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Turnbull cancels campaign event as leadership tensions resurface
Malcolm Turnbull cancels a campaign event after tensions from last year's Liberal leadership coup overshadowed his first day on the stump in western Sydney with MP Fiona Scott.
 
Albanese's Greens rival defends 'Trotskyist' speech
The Greens candidate challenging Anthony Albanese for his Sydney seat defends comments he made in 2014 saying he would prefer to see a conservative government returned to power if it meant a thriving protest movement could flourish.
 
Live: Government on defensive over super
The Federal Government stands by its superannuation overhaul in the face of fierce opposition from sections of its traditional support base.
 
Queen remarks on 'rude' Chinese delegation in diplomatic gaffe
Queen Elizabeth II is caught on camera making a diplomatic gaffe about a "rude" Chinese delegation, shortly after British Prime Minister David Cameron was also filmed making politically embarrassing comments.
 
Men arrested in Queensland over alleged plan to take boat to join IS
Notorious Islamic preacher Musa Cerantonio is among a group of five men arrested over an alleged plan to take a boat to Indonesia and join the Islamic State terror group.
 
DPP decision not to prosecute suspects in Daley killing to be reviewed
The New South Wales DPP will bring in independent counsel to review the office's decision not to prosecute two suspects in the brutal killing of Lynette Daley.
 
Calls for Trip Advisor-style platform for aged care providers
Aged care advocates want Australia to adopt a platform that gives people the chance to share their experience of aged care facilities, just as they would a restaurant or a hotel.
 
Crowdfunding raises more than $35k to buy Aussie battler a toaster
A crowdfunding campaign to "buy Duncan Storrar a toaster" raises more than $35,000 after the Aussie battler became a social media sensation following his appearance on Q&A on Monday night.
 
Woman lured victim to factory where he was fatally shot, court told
The woman at the centre of a fatal triple shooting at a factory in Sydney's south-west lured the victim to the premises, a court hears.
 
Snow blankets parts of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales
The first snowfall of the season blankets parts of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales overnight with a series of cold fronts expected to cross Tasmania and more falls predicted in NSW.
 
Sanders, Trump win West Virginia, Nebraska primaries
Bernie Sanders beats rival Democrat Hillary Clinton in West Virginia while presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gains victory in two more states.
 
Early Namatjira watercolour almost ends up in rubbish skip
At risk of being thrown away as rubbish, a small watercolour from renowned Australian artist Albert Namatjira is retrieved from travel souvenirs in a cupboard at a deceased estate in Adelaide.
 
Modern helmet wouldn't have saved Phillip Hughes, review finds
An independent review into the death of former Test cricketer Phillip Hughes finds wearing a more modern helmet and a neck guard would have been unlikely to prevent the tragedy that took place in 2014.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Michael Janda
By Terry Barnes Disunity is death, and our leaders are in trouble
By Terry Barnes
By Adele Webb Is the 'Trump of the Philippines' a force for good or evil?
By Adele Webb
By Peter Lewis Budget lands flat, more with a whimper than a bang
By Peter Lewis
 
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Fake chemical 'jellyfish' seized by Chinese police
Hanging shoes exhibition tells stories of Mexican drug cartels' victims
 
Business
Australian banks report lowest profitability since 2009
Home loan demand falls overall, but investors return to property market
China steel surge setting miners up for big fall
 
Politics
Albanese's Greens rival defends 'Trotskyist' speech
Queen remarks on 'rude' Chinese delegation in diplomatic gaffe
Egypt tightens noose on media freedoms
 
Sport
Modern helmet wouldn't have saved Phillip Hughes, review finds
Cricket Australia cautiously backs concussion substitutions
Beating England is overrated, says Ange Postecoglou
 
Science and Tech
NASA says 1,284 new planets found by Kepler telescope
Video shows SpaceX rocket successfully landing on drone ship
One in five of the world's plants at risk of extinction
 
Environment
Carbon dioxide levels continue to rise in cleanest air in the world
Royal commission final report urges SA to pursue nuclear waste dump
NSW to refund 10 cents for cans under new scheme
 

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