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Live: Rio Games day one, Campbell sisters light up the pool
Competition proper in the Olympic Games is underway in Rio de Janeiro. Follow our live blog for all the latest action.
 
#IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood
Indigenous fathers share photos and memories on social media in response to the "offensive and racist" cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian.
 
Kayaker spent four days stranded on Queensland island after croc attack
A man is rescued after a terrifying crocodile attack and bad weather leave him stranded on an island off the coast of central Queensland for four days.
 
Blast, bullet shot through media tent make for troubled start in Rio
The Rio Olympics gets off to a troubled start after a loud blast erupts near the cycling race's finish line and a bullet rips through the media tent at the equestrian venue.
 
Two Belgian police injured by machete-wielding man
A man wielding a machete injures two female police officers outside the main police station in the Belgian city of Charleroi before being shot and killed, police said.
 
World's first climate refugees scramble to find new home
A grassroots group in Bougainville is calling on the international community to support the relocation of about 1,700 people from the Carteret Islands, before rising seas swallow their land forever.
 
Minister vows to stop brumbies doing more damage to Kosciuszko
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman vows to deal with what he describes as an out-of-control brumby population in Kosciuszko National Park, despite strong opposition to the Government's wild horse draft management plan.
 
Gurrumul, Gawurra, Briggs big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards
Gurrumul reigns supreme again at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards, taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time.
 
Inspirational Tapper creates Australian history at Rio Olympics
Melissa Tapper is hesitant to describe herself as a role model, but that's what she's become as the first Australian to compete at both the Olympics and Paralympics.
 
BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'
BP reveals the locations in the Great Australian Bight it wants to drill for oil in a map obtained by the Wilderness Society.
 
'Slap in the face': MP condemns timing of NDIS computer glitch review
Dignity for Disability MP Kelly Vincent says the Federal Government had eight weeks to acknowledge there were problems with the new computer system for the NDIS.
 
Man arrested as counter-terrorism police raid properties across Victoria
A 31-year-old man will be interviewed by Australian Federal Police officers after he was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation in Victoria.
 
Queensland coroner to revisit Daniel Morcombe inquest
The Queensland coroner will resume its examination of the police investigation into the disappearance of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe later this year or early next year.
 
Which country's athletes were best dressed at the opening ceremony?
What's the best part of any Olympics opening ceremony? Judging the world's uniform choices of course.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michael Janda Big banks do RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it
By Michael Janda
By Matthew Tyler Australia should 'pay for success' in tackling homelessness
By Matthew Tyler
By Helen Thomas There's a lot riding on the outcome of the 'cobalt appeals'
By Helen Thomas
By George Taleporos When the NDIS becomes a lifeline
By George Taleporos
 
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Aussies open Rio medal account with archery bronze
August 7, 2016 - 6:05 am
World's first climate refugees scramble to find new home
August 7, 2016 - 6:04 am
Minister vows to stop brumbies doing more damage to Kosciuszko
August 7, 2016 - 5:31 am
 
World
South Africa's ruling party suffers major poll defeat in Pretoria
Casablanca building collapse kills two, injures 24
At least 500 fighters killed in a week in battle for Aleppo: monitor
 
Business
Bulls emerging in resources, but can it last?
BP map 'pinpoints proposed drilling sites'
Reserve Bank ditches CoreLogic, but analyst defends home price data
 
Politics
Trump endorses Paul Ryan, John McCain for re-election
Pouch designed by autistic Singapore teen sells out after PM's wife takes it to White House
One Nation senator denies link to Sovereign Citizens movement
 
Sport
Live: Rio Games day one, Campbell sisters light up the pool
Inspirational Tapper creates Australian history at Rio Olympics
Rio parties as Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
 
Science and Tech
Frenchmen to cross English Channel in pedal-powered submarine
New NASA game lets players 'drive' Mars Rover
How to scientifically name a species
 
Environment
World's first climate refugees scramble to find new home
Minister vows to stop brumbies doing more damage to Kosciuszko
Green theme runs strong through opening ceremony
 

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