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Rolf Harris trial ends with three not guilty verdicts
The Australian entertainer is found not guilty of two counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault, with the jury failing to reach a verdict on four remaining charges, leaving the prosecution to decide if it will pursue another trial.
 
New political donations data maps industries' web of influence
Companies arguably make political donations for one reason only: to influence Australian politics. ABC News has mapped the flow of money to find out which industries are using their riches in a bid to buy influence.
 
Victoria like a 'furnace' as state hit with first heatwave of the summer
Victoria is sweltering through its first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures tipped to soar to 44 degrees in northern areas today.
 
Peter Dutton accused of seeking 'Trump-like powers' to review visas
Proposed changes to review the credentials of long-term visa holders could provide the Immigration Minister with too much power and represent a slide into fascism, the Federal Opposition warns.
 
Coalition MP set to cross floor on banking royal commission bill
After an already difficult week, the PM is facing the prospect of George Christensen crossing the floor on a controversial bill for a banking royal commission if it is put to a vote.
 
McLachlan reveals extent of AFL's support for Hird
Gillon McLachlan says the AFL offered support to James Hird during his recent health crisis, and believes the league would welcome the former Bombers coach back.
 
'Parasite' Shorten savaged by Turnbull in Question Time
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull unleashes a blistering attack on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, slamming him as a "simpering sycophant" and a "parasite" who yearns for his own harbourside mansion.
 
Compo push for Australian VW drivers caught in emissions scandal
Volkswagen is being urged to explain why Australian drivers are not being offered compensation for cars fitted with emissions cheating devices.
 
Out-of-control bushfire threatening homes in Perth's south-east
Residents on Perth's south-eastern fringe are on high alert as an emergency warning remains in place overnight for a bushfire that started in Bedfordale, with lives and homes under threat.
 
'Monumental mess' of Centrelink debt-recovery program to be probed by Senate committee
Centrelink's controversial debt-recovery program will be investigated by a Senate committee to determine why thousands of Australians were incorrectly told they needed to repay money.
 
Indonesia's military chief accepts apology from Australian Army
Indonesia's military chief says he has accepted an apology from the Australian Army over offensive training material used at a special forces base, but suspended military cooperation will not resume until the President has been consulted.
 
Michelle was discharged after 'temper tantrum', hours later she was dead
When Maureen McIlquham's daughter Michelle was discharged from hospital on a cool autumn night in 2009, she never imagined the 28-year-old would be dead in the family home just hours later.
 
One Nation's rookie pick joins party's step to the centre in WA election
One Nation is taking on the WA election with a 20-year-old rookie candidate and a focus on jobs and the economy, not immigration.
 
Australian sentenced to death for Thailand murder 'unlikely to be executed'
Antonio Bagnato, the kickboxer convicted of murdering a suspected drug kingpin in Pattaya, is the first Australian on death row in Thailand in 30 years but experts say he is unlikely to actually face lethal injection.
 
Trump's stance on Iran nuclear deal could mean trouble ahead
US President Donald Trump will find it difficult, if not impossible, to force Iran to renegotiate its nuclear agreement with six world powers, despite warning signs that Iran continues to flout its international obligations.
 
Russian women turning to tattoo art to hide the scars of domestic violence
A Russian tattoo artist turns scars of violence into things of beauty, boosting the confidence of domestic abuse victims.
 
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
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Business
Rio Tinto bounces back into black with $6 billion profit
Australia faces higher interest rates, stronger dollar: Ex-RBA official
BHP port expansion on hold pending dust review
 
Politics
Peter Dutton accused of seeking 'Trump-like powers' to review visas
Coalition MP set to cross floor on banking royal commission bill
Boot camps, victim conferencing aims to curb youth crime in NT
 
Sport
McLachlan reveals extent of AFL's support for Hird
Bouzanis gets five-match ban for 'gypsy' slur
Mystery of Jobe Watson's Brownlow medal solved
 
Science and Tech
The many animals named after David Attenborough
Heatwaves to be hotter, longer and more frequent, report says
Binge eating black hole devours star twice the size of the Sun
 
Environment
Trump's stance on Iran nuclear deal could mean trouble ahead
Sioux ready new legal challenge after US Army green lights Dakota Access pipeline
The many animals named after David Attenborough
 

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