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Embattled Trump security adviser quits over Russian contact
Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns after conceding he gave "incomplete information" to Vice-President Mike Pence about his discussions with Russia's ambassador to the US.
 
Live: Greens attack Coalition, Labor during 'clean coal' debate
Greens senator Nick McKim launches a blistering attack on Labor and the Coalition, accusing them of playing politics with energy policy and climate change. Follow live.
 
Australia is failing to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage
Australia has promised to close the gap between Indigenous and other Australians on health, education and employment. But we are failing to meet six of seven key goals.
 
Lorna Jane sued by ex-worker who was 'bullied over weight'
A woman who is suing activewear retail company Lorna Jane began to suffer a mental health condition after being bullied in the workplace for her weight, a Brisbane court hears.
 
Trump briefed on North Korea missile test in front of country club members
Diners at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort boasted about being at the centre of the action on Facebook as the President held an impromptu national security meeting in full view of club members.
 
Fearnley says NDIS being used as 'political football'
Five-time Paralympian and disability advocate Kurt Fearnley criticises the Federal Government's decision to cut funding to other social services to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
 
Bangka Island massacre victims remembered 75 years on
Seventy-five years after the Bangka Island massacre, relatives and officials will come together to remember the 21 nurses slaughtered.
 
Discovery of ant-eating spider with 'lock and key' genitals
A Queensland scientist finds a new species of ant-eating spider and names it after a chance meeting with a new friend on Gumtree.
 
Californian crews rush to relieve dam before new storms hit
Dropping water levels at the US's tallest dam are easing fears of a catastrophic collapse, but more rain is expected later in the week and time is running short to fix the damage.
 
Renewables the solution to rising power prices: Energy Australia
One of the country's largest operators of coal-fired power stations warns big bills are on the way after recent extreme weather and says renewables are the key to driving down prices.
 
AOC cuts AIS director out of 2020 Olympics planning
AOC chief John Coates raises the stakes in stoush between powerful sporting bodies, informing AIS director Matt Favier he will not be part of 2020 Olympics planning.
 
Solar batteries 'exploding' in popularity with uptake tipped to triple: audit
The first national audit of batteries that store solar power shows almost 7,000 were installed in Australian homes last year — and that's predicted to triple this year.
 
Bernardi targets single-term PMs in gold-pass overhaul
Newly independent senator Cory Bernardi is on a crusade to "clean up Canberra", urging Parliament to crack down on entitlements for retired prime ministers who have only served a single term.
 
Lambie takes on Islamic youth leader over sharia law
Outspoken independent senator Jacqui Lambie gets into a shouting match over sharia law with Yassmin Abdel-Magied, a former Queensland Young Australian of the Year, on Q&A.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Andrew O'Connor Analysis: Facts, figures and fakery claims litter WA campaign
By Andrew O'Connor
By Stephen Long Turnbull's turnaround from pro-carbon price to anti-renewables
By Stephen Long
By business reporter Carrington Clarke Why are Millennials worried about the future?
By business reporter Carrington Clarke
By political editor Chris Uhlmann Is this the world's highest-paid post office boss?
By political editor Chris Uhlmann
 
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World
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Business
Renewables the solution to rising power prices: Energy Australia
Bankwest cuts negative gearing benefits from home loan assessments
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Politics
Embattled Trump security adviser quits over Russian contact
Trump briefed on North Korea missile test in front of country club members
Fearnley says NDIS being used as 'political football'
 
Sport
AOC cuts AIS director out of 2020 Olympics planning
'The future looks exciting': Fyfe named Dockers captain
Could a humble American Hamburger have a plan to save Australian baseball?
 
Science and Tech
Australians offered chance to cheat death by freezing bodies
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Why it's time for Australia to launch its own NASA
 
Environment
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Verrender: Coal-fired generators have no future in Australia
Agency assessing $1b Adani loan blocks FOI request for board meeting times
 

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