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Mother may have to relinquish custody in kidnapping case
Australian mother Sally Faulkner asks estranged husband Ali el-Amien to drop Lebanese abduction charges against her in exchange for her renouncing all claims to custody and cooperating in getting a divorce.
 
'Are you joking?': Small Australian businesses targeted by pro-IS hackers
The websites of more than 20 businesses, mostly tyre and wheel retailers but also a Mexican food catering company, were defaced — much to the surprise of their owners.
 
Clive Palmer denies taking money out of Queensland Nickel
Clive Palmer says "at no time" did he take money out of Queensland Nickel and he is "not at all" worried about the Federal Government seeking to appoint a special purpose liquidator to pursue him and his companies to recover almost $74 million.
 
Australia's top tax-paying teen paid ATO $500k
Australia's highest tax-paying teenager contributed more than $500,000 to government coffers in the 2013-2014 financial year, a freedom of information investigation reveals.
 
Morrison moves to assure voters of budget tax plan
The Treasurer moves to assure voters the May budget will not increase the overall tax take, as a senior cabinet colleague gives his personal endorsement to an increase in the tax on cigarettes.
 
ACCC wins case against misleading 'free range' egg supplier
The consumer watchdog says it has no sympathy for an egg supplier fined by the Federal Court for misleading buyers.
 
McNamara tells court co-accused Rogerson threatened to kill him and his daughters
Roger Rogerson threatened to kill Glen McNamara and his daughters after fatally shooting student Jamie Gao, a Sydney court hears.
 
At least nine dead, others trapped as strong earthquakes rock Japan
A powerful magnitude-6.5 earthquake hits Japan's south-western island of Kyushu, claiming nine lives, injuring hundreds, collapsing homes and sparking fires.
 
Mourners farewell Melbourne toddler Sanaya Sahib
Pink and yellow balloons are released by a crowd of up to 200 people at Olympic Park in Heidelberg West in memory of 14-month-old Sanaya who was allegedly killed by her mother.
 
High Court to hear Day's challenge to Senate voting reforms
South Australian senator Bob Day's challenge to the Government's Senate voting changes will be heard by the High Court a day before the federal budget is handed down.
 
Missile fails to launch on Kim Il-sung's birthday
North Korea's attempt to launch what appears to be a medium-range Musudan missile fails on the birthday of founding leader Kim Il-sung.
 
Clinton, Sanders battle in feisty Brooklyn debate
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders spar before a rowdy crowd as the New York nominating contest looms.
 
Cassowary 'takes wrong turn' into Queensland family home
A wild cassowary - one of the world's most dangerous birds - wanders into the far north Queensland home of Peter and Sue Leach, sending them running for cover.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Peter Brent
By Deirdre Fidge Public transport: Why are people shunning this daily circus?
By Deirdre Fidge
By Mike Steketee Climate change has dropped off the political radar (and this is a big problem)
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World
Will Ted Cruz 'steal' the Republican nomination from Donald Trump?
China's economic growth slows to 6.7pc
Are the Doha oil production talks on the skids?
 
Business
Clive Palmer denies taking money out of Queensland Nickel
Morrison moves to assure voters of budget tax plan
Real estate, China dominate RBA's financial risk assessment
 
Politics
Will Ted Cruz 'steal' the Republican nomination from Donald Trump?
Morrison moves to assure voters of budget tax plan
As it happened: Clinton, Sanders in fiery hometown battle
 
Sport
Hodge over broken arm, will play Saints
Horton makes bold Rio statement
Gavrilova to open Australia's Fed Cup campaign
 
Science and Tech
Malaria research shows drug-resistant parasites cannot spread
Scientists develop 'pharmacological tourniquet' to stem massive blood loss
Nessie's 1970s film double discovered in icy depths of Loch Ness
 
Environment
Australia's natural assets worth $6 trillion to economy
In pictures: A close-up look at the Great Barrier Reef's bleaching
Vietnam's lowlands to go under with climate change: report
 

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