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Turnbull defeats Abbott in battle for party preselection reform
Former prime minister Tony Abbott's push to change the NSW Liberal Party's preselection processes is defeated with the state council instead unanimously backing Malcolm Turnbull's plan.
 
'Bleak' weekend for Melbourne as 'cold outburst' continues
Hail storms, heavy rain and gusty winds lash Victoria with Cox Plate racegoers in the firing line as a cold front crosses the state.
 
Workers seek $85m over alleged underpayment, bizarre workplace rituals
Thousands of young Australian workers are expected to join an $85 million class action against the sales and marketing giant Appco Group Australia, amid allegations of underpayment and bizarre workplace rituals.
 
Motorcycle great Wayne Gardner being held in Japanese police cell
Former world champion Wayne Gardner will not be watching this weekend's Moto2 GP at Phillip Island, as he remains in a police cell in Japan.
 
Woman dead, man critical after falling from building
A woman dies and a man is rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, after the pair allegedly fall 10 metres from a building in Collingwood.
 
Perth father charged with murder of his two children
A 35-year-old Yanchep man under police guard in hospital is charged with two counts of murder over the deaths of his children, aged three and five.
 
'Traumatised' Iraqi children party after escaping IS rule
In a hot, dusty field in the middle of Iraq's largest refugee camp, there is a party with face-painting, balloons, streamers, ballgames and hundreds of children having the time of their lives.
 
Missing Mars probe was 'destroyed on impact'
NASA images from Mars suggest a missing European space probe was destroyed in a fiery crash after plummeting to the surface of the Red Planet, scientists say.
 
Trump pleased with presidential bid 'win, lose or draw'
Donald Trump says "win, lose or draw" he will be happy he gave his all in the race for the White House in comments seemingly moving away from his refusal to commit to accepting the official election result.
 
'It's insulting': UN staff protest as Wonder Woman named ambassador
The United Nations celebrates Wonder Woman's 75th birthday by naming the comic book character as its new honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls, despite frustration from both inside and outside the world organisation that the spot should go to a real and less-sexualised woman.
 
'My struggle remains': Homeless man reluctant to accept financial support
A visual and intimate depiction of 12 hours in the life of a Melbourne homeless man prompts an outpouring of support from the public, but the man at the heart of the story, Matte Dunn, says he is ambivalent about accepting financial help.
 
One Nation to vote for construction watchdog bill
The Federal Government is one step closer to passing its key industrial relations legislation, with Pauline Hanson's One Nation confirming its four senators will vote in support of the Coalition's bills.
 
Almond, coconut and hazelnut: Australians lapping up alternative milk
New research shows Australian consumers are increasingly developing a taste for milk alternatives, creating a boom for makers of an expanding range of plant-based milks.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By business reporter Michael Janda Why Gen Y should hold off buying a home
By business reporter Michael Janda
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra. A 'game-changer' gun changes Turnbull-Abbott game
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra.
By Bruce Wolpe US election: what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas
By Bruce Wolpe
By Deirdre Fidge Weight Watchers sends mood lights to help women feel less self-conscious in bed
By Deirdre Fidge
 
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World
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Business
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Politics
Turnbull defeats Abbott in battle for party preselection reform
Trump pleased with presidential bid 'win, lose or draw'
Batteries, meters, cutting back: How to avoid solar tariff bill shock
 
Sport
Motorcycle great Wayne Gardner being held in Japanese police cell
India to trial DRS system in England Tests
Wayne Bennett kicks off England coaching stint against France
 
Science and Tech
Missing Mars probe was 'destroyed on impact'
Hacked by a world famous hacker: Kevin Mitnick answers your questions
Scientists accidentally turn carbon dioxide into ethanol
 
Environment
Bleak report card delivered for Great Barrier Reef
Victorian Treasurer met Hazelwood owners over closure concerns
Endangered yellow chat flying high again
 

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