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Matildas lose to Brazil in heartbreaking quarter-final
The Australian women's soccer team loses its quarter-final to Brazil at the Rio Olympics after a tense penalty shoot-out.
 
'Every right to feel aggrieved': PM commits to GST review
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull commits the Commonwealth to establishing a floor in GST distribution to the states to avoid any repeat of the "unprecedented" collapse in WA's GST revenue.
 
Making a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey has homicide conviction overturned
The subject of popular documentary Making a Murderer has had his conviction overturned, and will be released in 90 days if prosecutors do not submit an appeal.
 
Uproar in France over Cannes 'burkini ban'
Anti-racism organisations and human rights groups vow to overturn a "deeply worrying" ban on the wearing of burkinis — full-body swimsuits — on the beaches of Cannes.
 
Ledecky smashes another record, Schooling wins Singapore's maiden gold
Katie Ledecky breaks her world record to win the 800m freestyle final at the Rio Olympics, while Joseph Schooling denies Michael Phelps another victory to claim Singapore's first Olympic gold medal.
 
Byron Bay backyard astronomer's photos spark NASA interest
A amateur astronomer from Byron Bay is getting international interest for his star photography.
 
'Chemistry is not an exact science' say organisers after closing fart-smelling pool
A German diver describes an unholy smell at the pools while an Olympic spokesman turns science disparager.
 
Burglars arrested after passing out in drug haze
A police officer wakes up alleged burglars inside a car containing stolen items and "a strong odour of marijuana".
 
Victoria pushes ahead with plan to restrict sales of puppies, kittens
Victoria's Government pushes ahead with plans to become the first Australian state to ban the sale of puppies and kittens from pet shops unless they are from a rescue shelter.
 
Clinton releases tax return, blasts Trump
Hillary Clinton releases her tax return while her opponent Donald Trump fails to honour this tradition among American politicians running for president.
 
Grandpa goes viral after gymnastic move on Rio train
A Texas grandfather draws widespread praise on social media after photos of his impressive flag pole lift on a train in Rio de Janeiro are shared by his grandson on Twitter.
 
Thai authorities hunt tourist town bombers
Thai authorities hunt for culprits behind a wave of bombings targeting the country's key tourism sector, as businesses in top destinations brace for the full impact.
 
Mother charged after 6yo boy beats 13-day-old sister to death
Police charge a Florida mother after her six-year-old son beat to death his 13-day-old sister after she left them alone in her van for more than half an hour.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Robert Merkel Census website fail: ABS should have known better
By Robert Merkel
By Ian Verrender Four myths busted: Why we need a banking royal commission
By Ian Verrender
By Bruce Wolpe The US election is Clinton's to lose
By Bruce Wolpe
By Matthew Tyler Australia should 'pay for success' in tackling homelessness
By Matthew Tyler
 
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Business
Australian shares end higher as Wall Street, banks boost
Share markets party like it's 1999 ... remember what happened next?
Dick Smith wins rights to Ozemite brand after court appeal
 
Politics
New Zealand set to mark anti-nuclear victory over US
'Firefighter against firefighter': Volunteers urged to back deal
'Petulant toddlers': Education Minister criticises unis' constant demand for funding
 
Sport
Matildas lose to Brazil in heartbreaking quarter-final
As it happened: Matildas' Olympics end in agonising shoot-out loss to Brazil
Aussie team pursuit wins Rio silver as Meares, Morton miss medal
 
Science and Tech
How to see the Perseid meteor shower light up the sky
'Living beer' from Captain Cook era making a comeback
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Environment
400yo Greenland shark is 'world's oldest vertebrate'
The fight to save Africa's 'lost Eden'
World's first climate refugees scramble to find new home
 

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