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Refugee critical after setting himself on fire in Nauru protest
An Iranian refugee is fighting for life on Nauru after setting himself on fire in what the Nauruan Government has described as a "political protest".
 
Fourth alleged IS member charged over Parramatta police shooting
Police charge a fourth alleged member of an Islamic State terrorist cell over the fatal shooting of police employee Curtis Cheng at Parramatta police headquarters.
 
Trump says he is 'presumptive nominee' after five-state sweep
Donald Trump cruises to victory in all five primaries in the north-eastern states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Delaware, as Hillary Clinton takes four for the Democrats to extend her lead over Bernie Sanders.
 
Inflation fall raises chances of surprise interest rate cut
An unexpectedly sharp fall in inflation raises the chances of a surprise cut in interest rates at next week's Reserve Bank board meeting.
 
Monsignor denies Pell 'kept in dark' about alleged paedophile Peter Searson
A former director of Catholic Education Melbourne firmly denies Cardinal George Pell was deceived about the actions of accused paedophile priest Peter Searson.
 
Labor reveals climate plan for twin emissions trading schemes
The Federal Opposition releases an election climate change policy involving two emissions trading schemes, more expensive, but better fuel economy cars by 2025, and a "climate trigger" to prevent the states from allowing the clearing of large tracts of land.
 
Manhunt underway after triple shooting kills bikie in Perth
Police hunt a gunman who killed a member of a bikie gang and wounded another two members of his family in a shooting in the northern Perth suburb of Banskia Grove.
 
Escape from North Korea: A long and dangerous journey
Follow a teenage North Korean defector on her long, dangerous journey to a new life.
 
Lab credited with inventing wi-fi may not escape CSIRO cuts
The CSIRO says no decision has been made about whether it will keep the commercial capabilities of its Sydney lab credited with inventing wi-fi when it proceeds with job cuts.
 
Payne denies intervening in submarine contract negotiations
Defence Minister Marise Payne says she did not try to organise a meeting between French shipbuilder DCNS and her partner, a New South Wales minister, just a week before the company was awarded the $50 billion contract to build Australia's next generation submarines.
 
Government wins bid to suspend airport strikes until after election
The Federal Government wins its bid to suspend strike action at the nation's airports by Border Force staff for three months, on the basis the protests could endanger lives.
 
Melbourne Metro Rail fully funded in Victorian budget
The Andrews Government vows to fully fund the Melbourne Metro Rail project in the state budget, without any financial help from the Commonwealth.
 
In-ground traffic lights installed for pedestrians glued to their phones
A small city in southern Germany introduces in-ground traffic lights to protect pedestrians who are too busy looking at their phones to look up at traffic signals.
 
Charismatic dog who ran for mayor in tiny Italian town mourned
A historic walled hilltop village in the Italian countryside mourns the loss of one of its most charismatic, endearing residents.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By John Barron Donald Trump and the Republicans: A marriage of inconvenience?
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By Michael Bradley Manus Island detention: Court ruling gives us hope
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By Terry Barnes What are the submarines really protecting: Australia or federal seats?
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By Matt Grudnoff Guess whose electorate negatively gears the most...
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World
Parents lead protest over 43 missing students in Mexico
Top airlines failing to make strides in cutting emissions: study
'It kicks you into a different mental state': Brainwaves used to race drones
 
Business
Inflation fall raises chances of surprise interest rate cut
Murray Goulburn announces price drops, MD leaves
Top airlines failing to make strides in cutting emissions: study
 
Politics
How does the Victorian budget affect you?
Government wins bid to suspend airport strikes until after election
Refugee critical after setting himself on fire in Nauru protest
 
Sport
Wanderers fans outraged as airlines cash-in on A-League final
Jamie Lyon to retire at season's end
Nichols cited for rude gesture but free to play in grand final
 
Science and Tech
Antarctic program to get $255 million to boost research
Competition between men drove evolution of deep voices, researchers say
Lab credited with inventing wi-fi may not escape CSIRO cuts
 
Environment
Labor reveals climate plan for twin emissions trading schemes
Australian street artist paints mural in disused Chernobyl nuclear reactor
Q&A: Are we failing our easily influenced youth?
 

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