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Flood warnings remain as WA braces for more heavy rain
Towns across southern Western Australia are preparing for more rain with severe weather warnings still in place for large portions of the state, after heavy downpours caused widespread flooding and left some residents cut off.
 
NSW facing hottest February day as heatwave moves across country
The heatwave across Australia is expected to worsen over the weekend, with Rural Fire Services warning of potentially catastrophic fire conditions.
 
Protestors gather as Cory Bernardi steps out in support of anti-halal group
Conservative senator Cory Bernardi attends the event "Defending Freedom of Speech", organised by anti-Islam group the Q Society.
 
Australian thanks girlfriend's family for support after Thai jet ski crash
An Australian man who pleaded guilty to carelessly driving his rented jet ski into his girlfriend in Phuket releases an emotional letter explaining his decision and his "unbearable sorrow".
 
Judge gives serial paedophile priest two years in jail so as not to 'crush' him
The Anglican Church expresses surprise and victims' families are outraged as an 85-year-old former priest is sentenced to two years in prison for sexually abusing five boys over a 30-year period in Western Australia.
 
Tasering of unarmed 12yo boy in NT condemned
The use of tasers on children should be eliminated, the National Children's Commissioner says, after seeing footage obtained by the ABC that shows an unarmed 12-year-old boy tasered by Northern Territory Police.
 
NSW reduces power usage, staves off blackout as heatwave continues
New South Wales escapes enforced power blackouts due to record-high electricity demands caused by a heatwave that's moving across the state.
 
Trump backs 'One China' in call with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump agrees to honour the longstanding "One China" policy during a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, taking steps to improve ties after angering Beijing by talking to the leader of Taiwan.
 
Indigenous All Stars romp to win thanks to JT masterclass
Johnathan Thurston is the man of the match as the Indigenous All Stars run out 34-8 winners over the World All Stars in Newcastle.
 
Pauline Hanson dominates entries in Bald Archy Prize
There is an entire corner dedicated to One Nation senator Pauline Hanson's image at this year's Bald Archy Prize show — the satirical art prize that every year showcases an ever-revolving array of faces and stories to lampoon.
 
Driver who had wrestling DVD playing in car found guilty over fatal crash
The driver, who tells the jury he is passionate about wrestling and very familiar with the DVD playing in the ute, says he knew when the "big twist" in the event was coming because of the music and commentary.
 
'Not one cent': Promised funding for ice addicts not forthcoming
Mark burned through much of a $600,000 insurance payout to fund an ice habit — now his rehab centre is in danger of folding over a lack of promised government funding.
 
Kenya declares drought a national disaster
Kenya declares the ongoing drought affecting many parts of the country a national disaster, calling for aid to contain the situation which is posing a major risk to people, livestock and wildlife.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By National Affairs correspondent Greg Jennett World leaders beware: Trump teaches Turnbull a lesson in not playing nice
By National Affairs correspondent Greg Jennett
By David Lipson Trump and Brexit success could herald Australian regional, rural revolt
By David Lipson
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Bannon: The man behind Trump's immigration ban
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
By Europe correspondent James Glenday Will Martin Schulz be the man to oust Angela Merkel?
By Europe correspondent James Glenday
 
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February 11, 2017 - 6:52 am
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World
Can Donald Trump control the courts?
Is Obama's photographer trolling Trump on Instagram?
Iranian refugee moved from Port Moresby to Bomana prison
 
Business
Investment home lending slows as banks hit the brakes
IMF says Australia faces 'significant risks' from housing market, China slowdown
Trade bounce gives Chinese economy welcome boost
 
Politics
Protestors gather as Cory Bernardi steps out in support of anti-halal group
Is Obama's photographer trolling Trump on Instagram?
Push and shove as protesters disrupt secretive Q Society meeting
 
Sport
Indigenous All Stars romp to win thanks to JT masterclass
Crows down Dogs to stay unbeaten in AFLW
Perth Glory demoralises Adelaide United in 5-0 A-League win
 
Science and Tech
Virtual reality boom brings risk of new addiction
The many animals named after David Attenborough
Heatwaves to be hotter, longer and more frequent, report says
 
Environment
NSW facing hottest February day as heatwave moves across country
Wooden stadium key to sustainable success for English club
Dakota Access pipeline construction resumes
 

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