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Asbestos-laden pipelines 'need upgrading at cost of $8 billion'
About 40,000 kilometres of Australia's water pipelines contain asbestos cement that is starting to wear out, according to the nation's industry water body.
 
Family devastated by death of alleged thief
The mother of a man who died after being involved in a fight at a Newcastle home it is alleged he broke into says it is a tragedy for his family.
 
Ex-Malaysian A-G planned to charge PM over deposits scandal
The former Malaysian attorney-general put in place a plan to lay criminal charges of misappropriation against Prime Minister Najib Razak before he was suddenly removed from office last year, Four Corners confirms.
 
At least 65 dead in suicide blast at Pakistan park
A suicide bomber kills at least 65 people, mostly women and children, at a public park in the Pakistani city of Lahore, with one crying mother asking: "What kind of people target little children?"
 
Teen sprinter wins women's final at Stawell Gift
Fifteen-year-old sprinter Talia Martin wins the women's final while Isaac Dunmall beats Tasmania's favourite teen sprinter Jack Hale to take the men's title.
 
Footage reveals what remains of ancient city after IS ousted
Aerial footage of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra reveals what remains of the "Pearl of the Desert", famed for its 2,000-year-old ruins, after Islamic State terrorists were driven from the area.
 
Extra resources drafted in to outback nurse murder investigation
Police in South Australia move to bring in extra officers to investigate the death of Gayle Woodford whose body was found in a shallow grave three days after she vanished overnight.
 
Earlobe ripped off in fatal fight between housemates
A Brisbane man accused of killing his housemate during a row at their home was acting in self-defence, a court hears.
 
Live: Warriors beat the Knights
The Warriors beat the Knights 40-18 in the first of three NRL Easter Monday matches. The Tigers take on the Eels and the Sharks host the Storm in the other two matches. Follow all the news in our live blog.
 
Legends of the Fall author Jim Harrison dies aged 78
The American poet and novelist, who wrote more than 30 books, dies from natural causes, his poetry publisher says.
 
Drug subsidies could eliminate hepatitis C in Australia, experts say
There is a realistic chance hepatitis C will be eliminated within a few years due to new public subsidies of powerful drugs, some of Australia's top health experts say.
 
Kohli's genius sends Australia spiralling out of World Twenty20
There are moments when you know you are in the presence of genius. The Aussies knew all too well after Virat Kohli booted them out of the World T20, writes Geoff Lemon.
 
'Miracle' cat recovering after surviving eight days in the post
A Siamese pet cat named Cupcake is reunited with her owner after surviving an eight-day, 400-kilometre journey through the post in a sealed cardboard box.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Paula Matthewson What's really behind Tony Abbott's Rebel Tour of 2016?
By Paula Matthewson
By David Glance Microsoft shows how artificial our intelligence is
By David Glance
By Mike Steketee Election 2016: Beware the (very) long road to ruin
By Mike Steketee
By Peter Brent The battle over Liberal Party identity will be decided by the election result
By Peter Brent
 
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World
Wins may prompt super delegates to 'rethink' Clinton, Sanders says
Police fire water cannon at 'scoundrel' protesters at Brussels shrine
Ireland marks centenary of revolt that led to independence
 
Business
Sluggish tax returns drive spike in ATO complaints
Finance Department urges AFP probe into Defence Housing Australia
Farmers lead renewed push to legalise raw milk
 
Politics
National Party to contest federal Victorian seat of Murray
Wins may prompt super delegates to 'rethink' Clinton, Sanders says
The Minister's Secret: Dark family past revealed
 
Sport
Live: Warriors beat the Knights
Kohli's genius sends Australia spiralling out of World Twenty20
Day beats Oosthuizen to triumph at WGC Match Play
 
Science and Tech
Technology helping elite football clubs get edge over opposition
Professional batsmen 'seven times more likely' to use reversed stance
Cat food study prompts ethics overhaul at University of Sydney vet faculty
 
Environment
Quolls killed by foxes after climbing predator-proof fence
Queensland Nickel risks $2.6m in fines over environment concerns
$3.3m pledged for research into 'wind turbine sickness'
 

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