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Work-related stress contributed to principal's death, WorkCover finds
A Melbourne widow wins what she describes as an unprecedented payout after an 18-month investigation concluded work was a "major contributing factor" in husband's suicide.
 
Australian role in deaths of Afghan children questioned
Australian commandos deny claims they fatally threw grenades into a room knowing children were inside, during a raid that went horribly wrong in Afghanistan.
 
Medical groups still concerned after Turnbull spruiks pathology deal in leaders' debate
Doctors' groups say they have concerns about the plan for pathology announced by Malcolm Turnbull in last night's leaders' debate, because the proposed cuts to bulk-billing incentives are still on the table.
 
Nauru medical services defended after newborn evacuated to Brisbane
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton defends the quality of hospital medical services for pregnant women in asylum seeker detention on Nauru after a woman and her newborn baby were airlifted to Brisbane this week.
 
'Extend your compassion to the refugees': Shorten heckled by protester
Labor's federal election campaign is again dogged by the asylum seeker issue, with a lone protestor heckling the Opposition Leader during an event in Brisbane.
 
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 reveals what voters in each state and territory think are the most important issues of the 2016 election.
 
Bank denies gender bias after Keneally lashes out on Twitter
Former New South Wales premier Kristina Keneally hits out at NAB in a series of tweets over what she says is the bank's "antiquated attitude to women".
 
Delay of backpacker tax will effectively 'kill it'
The Federal Government will delay the introduction of its controversial backpacker tax, the ABC understands, which some Liberal sources say the move will effectively kill the measure.
 
Fan offers HBO $10 for each Game of Thrones download
A Tasmanian man makes what he believes is a reasonable compensation offer to TV company HBO to "illegally download" episodes of hit series Game of Thrones.
 
Potential new Prince heir emerges
The granddaughter of Prince's late half-brother is revealed a potential new heir to the pop legend's vast fortune, a lawyer says.
 
'We're improving biodiversity': Farmers hit back at Labor's land clearing takeover
Federal Labor's promise to clamp down on tree clearing is creating a backlash in Queensland farming communities, putting the Opposition on a collision course with rural electorates, as the party pledges to take over the reins on the issue.
 
Nick Kyrgios reignites Rio war of words with chef de mission Chiller
Nick Kyrgios reignites a war of words with Kitty Chiller ahead of the Rio Olympics by launching a fresh social media attack.
 
Conservationists celebrate 'joyous' birth of endangered Sumatran rhino
The rare birth of a Sumatran rhino — which has almost wiped out by poaching and habitat destruction — has been hailed a "victory" for the species.
 
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World
World's smallest porpoise 'nearing extinction in Mexico'
World's oldest person dies aged 116
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Business
Commonwealth Bank predicts interest rates will fall to 1.25 pc
Apartment settlement risk soaring as overseas buyers restricted
Real estate industry unleashes campaign against Labor's negative gearing policy
 
Politics
NT Government confident of Darwin Festival
'Extend your compassion to the refugees': Shorten heckled by protester
Delay of backpacker tax will effectively 'kill it'
 
Sport
North's 14-point win over Bombers soured by Wood knock-out
Nick Kyrgios reignites Rio war of words with chef de mission Chiller
Day in control as Players Championship second round remains unfinished
 
Science and Tech
Shrinking birds pay the price for rapid warming in Arctic
Nation's health secrets to be found in its sewage
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Environment
World's smallest porpoise 'nearing extinction in Mexico'
Global map uncovers surprising riches on deep sea floor
Carbon dioxide levels continue to rise in cleanest air in the world
 

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