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Man dead, homes destroyed as severe weather lashes Australia
Severe weather fronts are pummelling several regions of Australia, with a man dying after being swept away by floodwaters in Queensland and a "mini-tornado" destroying several homes in New South Wales.
 
Michael Clarke on cricket comeback trail
Michael Clarke signals his return to cricket by playing for club side Western Suburbs, but refuses to rule out grander ambitions.
 
Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Aussie crown
Novak Djokovic has history and a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title in his sights when he takes on Andy Murray in Sunday night's final.
 
Tropfest film festival future lies in crowdfunding
Tropfest founder John Polson is using a crowdfunding campaign to encourage supporters to donate funds to help rebuild the popular short film festival.
 
Nothing healthy about a tan: Sun safety campaign saving hundreds
A new study reveals the Cancer Institute of New South Wales sun safe campaigns — focused on real-life stories — have saved dozens of lives.
 
Kerber takes Yarra dip, bathes in praise after Australian Open win
Angelique Kerber celebrates her stunning Australian Open final victory over Serena Williams by taking a swim in the Yarra river.
 
Cyclone Stan brings flooding, wind gusts to the Pilbara
Floodwaters and damaging wind gusts are now the main concern for residents across Western Australia's Pilbara, as Tropical Cyclone Stan continues to move east through the region.
 
Victorian Premier urges legalisation for same-sex marriage
Daniel Andrews calls on the Federal Government to legalise same-sex marriage, as thousands of people take to the streets for Melbourne's Midsumma Pride March to celebrate the state's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender community.
 
'No winning answers yet' to British spy agency's Christmas puzzle
With less than 24 hours until the deadline, thousands of would-be codebreakers are scrambling to solve a British spy agency's Christmas puzzle challenge — but so far, not a single person has succeeded.
 
Children among 37 dead in asylum boat sinking off Turkey
The Turkish coastguard recovers the bodies of drowned asylum seekers, including children, washed up on a beach after yet another boat sinks while trying to reach Europe, leaving at least 37 dead.
 
Bowie leaves $100m fortune, wanted ashes scattered in Bali
David Bowie's 20-page will reveals the music icon wanted his ashes scattered in Bali and his $US100 million fortune shared among his family.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By John Barron
By Kevin Donnelly We can do better than the Gonski reforms
By Kevin Donnelly
By Marius Benson Mitchell Pearce is just a pawn in the game of corporate sport
By Marius Benson
By Andrew Glikson Global heating and the dilemma of climate scientists
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World
British anti-poaching pilot dies after being shot down in Tanzania
Masked gang threatens attacks against asylum seekers in Stockholm
Turkey accuses Russia of new airspace violation
 
Business
Minister orders health insurers to justify proposed premium hikes
Bank of Japan shocks markets by sending interest rates negative
Queensland Nickel owes $100m, needs huge cash injection: administrators
 
Politics
Shorten speaks to Labor premier after friendly fire over Gonski
Masked gang threatens attacks against asylum seekers in Stockholm
Thousands march against same-sex unions in Italy
 
Sport
Kerber takes Yarra dip, bathes in praise after Australian Open win
Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Aussie crown
Melbourne City complete dominant W-League season with grand final win over Sydney FC
 
Science and Tech
ASIC investigating case involving world's largest 3D printer
NASA funds study on the effects of herpes in space
Giant invisible gas cloud plummets towards Milky Way
 
Environment
Hill End nuclear waste dump ruled out due to local opposition
Bush-loving tourists wanted for month-long nature stay
Melbourne air quality drops as Tasmanian bushfire smoke drifts
 

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