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Bronwyn Bishop told to hold off on choppergate apology, book says
Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop wanted to make an immediate apology for the use of taxpayer money to charter a chopper for a Liberal Party event but was told to hold off by Tony Abbott's office, a new book says.
 
Same-sex marriage plebiscite to be held by year's end: Brandis
The Federal Government will hold a plebiscite on same-sex marriage by the end of the year if re-elected, Attorney-General George Brandis says.
 
Cruz, Sanders secure wins over frontrunners
US presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders win two states each in this weekend's voting primary contests, US media reports, ahead of frontrunners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
 
Teenager killed in horse eventing championship in Hunter Valley
A 17-year-old girl dies after her horse encounters trouble in a jump at an equestrian event near Scone in the NSW Hunter Valley.
 
Live: Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry resumes as round one continues
Join Grandstand live blog as the opening round of the 2016 NRL season continues on Sunday, with the Roosters playing the Rabbitohs and the Titans hosting the Knights.
 
'Loved and respected' sergeant dies in crash on way to help colleagues
A police sergeant killed in a Hunter Valley crash while on his way to assist colleagues is remembered by Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione as one of the force's finest.
 
Tomic calls out Kyrgios for faking illness as US clinches Davis Cup tie
Bernard Tomic calls out Australian team-mate Nick Kyrgios mid-match against John Isner, accusing the Canberran of faking illness to avoid the Davis Cup tie, as the United States clinches victory 3-1.
 
'Botanist puppies' detect weeds threatening Kosciuszko National Park
Sniffer dogs successfully detect a noxious weed threatening the environment in Kosciuszko National Park.
 
Packaged peeled oranges 'convenience gone mad'
The founder of Clean Up Australia Day labels the sale of packaged peeled oranges in the United States as "convenience gone mad".
 
Saint's treasure 'worth more than crown jewels' sparks church battle
Thousands protest in Naples in a bid to prevent the Catholic Church gaining any control over the treasure of a local saint that is reputedly worth more than the British crown jewels.
 
Milky white 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' octopus found deep below the Pacific
Zoologists celebrate the discovery of a possible new species of octopus, nicknamed "Casper the Friendly Ghost".
 
'Airport Guard Dog' keeps US airport runway clear of wildlife
K-9 Piper may appear cute in his goggles and boots, but the "Airport Guard Dog" plays an important role in keeping people safe in the air.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Mike Steketee Turnbull could meet Labor half way on negative gearing
By Mike Steketee
By Peter Ryan Negative gearing report: Who commissioned it and why?
By Peter Ryan
By Greg Barns What we need is truth and reconciliation, but can the Royal Commission deliver?
By Greg Barns
By Michael Bradley Marriage equality is being attacked on two fronts
By Michael Bradley
 
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Thousands celebrate Greek culture at Hobart's Estia Festival
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Live: Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry resumes as round one continues
March 6, 2016 - 3:19 pm
 
World
Taliban rejects peace talks with Afghan Government
Islamic State is losing, US envoy says
Protests at closure of anti-Erdogan Turkish newspaper turn violent
 
Business
ASIC begins proceedings against ANZ for alleged rate fixing
Dollar's rise could prompt RBA to step in, join 'currency wars'
Local shares, dollar post biggest weekly gains since October
 
Politics
Protests at closure of anti-Erdogan Turkish newspaper turn violent
Samoan ruling party set for landslide victory in general elections
Republican Ben Carson quits US Presidential race
 
Sport
Live: Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry resumes as round one continues
Tomic calls out Kyrgios for faking illness as US clinches Davis Cup tie
NRL's day of debutants: Tuivasa-Sheck struggles, Sezer shines
 
Science and Tech
Milky white 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' octopus found deep below the Pacific
Scientists record human noise at ocean's deepest point
'Deplorable misunderstanding': New York Times criticises CSIRO cuts
 
Environment
Milky white 'Casper the Friendly Ghost' octopus found deep below the Pacific
SA farmers fight to save soil after devastating bushfires
'Deplorable misunderstanding': New York Times criticises CSIRO cuts
 

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