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Australia to go to polls on July 2 if IR laws rejected again
Malcolm Turnbull is bringing back both houses of Parliament for an extraordinary sitting in April to deal with industrial relations laws, saying he will call a double dissolution election if the bills are not passed.
 
Live: PM ready to call double dissolution election
Politicians are scrambling after Malcolm Turnbull revealed plans to call a double dissolution election on July 2 if a special sitting of parliament does not pass industrial relations laws. Follow live.
 
Triple-0 call made by Lindt Cafe manager played to siege inquest
The inquest into the 2014 Sydney siege hears the triple-0 call made by Lindt Cafe manager Tori Johnson, who read a message from Man Haron Monis that said Australia was "under attack by Islamic State".
 
Domestic violence survivor reclaims her smile
Marlene Tighe lost an eye, some teeth and sustained a fractured jaw when her partner attacked her with a hammer; she's now undergone a procedure that has her smiling once again.
 
Former Essendon rookie fights to learn what he was injected with
Former AFL rookie Hal Hunter is fighting Essendon to find out what he was injected with during the club's catastrophic supplements program, with anti-doping bosses fearing he may have been given an equine supplement.
 
No more cheap 'Opal running' for public transport users
A $35 million loophole that was allowing NSW public transport users to quickly reach the eight trips needed to earn free travel for the rest of the week is closed by the State Government.
 
Numan Haider's phone used to access 'disgusting' IS videos, Abbott's schedule
The inquest into Numan Haider's death is told that his phone was used to access violent, extremist IS videos and information about former prime minister Tony Abbott.
 
Federal public servants on strike across Australia
Public servants at Federal Government departments across the country begin a series of strikes after several years of failed pay negotiations.
 
Djokovic says men's tennis players deserve more prize money than women
World number one Novak Djokovic says male tennis players should get more prize money than their female counterparts because men attract more spectators.
 
Obama arrives in Cuba for historic visit
US President Barack Obama has arrived in Cuba, opening a new chapter in US engagement with the island's communist government.
 
Japan's yakuza gangs facing all-out war
There are fears violence between Japan's yakuza members will escalate as gang boss Kenichi Shinoda (pictured) faces a challenge from a Kobe-based splinter group.
 
Cross-species organ production possible, scientists say
A report citing new techniques that could allow scientists to harvest animal organs for human transplants raises concerns about the potential ethical and legal ramifications of stem cell science.
 
Serial cat burglar stealing men's underwear in New Zealand
An actual cat burglar is unashamedly stealing men's underwear in New Zealand, so her owner turns to social media to find out whose knickers she is nicking.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Annabel Crabb The Turnbull of old returns with a double dissolution showdown
By Annabel Crabb
By Peter Smith How to interpret the latest unemployment figures
By Peter Smith
By Paula Matthewson The double dissolution trigger has been all but pulled
By Paula Matthewson
By Matthew Clayfield 'We have America on our side': How times have changed for Vietnam
By Matthew Clayfield
 
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World
Baby bald eagles hatch live on US 'Eagle Cam'
Hundreds arrive on Greek islands as EU-Turkey deal enters force
French theme park pays $557,000 for historic Joan of Arc ring, but is it real?
 
Business
ASIC ramps up CommInsure probe, cites bank culture problems
Virgin Australia raises $425m loan from major shareholders
'All talk and no action': Labor calls on Coalition to reveal tax plan
 
Politics
Uhlmann: Turnbull sees few risks in double dissolution election
City of Melbourne apologises for tweet slamming double dissolution bid
Explained: The two pieces of legislation that could force an election
 
Sport
Djokovic says men's tennis players deserve more prize money than women
Day wins Arnold Palmer Invitational to continue Aussie surge
Five winners from the Australian Grand Prix
 
Science and Tech
Cross-species organ production possible, scientists say
Researchers test whether coral algae adapt to warmer oceans
Genetic sequencing available for more Victorian patients
 
Environment
Barrier Reef coral bleaching threat level increased
Autumn heat gives a glimpse into our future: Climate Council
Lights out for Earth Hour 2016 around the world
 

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