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ADF abuse survivor says life on naval base was 'sheer hell'
The child abuse royal commission begins hearings into the Australian Defence Forces, with one victim claiming he was warned his life may be at risk if he reported attacks.
 
7-Eleven store owner given record fine for exploiting workers
The owner of a 7-Eleven store in Brisbane is fined more than $400,000 for underpaying staff, the largest penalty imposed in Australia by a court after action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
 
Kenbi land hand-back a 'long and difficult journey'
The Aboriginal sons and daughters of those who first lodged the Kenbi land claim tell of their "bittersweet" emotions at seeing their ancestors' dream come true after 37 years.
 
Australians airlifted after fatal Vanuatu bus crash
An 11-year-old Australian boy seriously injured in a Vanuatu bus crash overnight is conscious and alert, as an investigation begins to determine what caused the accident that claimed the lives of three locals.
 
AFL fines Brad Scott $30,000 for accusing umpires of bias
The AFL fines North Melbourne coach Brad Scott $30,000 for accusing umpires of bias, while also fining the club $50,000.
 
Six dingoes found dead on Fraser Island 'likely baited'
Six dingoes are found dead on Queensland's Fraser Island, with one located in a shallow grave, with authorities warning there is a "high possibility" the animals were deliberately baited.
 
AOC demands mobilisation of Rio security forces after Paralympian robbed
The Australian Olympic Committee calls on Rio Games organisers to mobilise their security forces immediately to prevent further robberies following the attack on Paralympian Liesl Tesch.
 
Star Trek actor killed by car that had been recalled
The car that fatally crushed Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin had been one of 1.1 million cars that had been recalled over fears that it could roll off without warning, it has emerged.
 
'NRA won again': US politicians block gun restrictions for terror suspects
The US Senate rejects a string of Republican and Democrat proposals to expand background checks on gun buyers and curb gun sales to those on terrorism watch-lists amid calls for action after last week's mass shooting in an Orlando nightclub.
 
Live: Minister for Women defends Bishop over McGuire comments
Michaelia Cash defends her colleague Julie Bishop's ambivalent response to the Eddie McGuire controversy, despite saying she had personally been pleased with the backlash to his comments. Follow live.
 
'I know he's innocent': UN called to step in over Jakarta child abuse convictions
A sexologist whose evidence was used to help jail a Canadian teacher on child abuse charges in Indonesia casts doubt on the verdict, amid growing calls for police to reopen their investigation.
 
Man admits using Facebook to harass Nova Peris
A 64-year-old chiropractor pleads guilty to using Facebook to post abusive comments about retiring Labor senator Nova Peris, who described the messages as "racist and vile hatred".
 
Heinz 'healthy' toddler food mostly sugar, ACCC allege
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking food giant Heinz to court over its Little Kids Shredz products, which the ACCC allege is mostly sugar.
 
Nude swimmers dash and splash in cheeky end to winter festival
Hundreds turn out for Hobart's annual skinny-dip marking the winter solstice and bringing the Dark Mofo festival to an end.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Emma Alberici Whipping up fear to sway the Brexit vote
By Emma Alberici
By Jonathan Green We've been spared the poisoned excess of press and politics - so far
By Jonathan Green
By Chris Berg Rio's financial crisis reveals the moral bankruptcy of the Olympics
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By Mungo MacCallum Shorten undone by economic contortions
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SA's new child protection agency 'could increase problem of abuse, neglect'
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AFL fines Brad Scott $30,000 for accusing umpires of bias
June 21, 2016 - 4:22 pm
 
World
Taiwan pets get beastly makeovers
Broadway's biggest stars record Orlando tribute
Mother bear killed after attacking marathon runner
 
Business
Nearly 90pc of Australians oppose foreign ownership of farmland: poll
RBA signals another cut in interest rates on low inflation, rising dollar
Record spend on roads and rail, $3.7b surplus in NSW budget
 
Politics
Nearly 90pc of Australians oppose foreign ownership of farmland: poll
Healthy surplus for NSW and almost no debt, a feat few have achieved
Eddie McGuire's comments 'incredibly disappointing', say politicians
 
Sport
AFL fines Brad Scott $30,000 for accusing umpires of bias
AOC calls for immediate mobilisation of Rio Games security forces
McGuire denies rift with Magpies board over Wilson controversy
 
Science and Tech
Sperm from stressed men 'can affect offspring'
'Orange chaos of legs and claws' as spider crabs reach Australia
Augmented humans will feature apps for the brain and embeddable devices
 
Environment
Barrier Reef coral bleaching 'could cost $1b in lost tourism'
Linc Energy's Qld plant built using 'unsafe and illegal' equipment: former engineer
El Nino and climate change a dire recipe for Africa
 

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