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Political expenses reform needs to go even further, Greens say
The Federal Government wins broad support for its planned shake-up of the parliamentary entitlements system in the wake of Sussan Ley's resignation as health minister, but the Greens say it needs to go further.
 
Abe to discuss trade, security in talks with Turnbull
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe holds informal talks with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Sydney ahead of official engagements to discuss trade and strengthen ties within the region.
 
Lord Snowdon, ex-husband of Princess Margaret, dies aged 86
Lord Snowdon, the society photographer and filmmaker who married Princess Margaret and continued to mix in royal circles even after their divorce, dies aged 86.
 
Tourist found on drifting surfboard 6km off Aussie coast
A tourist catches a lucky break when he is spotted drifting on a surfboard off the Australian coast nearly 6 kilometres offshore, after spending 16 hours in the water.
 
Woman stolen at birth meets family for first time 18 years later
Stolen hours after her birth in a Florida hospital 18 years ago, a young woman who came to suspect she did not belong with the people who raised her is found in South Carolina.
 
Democratic congressman to skip Donald Trump's inauguration for Women's March
One US Democratic congressman says he will not be at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony — instead, he will attend the Women's March on Washington with his wife.
 
Manager hit with gun in 'brazen' Melbourne jewellery store robbery
The manager of a high-end jewellery store in Melbourne's inner south-east is injured in an armed robbery, in what is the second daylight attack on the premises in four months.
 
Sydney sweats through hottest January night ever
No, you did not imagine it — last night was ridiculously hot — because it was the hottest Sydney night in January since city weather records began.
 
Nick Cave returns to stage after son's death
Australian music legend Nick Cave kicks off his first live performances since the death of his son with an emotionally-charged concert in Hobart, telling the crowd "we've been in a strange place".
 
'Guilty as hell': Trump reprises campaign attacks against Clinton
US President-elect Donald Trump reprises his election campaign attacks on Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, declaring her "guilty as hell" and deriding her supporters' criticism of how the FBI handled an investigation into her emails.
 
South-east Queensland residents swelter as heatwave continues
Much of south-east Queensland is sweltering as residents endure their fifth day of heatwave conditions, with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius expected in some areas.
 
Elvis fans descend on Parkes streets as temperatures soar
Elvis Presley fans of all ages take over the streets of Parkes to celebrate their love for the king of rock 'n' roll despite sweltering heat.
 
US shoe company recalls boot that leaves swastika prints
A California shoe company apologises and recalls a boot after a customer shares a photo showing the sole's tread leaving swastika imprints.
 
Clive Palmer claims council shot deer on his Gold Coast property
The Gold Coast council rejects a claim by former MP Clive Palmer on social media that officers "armed with high-powered rifles" entered his property and "fired shots killing my livestock and endangering human life".
 
You're the selector: Pick your Australian squad to tour India
Australia is set to unveil its 16-man squad for the daunting tour of India. Who do you want to see on the plane to the subcontinent?
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Yee-Fui Ng, RMIT Ley goes, and Turnbull's reforms pave way for fewer expenses scandals
By Yee-Fui Ng, RMIT
By Antony Green How a potential Senate vacancy left by Rod Culleton could be filled
By Antony Green
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Confident and combative: Trump returns to lock horns with the press
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy
By business reporter David Taylor China-US trade war the single biggest economic threat to Australia
By business reporter David Taylor
 
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World
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Business
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Holden to end car production in Australia in October
Penfolds legal win encouraging for Australian business in China
 
Politics
Political expenses reform needs to go even further, Greens say
Abe to discuss trade, security in talks with Turnbull
US House of Representatives votes to begin repealing Obamacare
 
Sport
You're the selector: Pick your Australian squad to tour India
Matt Renshaw says India opportunity all about learning
Get rid of international Twenty20s, says Pakistan coach Arthur
 
Science and Tech
Blacker than black: How the world's darkest material is being used
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Environment
Inside Vietnam's hidden wildlife trade
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Cambodia's water people evicted from city sewer with nowhere to go
 

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