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Live: 2016 AFL grand final
The 2016 AFL grand final between the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs is under way. Follow all the action in our live blog.
 
Suicide attempts at Star Casino as problem gamblers 'encouraged to play'
Ambulances are called to the Star Casino in Sydney 173 times a year on average since 2011, with suicide attempts and overdoses among the most common reasons, freedom of information documents show.
 
Virginia, Port Wakefield under threat as rivers burst banks
An emergency warning is issued for people in the rural outskirts of Adelaide's north as levees breach at Virginia and Port Wakefield, with the weather bureau warning of more rain on the way.
 
Homes blacked out, roads blocked as wild storm lashes southern WA
Almost 23,000 properties are without power in Perth and WA's south-west as damaging winds bring down trees and debris, with a severe weather warning still in place for a large part of the state.
 
One woman dead, another 'bound and gagged' in Adelaide 'home invasion'
One woman dies and another is found "bound and gagged" in what the surviving victim has described as a "home invasion" in Adelaide's north-east, police say.
 
Trump deepens attacks on former beauty queen Alicia Machado
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on former Miss Universe Alicia Machado, calling her disgusting and claiming the existence of a sex tape.
 
Wonder Woman 'obviously' bisexual, DC writer says
It may come as a shock for some, but for DC comic writer Greg Rucka it has always been "obvious" superhero and warrior princess Wonder Woman has "been in love and had relationships with other women".
 
'First in the world': Solar-powered greenhouse growing food without fresh water
A groundbreaking greenhouse that relies on sunlight and sea water to grow tomatoes officially opens next week, 300 kilometres north of Adelaide.
 
Rosetta pulls off kamikaze crash-landing into comet
The Rosetta spacecraft crash-lands as planned on the comet it has been chasing for 12 years, bringing to an end an ambitious mission that has provided insight into the early days of the solar system and captured the public's imagination.
 
Old but not weary, Billy Young recounts his time as a teen POW
Sydney man Billy Young spent three years as a prisoner of war under the Japanese, and is the only surviving Australian soldier who spent time at Sandakan. Now aged 90, he has written a book about his inspiring story.
 
$2.4m worth of cannabis seized in Illawarra drug bust
New South Wales police arrest five men and seize almost 1,200 cannabis plants from a "highly sophisticated" drug operation south of Sydney.
 
Tougher rape laws for California after Stanford University case
California's Governor signs new laws widening the definition of rape and mandating jail for offenders if a victim is unconscious, after the furore over the case involving Stanford University student Brock Turner.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By political editor Chris Uhlmann Analysis: Rushing to renewables risks sector's reputation
By political editor Chris Uhlmann
By John Barron Analysis: Trump knows he lost the debate but it may not matter
By John Barron
By Bruce Wolpe Debate I: Hillary unties the Gordian knot
By Bruce Wolpe
By Andrew Glikson, Australian National University Emissions could already warm world to dangerous levels
By Andrew Glikson, Australian National University
 
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Search for pair stranded on 4WD track near Perth
October 1, 2016 - 3:09 pm
Fire at disused hospital in Port Hedland raises asbestos fears
October 1, 2016 - 3:04 pm
Queensland tow truck company accused of facilitating illegal sale of impounded car
October 1, 2016 - 3:03 pm
 
World
Hurricane Matthew gathers strength as it heads towards Jamaica and Cuba
Officials investigate cause of New Jersey train crash
Indian-Pakistan tensions grow as major summit postponed
 
Business
How stable is Germany's Deutsche Bank?
Woolworths looks to sell petrol business worth $1.6b
Volkswagen's $51 billion mystery about to unfold
 
Politics
Indian-Pakistan tensions grow as major summit postponed
Peres funeral briefly brings Israeli, Palestinian leaders together
Wyatt Roy hopes Iraq trip will not ruin friendship with Malcolm Turnbull
 
Sport
Live: 2016 AFL grand final
MCG gates open for much-anticipated AFL grand final
Stopping Franklin the key for Bulldogs in grand final
 
Science and Tech
Rosetta pulls off kamikaze crash-landing into comet
Quiz: Test your knowledge of space exploration history
Walking fly with forked penis accidentally discovered in NSW
 
Environment
Is it a drop bear? No, it's a baby panda falling with style
Chinese construction of East Africa railway line a problem for Kenyan conservationists
Northern Lights trump street lights in Iceland
 

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River at Gawler peaks, further rises downstream expected: SES
The river level at the South Australian town of Gawler has peaked, but water levels downstream are expected to rise throughout the day, the State Emergency Service says.
 
