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Top Stories Australian 'faces terrifying experience' if convicted on Colombia drug offence An Adelaide woman who has been arrested and detained in Colombia for drug trafficking may have to endure "pretty rough" conditions behind bars if she is convicted, the author of a book on South American prisons warns. Australian of the Year finalist accused of stealing thousands in public funds An Australian of the Year finalist and migrant women's rights campaigner rorted hundreds of thousands of dollars of government money, a NSW corruption inquiry hears. 'Stick your chest out': Tracey Spicer fights back against sexism in media It's going to take a real rattling of cages to change the sexist culture that can still be seen at the top levels of some media organisations, according to journalist and author Tracey Spicer. House prices stall as tougher regulations bite House prices stalled in April as the impacts of tougher lending standards for property investors cool Sydney and Melbourne markets. Lego looter at large after $8,500 heist Police attempt to piece things together after a Lego-loving thief stole a large amount of the collectable toy bricks from a shop in regional NSW. Uber driver allegedly told passenger he wanted to blow up Parliament An Uber driver in Canberra who allegedly told a passenger he was involved with Islamic State and planned to blow up Parliament House is being investigated by police. Meet the maths teacher you wish you had in high school Teacher Eddie Woo is changing the face of mathematics in Australia, reaching students far beyond his Sydney classroom by posting his lessons online. 'I'd love to go': When youth detention is better than home in Mount Isa After an inquiry into Queensland's youth detention, 10 Indigenous kids speak about the struggle to not get locked into a lifetime pattern of prison and re-offending. We need to talk about mental health in the age of overtime Weary working warriors, your heroic long hours, selfless overtime and lack of self-care is affecting our mental health, writes PhD student Courtney Landers, who says it's "garden variety" mental illness that's causing most of the disability and death. Adelaide wheelie bin killer sentenced to more than seven years' jail Timothy Seymour, who killed Adelaide man Daniel Hind and put his body in a wheelie bin before dumping it in paddock in Adelaide's north, is sentenced to just over seven years' jail. Cost of new direct Perth to London flights defended A WA Government attack on Qantas charging passengers up to $530 more to fly Perth to London return, than Londoners flying to Perth, demonstrates a lack of understanding of airline fees and markets, the State Opposition says. 'You're in utter darkness': Former athletes on life after elite sport The death of former Wallaby Dan Vickerman has drawn into sharp relief the struggles so many athletes face when they retire — be it joblessness, depression, substance abuse or simply a lack of a sense of purpose. Students to pay more for degrees as universities face funding cuts The Federal Government is making the case for cuts to higher education funding in next week's budget, pointing to a new report that shows university revenues are growing faster than costs. Trump says 'warfare trumps trade' in seeking solution to North Korean problem US President Donald Trump is reaching out to allies in Asia to discuss the North Korean threat, saying "trade is important, but massive warfare trumps trade". Man arrested on roof of Melbourne's Government House Police arrest a man on the roof of Government House in Melbourne after he enters the building, which is the principal residence of Victoria's Governor, in a major security breach. Adelaide police officer recovering after being shot in leg with arrow A policeman is recovering after being injured when a volley of arrows fired from a compound bow forced officers to take cover while responding to a disturbance in Adelaide's north-west overnight. The rise of doggy day care for our 'fur babies' Some dog owners are spending hundreds of dollars a month on day care to keep their 'fur babies' healthy and happy. 'They continue to inspire us': Battle of Coral Sea bravery remembered 75 years on Donald Trump sends a message of thanks to Australia's veterans as commemorations begin to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Coral Sea, which paved the way for a strong and important alliance between the US and Australia. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why Scott Morrison learned to love debt By business editor Ian Verrender How has the world changed after 100 days of Trump? 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