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NT man died a 'hero' protecting wife in US robbery attempt
The "heartbroken" wife of Alice Springs man Kevin Reid, shot dead in the US this week, tells of how he died protecting her during a robbery attempt as they walked home from dinner in the southern state of Georgia.
 
LNP members' anti-Safe-Schools campaign 'misuses Mandela legacy'
The Nelson Mandela Foundation voices its disapproval over the use of the anti-apartheid leader's image to oppose same-sex marriage, after his face is included in leaflets distributed by Liberal Party members.
 
Indonesia arrests notorious people smuggler 'Captain Bram'
Indonesian authorities arrest one of South-East Asia's most notorious people smugglers, who has targeted Australia since 1999, according to the Australian Government.
 
Three killed in Washington shooting, police hunt gunman
Three people are dead after a mall shooting in the United States and the killer remains on the loose, police say.
 
Evacuation order issued for Forbes as river nears peak
An evacuation order is issued for residents of Forbes in central-western NSW to leave their homes by 5pm on Saturday, as floodwaters rise and the Lachlan River approaches its peak.
 
'The system failed': Sexual abuse survivors slam Defence Force
Two women sexually abused while in the Australian Defence Force call on the Government to reinstate the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce, and describe how the poor handling of their assault cases heightened their suffering.
 
'He has no weapon': Wife releases video of Charlotte police shooting
The wife of the African American man whose death has triggered days of unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina, releases video footage of the moments before and after her husband was shot by police.
 
Monty Python's Terry Jones diagnosed with severe form of dementia
Actor and director Terry Jones, a founding member of Britain's zany Monty Python comedy team, has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, affecting his ability to communicate.
 
Colombia's FARC rebels ratify peace accord
Colombia's FARC rebel group signs a peace deal, declaring an end to its five-decade war with the Government.
 
Dachshunds dress up in Melbourne for Oktoberfest celebrations
Almost 100 tiny-legged dachshunds — including one dressed as a tank — compete in races and a costume contest in Melbourne as part of Oktoberfest celebrations.
 
Tasmania's poisoned rivers become PhD students' classroom
Tasmanian students are studying two of the world's most polluted rivers, the King and Queen near Queenstown, in an effort to "learn from past mistakes".
 
Child welfare advocates call for more government support
Child safety advocates are calling for independent monitoring following the Tiahleigh Palmer case, as Queensland police continue to dig up the backyard of her accused killer.
 
Swans facing grand final with injury-depleted side
The Swans' injury hits keep coming and they could make three changes for the AFL grand final.
 
Solomon Islands police train to carry guns for first time in 13 years
Police in the Solomon Islands are preparing to carry guns, a key milestone before they take back full responsibility for law and order in their country from Australia.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Michelle Grattan Morrison reminds everyone Porter is walking in his steps
By Michelle Grattan
By business reporter Andrew Robertson 'Gutless leadership': US bank boss slammed weeks before Australian banks face the music
By business reporter Andrew Robertson
By Hannah McGlade Indigenous women, needing the most help, still face biased legal system
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World
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Business
Ausgrid receives new unsolicited bid for 99-year lease
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Politics
Indonesia arrests notorious people smuggler 'Captain Bram'
LNP members' anti-Safe-Schools campaign 'misuses Mandela legacy'
Colombia's FARC rebels ratify peace accord
 
Sport
Ennis dreaming of fairytale end to career after Sharks kill off Cowboys with masterful display
Swans facing grand final with injury-depleted side
Hockeyroos coach stood down after allegedly exposing himself to players
 
Science and Tech
Samsung Galaxy phone emits sparks and smoke mid-flight
Viking cats helped felines conquer the world
Work on sex life of rats, life as a badger 'honoured' at Ig Nobel Prizes
 
Environment
'No decision' on whether to close Hazelwood power station
Hundreds of scientists blast Trump's stance on climate
Croc safari: Why selling licences to rich hunters isn't fair
 

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