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Abbott morphs from leadership aspirant into political assassin
If Tony Abbott abandons hope of ever being prime minister again, he might settle for mortally wounding Malcolm Turnbull and letting someone else bury the corpse, writes political editor Chris Uhlmann.
 
Live: India loses quick wickets after dismissing Aussies on day two
India loses three wickets in the opening session, including captain Virat Kohli for a duck, on the second morning of the first Test against India in Pune. Follow the action in our live blog.
 
RBA governor takes aim at negative gearing
Australia could "take the heat out of the housing market" and make home prices more affordable by cutting negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, the head of Australia's Reserve Bank admits.
 
'Should have been forever': Tara Costigan's killer gets 32 years in jail
A judge describes the actions of Marcus Rappel, who killed his ex-partner Tara Costigan with an axe in her Canberra home while she held their week-old daughter, as being "vicious and cowardly".
 
Essendon crash pilot's family pays tribute to their 'hero and rock'
The daughter of the pilot who died in Tuesday's plane crash in Essendon offers her condolences to the families of four other men killed in the tragedy, while paying tribute to her "generous and inspirational" father.
 
VX nerve agent used in murder of Kim Jong-nam, Malaysia says
A preliminary report shows the murder of Kim Jong-nam was carried out with a highly toxic chemical known as VX nerve agent, Malaysian police say.
 
New report finds it's too easy to 'phoenix' companies in Australia
You've probably heard of athletes 'tanking' by deliberately losing a game, but a new report into businesses doing the same thing — referred to as 'phoenixing' — says it's costing the Australian economy billions of dollars a year.
 
Women determined elite class in ancient society, DNA evidence shows
The ancient Chaco society, which ruled what is now the south-west United States, only passed on power to those born from elite women, new DNA evidence finds.
 
Media won't give back America without a fight, Trump's strategist says
Donald Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon makes a rare public appearance, slamming the media and urging Republicans to get behind their President.
 
Archbishops split over 'confessional' abuse reporting
Sydney's Catholic Archbishop says reporting abuse to authorities that he heard about during a confession would be like "bugging the confessional".
 
'They're just corporate bullies': Uber calls on Victorian users to lobby against $2 trip tax
Ride-booking company Uber emails its users in Victoria, urging them to lobby the Victorian Government not to introduce a $2 trip levy on all taxi, Uber and hire car rides.
 
The frugal movement saving people thousands
Could you go without takeaway coffees, lunches, pints at the pub, haircuts and holidays if it meant saving tens of thousands of dollars each year?
 
Tropical sea slugs migrating south as ocean waters warm
Marine scientists are monitoring sea slug movements to chart climate change.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By business reporter Carrington Clarke RBA boss sets agenda by airing Australia's economic dirty laundry
By business reporter Carrington Clarke
By Antony Funnell I went to Catholic school, but I was one of the lucky ones
By Antony Funnell
By business reporter Michael Janda Penalty rate cuts could backfire on business
By business reporter Michael Janda
By business reporter Andrew Robertson Supermarket wars: Are they just a repeat of the battle between Qantas and Virgin?
By business reporter Andrew Robertson
 
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World
Leading critic of Philippine leader Duterte arrested on drug charges
Zoe Daniel: Democracy Dies in Darkness and dire town hall meetings
'Threat of famine looming' in Yemen amid import blockade
 
Business
RBA governor takes aim at negative gearing
Trump's pro-oil and gas bias risks hurting Australia: analysts
Dairy giant Murray Goulburn posts big loss
 
Politics
Leading critic of Philippine leader Duterte arrested on drug charges
'They're just corporate bullies': Uber calls on Victorian users to lobby against $2 trip tax
Fighting for access to disability support a 'nightmare' for some
 
Sport
Live: India loses quick wickets after dismissing Aussies on day two
AFL boss denies misleading Bombers over supplement investigation
Ranieri dumped in desperate move as it all falls apart for Leicester
 
Science and Tech
Searching for extra-terrestrial life in water worlds close to home
NASA scientists explain what's next after TRAPPIST-1 announcement
Solar power 'cheaper than fossil fuels in most capital cities'
 
Environment
Reef authority warns of widespread coral bleaching again this year
NSW cattle farmer capitalises on conservation tick of approval
Power retailers pay $130m in penalties rather than meet RET requirements
 

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