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Capriati unleashes Twitter tirade on Sharapova after failed drug test
Dual Australian Open champion Jennifer Capriati calls for Maria Sharapova to be stripped of all her titles after the Russian admitted to a positive drug test.
 
Calls for royal commission into CommInsure's 'disgraceful' practices
Labor says the Government must consider a royal commission into CommInsure over a whistleblower's claims doctors were pressured to change their opinions to avoid payouts to the dying.
 
Refugees return to Iran after being sent from Nauru to Cambodia
An Iranian husband and wife transferred from Nauru to Cambodia as part of a $55 million deal with Australia have returned home, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says.
 
Mother sent teacher naked photos of daughters to 'benefit' them
A mother who sent photographs and video of her two naked daughters to their dance teacher tells an inquiry that she feared he would destroy their dancing prospects.
 
Man catches fire when tasered after 'throwing petrol' at police
A Sydney man who allegedly threw petrol on police had his clothes catch fire when he was tasered as officers attempted to arrest him.
 
Police release photos of young girl in appeal for information
In an extraordinary appeal, Victoria Police releases images of an unidentified girl aged between four and six and seeks information amid concerns for her safety.
 
'Menzies would be horrified': Fight for Bishop's seat labelled undemocratic
The contest underway for one of the Liberal Party's most glittering prizes – Bronwyn Bishop's safe seat of Mackellar – is described as appalling and wrong by high profile Liberal member David Flint and entrepreneur Dick Smith.
 
Brothers shot in Ingleburn shooting 'not involved in crimes'
A triple shooting involving three brothers was the result of a business transaction, not criminal activity, lawyers for their family say.
 
Matildas aiming for Rio gold medal after beating North Korea
Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says his side has proven it is capable of a first Olympic Games medal following a perfect qualification campaign.
 
Call to outlaw brazen tactics used to sell 'junk' car insurance
Warranty companies are continuing to use questionable sales tactics to cold-call customers and lure them into add-on car products with little value, sparking calls for tighter regulation.
 
Turnbull leaves door open to early budget
The Government is indicating it could bring forward the release of the budget, an unconventional move that would boost the chances of a double-dissolution election.
 
Video shows moment croc handler attacked at wildlife sanctuary
A woman who was attacked by a crocodile at a wildlife sanctuary in Queensland is expected to make a full recovery.
 
Sex harassment rife in service industry because 'customer is always right'
A "customer is always right" and "flirting is just part of the job" culture is driving an alarming rate of sexual harassment by customers towards young women in the service industry, new research shows.
 
Climate change could bring more rain to deserts
Climate change could actually increase rainfall in Australia's desert regions, according to a new study that challenges previous thinking that higher temperatures will make dry areas even drier.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Tracey Holmes Matildas smash the football ceiling on road to Rio
By Tracey Holmes
By Lauren Rosewarne When Councillors Go Wild: The folly of a red-blooded male politician
By Lauren Rosewarne
By Chris Berg There's little to stop Trump wreaking havoc as president
By Chris Berg
By Monica Attard Losing patience with the Tomic-Kyrgios sledge-fest
By Monica Attard
 
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Sport
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Environment
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