US President Barack Obama has strongly backed Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. He said "there has never been a man or a woman - not me, not Bill [Clinton], nobody - more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as president"
The Victorian Government has launched a $27 million program aimed at halving the state's suicide rate over the next decade. It includes funding for intensive support at six hospitals to treat people who have attempted suicide
Two surfing buddies from Western Australia are going to have their invention - the Seabin - sold in up to 17 countries next year. The floating bins are constructed from recycled ocean waste and use solar pumps to collect marine rubbish
Here's what's coming up:
4:30pm AEST: Turkey's Supreme Military Council is meeting. It's expected to agree on key military personnel changes in the wake of the failed coup
9:30pm AEST: British Prime Minister Theresa May meets with her Slovak counterpart Robert Fico, whose country currently holds the half-year rotating EU presidency, to discuss Brexit
The royal commission into abuse in the Northern Territory juvenile justice system will focus on why investigations highlighting problems in the system were not sufficiently followed up, and whether detention centres have breached human rights obligations.
President Barack Obama strongly backs White House hopeful Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention, warning deep Republican pessimism is fanning resentment and hate during the 2016 election cycle.
Colourful former building industry identity Tony Di Carlo is accused of presiding over a disaster waiting to happen as his company builds up huge stockpiles of used tyres, with warnings a fire at the sites could blanket Brisbane in toxic smoke.
Cardinal George Pell is calling for an investigation into whether some elements of Victoria Police and the ABC have conspired to pervert the course of justice, after the 7.30 program aired details of sexual abuse allegations against him.
The animal welfare organisation is seeking to stop dingoes being used to kill feral goats on Pelorus Island in north Queensland, describing the practice as a cruel, cheap way to get rid of the animals.
A unique Australian invention aimed at reducing marine pollution is set to be made available in up to 17 countries next year, with a prototype undergoing final trials in luxury European marinas.
US political commentator Bill O'Reilly defends his controversial comments on slavery after Michelle Obama's speech, saying he was "attacked by the smear merchants".
Irascible tennis star Nick Kyrgios takes a shot at the support, or lack thereof, from his compatriots after his first-round loss at the Toronto Masters.
Cautious cows will always keep watch on potential threats with their left eye according to a new study that could help cattle breeders reduce stress and anxiety in livestock.
A young mother found guilty of severely injuring her toddler wants a suspended sentence to allow her to become a "responsible mother" to care for another baby, a court hears.
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