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Australian economy shrinks 0.5pc in worst fall since GFC
Australia's economy shrinks 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, well below already pessimistic analyst forecasts and its worst decline since the global financial crisis.
 
Dylan Voller 'too afraid' to give Don Dale evidence at royal commission
The mother of former Don Dale youth detainee Dylan Voller says her son is too scared to give evidence at the royal commission into youth detention in the Northern Territory for fear of retribution.
 
Norfolk mutiny brewing against island's Australian administrator
It may be a lonely speck in the South Pacific, but the Australian takeover of Norfolk Island is sparking criticism from the other side of the world and exposing deep divisions within the small community.
 
Teen jailed for plotting Melbourne Mother's Day terror attack
A teenager convicted of planning a terrorist attack in Melbourne's CBD, on a train or at a police station, on Mothers Day 2015 is sentenced to seven years in jail.
 
Frydenberg denies confusion on emissions intensity scheme
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg says the Federal Government is in favour of energy security, after backtracking on a possible carbon price for power companies.
 
'This is a kangaroo court': Rod Culleton High Court hearing underway
The legal battle for One Nation senator Rod Culleton to keep his job begins with a bang, with cameos from a vocal protester, an outspoken MP and the man who Malcolm Turnbull ousted from politics more than a decade ago.
 
It's about me: Terminally ill woman fights for right to choose
As the Victorian Government prepares for a conscience vote on assisted dying, one woman fights for her right to have a choice.
 
'Unbearable anguish': Killer of 89yo man met victim's family at funeral
One of two men who gagged and killed an elderly war veteran before stealing his service medals in Victoria's west attended the victim's funeral and spoke to his family, a court hears.
 
Camp Australia banned from after-school care tenders in NSW public schools
The country's largest after-school care company, Camp Australia, is banned from tendering for new contracts or renewing existing contracts at government schools in New South Wales for failing to meet quality requirements.
 
7-Eleven and Fair Work sign deal to combat exploitation
The workplace regulator signs a landmark deal with convenience store chain 7-Eleven to combat exploitation of workers by franchisees through measures including biometric technology and CCTV supervision.
 
Are social bots a threat to Australian democracy?
Donald Trump had an army of them and leading researchers are warning "social bots" could just as easily influence Australian election campaigns.
 
Autism diagnosis in Australia lagging years behind other countries
Australian children are missing out on vital early treatment for autism spectrum disorder because of a lag in diagnosis, the Australian Medical Association says.
 
How the Earth has turned since 720 BC
Scientists have long known the Earth's spin is slowing down, but observations of ancient astronomers from the Babylonians onwards reveal our modern days aren't getting quite as long as they should be.
 
'Almighty shudder' as two Virgin Australia planes make contact
Passengers are left shaken after two Virgin Australia planes make contact at Hobart Airport, with one questioning how it could happen with so few planes on the tarmac.
 
At least 20 dead in Indonesia earthquake
Dozens of buildings are destroyed and at least 20 people are dead after a magnitude-6.4 earthquake hits the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By London bureau chief Lisa Millar Brexit fight far from over
By London bureau chief Lisa Millar
By Bruce Wolpe How 'Donald Trump: the presidency' got its start on The West Wing
By Bruce Wolpe
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Going out in style: John Key leaves on his own terms
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
By business editor Ian Verrender Verrender: 2017 looms as difficult year for the Lucky Country
By business editor Ian Verrender
 
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World
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Business
Australian economy shrinks 0.5pc in worst fall since GFC
7-Eleven and Fair Work sign deal to combat exploitation
Call to end CUB beer and cider boycott after deal struck
 
Politics
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Sport
Pat Cummins 'pumped to be back in the green and gold'
AFL players strike 'a chance': Dangerfield
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Science and Tech
Chimpanzees recognise bottoms like faces: study
Are social bots a threat to Australian democracy?
Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube create shared extremist database
 
Environment
Frydenberg denies confusion on emissions intensity scheme
Energy Minister backtracks on emissions intensity scheme comments
Queensland-first workforce promised for Carmichael mine
 

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