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Three women hit by lightning as large hail lashes NSW
Three women are hit by lightning at Bowral during a severe thunderstorm which is sweeping the east coast of New South Wales, as parts of Sydney and Wollongong are hammered by large hailstones.
 
Donald Trump calls the media the 'enemy of the American people'
It's no secret Donald Trump isn't a fan of the media, but today the US President dramatically stepped up his attack on news outlets.
 
North Korean man arrested in connection with Kim Jong-nam murder
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kim Jong-nam, who died on Monday after allegedly being poisoned by two women in Kuala Lumpur.
 
Friends' first aid treatment saves man bitten by shark
The friends of a man who was bitten multiple times on the leg by a shark while spearfishing off Hinchinbrook Island in far north Queensland saved his life with their rapid first aid response, paramedics say.
 
White House denies plan to mobilise National Guard troops
The Trump administration denies it is working on a plan to use the National Guard to help round up illegal immigrants in up to 11 US states.
 
87yo woman hit in face with golf club in second home invasion in a week
An 87-year-old woman in Alice Springs has her front tooth broken with a golf club after challenging intruders in her home, the second time she was targeted by thieves in a week.
 
Fire crews still working to contain Carwoola blaze after homes lost
Residents are beginning to return to their homes in the wake of a major bushfire east of Queanbeyan in New South Wales, anxious to find out whether buildings are still standing.
 
Off-grid switch gives SA resident peace of mind
Adelaide Hills resident Keith Bladon is working toward taking his property off the electricity grid and is keen to frame his final power bill.
 
Bee deaths caused by insecticides drifting from cotton farms, keeper says
The largest commercial honey bee pollinator in one of Australia's key food bowls claims he can no longer base his 2,000 hive operation in the region because of chemical use by the emerging cotton industry.
 
100 women help veteran fulfil wartime wish for 100th birthday
A wartime promise turns into a very special 100th birthday celebration for a former British Army officer now living near Newcastle, who promised his troops he would celebrate with 100 women if he made it that far.
 
Has he dislodged Khawaja? Marsh scores ton in India tour game
Shaun Marsh looks likely to have edged Usman Khawaja out of selection reckoning after notching a century for Australia on day one of the tour match against India A.
 
Germany bans children's doll over spying concerns
Germany bans a children's doll capable of listening to children's conversations and responding in real time, with the country's telecommunications watchdog labelling the toy a "concealed surveillance device".
 
Hall's smashing save leaves Adelaide goalie in strife
Reds keeper John Hall escapes serious injury after slamming his head into the goalpost while making a save in Adelaide's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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World
Trump threatens to punish US companies for moving jobs overseas
Kim Jong-nam murder suspect 'may have thought she was on TV'
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Business
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Politics
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Sport
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Science and Tech
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Environment
Trump threatens to punish US companies for moving jobs overseas
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Investigation into contamination near Linc Energy plant widens
 

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