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Citizenship test overhaul to prioritise 'Australian values'
Migrants will face a tougher citizenship test which will assess their commitment to Australia and their attitudes to religious freedom and gender equality.
 
Turnbull plants a flag to rally his dispirited troops
Is Malcolm Turnbull's tough stance on Australian citizenship a defining moment in his leadership? Political editor Chris Uhlmann explains.
 
What housing affordability crisis? These politicians own 61 properties between them
Do you recognise these faces? Karen Andrews, Barry O'Sullivan and David Gillespie are some of the most aggressive real estate investors in Parliament House, an ABC analysis reveals.
 
How many properties does your local politician own?
Search our list of politicians' real estate holdings and find out how much your local member owns.
 
Dylan Voller a difficult child who assaulted students, royal commission told
A picture of a difficult boy that educators struggled to manage is painted as Dylan Voller is cross-examined during the NT Royal Commission into Youth Detention.
 
Woman who struck man with axe, knife 70 times jailed for defensive homicide
A Victorian woman who pleaded guilty to defensive homicide is sentenced to 10 years' jail for killing a man by repeatedly hitting him with an axe and a knife — a crime she claimed her boyfriend forced her to commit.
 
Concern for 5yo may have led to Manus shooting, Dutton says
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says a violent incident at the Manus Island immigration centre on Friday may have been prompted by concerns for a child.
 
Melbourne's median house price hits record high of $826k
The dream of owning a home is getting more difficult in Melbourne, where population growth, low stock, low interest rates and strong demand have pushed the median house price to a record high of $826,000.
 
White House denies misleading over ships 'heading towards North Korea'
The Trump administration never gave an arrival date for a US armada on the Korean Peninsula and the ships are in fact still on their way, White House spokesman Sean Spicer says.
 
MONA's Walsh defends 'slaughter' art show, says outrage good for business
David Walsh, millionaire founder of Tasmania's acclaimed Museum of Old and New Art, responds to the controversy surrounding an upcoming performance featuring a freshly slaughtered bull by saying outrage is good for business and the public's fascination with "disaster tourism" is a benefit to the economy.
 
Does new English test for would-be citizens set bar too high?
A tougher English language test under sweeping changes to citizenship laws may set the bar "too high", an expert warns, and will exclude people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
 
Controversial Oakden mental health facility to be shut down
Nearly a dozen staff are reported to the health watchdog, eight are stood down and three incidents are referred to police, as the SA Government announces plans to shut down a nursing home in the wake of mistreatment allegations.
 
Leak of Liberal polling is 'corrosive', Abbott says
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the leaking of polling conducted during the election that showed he may have been about to lose his blue-ribbon seat is "sneaky" and "underhanded".
 
Former Nauru MPs charged over protest fight to halt controversial trial
A controversial criminal trial in Nauru that could see three former MPs and their supporters jailed begins, with a senior Australian judge set to be the star witness for the defence.
 
Five tips to get the most out of your workday
Workplace productivity is about more than fancy gadgets. It's about taking care of your body and mind, even away from work.
 
Who will depose Ronaldo and Messi from their 'best in the world' throne?
We all know about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's contesting for the title of 'world's best footballer'. But it can't last forever, so who's ready to step into the breach?
 
Ex-NFL star found dead in prison while serving life sentence for murder
It's the last act in the downfall of an athlete who once seemed to have everything, including a five-year $US40 million contract extension, and threw it all away.
 
Worker locked in aircraft cargo hold raises questions over Aerocare safety record
A former Aerocare worker says a baggage handling supervisor was accidentally locked in the cargo hold of a plane about to take off from Brisbane airport — but the incident was never reported to safety authorities.
 
Serena Williams to miss rest of 2017 after confirming pregnancy
Serena Williams is pregnant and expected to give birth to her first child later this year, which suggests she was in the early stages of her pregnancy when she won the Australian Open in January.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By PNG correspondent Eric Tlozek Manus Detention shooting signals rising tensions
By PNG correspondent Eric Tlozek
By Julia Baird This Easter, think of the Egyptians
By Julia Baird
By Stan Grant Nothing 'unpredictable' about dangerous North Korea
By Stan Grant
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Trump's Syria strike a warning to North Korea's provocations
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
 
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World
Prosecutors demand Jakarta Governor Ahok be jailed if he offends again
Marine Le Pen: From far-right fringe to presidential contender
Style or substance? The appeal of France's Emmanuel Macron
 
Business
ACCC to investigate gas market's lack of transparency
Young people's real wages falling because of surging home prices
What housing affordability crisis? These politicians own 61 properties between them
 
Politics
Sinodinos stresses importance of foreign tech workers despite scrapping of 457s
Berejiklian's pick as ICAC chief did not support watchdog's overhaul
Concern for 5yo may have led to Manus shooting, Dutton says
 
Sport
Serena Williams to miss rest of 2017 after confirming pregnancy
Strong squad, appealing draw boost Aussie Champions Trophy hopes
Tigers stars Woods, Tedesco given 24-hour contract ultimatum
 
Science and Tech
Sinodinos stresses importance of foreign tech workers despite scrapping of 457s
Where the old things are: Australia's most ancient trees
Scientists fear 457 visa changes will hurt research labs
 
Environment
Where the old things are: Australia's most ancient trees
Cracks in Greenland glacier could lead to massive calving event
CSG could increase methane emissions on Condamine River, report warns
 

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