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Live: India proving immovable on day four
The third Test between India and Australia continues in Ranchi, with India rolling on with the bat on day four. Follow all the action in our live blog.
 
Rock 'n' roll icon Chuck Berry dead at 90
Chuck Berry, who duck-walked his way into the pantheon of rock 'n' roll pioneers as one of its most influential guitarists, dies at his Missouri home at the age of 90.
 
Severe storm bears down on flood-hit northern NSW
Severe thunderstorms, potentially causing flash floods, are set to hit areas of northern New South Wales still recovering from days of heavy rain and flooding this afternoon, with some parts already inundated, according to the BOM.
 
Frontbenchers defend business leaders campaigning for same-sex marriage
Simon Birmingham and Julie Bishop defend business leaders campaigning for same-sex marriage after the group comes under fire from Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.
 
Teen 'dared' to jump into river attacked by crocodile
Teenager Lee de Paauw is "very lucky" to still have his left arm after being bitten by a crocodile when dared to jump into the Johnstone River in far north Queensland early this morning, paramedics say.
 
Manufacturers 'will quit Australia' if energy cannot be guaranteed
As concern grows about the cost of power and the stability of the electricity grid, the head of the Food and Grocery Council says manufacturers will quit Australia if affordable, reliable energy cannot be guaranteed.
 
Wright completes fairytale return with Snapper Rocks win
Australian surfer Owen Wright completes a fairytale comeback from a serious brain injury, winning the World Surf League event at Snapper Rocks.
 
Trump says Germany owes 'vast sums of money' to NATO
US President Donald Trump says Germany owes "vast sums of money" to NATO and the United States "must be paid more" for providing defence.
 
Death toll hits 72 in Peru's worst floods for two decades
Authorities in Peru declare the intense rains, overflowing rivers, mudslides and flooding being experienced in the country as the worst in two decades, with respite not expected for another two weeks.
 
Drone to help rescuers after test at notorious WA fishing spot
Volunteers experiment with the use of a drone for sea rescues at a notorious Great Southern fishing spot in a West Australian first, and say the technology could prove to be a game changer.
 
Washed-up luggage leads rescuers to injured men in crashed helicopter
Two men seriously injured when their helicopter crashed in shallow waters off the central Queensland coast are saved after their luggage begins washing up on a nearby beach, sparking a search and rescue operation.
 
'We feel the same pain': Rosie Batty visits remote WA community
There are emotional scenes in remote northern WA, where women are four times more likely to be hospitalised from domestic violence than the average West Australian, as Rosie Batty shares her experiences.
 
Farmer makes eco-friendly lemongrass surfboards
A Gold Coast farmer drops in on the surfboard manufacturing industry, by growing lemongrass and turning it into foam to make eco-friendly surfboards.
 
How much tourism is too much for Tasmania's north-west coast?
A number of major tourist accommodation projects proposed for Tasmania's north-west are facing backlash from locals worried about the impact on their small, quiet towns.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Andrew O'Connor Masterstroke or mistake? The fall of Brendon Grylls and his mining tax
By Andrew O'Connor
By Stan Grant Are populist politicians losing their grip?
By Stan Grant
By Andrew O'Connor Scale of defeat renders WA Liberal leadership silent, stunned
By Andrew O'Connor
By Europe correspondent Steve Cannane Dutch opt for tolerance and reject Wilders' populism
By Europe correspondent Steve Cannane
 
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Death toll hits 72 in Peru's worst floods for two decades
March 19, 2017 - 4:15 pm
 
World
Fellow rockers pay tribute to pioneer Chuck Berry
Mass evacuation of Syrian rebel fighters from Homs
Prince William, Kate meet Paris attacks survivors
 
Business
Manufacturers 'will quit Australia' if energy cannot be guaranteed
The week in finance: Markets becalmed but will higher Chinese interest rates change things?
Land tax could replace stamp duty in proposal costed by PBO
 
Politics
Program helping seniors live at home longer undergoes big change
Government looks to pass childcare reform within fortnight
Bishop defends Tillerson's tough stance on North Korea
 
Sport
Live: India proving immovable on day four
NRL live: Raiders v Wests Tigers, Sharks v Dragons
The optical illusion ripping up all cricketing goodwill between Australia and India
 
Science and Tech
Self-repairing heart tissue breakthrough brings hope for cardiac patients
Russian spies and two others charged over Yahoo hack
Extreme heat pushes parts of Great Barrier Reef beyond recovery
 
Environment
Global carbon emissions flat despite economic growth, raising hopes of downward trend
'It's going to hurt big': Australia's biggest hardwood mill to close
Energy companies want rewards for keeping the lights on
 

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