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Wind change forces flames towards more WA communities
Residents of Harvey are now being urged to evacuate immediately as a wind change forces flames south towards the small South West town.
 
Dick Smith collapse leaves epilepsy charity high and dry
Epilepsy Action Australia says it has been left with an estimated $200,000 funding gap after electronics retailer Dick Smith was placed in receivership.
 
Rescue helicopter reaches campers stranded in floodwaters
A rescue helicopter makes contact with campers trapped by floodwaters on the NSW south coast, as a clean-up begins in the Hunter region after record rainfalls.
 
Live: Warner brings up ton as SCG Test heads towards draw
David Warner is making light work of the West Indies' bowling, passing his century at better than a run a ball on day five of the third Test at the SCG. Updates in our live blog.
 
Grandfather arrested over fatal stabbing of baby in Brisbane
The grandfather of a baby girl fatally stabbed in a Brisbane home was arrested yesterday before being transported to hospital, police confirm.
 
Parishioners 'lose faith' in Father John Walshe after allegations of sexual abuse
A group of Catholic parishioners in Melbourne's south-east is calling for their parish priest, Father John Walshe, to be removed, after it was revealed he was investigated over alleged sexual abuse.
 
Australian shares dive after Chinese market slumps again
Australian shares are down more than 2 per cent, after another slump on China's mainland markets saw trading suspended for the second time this week.
 
Brisbane man confirmed dead in pub fire on Queensland's Darling Downs
A 26-year-old charity worker dies in an early morning fire that ripped through a hotel at Pittsworth on Queensland's Darling Downs.
 
Nauru police launch investigation after claims six-year-old refugee sexually assaulted
Nauru's Government confirms its police force is investigating an alleged assault of a refugee child, amid reports a six-year-old was sexually assaulted by another refugee.
 
'Crazy' close call in footage of marlin v man
A fisherman is nearly impaled by a marlin as the fish struggles with being reeled in off the coast of Port Stephens.
 
Turnbull accused of using 'Gayle defence' over Dutton text
The Greens seek to keep the pressure on Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, saying he should be stripped of his ministry and comparing the Prime Minister's handling of his case to that of controversial cricketer Chris Gayle.
 
West Indies asked to investigate allegation Gayle exposed himself
Cricket Australia has asked the West Indies Cricket Board to investigate an allegation Chris Gayle indecently exposed himself to a woman during last year's World Cup in Australia.
 
Sorry, not sorry: New app aims to remove apologetic language from women's emails
A new app that highlights apologetic language in emails is aimed at helping women avoid words that undermine their authority in the workplace.
 
Lady Gaga-ntuan's offspring, bred in captivity, breaks Australian stick insect record
Melbourne Museum successfully breeds some of the world's largest stick insects, in an Australian-first captive breeding program which keepers hope will help ensure the species' survival.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Dale Hughes Chris Gayle and our addiction to public shaming
By Dale Hughes
By Katrina Bolton Any doubts about quitting smoking? Visit a hospital
By Katrina Bolton
By Deirdre Fidge Detox the judgement of others and flush self-hatred from your system
By Deirdre Fidge
By Dominic Knight Dick Smith and the folly of gift cards (or 'unsecured creditor' cards)
By Dominic Knight
 
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World
Candidate confusion kicks off Vanuatu snap election campaigning
Englishman faces five years' jail for attempting to smuggle refugee child into UK
Sanders promises Wall St crackdown if elected US president
 
Business
Australian shares dive after Chinese market slumps again
World Bank drops global growth forecast on emerging market concerns
Trade balance improves but deficit still $2.9b
 
Politics
Candidate confusion kicks off Vanuatu snap election campaigning
Wong says Joyce lacks 'sober' approach needed for leadership
Hundreds protest outside Saudi embassy over Shiite cleric's execution
 
Sport
Live: Warner brings up ton as SCG Test heads towards draw
CA asks West Indies to investigate allegation of Gayle exposing himself
Australia Gold out of Hopman Cup after Hewitt and Wolfe lose
 
Science and Tech
10 adventures for your science bucket list
PM's innovation campaign to cost taxpayers $28 million
'A great honour': New fish species named after author Tim Winton
 
Environment
Sheep farmer prepares for dry conditions to extend into 2016
2015 among top five hottest years for Australia: BoM
'Peasants' revolt against #CleanForTheQueen
 

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