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RBA cuts interest rates to historic low of 1.75pc
The Reserve Bank cuts the official interest rate by 25 basis points to a new low of 1.75 per cent, just hours before Treasurer Scott Morrison hands down his first federal budget.
 
Chinese–Australian bidder for Kidman cattle empire withdraws offer
The Kidman cattle empire will be re-offered for sale in its entirety after its preferred Chinese–Australian buyer today withdrew its $371-million bid.
 
Live: Income tax debate shapes as election issue
Bill Shorten refuses to back income tax cuts for those earning more than $80,000 per year, as Treasurer Scott Morrison prepares to hand down tonight's federal budget. Follow live.
 
Dutton hits out at advocates after refugees set themselves alight
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton criticises "advocates and others" who he believes are pressuring refugees to "behave in a certain way", after two of them set themselves on fire on Nauru.
 
Asylum seeker boat arrives at Cocos Islands, locals say
A boat carrying Sri Lankan asylum seekers has arrived within the Cocos Islands, according to locals, making it the first refugee vessel reported to have arrived within Australian territory in nearly two years.
 
'Nature's tattoos': beauty of birthmarks showcased in Sydney photography exhibition
Artist and photographer Natalie McComas says she hopes her project 'In This Skin' will open up a conversation about birthmarks.
 
Eels still aiming for finals despite cap punishments, coach says
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says the playing group is still aiming for a top-eight finish despite having to start from scratch in the middle of the season.
 
'Postcard Bandit' Brenden Abbott to be extradited to Western Australia
Serial armed robber and prison escapee Brenden Abbott has not given up hope of having a life outside of jail, despite losing an appeal against his extradition to Western Australia, his lawyer says.
 
Leicester City, the little club that could
Leicester City winning the Premier League is as important a sport story as you could wish for, and a lesson in belief that every athlete, team and sport can learn from, writes James Maasdorp.
 
Woman says she is Prince's long-lost sister, claims part of multi-million-dollar estate
A woman claiming to be Prince's half-sister says she is entitled to part of the late pop star's multi-million-dollar estate, legal documents show.
 
High Court reserves decision on Senate voting reforms
The High Court reserves its decision on the validity of new Senate voting laws, after hearing a challenge by senator Bob Day.
 
Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour believed found in US
Researchers say they believe they have located the wreckage of the Endeavour, the ship sailed by British explorer James Cook on his voyage to Australia, which was sunk off the United States during the Revolutionary War.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Jonathan Green It's on us: The real world consequences of our politics
By Jonathan Green
By John Williams Leicester are EPL champs, and I couldn't be more proud or envious
By John Williams
By Paula Matthewson Libs to play the imitation game in budget 2016
By Paula Matthewson
By Ben Pobjie CIA live-tweets: Why stop at bin Laden?
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World
PNG opposition leader steps down after election win set aside by court
Chinese manufacturing conditions soften again
PNG Court tells Police Commissioner to reopen anti-corruption unit
 
Business
RBA cuts interest rates to historic low of 1.75pc
ANZ first half profit slumps 22 per cent
Chinese manufacturing conditions soften again
 
Politics
PNG opposition leader steps down after election win set aside by court
Horse put down after falling during jumps racing
A-G learned of rapist's detention, attempted escape via media
 
Sport
Eels still aiming for finals despite cap punishments, coach says
Eels salary cap punishment severe, says NRL amid Storm comparisons
Leicester City, the little club that could
 
Science and Tech
Pop goes the Large Hadron Collider, shut down by weasel
New strain of rabbit-culling calicivirus given green light for 2017 release
Multi-million-dollar Japan satellite lost to 'human error': JAXA
 
Environment
Kenya torches world's biggest ivory bonfire to save elephants
33 rescued circus lions flown to South African refuge
Ranger mine rehab deal welcomed after Rio Tinto offers $100m clean-up loan
 

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