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Mother charged with attempted murder of son at Murray River
A mother allegedly told onlookers "I had to drown my babies" after holding her two children under the water in the Murray River on the Victoria-New South Wales border, a court hears.
 
Pride, prejudice and punishment: Gay rights around the world
As Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras, elsewhere in the world gay and lesbian people can struggle to simply stay out of jail.
 
Mike Pence used private email for public business and was hacked
US Vice-President Mike Pence — who frequently criticised Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server — used an AOL account to conduct public business as governor of Indiana, his office confirms.
 
Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'
A Federal Coalition senator criticises his Government's own Referendum Council, saying it has squandered taxpayers' money on a "$3,000-a-page" discussion paper and a lacklustre website.
 
Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front
Russia's economy is starting to grow again after years of recession, brought on by falling oil prices, sanctions and a weak currency — but the narrative for locals is contrary to the Government's claims.
 
Judge denies QUT admin's 18c racism appeal
A Queensland University of Technology employee is denied leave to appeal the dismissal of her $250,000 racial discrimination claim against three students.
 
Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change
Farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change and, in a bid to protect their crop from destructive weather, are investing millions in protective houses for their paddocks.
 
Somalia on the brink of famine, aid agency says
Somalia is expected to be the next nation to declare a state of famine as several other countries across eastern Africa face severe food shortages, an aid agency says.
 
NSW HIV rates lowest in five years, figures show
Health workers say improvements in treatment and early intervention now mean people with HIV have almost the same life expectancy as someone without the infection, while NSW figures show a decline in people diagnosed in 2016.
 
Flight cancellations hit drenched Sydney ahead of Mardi Gras
Sydney airport is back up and running after a number of flights were delayed or cancelled due to wild weather on Friday night, with more heavy rain expected to lash the city as it hosts Mardi Gras this weekend.
 
SA back to normal power use after generator goes offline
With the state's largest power station now slowly increasing their output, the Australian Energy Market Operator is no longer forecasting a lack of power reserve in the state.
 
Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial
A vest designed to shield astronauts from deadly solar particles in deep space or on Mars is set for trials on a lunar mission, its Israeli developers say.
 
ASIO warns tourists and expats of terrorist threat in South-East Asia
The director-general of ASIO warns that as IS fighters return home to South-East Asia, the threat of attacks in that region increases.
 
Senate concerned about 'chilling' impact of DHS information releases
The Senate clerk recognises concerns the DHS's release of personal information to a journalist could have a "chilling" impact on sources in the Centrelink investigation.
 
Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us
Nick Kyrgios smashes 25 aces in a stunning service display to dump Novak Djokovic from the Mexico Open, in a perfect showing that encapsulates why he frustrates Australian audiences so much.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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By David Taylor
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Trump delivers a twist of optimism and dash of bipartisanship
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By Stephen Long Westpac lending case could open up flood of litigation if it succeeds
By Stephen Long
By Paul Kennedy The day a dad ruined junior football
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World
Kim Jong-nam murder suspect deported to North Korea
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Business
Renationalise electricity grid to fix 'failure' of system: economist
'Are you living in the real world?': NAB boss grilled over financial planning arm
Amber Harrison could have 'scandalous material' against Seven West Media
 
Politics
Regional Russians struggle to make ends meet as Putin presents strong front
Referendum Council expenses do not 'cut the mustard'
Why Australians are turning to Pauline Hanson
 
Sport
Kyrgios motors past Djokovic: This is why he excites and frustrates us
Tigers wallop Rabbitohs as Storm hold on against Bulldogs
Steve Smith credits eye-spinning 'trance' for Pune heroics
 
Science and Tech
Mars astronaut radiation shield set for moon mission trial
Artificial mouse 'embryo' may hold answer to early miscarriages in humans
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Environment
Paddocks planted in smart houses to safeguard against climate change
Thriving populations of tigers, leopards emerge from fog of war in Myanmar
Can Victoria find balance between logging and the environment?
 

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