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Gooda, White drafted in after royal commissioner stands down
Indigenous leader Mick Gooda and former judge Margaret White are put in charge of the royal commission into juvenile justice in the NT, after original commissioner Brian Martin stands down less than a week into the job.
 
Man who mocked dying child on camera applies for new parole period
A man who ridiculed a dying three-year-old and filmed it on a mobile phone applies for a new parole period so he can continue community-based rehabilitation under supervision.
 
Actions of Anzac Day terror plotter 'prompted by police shooting of friend'
Melbourne teenager Sevdet Besim planned an Anzac Day terrorist attack in an "immature response" to the death of Numan Haider, who was shot after attacking police, a court hears.
 
Pope Francis 'doubts' sex abuse case against Pell
Pope Francis says there are "doubts" over the case being made against Vatican finance chief George Pell, Australia's most senior Roman Catholic, for alleged child abuse.
 
Bodies found in search for missing fishermen
Searchers find two bodies in Frederick Henry Bay, in southern Tasmania, during the search for four missing fishermen.
 
China warns Australia must 'cautiously behave' over South China Sea
With Australia in its sights, China turns defeat into victory in the South China Sea, writes ABC China correspondent Bill Birtles.
 
Shorten's push for Indigenous treaty a 'bridge too far' say Coalition MPs
Coalition MPs say Bill Shorten's push for a treaty with Indigenous people would undermine support for constitutional recognition, putting it "out of the reach" of many Australians.
 
'How I Raped Your Mother': Indian filmmakers tackle sexism with satirical videos
From The Period Song to How I Raped Your Mother, one all-women Indian production team is challenging conservative attitudes with no-holds-barred satirical videos that are causing a stir online.
 
Insurers accused of making PTSD worse by placing former cops under surveillance
A former police officer was subjected to extensive physical and video surveillance by an insurance company, even after its psychiatrist diagnosed him as "badly depressed, if not at risk of suicide" and struggling with PTSD.
 
'We're in a world of unknown': Family devastated by woman's disappearance
When Sally Cheong went missing from her Melbourne home in 2008 she took her wallet, phone, car keys and a blanket, but left behind a devastated family that has struggled to cope.
 
Ewen Jones concedes defeat in Herbert, leaves door open to legal action
The former member for Herbert calls Labor's Cathy O'Toole to acknowledge her victory, but says he will support the LNP if it decides to take the recount result to the Court of Disputed Returns.
 
Walker holds off Day to win PGA Championship
Jimmy Walker holds off Australia's world number one Jason Day to take out the PGA Championship by one stroke.
 
Mother of slain Muslim soldier blasts Trump
The parents of a Muslim soldier killed in Iraq accuse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump of ignorance for his criticism of them after their appearance at the Democratic National Convention.
 
Jack White label plays first vinyl record in space
A musical mash-up of astronomer Carl Sagan explaining the cosmos becomes the first ever vinyl record played in space, after musician Jack White's record label successfully launches a "space-proof" turntable 28,000 metres above Earth.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Ian Verrender
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World
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Business
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Politics
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Sport
Walker holds off Day to win PGA Championship
Australia's swim team arrives in Rio
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Science and Tech
Jack White label plays first vinyl record in space
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Environment
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What you need to know about the push to make palm oil sustainable
 

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