Goodbye Rosetta: Spacecraft pulls off crash-landing into comet
The Rosetta spacecraft crash-lands as planned on the comet it has been chasing for 12 years, bringing to an end an ambitious mission that has provided insight into the early days of the solar system and captured the public's imagination.
 
Wyatt Roy hopes Iraq trip will not ruin friendship with Malcolm Turnbull
Former Liberal MP Wyatt Roy hopes his trip to northern Iraq will not ruin his friendship with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, but continues to defend his travel to the conflict zone.
 
New gastro strain threatens to become global epidemic
A new strain of the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, norovirus, has been detected in Victoria and health experts warn it could become an epidemic.
 
Officials investigate cause of New Jersey train crash
Federal investigators pull one of the black box recorders from the wrecked commuter train at the Hoboken station, as they try to figure out what caused the crash that killed one person and injured more than 100 others.
 
Peres funeral briefly brings Israeli, Palestinian leaders together
Israeli and Palestinian leaders shake hands during a brief chat at the funeral of Shimon Peres, while US President Barack Obama gently reminds them of the "unfinished business of peace".
 
Philippines' Duterte appears to liken himself to Hitler
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appears to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and says he would "be happy" to exterminate three million drug criminals in the country.
 
NSW severe weather warning issued, damaging winds to come
A severe weather warning remains in place from the Hunter Valley in the north of NSW, with inland rivers yet to peak following days of wild weather.
 
Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Darwin
A Qantas plane with 170 passengers on board is forced to make an emergency landing at Darwin International Airport.
 
A hole in one: South Korean golf course may host anti-missile system
South Korea's military aims to deploy an advanced US missile defence unit on a golf course, a defence ministry official says, after scrapping its initial site in the face of opposition from residents.
 
Stolen Van Gogh paintings seized in Mafia sting
Italian police recover two paintings by the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh stolen in Amsterdam 14 years ago, as part of an operation against the Camorra mafia group.
 
Is it a drop bear? No, it's a baby panda falling with style
Twenty-three giant panda cubs make their debut at a Chinese breeding and research centre, with one of the cubs making a leap off the stage.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By political editor Chris Uhlmann Analysis: Rushing to renewables risks sector's reputation
By political editor Chris Uhlmann
By John Barron Analysis: Trump knows he lost the debate but it may not matter
By John Barron
By Bruce Wolpe Debate I: Hillary unties the Gordian knot
By Bruce Wolpe
By Andrew Glikson, Australian National University Emissions could already warm world to dangerous levels
By Andrew Glikson, Australian National University
 
Just In
'First in the world': Solar-powered greenhouse growing food without fresh water
October 1, 2016 - 6:09 am
Swans' kids are alright and driving grand final tilt
October 1, 2016 - 6:08 am
Dogs ready to make history, but aren't feeling the weight of it
October 1, 2016 - 6:08 am
 
World
Indian-Pakistan tensions grow as major summit postponed
Trump deepens attacks on former beauty queen Alicia Machado
Zika: Thailand confirms first microcephaly case in region
 
Business
How stable is Germany's Deutsche Bank?
Woolworths looks to sell petrol business worth $1.6b
Volkswagen's $51 billion mystery about to unfold
 
Politics
Indian-Pakistan tensions grow as major summit postponed
Peres funeral briefly brings Israeli, Palestinian leaders together
Wyatt Roy hopes Iraq trip will not ruin friendship with Malcolm Turnbull
 
Sport
Stopping Franklin the key for Bulldogs in grand final
Swans' kids are alright and driving grand final tilt
Dogs ready to make history, but aren't feeling the weight of it
 
Science and Tech
Goodbye Rosetta: Spacecraft pulls off crash-landing into comet
Quiz: Test your knowledge of space exploration history
Walking fly with forked penis accidentally discovered in NSW
 
Environment
Is it a drop bear? No, it's a baby panda falling with style
Chinese construction of East Africa railway line a problem for Kenyan conservationists
Northern Lights trump street lights in Iceland
 

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