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Terror accused who 'advised IS on missiles' arrested in rural NSW
A 42-year-old man is arrested for allegedly seeking to advise the Islamic State group on how to develop high-tech weaponry, including long-range guided missiles, at Young, north-west of Canberra.
 
Live: Freedom of speech inquiry hands down report on Racial Discrimination Act
A parliamentary committee has proposed a range of changes to the handling of the Racial Discrimination Act, including providing more parliamentary oversight. Follow live.
 
LNP MP George Christensen quits Nationals chief whip role
The rebel MP tells the ABC he spoke with colleagues about his decision to resign from the role last night, citing the need to speak freely on policy.
 
Australia set to dodge recession as current account deficit shrinks to '70s levels
A surge in commodity prices and exports, as well as reasonable government and household spending, are almost certain to keep Australia out of recession.
 
Who are Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway?
As you are probably now aware, Oscars presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway called out the wrong winner for the best picture award yesterday at the Academy Awards. But who are they?
 
'Mistake' to conceal Australia Post CEO's pay packet
Australia Post chairman John Stanhope admits it was a mistake to try and hide its director's $5.6 million pay packet from the public to avoid media scrutiny and reputation damage.
 
17 new suburbs planned to tackle Melbourne housing affordability
The Victorian Government announces plans to rezone 100,000 housing blocks and create 17 new suburbs in Melbourne's key growth zones in an effort to tackle housing affordability.
 
Privacy watchdog 'making inquiries' after Centrelink leaked personal information
The Government's privacy watchdog wants answers from bureaucrats who provided a Centrelink client's personal details to a journalist in a bid to counter her public criticisms.
 
Bush defends role of a free press in wake of Trump's attacks
Former US President George W Bush defends the role of a free press in the wake of Donald Trump's attacks on the media.
 
Investigation into Cash Converters' loans scheme criticised as 'half-baked'
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's investigation into the nation's biggest payday lender Cash Converters is branded as inadequate by consumer advocates after it left thousands of vulnerable Australians unable to claim compensation for unsuitable loans.
 
'Self-centred monster' Lionel Patea had long history of violence
Former Bandido Lionel Patea, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Tara Brown, has a history of breaching domestic violence orders and attacked the young Gold Coast mother a week before killing her.
 
WA Liberal gave out free wine while doorknocking
WA Liberals say candidate Lily Chen did the wrong thing by handing out free bottles of wine while doorknocking for next month's state election, but say she did so "in recognition of Chinese New Year".
 
Detective fined for using device to track mate's girlfriend wins appeal
A West Australian police officer convicted two years ago of unlawfully using a tracking device to monitor a mate's girlfriend is awarded almost $15,000 in legal costs after successfully appealing against the decision.
 
'Bulldozers of the bush': Wombat culling permits 'last resort' for farmers
Mange is not the only threat facing Tasmania's wombats, as more than 50 permits are issued in the past year to cull the protected mammals on farming properties.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By business editor Ian Verrender Disillusionment grows over Turnbull's economic policy inaction
By business editor Ian Verrender
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
 
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Business
Methane emissions from CSG development raise climate change concerns
Australia set to dodge recession as current account deficit shrinks to '70s levels
Investigation into Cash Converters' loans scheme criticised as 'half-baked'
 
Politics
Unions and employer groups waging war over Sunday penalty rates
LNP MP George Christensen quits Nationals chief whip role
Nationals and Labor MPs teaming up to tackle electricity grid problems
 
Sport
Power's Koch threatens Suns over red-and-gold in China
GWS Giants leading rise of the 'super club'
Leicester finally shows up, beating Liverpool after Ranieri sacking
 
Science and Tech
Nokia's 3310 and the growing market for retro tech
Merging our brains with machines won't stop the rise of the robots
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Environment
Methane emissions from CSG development raise climate change concerns
All-timber apartments assembled like flat-packed furniture
Death at Beware Reef won't deter reef protection group
 

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