerous times before driving them both into the water at Boomer Bay in southern Tasmania is in custody.
 
How a mother's heartfelt letter led to a visit from Barack Obama
When a Nebraska mum penned a heartfelt letter to the President about her concerns for the future while nursing her infant son, she never expected a knock on the door from Barack Obama.
 
Centrelink customers complain of long waiting times to access phone and online services
Access to Centrelink phone services has not improved since the National Audit Office released a damning report on the low standard of customer service, despite the Government's promise that it would work to improve it, Labor MPs say.
 
Baby lemur reunited with parents
A baby ring-tailed lemur is reintroduced to his family at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra after being hand-reared by zoo staff.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michael Bradley Our embarrassed silence about Cologne only adds to the harm
By Michael Bradley
By Damien Kingsbury The horrors of Madaya are far from over
By Damien Kingsbury
By Sophie Scott How I started to bring meaning to my life
By Sophie Scott
By Michael Janda With a growing number of people yelling 'fire', market exits could soon be blocked
By Michael Janda
 
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World
Women hand out free veils in Indonesia to promote stricter form of Islam
China charges seven rights lawyers with subversion
Turkish Government criticised for failing to crack down on IS
 
Business
ASX 200 loses 1.6 per cent following Wall St slump
Wesfarmers offers $706m for UK hardware business Homebase
Local news content to stay under new media laws
 
Politics
Foodbank charity lashes out at Giles' 'dishonest' comments
Andrews suggests he may have acted differently on Middle East military expansion
Australia declines US request to boost military contribution to fight IS
 
Sport
Worsfold excited by tough year ahead for depleted Bombers
Tomic earns 16th seed for Australian open, Stosur handed 25th
Tigers star Martin receives suspended fine, no ban for Chapel St incident
 
Science and Tech
'Holy well' lies beneath Australia House in London
In pictures: British explorer Mark Evans crossing the world's largest desert
Young galaxy cluster weighs as much as 500 trillion suns
 
Environment
Calls for herpes release to fight Murray-Darling carp plague
Starling birds create dancing formations over the skies
'Mafias' terrorising Indians, pillaging environment
 

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