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China has launched the world's first quantum satellite. Why? They say it's a bid to establish a form of communication that can't be hacked.

Here's what's coming up:

  • 10:00am AEST: The Heart Foundation will release a map showing the national picture of hospital admission rates for heart-related conditions

  • 9:35am AEST: Australia's Kim Mickle, Kelsey-Lee Roberts and Kathryn Mitchell compete in the javelin qualifying rounds in Rio

  • 4:00pm AEST: On the eve of the Vietnam War anniversary, 108 veterans will listen to a private performance of I was only 19 at the Australian War Memorial

 
Top Stories
Live: Australia scoops up gold and silver in Rio sailing
Australia boosts its Olympic medal tally in the sailing, with Tom Burton winning the men's laser medal race and Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin claiming silver in the Nacra 17 mixed race. Follow the action in our live blog.
 
'Olympic spirit' displayed after fall on track in Rio
An outstanding act of sportsmanship between two track and field athletes, described as illustrating the "Olympic spirit", brings the crowd to its feet at the main stadium in Rio.
 
Joyce slams delay of financial lifelines for struggling dairy farmers
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce criticises delays in the rollout of financial assistance for dairy farmers hit with milk price cuts, saying the processing time is taking "vastly too long".
 
PM to vow to 'reach across the aisle' on budget cuts
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will today use his first keynote speech since the election to promise to "work constructively" with Labor and the crossbenchers to get more than $6.5 billion in budget savings through the Senate.
 
Senator pushes for mobility scooter crackdown after wife hurt in pedestrian crash
Nationals senator John Williams proposes on-the-spot fines for mobility scooter users after his wife is forced to undergo a total hip replacement after being seriously injured in a collision on a country town footpath.
 
Biles clinches record-equalling fourth gold in Rio
US gymnastics star Simone Biles shows off her sassy moves and explosive tumbles on the floor to win a record-equalling fourth gold at the Rio Olympics.
 
Scientists find potential malaria cure with synthetic protein
Queensland scientists find a potential cure for malaria by developing a synthetic protein that they used to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease in mice.
 
China launches world first quantum satellite
China says it has launched the world's first quantum satellite on a two-year experiment in an effort to establish communications that cannot be hacked.
 
Bolt in cruise control as Rio campaign continues
Usain Bolt returns to the scene of his 100m gold medal triumph in Rio, easily advancing from the 200m heats at the Olympic Stadium.
 
NSW Police chief to face Sydney siege inquest after text revelations
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione will be the last person to give evidence before the inquest into the Sydney siege when he takes the stand today, and is expected to be questioned about a text he sent to his deputy during the stand-off.
 
Boy with autism 'locked in cage' at NSW school
A private school for children with autism is investigated over allegations a boy was held unsupervised in a lockable fenced structure he called a "cage", as parliamentarians call for a full inquiry following dozens of similar complaints.
 
Winter weather warning as winds, rain set to lash WA
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and abnormally high tides are forecast to hit Perth and much of southern Western Australia, with a looming cold front sparking a severe weather warning.
 
What's the little figurine athletes are receiving with their medals in Rio?
Is it a paperweight or a napkin holder? What exactly is the brightly-coloured figurine that athletes are being given alongside their medals at this year's Olympic Games in Rio?
 
'Beach version of burqa': France defends burkini ban
The French Government defends bans on body-covering burkini swimwear by three Mediterranean towns, but calls on mayors to try and cool tensions between communities after a beach brawl.
 
Russia launches Syria strikes from Iran base for first time
Russia uses Iran as a base from which to launch air strikes against Syrian militants for the first time, widening its air campaign in Syria and deepening its involvement in the Middle East.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Bruce Wolpe Donald Trump brings US election to new lows
By Bruce Wolpe
By Julia Baird Why you should carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man
By Julia Baird
By Ian Verrender Treasurer right to reject Ausgrid sale
By Ian Verrender
By Michael Rowland Swimming team's performance should be celebrated
By Michael Rowland
 
Just In
Labor to use Government's narrow majority to set agenda
August 17, 2016 - 6:02 am
Senator pushes for mobility scooter crackdown after wife hurt in pedestrian crash
August 17, 2016 - 5:14 am
China launches world first quantum satellite
August 17, 2016 - 5:09 am
 
World
Safari park worker dies after bear gets into car, attacks her
Russia, Syria in 'disgraceful' use of incendiary arms: HRW
Turkish police raid 44 firms in coup probe to detain executives: state media
 
Business
BHP Billiton posts first full-year loss, dividend slashed
Big retailers accused of pushing customers into 'outrageous' leases
Share market falls despite big gains for mining stocks
 
Politics
Joyce slams delay of financial lifelines for struggling dairy farmers
NT Labor promises judicial inquiry into political donation laws
Census website fail 'will have profound impact on Australian technology sectors'
 
Sport
Live: Australia scoops up gold and silver in Rio sailing
Burton wins gold for Australia in laser sailing
Bolt in cruise control as Rio campaign continues
 
Science and Tech
China launches world first quantum satellite
Humans 'wouldn't be here' without moss: scientists
Q&A showdown: Brian Cox takes on Malcolm Roberts
 
Environment
Humans 'wouldn't be here' without moss: scientists
NZ zoos join Australia in call to label palm oil in food
Anatomy of a feather: How scientists are tracking Australia's waterbirds
 

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