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'Such a sad story': Hundreds turn out for Sanaya Sahib's funeral
Hundreds of mourners mark the "sad" and "tragic" death of Melbourne toddler Sanaya Sahib, whose body was found dumped in a creek last week. Her mother has since been charged with her murder.
 
Millions potentially being 'rorted' from government training scheme
A new frontier of potential rorting is emerging in the troubled private vocational training sector, with unions and employers raising concerns about trainers' so-called "ticking and flicking" of qualifications.
 
Second deadly quake rattles southern Japan
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake hits the south of Japan causing at least 11 deaths and widespread damage, a day after another powerful quake and aftershocks.
 
Soldiers faint, Julie Bishop left waiting in Darwin heat as Palmerston Mayor delayed
An awkward gap of 15 minutes ensues as the Palmerston Mayor is missing in action at a military ceremony near Darwin.
 
Stan Grant appointed to Referendum Council
Stan Grant replaces Pat Dodson on a panel helping drive the recognition of Indigenous Australians in the constitution.
 
Bronwyn Bishop arrives to learn her fate in preselection battle
Bronwyn Bishop avoids questions from journalists, with about 90 preselectors set to determine the fate of veteran Liberal MP and former speaker.
 
Live: NRL Round Seven - Titans v Dragons
Follow Grandstand's live NRL blog, as round seven continues with Gold Coast hosting St George Illawarra, Canterbury facing the Warriors and Brisbane meeting Newcastle.
 
Bernie Sanders almost in top 5pc of US income earners
US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who uses has inequality as a campaign theme, has a taxable income of more than $265,000, according to tax returns.
 
'Fast-track' process for asylum seekers to result in lengthy delays
A so-called 'fast-track' process for thousands of asylum seekers who arrived by boat under the previous Labor government is mired in red tape and set to result in lengthy delays as court challenges begin to mount.
 
PNG's top fraud squad cop Matthew Damaru suspended
The director of Papua New Guinea's anti-corruption police unit, Matthew Damaru, has been suspended after a dramatic week of high profile arrests.
 
American movie theatre scraps plans to allow texting during films
One of America's largest cinema chains ditches a proposal to allow movie-goers to text while watching films after facing backlash.
 
Shopkeeper assaulted in attack caught on CCTV
Confronting CCTV footage of an assault and robbery at a Perth convenience store is released by police as part of an appeal to help locate the attackers.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Peter Brent Holding referendums with elections makes political (and financial) sense
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)
By Mike Steketee
By Alex Kidman What does 'ownership' mean in the digital age?
By Alex Kidman
 
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Soldiers faint, Julie Bishop left waiting in Darwin heat as Palmerston Mayor delayed
April 16, 2016 - 2:08 pm
 
World
Cyndi Lauper, Cirque du Soleil take a stand against North Carolina
A fine balance: Turnbull walks tightrope in first Beijing visit
Prince William and Kate hike to mountain monastery in Bhutan
 
Business
Macquarie co-founder slams money-driven bank culture
Clive Palmer denies taking money out of Queensland Nickel
Market closes high despite RBA's apartment development warning
 
Politics
Bronwyn Bishop arrives to learn her fate in preselection battle
Cyndi Lauper, Cirque du Soleil take a stand against North Carolina
Millions potentially being 'rorted' from government training scheme
 
Sport
Live: NRL Round Seven - Titans v Dragons
Broich header earns Roar thrilling 2-1 win over Victory
Eagles smash dismal Tigers by 68 in Friday night thumping
 
Science and Tech
Crowdfunding could help solve Wow! signal mystery
Malaria research shows drug-resistant parasites cannot spread
Scientists develop 'pharmacological tourniquet' to stem massive blood loss
 
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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