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Live: Debate showdown looms for Turnbull and Shorten
Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten are gearing up to go head-to-head in a leaders' debate, taking questions from 100 undecided voters in western Sydney. Follow live for all the updates from the election campaign trail.
 
Australian security contractor dies at embassy in Baghdad
The Federal Government confirms the death of a 34-year-old security contractor at the Australian embassy in Baghdad, but declines to comment on reports the man died of a gunshot wound.
 
Vote Compass: The top election issues in your state
More than 250,000 people have now filled in ABC's Vote Compass, and the first data out today reveals what voters in each state and territory think are the most important issues of the 2016 election.
 
Families SA 'squandered' best chance to investigate paedophile
Families SA missed its best chance to investigate paedophile Shannon McCoole, a royal commission is told in closing submissions.
 
Nauru refugee, newborn son airlifted to Brisbane for treatment
A Somali refugee is in a critical condition after undergoing a caesarean on Nauru and is airlifted to Brisbane along with her newborn son.
 
Dami Im through to Eurovision grand final
Australia's Dami Im is through to the Eurovision grand final after singing her song Sound of Silence to a global audience of more than 200 million.
 
Google proposes 13 new emojis to better represent women
A lack of emojis showcasing professional women sparks a group of Google employees to develops a new set including female doctors, tech workers, mechanics and rock stars.
 
Christian school turns ex-student away for being 'dressed inappropriately'
A private school in Bendigo, central Victoria, is criticised for turning a former captain, and the son of a board member, away from a function for not wearing an "appropriate" suit.
 
NT farm turns to backpackers as it struggles to retain local workers
From the red dirt to the lush green vines, a remote Northern Territory community is undergoing a transformation, courtesy of the humble watermelon, but the owners of Desert Springs farm are struggling to attract local workers.
 
Chiller not fussed by Tomic's Olympic withdrawal, Kyrgios still on notice
Bernard Tomic's Olympic unavailability doesn't bother Australian chef de mission Kitty Chiller who also continues to put Nick Kyrgios on notice
 
Australian swimming team launches new-look swimwear for Rio Olympics
The swimwear for Australia's Rio Olympics' swim team will feature a subtle pattern of small white boomerangs with an inspirational message sewn into the stitching.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Barrie Cassidy Election 2016: Edgy leaders survive a messy first week
By Barrie Cassidy
By Dominic Knight Why is Australia ruining Eurovision?
By Dominic Knight
By Andrew Robertson Why penalty rates are just like CEO bonuses
By Andrew Robertson
By Sheilagh O'Brien The top 10 women of Game of Thrones (and why female viewers like the show)
By Sheilagh O'Brien
 
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World
Tokyo officials work to lift English skills ahead of 2020 Olympics
US Government to issue transgender restroom guidance to schools
Syrian troops block food deliveries to besieged Damascus suburb
 
Business
Apartment settlement risk soaring as overseas buyers restricted
Real estate industry unleashes campaign against Labor's negative gearing policy
IEA sees oil market clearing glut earlier than expected
 
Politics
Tokyo officials work to lift English skills ahead of 2020 Olympics
Gough Whitlam's childhood home demolished
And then there were three: Trump, Hillary and Bernie progress
 
Sport
Chiller not fussed by Tomic's Olympic withdrawal, Kyrgios still on notice
Aussie Lucas Browne stripped of heavyweight boxing title
'It'll stop diving': Stuart praises bunker's inaction after Blake is left bloodied
 
Science and Tech
Shrinking birds pay the price for rapid warming in Arctic
Nation's health secrets to be found in its sewage
Leaked emails cast doubt on future of ice core climate lab
 
Environment
Global map uncovers surprising riches on deep sea floor
Carbon dioxide levels continue to rise in cleanest air in the world
Royal commission final report urges SA to pursue nuclear waste dump
 

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