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Controversy over commando role in deaths of Afghan children
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 amid Turnbull pathology deal
Doctors' groups say they have concerns about Malcolm Turnbull's pathology deal because the proposed cuts to bulk-billing incentives are still on the table.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Souths break Parramatta hearts as Eels fans rally around club
South Sydney breaks Parramatta hearts with come from behind 22-20 win as Eels fans rally behind their embattled club.
 
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.
 
Jobs, careers on the line as 'Black Friday' cuts hit arts sector
More than 60 Australian arts companies that previously received Federal Government support have had their latest funding applications rejected, sparking warnings of mass job losses.
 
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.
 
Fatma Samoura appointed FIFA secretary-general
FIFA appoints a Senegalese UN diplomat as its first ever female secretary-general, a surprise and historic move announced at a congress to overhaul the scandal-hit organisation.
 
Spain tyre dump blaze forces evacuations
A huge fire breaks out at a tyre dump near the Spanish capital, Madrid, releasing a black cloud of toxic fumes and forcing the evacuation of nearby residents.
 
Rio Olympics should be cancelled to avoid Zika spreading: health expert
The Zika virus could become a global catastrophe and the 500,000 athletes and tourists heading to the Rio Olympics will be in the heart of the epidemic, an international health expert warns.
 
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.
 
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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Get to know the Eurovision finalists
May 14, 2016 - 6:00 am
Fatma Samoura appointed FIFA secretary-general
May 14, 2016 - 5:37 am
 
World
'Evidence' Russia behind cyber attack on German Parliament: secret service
South African miners given go-ahead to sue companies over deadly diseases
Brazil's interim president dives into tough new job
 
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
Why do we have a two-party preferred system?
Medical groups still concerned amid Turnbull pathology deal
Brazil's interim president dives into tough new job
 
Sport
Souths break Parramatta hearts as Eels fans rally around club
Cats beat Crows by 26 as Dangerfield enjoys successful Adelaide return
Brumbies overcome Melbourne Rebels 30-22 in Super Rugby arm wrestle
 
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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