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Syria bombing near courthouse kills dozens, activists say
A massive explosion rips through the centre of a busy commercial district in the rebel-held town of Azaz in northern Aleppo, killing at least 40 people, activists say.
 
Environmentalists fear Perisher development will turn small village 'into a town'
Environmentalists consider a legal challenge to block a proposed 800-bed development at Perisher in Kosciuszko National Park, amid ongoing concerns it will impact threatened species and "turn a small village into a town".
 
Is your Kosciusko holiday damaging the environment?
With the snow all but gone for the season and the summer tourists starting to arrive, the ABC travels to the Kosciusko National Park to look at just how much of an impact humans are having on the unique alpine environment.
 
Airport shooting suspect flew to Florida to attack, FBI says
The suspect in the Florida airport shooting that left 5 dead and several injured travelled to across the country to Fort Lauderdale specifically to carry out the "horrific attack", the FBI says.
 
Finch and Bailey dropped from ODI squad, Lynn is in
Twenty20 rock star Chris Lynn has been challenged to carry his historic Big Bash League form to the fifty-over format after receiving his first call-up to Australia's one-day squad.
 
Lawn bowler attempts 73-hour game after misreading world record
A man in outback Queensland is attempting to raise funds and set a world record by continuously playing lawn bowls for three days, but he didn't have to.
 
Cyber attacks did not affect election outcome, Trump says
US President-elect Donald Trump says the presidential election result was "absolutely" not influenced by cyber attacks, after intelligence agencies briefed him on their conclusion that Russia sought to intervene in the campaign.
 
Man impales himself, dies while trying to jump over fence: police
A man who died after impaling himself on a fence in Adelaide may have been trying to jump it, police say.
 
Nicole Kidman, Mel Gibson take home 'Aussie Oscars' ahead of Golden Globes
Nicole Kidman and Mel Gibson are among the winners at the AACTA International Awards — also known as the "Aussie Oscars" — in Los Angeles, but the Hollywood-centric La La Land takes out best picture.
 
Carrie Fisher's Prozac urn highlights mental health battle
The decision by Carrie Fisher's family to place her ashes inside one of her prized possessions — an oversized Prozac pill made of porcelain — highlights the actor's struggle with mental illness.
 
What's that jellyfish? Tasmanian app hopes to ID wobbly critters
A Tasmanian team takes the sting out of jellyfish around the world, with a GPS-based app that identifies them and tells you how to treat their stings.
 
Sri Lanka port protesters doused by water cannon
Sri Lankan police use water cannons to try to break up violent clashes between government supporters and villagers marching against what they say is a plan to take over private land for an industrial zone in which China will have a major stake.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Tracey Holmes Media still failing challenge of women's sport coverage
By Tracey Holmes
By Julia Baird Julia Baird: How to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas
By Julia Baird
By business reporter Michael Janda Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house
By business reporter Michael Janda
By Simon Smart Scorsese's Silence a fitting test of faith at Christmas
By Simon Smart
 
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World
Terrorism not ruled out as motive for Florida airport shooting
'It is over': US Congress certifies Donald Trump's presidential victory
FBI refuses to reveal who hacked San Bernardino shooter's iPhone
 
Business
Australia posts first trade surplus since March 2014
Australian wine exporters to see profit boost
Dreamworld revenue plummets 63 per cent on reopening
 
Politics
Sri Lanka port protesters doused by water cannon
'It is over': US Congress certifies Donald Trump's presidential victory
Trump says Mexico will repay US for border wall
 
Sport
Fifth straight A-League win for Victory
Stars come out on top in BBL Melbourne derby
Smith proud of Aussie resurgence after Pakistan whitewash
 
Science and Tech
FBI refuses to reveal who hacked San Bernardino shooter's iPhone
Massive iceberg poised to crack off Antarctica, scientists say
2016 'shatters' hottest year record by wide margin
 
Environment
Environmentalists fear Perisher development will turn small village 'into a town'
Is your Kosciusko holiday damaging the environment?
Massive iceberg poised to crack off Antarctica, scientists say
 

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