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Cuba's Fidel Castro dies aged 90
Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied its efforts to topple him, has died at 90, state television is reporting.
 
Late wickets put Australia in the driving seat in Adelaide
A string of late wickets and poor discipline from South Africa's batsman sees the third Test swing sharply in Australia's favour in Adelaide.
 
Fifth person dies from thunderstorm asthma
Melbourne's thunderstorm asthma outbreak claims another life, while six people remain in intensive care, four of them critical.
 
Extradition of IS recruiter Neil Prakash could 'take a while'
It could be some time before Neil Prakash is back in Australia after he was captured in Turkey earlier this month, counter-terrorism experts say, warning other country's intelligence agencies will be wanting to question the Islamic State recruiter.
 
Woman critical after car goes into dam at Healesville
The male driver of a car which plunged into a dam at Healesville, east of Melbourne, is in custody while a female passenger is in a critical condition in hospital.
 
Child sexual abuse in English football exposed as victims speak out
A child abuse scandal is threatening to engulf professional football clubs in England, with former players alleging the existence of paedophile rings that operated unchecked.
 
Hero taxi driver recognised for rescuing bus attack victims
The cabbie who helped 11 passengers escape during an attack that killed a Brisbane bus driver last month says he is still coping with the personal aftermath of the tragedy.
 
Hundreds of thousands protest against South Korean President
Hundreds of thousands of people rally in Seoul for a fifth straight week of protests against President Park Geun-hye, in the largest ongoing series of demonstrations in the country since 1987.
 
JK Rowling sends Harry Potter books to young fan in wartorn Aleppo
JK Rowling sends the Harry Potter books to seven-year-old Aleppo resident Bana Alabed — who "reads to forget the war" that is ravaging her city.
 
Ministers strike deal to tackle problem gambling online
The Federal Government reaches an in-principle agreement with state and territory ministers to put protective measures in place for the booming online gambling industry.
 
Jet fuel supply crisis eases at Melbourne Airport
Jet fuel supply has resumed to some terminals at Melbourne Airport after a shortage prompted concerns of diversions and delays.
 
Catholic priest resigns after sex abuse allegations
Melbourne Catholic Priest John Walshe announces he will resign from his position as a parish priest at two schools in the south-eastern suburbs after allegations he sexually abused a trainee priest 30 years ago.
 
Boy calls 911 to invite police officers for Thanksgiving dinner
Calls to emergency services are not usually bearing good news — but one police station in Florida received a heartwarming 911 call on Thanksgiving from a five-year-old boy inviting staff to join his family for dinner.
 
'That's not us': Lebanese-Australians speak out over Dutton's comments
Members of the Australian-Lebanese community speak out against recent comments from Immigration Minister Peter Dutton that Australia made a mistake to open its doors to them, saying their contributions to the wider community are being overlooked.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By business reporter Michael Janda Combining the certainties of life: Why death makes a perfect partner for tax
By business reporter Michael Janda
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The Government is compromising Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to inclusion
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University Why Australia must legalise compensated surrogacy
By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University
By Pallavi Sinha Opinion: How our communities exacerbate family violence
By Pallavi Sinha
 
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World
Leaders reflect on polarising Castro's 'inspiring', 'brutal' legacy
Malaysian political cartoonist Zunar arrested under sedition law
Exiled Cubans rejoice in Miami streets after Castro's death
 
Business
ANZ, Macquarie hauled into court over Malaysian ringgit cartel
Rio Tinto boss says mining industry must win back trust of local communities
Large oil companies factor in eventual global energy transition
 
Politics
Venezuelan President calls nephews' drug conviction 'US imperialism'
Sex workers want full decriminalisation in NT
Washington insider to help Trump navigate legal, ethics issues
 
Sport
Lyon backs himself after wicket flurry in Adelaide
Late wickets put Australia in the driving seat in Adelaide
As it happened: Late wickets swing third Test Australia's way
 
Science and Tech
Sex robots a danger to women and children, UK campaigners argue
Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science
PM hints IBM facing $30m bill for census fail
 
Environment
Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science
Queensland to ban single-use plastic bags from 2018
Meet nine-year-old Hunter: Rhino saviour and wildlife warrior
 

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