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Trump, Clinton eye Super Tuesday boost as voting begins
Millions of Americans are voting on Super Tuesday, with primaries and caucuses across the nation giving presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump the chance to wipe out their rivals for their parties' nominations.
 
Live: Pell's third day in front of child abuse inquiry
Cardinal George Pell is under enormous pressure as he heads into his third session before the royal commission in child sex abuse. Follow our live blog.
 
How much will your private health insurance bill rise?
Private health insurance premiums are set to increase an average of 6 per cent, but the Government says the costs could have been much higher.
 
Electrical cable in homes could become fire risk in weeks: ACCC
Dangerous electrical cabling installed in homes across Australia could become a fire and electrocution risk within weeks, the consumer watchdog warns.
 
Chronic stress makes cancer spread faster
Exposure to chronic stress acts as a "fertiliser" for cancer to help it spread through the body's lymphatic system, according to a study on mice, which also showed a well-known blood pressure drug may reduce the risk of the cancer spreading.
 
Hangover clinic investigation extends to pharmacist who supplied vitamins
A pharmacist who supplied vitamins to a Sydney hangover clinic that has been shut down after a client was hospitalised is being investigated by the New South Wales Department of Health.
 
Immigration staff plan Easter holiday strike
Immigration staff are threatening four weeks of strike action that could impact travellers over the Easter school holidays, in a major escalation of their long-running dispute with the Federal Government over pay and conditions.
 
Labor senator Joe Bullock quits politics over same-sex marriage
The senator, a former right-faction powerbroker in the WA Labor Party, says "if your job requires you to do [that] which you believe to be wrong", you must resign.
 
Australia underprepared to deal with 'killer heat', report says
Australia is underprepared to deal with the escalating problem of extreme "killer" heatwaves and a "whole of society approach" is needed to deal with the problem, a Climate Council report says.
 
Medically assisted death weeks away in Canada
By the time the Northern Hemisphere summer rolls around, Canada will join a handful of nations where citizens have recognised legal rights to die with dignity.
 
Stereosonic organisers endorse pill testing at their events
The organisers of Stereosonic, one of Australia's biggest music festivals, give their in-principle support for pill testing, despite the NSW Government ruling it out.
 
Collins Class submarine life to be extended
Six Collins Class submarines will be upgraded as Defence plans to introduce their replacements between 2030 and 2033, the Chief Air Marshal says.
 
Syria truce a 'glimmer of hope', Assad says
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad offers rebel forces "full amnesty" if they hand over their weapons.
 
Turnbull and Abbott have 'presentational differences', John Howard says
The former prime minister John Howard says the difference between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his predecessor Tony Abbott is the way in which they present their policies.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Peter Lewis Why a 50-50 polling split still favours the Coalition
By Peter Lewis
By Chris Berg Furniture, rent-seeking and the problem with laws
By Chris Berg
By Paddy Manning What has gone wrong with the NBN?
By Paddy Manning
By Matthew Dal Santo Britain's history almost demands a Brexit happen
By Matthew Dal Santo
 
Just In
Energised Steyn returns to boost Proteas against Australia
March 2, 2016 - 7:27 am
Better rail the answer to Melbourne's traffic woes: expert
March 2, 2016 - 7:25 am
Live: Pell's third day in front of child abuse inquiry
March 2, 2016 - 7:21 am
 
World
Islamic State suicide bombers penetrate Iraq army HQ
Hopes fade for Suu Kyi as Myanmar hastens vote
Former Malaysian PM quits party over $1.4b corruption scandal
 
Business
China's deteriorating manufacturing shows outlook 'bumpy'
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold at 2pc
ASX finishes higher as mining and energy stocks lead way
 
Politics
Trump, Clinton eye Super Tuesday boost as voting begins
Turnbull and Abbott have 'presentational differences', John Howard says
Hopes fade for Suu Kyi as Myanmar hastens vote
 
Sport
Sydney FC's Arnold resigned to big-money Chinese ACL takeover
Energised Steyn returns to boost Proteas against Australia
Benji Marshall fights to save NRL career
 
Science and Tech
Judge's iPhone ruling in drug case backs Apple
Google 'bears some responsibility' over self-driving car crash
NBN Co confident of meeting targets, despite 'critical bottleneck'
 
Environment
Act on microbeads or I'll ban them, Greg Hunt warns cosmetic companies
BHP facing fresh pressure over deadly dam burst
Survival of rare Melbourne bandicoots 'under threat' from housing plan
 

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