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Australia Post director earning 10 times more than Prime Minister
Senior executives at Australia Post are earning more than $1 million a year, a Senate committee reveals, with the managing director's total package worth $5.6 million.
 
What Cory Bernardi's defection means for the Senate
Surprisingly, not that much for now. But in the longer term, it does make things more complicated.
 
Government combines welfare changes to force savings through Parliament
Changes to child care, family tax benefits, paid parental leave and carbon tax compensation payments will be introduced to Parliament today in a so-called omnibus bill.
 
Army Chief sent on mission to lobby Trump team on refugee deal
Lieutenant General Angus Campbell took part in a hasty diplomatic mission to Washington to convince the new Trump administration to honour the refugee resettlement deal struck with President Obama, the ABC confirms.
 
Coal spillage discovered in waters near Great Barrier Reef
A Queensland Government investigation finds a large spillage of coal from a ship loader at the Port of Hay Point in the state's north.
 
'Both sides would lose' in China-US dispute: Chinese FM warns
There "cannot be conflict" between China and the US over the South China Sea, China's Foreign Minister warns during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Julie Bishop.
 
Life after Black Saturday: 'Victoria's never been in a more dangerous situation'
Veteran bushfire scientist David Packham fears Victoria is more vulnerable to a bushfire tragedy than ever before, despite what the state learnt in the years following Black Saturday.
 
Australia's first lentil beer hits the market
In an era when brewers are experimenting with an increasing array of ingredients, an Adelaide Hills brewery releases Australia's first lentil beer.
 
Man killed by lightning strike
A man is struck by lightning and killed while fighting a grassfire in the New South Wales central west.
 
Trump's dignity has been 'swept away', says Chinese judge
One of China's top judges says Donald Trump is "no different than a scoundrel" over his insults of a US judge who blocked the President's travel ban.
 
No Fixed Address: WA homelessness highlighted in exhibition
A photographer speaking to people sleeping rough in Bunbury and Busselton out of curiosity leads to a photo exhibition about homelessness in the South West, and the plight of those affected by it.
 
Ringside doctor quit during Green-Mundine fight
Lou Lewis, one of the doctors involved in the highly anticipated re-match between boxers Anthony Mundine and Danny Green, quit after Green was concussed in the first round but the bout was allowed to go another nine rounds.
 
Halal certifier sues anti-halal campaigner for defamation
A defamation case between a halal certifier and an anti-halal campaigner in the NSW Supreme Court is being closely watched by some of the country's highest profile conservative politicians.
 
Binge eating black hole devours star twice the size of the Sun
Scientists discover a supermassive black hole that has taken a record-breaking decade to devour a star twice the size of the Sun — and it is still chewing away.
 
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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World
Philippines moves to quell Duterte's 'war' on communists
Buddhist monk found with drugs, grenade in monastery
Trump's travel ban forces Iranian musician to change plans
 
Business
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold
Scrapping the TPP Trump's first shot before aiming at China
Gina Rinehart launches wagyu brand bound for China
 
Politics
Heatwaves to be hotter, longer and more frequent, report says
Philippines moves to quell Duterte's 'war' on communists
'Both sides would lose' in China-US dispute: Chinese FM warns
 
Sport
Ringside doctor quit during Green-Mundine fight
Kohli the key wicket for Aussies in India
Departing England captain Cook says 'new voice' was needed
 
Science and Tech
Heatwaves to be hotter, longer and more frequent, report says
Binge eating black hole devours star twice the size of the Sun
NASA astronaut throws 'longest Hail Mary' pass ahead of Super Bowl
 
Environment
Heatwaves to be hotter, longer and more frequent, report says
Coal spillage discovered in waters near Great Barrier Reef
Victoria set to ban fracking after Coalition backs Government legislation
 

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