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Man arrested after four killed in Stockholm truck 'terror attack'
A man is detained "on suspicion of terrorist crimes" after a truck crashed into a crowd in central Stockholm, killing four people and injuring 15 others.
 
Rare mineral found in Lockyer Valley could become World Cup gold mine
A pair of Queensland geologists think they have struck brown gold in unearthing a naturally occurring mineral capable of growing pristine grass in the middle of the Arabian desert, with hopes it will land them a massive turf deal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
 
Was the US missile strike on Syria legal?
The US attack on a Syrian airbase happened without warning and without permission. But did the Trump administration break the law? Short answer — yes, according to one international law expert.
 
Russia 'strongly condemns' US missile strike on Syria
Russia warns the US cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base could have "extremely serious" consequences, as America says it's preparing additional sanctions against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
 
This US poet lost 10 relatives in Syria this week, but not in the gas attack
As the world focused on the devastating chemical attack in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun, air raids were killing civilians in another part of the war-torn country.
 
Activist's Australian visa cancelled over possible 'risk to good order'
The Immigration Department refuses to comment on exactly why it blocked the visa of a prominent Palestinian activist, but argues it has a responsibility to protect the community from abuse or danger.
 
Liberals hope to keep seats despite swings in NSW by-elections
The Liberal Party is bracing for huge swings against it in by-elections today prompted by the retirement of three sitting MPs including former premier Mike Baird and minister Jillian Skinner.
 
NRL live: Titans host Raiders after Dragons thump Manly
Round-six NRL action continues with the Titans hosting the Raiders and the Cowboys taking on the Tigers. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
 
AFL Live: Cats facing the Demons after Giants, Tigers post wins
A massive Saturday of footy continues with Geelong taking on Melbourne, after the Giants beat the Kangaroos and the Tigers defeated the Eagles. Follow live scores, stats and streams.
 
Teens on murder charges extradited to face court in NSW
Two teenagers who allegedly murdered a Queanbeyan service station attendant, stabbed a second man and bashed a third with a tyre iron are extradited by an ACT magistrate to face court in New South Wales.
 
Uncertain future for Manus Island refugees not settled in PNG, US
The fate of people housed in the Manus Island immigration facility who will not be resettled in Papua New Guinea or the United States is unclear, the Australian and PNG leaders say.
 
Trump, Xi showdown fails to materialise at Mar-a-Lago
What was billed as a showdown between the United States and China over trade and North Korea ends with little sign of confrontation or concrete progress.
 
Queer Formal gives LGBTI teens a safe space to express themselves
Melbourne's Queer Formal provides hundreds of LGBTI teenagers a safe space to bring a same-sex partner or dress according to their chosen gender identity and dance the night away.
 
Labor demands Turnbull explain negative gearing comments
Federal Labor demands Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull explain comments he made to Parliament last year about negative gearing where he quoted Mark Twain.
 
Christensen calls for halt to foreign aid in wake of Cyclone Debbie
The PM knocks back calls to halt funds flowing overseas in the wake of natural disasters in Queensland and New South Wales, saying Australia's foreign aid budget is important to international diplomacy efforts.
 
Rockhampton's 'fairly good flood' finally recedes
The clean-up of Rockhampton kicks into gear as the Fitzroy River slowly recedes, with Mayor Margaret Strelow warning of the lasting economic impact on the region.
 
Winx streaks home in Queen Elizabeth Stakes for 17th-straight win
Winx just keeps on trucking, winning her 17th-straight race — the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.
 
'Negligent' parents to blame for boys' bad online behaviour, psychologists say
In the wake of a spate of cases of Australian boys debasing girls — and each other — via social media, experts are blaming "negligent" parents for failing to discuss respect and appropriate digital behaviour with their sons.
 
Native plants are the must-have backyard item right now
Plants, like clothing styles, come in and out of fashion — and currently native plants are having their 15 minutes of fame.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Syria missile strike leaves the world wondering — what now?
By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown
By Stan Grant Syria a 'hornet's nest' that failed to rise from the Arab Spring
By Stan Grant
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Trump's strike far from end of hell in Syria
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Just how uncompetitive is Australia's tax system?
By political correspondent Andrew Probyn
 
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World
Vanuatu braces for possible late season topical cyclone
US Senate goes 'nuclear' to send Gorsuch to Supreme Court
Poland train crash seriously injures seven
 
Business
Supply to blame for high house prices, not tax breaks, says former banker
Twitter sues US Government for demanding anti-Trump account identity
Markets rattled by Syria missile strikes as gold and oil surge
 
Politics
Activist's Australian visa cancelled over possible 'risk to good order'
Uncertain future for Manus Island refugees not settled in PNG, US
Christensen calls for halt to foreign aid in wake of Cyclone Debbie
 
Sport
AFL Live: Cats facing the Demons after Giants, Tigers post wins
NRL live: Titans host Raiders after Dragons thump Manly
Winx streaks home in Queen Elizabeth Stakes for 17th-straight win
 
Science and Tech
How emojis can help children learn and communicate
Coeliac disease could be triggered by catching a virus, research finds
Seaweed jelly and dentist 'smart glasses' among ideas pitched to CSIRO
 
Environment
NSW town divided over coal seam gas proposal
To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End
Turtles 'keeping Murray River clean' in danger of extinction
 

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