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Hospital performance watch flagged after 'catastrophic' mix-up
The report into the deadly south-west Sydney hospital gas mix-up outlines recommendations including a performance watch for the health district after the "catastrophic error" that left one baby dead and another with suspected brain damage.
 
Turnbull urges Labor to meet in 'sensible centre' over budget repair
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urges the Federal Opposition to meet him in the "sensible centre" to fix the budget deficit and avoid angering the Australian public.
 
Change of government tipped as NT heads to the polls
NT Chief Minister Adam Giles says he will "have a beer" if he loses today's election, with most pundits predicting the CLP will do just that.
 
Body of man swept into NSW north coast floodwaters found
Police find the body of a 72-year-old man who witnesses saw clinging to a tree after his car was overcome by floodwaters on the New South Wales north coast.
 
Top French court suspends 'illegal' burkini ban
France's highest administrative court suspends a controversial ban on the burkini by a French Riviera town after it was challenged by rights groups.
 
Australia's oldest working scientist fights to stay at university
At the age of 102, Australia's oldest working scientist, Dr David Goodall, says he has not given up hope he can retain his office and freedom on campus after a Perth university told him to leave his post.
 
Dress submerged in the Dead Sea for three months crystallises with salt
Israeli artist Sigalit Landau documents the transition of a black dress that was submerged for three months in the Dead Sea, one of the saltiest bodies of water on the planet.
 
'I thought I was going to die': Richard Branson injured in bike accident
British billionaire Richard Branson says he thought he was going to die in a biking accident in the British Virgin Islands in which he injured his cheek and tore some ligaments.
 
California surf wars pit Bay Boys against beachgoers
A turf war over one of California's best surf breaks is heading for a court room, in an unprecedented class action against a group of locals accused of vandalising cars, sexual harassment, and even defecating in a surfer's backpack.
 
'Incredible' find: Lost Mirka Mora mural uncovered at Melbourne bar
A mural by renowned French-born Australian artist Mirka Mora is uncovered in excellent condition behind plaster during renovations at the former Café Balzac in East Melbourne.
 
Queensland teen the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world
Queensland teenage pilot Lachlan Smart says he is on "an absolutely high" after touching down at the Sunshine Coast Airport following a two-month, 45,000-kilometre trip around the globe.
 
Authorities despair over 'moronic' shooting of endangered wedge-tailed eagle
Authorities in Tasmania are seeking help locating the person responsible for shooting an endangered wedge-tailed eagle in the state's north-east.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Antoinette Lattouf Changing the whitewash channel on Australian television
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By Bruce Wolpe 6 things to watch as Trump vs Clinton race gears up
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World
New York subway bug hysteria 'just a prank'
US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in September
Man gets stuck in drop toilet after jumping in to retrieve phone
 
Business
US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates in September
Turnbull urges Labor to meet in 'sensible centre' over budget repair
Ugg boot-makers take trademark battle to court
 
Politics
'Bring them here': Refugee supporters call for end to offshore detention
Turnbull urges Labor to meet in 'sensible centre' over budget repair
Hanson-Young hits out over Greens immigration dumping
 
Sport
Eagles stun Crows to throw top eight into chaos
Broncos' charge continues with upset win over Storm
AFL strikes deal to allow Swans to play home finals at SCG
 
Science and Tech
Potential breakthrough in treatment for koalas with chlamydia
New planet found orbiting star 'on our doorstep'
Research shows faulty equipment behind over 50 per cent of drone accidents
 
Environment
Smoke from Indonesian fires hits 'unhealthy' levels in Singapore
Most sea turtles are swallowing ocean junk, scientists say
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