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'Goodnight Irene': Robert resigns in wake of probe into China trip
Stuart Robert resigns from the Turnbull ministry after an internal investigation concluded he "acted inconsistently" with ministerial standards during a trip to China in 2014.
 
Einstein's gravitational waves 'open window on universe'
Tiny ripples in the fabric of space-time known as gravitational waves are directly observed for the first time, an international team of scientists announces.
 
Live: Australia in control after day one of first Test
At stumps on day one of the first Test Australia is 3 for 147 trailing New Zealand's first innings total of 183 in Wellington. Follow Grandstand's live blog.
 
'Markets are dropping their bundle' over China: RBA governor
Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens plays down recent financial market volatility, saying it is a change in attitude rather than economic conditions.
 
Melbourne immigration guard sacked over sexual harassment claims
A Serco guard at a Melbourne immigration centre is sacked following allegations he made inappropriate sexual advances towards a female detainee and sexually harassed female guards while on duty.
 
Sri Lankan girl with Down syndrome gets visa after Dutton intervenes
A Sri Lankan girl who made headlines after being refused a temporary visa because she has Down syndrome will be allowed to live in Australia, after Immigration Minister Peter Dutton intervened in her case.
 
Coalition 'a business partnership not a marriage', Joyce says
Incoming deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce is predicting the "odd" occasion when the Nationals and the Liberals will disagree on policy, and says he will not make excuses for that.
 
Dallas Buyers Club pirates are off the hook, but for how long?
Illegal downloaders, beware: there may still be legal troubles for you in the future, even if the thousands of Australians targeted for pirating Dallas Buyers Club can now breathe a little easier.
 
'Choppergate' earns spotlight at Bald Archy Art Prize
Bronwyn Bishop emerges as the favourite subject among artists entering their work at this year's Bald Archy Art Prize.
 
Ex-housemate found not guilty of defrauding former magazine queen Nene King
The man accused of defrauding former Woman's Day editor Nene King out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is found not guilty of all charges by a Victorian County Court.
 
Nationals MP under fire after likening same-sex relations to 'rams in a paddock'
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce is being urged to reprimand one of his MPs who equated same-sex relationships with those between farm animals.
 
From car crash coma to If You Are The One
Spoiler alert: A Melbourne man who woke from a coma speaking fluent Mandarin appears on hit Chinese dating show If You Are The One.
 
Taskforce investigates alleged Coorong backpacker rapist for other 'sinister' crimes
Police are taking phone calls from the public as they investigate the background behind a man accused of raping, kidnapping and attempting to murder two foreign backpackers in South Australia
 
Neanderthal DNA linked to depression and other health conditions in humans
Having Neanderthal DNA in your genes may increase the risk for depression, nicotine addiction, stroke, pregnancy complications and many other health problems, a new study suggests.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Annabel Crabb Joyce to the world: Nats cap off a week of change
By Annabel Crabb
By Peter Brent Don't ask for our approval on major reform, Prime Minister
By Peter Brent
By Mike Steketee Our politics have changed - and not for the better
By Mike Steketee
By Damien Kingsbury Doing right by East Timor should be bipartisan policy
By Damien Kingsbury
 
Just In
Motorboat noise on WA reef 'can harm fish survival rates'
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Out-of-control bushfire threatens homes in Shire of Waroona
February 12, 2016 - 3:57 pm
Ex-housemate found not guilty of defrauding former magazine queen Nene King
February 12, 2016 - 3:57 pm
 
World
Top Gear unveils new cast to mixed reactions
Clinton and Sanders face off over healthcare in debate
Saudi Arabia warns UN to stay out of Houthi-held areas of Yemen
 
Business
'Markets are dropping their bundle' over China: RBA governor
ASX: Australian shares resume falls, Japanese stocks thumped
Woolworths under fire from suppliers, independent rivals
 
Politics
Sugary soft drinks 'killing' Indigenous communities, Scullion says
Nationals MP under fire after likening same-sex relations to 'rams in a paddock'
Saudi Arabia warns UN to stay out of Houthi-held areas of Yemen
 
Sport
Live: Australia in control after day one of first Test
Warne axing was part of my job: Waugh
Wanderers prepared to ban Red and Black Bloc
 
Science and Tech
3D printers 'for the home hobbyist' reach consumers
Wasps fly backwards to make sure they can find their way home
WA scientists play major role in detecting Einstein's gravitational waves
 
Environment
CSIRO boss sorry for 'more like religion than science' comment
Politics of climate 'more like religion than science': CSIRO boss
US Supreme Court stalls centrepiece of Obama's Paris climate pledge
 

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