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US, Australia urged to get tough over South China Sea
China has gained "effective control" over the South China Sea and is using "psychological warfare" in its quest for territorial expansion, according to a new study which urges the United States and allies to do more to push back.
 
Ms Dhu's family pledge to use CCTV video as rallying point
The family of Ms Dhu, whose 2014 death in custody was ruled preventable, pledge to make her death a rallying point for international racial justice campaigns.
 
Health Minister Ley defends Headspace despite mixed report card
Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley defends youth mental health initiative Headspace despite a report showing it provides a "small" benefit to clients.
 
Aleppo evacuations halted, conflicting reports over sticking point
The evacuation of civilians, including children and injured people from eastern enclaves of Aleppo, is suspended, but there is confusion over what is causing the hold-up.
 
Pakistan collapses in abysmal fashion late on day two at Gabba
Pakistan is trailing Australia by 332 runs after day two of the first Test at the Gabba after a final-session capitulation left them 8-97 at stumps.
 
No recommendations from two-year inquiry into housing prices
A parliamentary inquiry established nearly two years ago to investigate housing affordability makes no recommendations, despite a lengthy debate on negative gearing during the election campaign.
 
Philippines' President maintains he 'personally killed' criminals legitimately
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte says the killings he claimed he committed while mayor were part of legitimate operations against drug pushers.
 
Thai man arrested for alleged rape of Australian
Thai police arrest a motorcycle taxi driver accused of raping an Australian woman earlier this month.
 
2016: The political year in photos
From snoozes in Parliament to steam train rides during the election campaign, it has been a busy year in politics and ABC News photographers were there for every moment of it.
 
Labor MP offers 'modest' payout for QUT student public shaming
Federal Labor MP Terri Butler settles a defamation suit with a Queensland university student, agreeing to a "modest payout" over comments she made on the ABC's Q&A program.
 
Obama vows retaliation for suspected Russian hacking
US President Barack Obama promises Washington will retaliate against Russia for its suspected meddling in America's election process, an accusation the Kremlin has vehemently denied.
 
Students accused of welfare fraud say Centrelink's sums are wrong
Former and current students say Centrelink is falsely accusing them of being welfare cheats and saddling them with thousands of dollars of debt.
 
Young girl campaigns for acceptance of transgender people in Malta
Malta has the most progressive transgender legislation in the world, and eight-year-old Willa Naylor was instrumental in completely transforming it.
 
Self-driving Uber runs red light as company launches SF pilot program
Dash cam video shows a self-driving Uber running a red light, on the same day the company launched its pilot program with several Volvo SUVs and met privately with Californian officials.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown With the fall of Aleppo, Idlib province becomes rebels' final stronghold
By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown
By Kate Wild Dylan Voller evidence is a hurdle cleared but commission's task is still huge
By Kate Wild
By business reporter David Taylor The recession we're already in
By business reporter David Taylor
By Emily Clark A man tried to fight me. He didn't land a punch but he still won
By Emily Clark
 
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December 17, 2016 - 7:01 am
UN says it gets daily reports of killings, rapes in Myanmar
December 17, 2016 - 6:33 am
 
World
UN says it gets daily reports of killings, rapes in Myanmar
China's Navy seizes American underwater drone in South China Sea
China wants 23 northern cities put on red alert for smog
 
Business
No recommendations from two-year inquiry into housing prices
Treasury has not modelled potential impact of credit rating hit
Crown, Bellamy's and ANZ prove China ain't no Silk Road for Australian businesses
 
Politics
2016: The political year in photos
US, Australia urged to get tough over South China Sea
Obama vows retaliation for suspected Russian hacking
 
Sport
Pakistan collapses in abysmal fashion late on day two at Gabba
Nathan is Brisbane's most popular Lyon as the Gabba parties under lights
Pakistan's twilight saga reinforces doubts over day-night Test concept
 
Science and Tech
Self-driving Uber runs red light as company launches SF pilot program
Why there's nothing you can do about the Yahoo hack
Oldest water on Earth could provide clues to hidden life on Mars
 
Environment
China wants 23 northern cities put on red alert for smog
Oldest water on Earth could provide clues to hidden life on Mars
Residents affected by RAAF base contamination 'left in the dark'
 

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