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Vet removed for exposing cruel conditions on live export ships
Respected veterinarian Lynn Simpson was removed from her post by the Government after she presented evidence of cruelty and appalling conditions on board Australian live export ships, according to documents obtained by the ABC.
 
Qld Government buys $7m cattle station in bid to protect Barrier Reef
The Queensland Government is buying the massive Cape York cattle station in a bid to stem hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sediment pollution flowing into the Great Barrier Reef every year.
 
Tasmania Police recover body two weeks after floods
Police recover the body of a man believed to be Peter Watson, who was swept away in floodwaters in the state's north more than a fortnight ago.
 
'You don't know what it's like': Wong warns plebiscite would incite homophobia
Scott Morrison weighs in on the debate over same-sex marriage, saying advocates for traditional marriage also endure bigotry following comments from Labor frontbencher Penny Wong claiming a plebiscite would unleash hatred and homophobia.
 
Woman accused of leaving children home alone while she went to Bali
A 28-year-old woman makes a brief appearance in Perth Magistrates Court on a charge of leaving her two young step-children at home alone while she travelled overseas.
 
Dutton, Turnbull confirm asylum seekers sent back to Vietnam
Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton hold separate press conferences confirming 21 asylum seekers have been returned to Vietnam after they were intercepted at sea.
 
Live: Fear campaigns ramp up on Medicare, asylum seekers
The Opposition is still sounding the warning on Medicare privatisation, while the Coalition says a Labor government would signal the return of asylum seeker boats. Follow live.
 
Man denies trying to kill Sydney model's boyfriend with bomb
A former television presenter who allegedly sent a parcel bomb to a Sydney model that injured her boyfriend pleads not guilty to his attempted murder.
 
Concerns raised about 'culture of cover-ups' in group homes
Parents of disabled people in group homes say they are concerned a culture of covering up serious incidents and avoiding police scrutiny pervades the sector.
 
NSW Minister apologises over handbag comment to female MP
The New South Wales Premier defends Roads Minister Duncan Gay who says he meant no offence when he told a young female MP "building a road was not like buying a handbag or car".
 
French backpacker sent distressing texts before he went missing
Police are searching for a backpacker in WA's Pilbara region who disappeared shortly after sending distressing text messages to his family in France.
 
Whose votes will really decide the winner on July 2?
In Australia, all votes are created equal but some are worth more than others.
 
Tanya Hosch named AFL's new diversity chief ahead of Nova Peris
The AFL appoints Indigenous rights campaigner Tanya Hosch to a new role as the league's head of inclusion and social policy.
 
Plant recounts writing Stairway to Heaven 'nearly 50 years ago'
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant denies having stolen the opening of Stairway to Heaven, telling a jury he wrote the anthem decades ago in the English countryside.
 
Blues shutting out memories of Lang Park flogging
As their return to Lang Park nears, the Blues are avoiding mention of their worst defeat in State of Origin history at last year's match in Brisbane.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Greg Jericho Election 2016: Why South Australia is proving a major battleground
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Business
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Sport
Origin II: Blues shutting out memories of Lang Park flogging
Maroons coach Walters won't seek out refs before Origin II
Commentators escape punishment from Triple M over drowning remarks
 
Science and Tech
Tim Peake would return to space 'in a heartbeat'
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Environment
Qld Government buys $7m cattle station in bid to protect Barrier Reef
Barrier Reef coral bleaching 'could cost $1b in lost tourism'
Linc Energy's Qld plant built using 'unsafe and illegal' equipment: former engineer
 

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