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CSR Sugar owner linked to palm oil deforestation in Indonesia
The owner of some of Australia's most famous food brands is linked to deforestation in Indonesia after new footage emerges of land clearing in North Sumatra.
 
Woman charged over toxic moonshine deaths in Collarenebri
A woman is charged with selling toxic moonshine that was found by the NSW coroner to have contributed to three deaths in the remote Indigenous community of Collarenebri.
 
On-water matters: Immigration Department spent $106k on taps
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection spent more than $106,000 on taps during the first nine months of the year, and a further $17,000 on promotional hats, new documents reveal.
 
Woolworths scheme to hit suppliers for extra payments cleared by federal court
Woolworths did not violate consumer law through its Mind the Gap scheme in 2014, which saw the retailer claim $18 million from suppliers to help reduce a $53 million shortfall in half-year profits, a federal court judge rules.
 
SA Premier calls for state-based emissions trading scheme
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill will call on state and territory leaders to establish an emissions trading scheme without federal leadership at a COAG meeting on Friday.
 
Doctor guilty of murdering wife with fatal insulin dose
Sydney GP Brian Crickitt faces the prospect of a lengthy jail term after being found guilty of injecting his wife with a lethal dose of insulin over New Year's Eve in 2009.
 
From WWE to the Whitehouse: What you need to know about Trump's latest appointee
Donald Trump is shaping up as the 'entertainment president' and his appointment of WWE magnate Linda McMahon to his team only serves to reinforce that notion.
 
Woman falls from balcony, then has to be cut from car
A woman who fell from the second floor of an apartment building sparks another emergency at a hospital in western Sydney, after having to be cut from a car.
 
'A bump in the road': Economic results a wake-up call, PM says
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull describes the nation's worst economic result since the global financial crisis as "a bump in the road".
 
Vinyl outstrips digital music sales in UK
Sales of vinyl records outstrip digital music sales for the first time in the UK, with audiophiles spending $41 million on vinyl records last week, versus the $3.6 million spent on digital downloads, according to Official Charts data.
 
Victorian assisted dying bill to be introduced in 2017: Premier
Victoria moves a step closer to introducing assisted dying laws for the terminally ill, with the Government pledging to introduce a bill to Parliament in the second half of 2017.
 
Sydney's lockout laws relaxed as part of two-year trial
The New South Wales Government's controversial lockout laws have been eased for live entertainment venues in the CBD and Kings Cross as part of a two-year trial.
 
'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations
Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults".
 
Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant
There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC.
 
Satellite map highlights pollen dangers in the air
Australian scientists are mapping grass pollen levels across the country from space, in a bid to develop an early warning system for asthma sufferers on high-danger days.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Claire Connelly Why 'living within our means' is a great con
By Claire Connelly
By business reporter Stephen Letts The recession we won't have to have
By business reporter Stephen Letts
By Europe correspondent James Glenday Germany's Angela Merkel calls for a partial burka ban
By Europe correspondent James Glenday
By High Court reporter Elizabeth Byrne Culleton's High Court appearance full of theatrics
By High Court reporter Elizabeth Byrne
 
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World
English likely to take NZ PM role after rival withdraws
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Business
Growing trade deficit raises recession risk, warns economist
'A bump in the road': Economic results a wake-up call, PM says
CSR Sugar owner linked to palm oil deforestation in Indonesia
 
Politics
The impeachment of Park Geun-hye a story of a father and daughter
Uluru traditional owners sign off on landmark community-based leasing deal
English likely to take NZ PM role after rival withdraws
 
Sport
Who will earn cricket's first red card?
Shaun Marsh unable to return for first Test against Pakistan
$10b sport industry struggles to keep kids engaged
 
Science and Tech
Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant
Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities
Chimpanzees recognise bottoms like faces: study
 
Environment
CSR Sugar owner linked to palm oil deforestation in Indonesia
SA Premier calls for state-based emissions trading scheme
Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders
 

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