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Russia hacking investigation boss steps down amid ethics probe
Devin Nunes, the embattled head of the US Intelligence Committee investigating Russian election interference, stands aside amid accusations he released classified information without authorisation and is too close to the Trump administration.
 
Why one young Aboriginal man is leaving his home and everything he has known behind
Young men like Junior are key to Aboriginal culture surviving in remote Australian communities in West Arnhem Land. But first his parents are sending him on an adventure 3,800km away, with the hope it'll help him walk confidently in both worlds.
 
Stargazing Live viewers find four-planet solar system
Australian volunteer citizen scientists find four previously unknown planets orbiting a nearby star thanks to a crowd-sourcing project aired on the ABC's Stargazing Live.
 
Syrian Government wants to run any inquiry into gas attack
The Syrian Government sets conditions for any international inquiry into a suspected chemical attack that killed scores of people, saying it should set out from Damascus not Turkey, as the US doubles down on comments condemning Bashar al-Assad.
 
Government examined tax breaks on housing but did not act: FOI investigation
Federal Cabinet formally examined the impact of tax breaks on Australia's booming housing market in early 2016 but decided not to act, an ABC investigation reveals.
 
Free trade negotiations with EU a step closer
Australia is hopeful of beginning negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union in the latter half of this year.
 
Alcohol linked to drownings of 500 Aussie men over past decade
A campaign is launched aimed at changing men's attitudes towards drinking and swimming, with new figures suggesting alcohol may have contributed to the drownings of almost 500 Australian men over the past decade.
 
Queensland's own Loch Ness monster goes on show in outback
The fossil of a long-necked, 12-metre plesiosaur that was discovered on the edge of the Simpson Desert will finally see the light of day again.
 
Russian police find explosives similar to device used by bomber
Russian authorities raid a residential building in St Petersburg and find explosives similar to those used by a suicide bomber who this week blew up a metro carriage killing 14 people, security sources say.
 
Channel 9 reporter Ben McCormack charged over child pornography
Police charge Channel 9 reporter Ben McCormack over child abuse material after raid on A Current Affair offices in Sydney.
 
Day, Scott treading water in Masters opening round
Australia's Jason Day overcomes a difficult start but Adam Scott has endured a mixed opening round at the Masters.
 
People with disabilities face uncertain future amid NSW Government land sale
The NSW Government confirms a long-term plan to sell off harbour-front homes that accommodate the state's most vulnerable people, as part of the move to a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
 
Opposition intensifies campaign against Gillespie after Bob Day ruling
The Federal Opposition is intensifying its campaign against Assistant Health Minister David Gillespie, arguing he could be disqualified from Parliament in the wake of the High Court's decision to remove Bob Day from the Senate.
 
To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End
Last year controversial drilling tests were carried out in the NT to see if fracking was viable and but the big environmental questions are still being asked and the issue continues to polarise people.
 
Space Gandalf is the newest star in the galaxy
Stargazing Live is captivating audiences around Australia this week, but one new "star" has caught the country's attention.
 
Thai Government announces strict traffic ban, police say they will ignore it for now
Thailand's Prime Minister uses his sweeping post-coup powers to announce two new traffic regulations, only to backtrack on one of them hours after it comes into effect.
 
'Huge relief': Rockhampton's flood level lower than expected
The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton reaches 8.8 metres at 3:40pm, the Bureau of Meteorology says, with the water so far failing to reach a predicted 9 metres.
 
Principal resigns after school newspaper raises questions about her credentials
An incoming principal resigns after a group of student reporters at a US school were not able to find evidence her university degrees were issued by an accredited institution.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By chief foreign correspondent Phillip Williams Why isn't there more outrage about the unimaginable terror in Syria?
By chief foreign correspondent Phillip Williams
By Julia Baird Big Little Lies: Nicole Kidman sparks a crucial conversation about domestic violence
By Julia Baird
By business editor Ian Verrender RBA stuck between rock and a hard place on interest rates
By business editor Ian Verrender
by defence reporter Andrew Greene Analysis: Beijing sends blunt warning to Chinese Australians
by defence reporter Andrew Greene
 
Just In
Tim Worner resigns as Sydney Swans director
April 7, 2017 - 7:10 am
'It's his right to have an education': Family's battle for autistic son
April 7, 2017 - 7:04 am
Teens on the run after fatal stabbing at Queanbeyan service station
April 7, 2017 - 6:51 am
 
World
Conservationists cast doubt on China's ivory trade ban
NZ school apologises to students who had throats cut in on-stage accident
Terrorists may target Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli, Government says
 
Business
Coking coal prices post biggest one-day gain on record amid Debbie disaster
ACCC takes Apple to court over alleged consumer law breaches
Get out there and sell your message, Morrison tells big business
 
Politics
Free trade negotiations with EU a step closer
People with disabilities face uncertain future amid NSW Government land sale
North Korea to dominate Trump, Xi talks in Florida
 
Sport
Day, Scott treading water in Masters opening round
Broncos flex muscle with win over Roosters
Tim Worner resigns as Sydney Swans director
 
Science and Tech
CSIRO program helps scientists get ideas to consumers
If we finally find alien life, will it be anything like the movies?
Stargazing Live viewers find four-planet solar system
 
Environment
To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End
Turtles 'keeping Murray River clean' in danger of extinction
Adani plans to export low quality, high ash coal to India, court told
 

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