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'CCTV footage of Kim Jong-nam assassination' released
Video purportedly showing the moment a woman grabbed Kim Jong-nam's from behind and allegedly wiped a fast-acting poison on his face at Kuala Lumpur International Airport is released by a Japanese network.
 
Trump says 'last night in Sweden' comment based on TV report
A day after falsely suggesting there was an immigration-related security incident in Sweden, President Donald Trump says his comment was based on a television report he had seen.
 
72yo cyclist recovering in hospital after being shot in head
A Melbourne family is baffled about why their 72-year-old father was shot in the head while cycling on a rail trail south-east of Wangaratta on Saturday.
 
Inside the biggest battle anywhere on the planet
The battle for Mosul is street-by-street, with Islamic State suicide bombers and snipers a constant threat as the fighting rages. Correspondent Matt Brown and cameraman Aaron Hollett journeyed to the front line to experience the fighting firsthand.
 
Second turbine used in SA load shedding event 'has been unviable for years'
The second turbine at Adelaide's Pelican Point power station, which had to be fired up after load shedding earlier this month, has been losing money for years, its operator says.
 
Landmark native title compensation case being closely watched, NT A-G says
The NT Government says the matter of compensation of native title holders in Timber Creek is a test case for the nation.
 
Fisherman's 'luck has run out' after escaping croc-infested river
One of three mates who emerged unharmed after their boat overturned in crocodile-inhabited waters says he won't be buying a lottery ticket after the experience.
 
Human remains found at Mount Macedon
Decomposed human remains are found in bushland at Mount Macedon, north-west of Melbourne, police say.
 
Vickerman spoke of difficulties he faced after retiring from rugby
Former Wallabies player and Brumbies captain Owen Finegan says former Wallabies star Dan Vickerman confided in his friends about the difficulties he faced after retiring from the game.
 
Shorten to confront Netanyahu over West Bank settlements
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten wants the building of Jewish settlements in the West Bank to stop, and he's vowed to make that clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits Australia this week.
 
Cyclone Alfred forms in Gulf of Carpentaria
A category one cyclone forms in the Gulf of Carpentaria, but is due to weaken before heading towards the Northern Territory coast.
 
All imported raw prawns to be pulled for white spot testing as fears prices will rise
There are fears the price of prawns is about to go "through the roof" following a decision by the Federal Government to recall all imported raw prawns.
 
ATO staff revolt over plan to add 9 minutes to working day
The Australian Taxation Office admits its working hours do not meet community expectations, but staff respond with a backlash when asked to work an extra nine minutes a day to boost productivity.
 
BlueScope warns of 'energy catastrophe' if new gas power not built
BlueScope Steel's chief executive warns that Australia faces an "energy catastrophe" if new gas power stations are not built to maintain baseload power.
 
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
Unpaid royalties prompt protest at LNG project near Port Moresby
Trump administration drafts plan to aggressively detain illegal immigrants
Suicide car bomb kills at least 34 in Somali capital
 
Business
BlueScope warns of 'energy catastrophe' if new gas power not built
Gas forgotten in coal v renewables energy debate
Brambles, Worley Parsons shares slump, NIB jumps
 
Politics
Four things Australia could do to tackle the obesity crisis
Verrender: The nasty little secret about housing affordability
Newman government 'killed off' profitable climate change firm
 
Sport
Vickerman spoke of difficulties he faced after retiring from rugby
ACA says CA is withholding financial information as pay dispute rolls on
Day's reign as world number one ends, Johnson takes top spot
 
Science and Tech
SpaceX Falcon lifts off from historic Kennedy Space Centre
Google hunting Australian hackers in hiring raid
Researchers of rare genetic disorders in children mark milestone
 
Environment
Newman government 'killed off' profitable climate change firm
Frydenberg flags CEFC funding for carbon capture technology
Trump threatens to punish US companies for moving jobs overseas
 

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