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Homes lost, firefighter injured in grassfire near Queanbeyan
At least six homes have been lost in a fast-moving, out-of-control grassfire burning near Queanbeyan in southern New South Wales.
 
North Koreans 'believe they are at war on a daily basis'
The recent test-firing of a missile towards Japan is a reminder that North Korea is "convinced that war is imminent", warns one of the world's leading experts on the reclusive regime.
 
Trump's choice for national security adviser rejects offer
Retired Vice-Admiral Robert Harward, believed to be favoured by Donald Trump to replace the ousted Michael Flynn as national security adviser, turns the job down due to a "personal issue".
 
'I'm not ranting and raving': Key moments from Trump's combative hour-plus press call
Russia, Hillary Clinton, Michael Flynn and fake news. Donald Trump's aggressive media conference was wide-ranging — here's some of the key things he touched on.
 
'Poisonous gas' in water tank where three bodies found
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected as the cause of death for three family members found dead at the bottom of a concrete water tank in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands, police say.
 
'This drug will kill you': Lethal carfentanyl found at Brisbane mail centre
A potentially lethal drug that can "bring down elephants" and is 10,000 times more potent than morphine is discovered at a Brisbane mail centre, sparking urgent police warnings.
 
Sydney storm moves on, with more severe weather expected
Severe thunderstorms hit greater Sydney, with damaging winds and two-centimetre hailstones reported in Penrith.
 
Hanson and Dickson asked to leave shopping centre during press conference
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and new Queensland recruit Steve Dickson are interrupted during a media conference at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre and told to leave the "private property".
 
Housing affordability ideas range from dangerous to disastrous
The housing affordability debate is increasingly becoming the home of dangerous ideas that would do little to help first home buyers and much to destroy the Australian economy, writes Michael Janda.
 
'I can't keep doing this': GP hits out over pay freeze
Sydney doctor Elizabeth Oliver was taken aback when a patient of hers said she earned "easy money". Now she has laid out her case for why she is worth more than the $37 the "frozen" Medicare rebate provides.
 
Controversial Christensen reportedly contemplating resignation
George Christensen reportedly threatens to quit the Coalition, citing Federal Government inaction in a dispute between a foreign-owned sugar mill and cane growers in his north Queensland electorate.
 
LGBTI-themed fairytale book aims to prevent teens being bullied to death
The authors of a new fairtyale book about two men falling in love are hoping to shift cultural attitudes towards the LGBTI community and prevent homophobic bullying that can lead to teens taking their own lives.
 
What do you think of the new $10 note?
A new $10 note design is unveiled by the Reserve Bank of Australia, featuring similar characteristics to the $5 note released in September.
 
Accused Bourke St driver's trial could be 18 months away, court told
It will likely be 18 months before the man accused of the deadly Bourke Street rampage faces a Supreme Court trial, with prosecutors telling the court there are more than 1,000 witnesses.
 
Pricey green ants giving Australian gin extra bite
As a child, former AFL player Daniel Motlop snacked on the backsides of green ants. Today he's working with an Adelaide Hills distiller to hero the "little packets of flavour" in a new variety of gin.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By Stephen Long Turnbull's turnaround from pro-carbon price to anti-renewables
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World
France says US position on Middle East peace 'confused and worrying'
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Business
Medibank Private boss defends health insurance premium increases
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Politics
Hanson and Dickson asked to leave shopping centre during press conference
Government accused of backtracking on light rail promise for Sydney Olympic Park
'Consumers lose' as Federal Court rules against Uber in GST decision
 
Sport
Southern Stars thump New Zealand in T20 international
Tigers cancel Simona's registration for alleged betting on NRL matches
Coates accuses AIS director Favier of plotting to oust him
 
Science and Tech
Digging for dinosaurs using 3D and virtual reality
Tonga's got mail: New technology delivers post to remote communities
Australians offered chance to cheat death by freezing bodies
 
Environment
Investigation into contamination near Linc Energy plant widens
Solar batteries 'exploding' in popularity with uptake tipped to triple: audit
Verrender: Coal-fired generators have no future in Australia
 

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