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Busted: The gun-running syndicate that shocked Australian law enforcement
It was one of the biggest gun-smuggling operations in Australian history — a brazen scheme that shocked NSW Police and embarrassed Australian Customs officials. And it was all run out of a suburban Sydney post office.
 
Sara Connor handed more jail time over death of Bali policeman
An Indonesian court increases the jail term for the Australian woman convicted over the killing of a Bali police officer to five years, saying she left the man to die on the beach after he was bashed by her boyfriend.
 
So you've been hacked. Here's what to do next
Most Australians didn't get caught up in the massive WannaCry ransomware attack. But there's no guarantee you'll avoid the next one. Here's what to do if you've been hacked (and how to avoid getting hit next time).
 
Government warns it's not 'game over' in ransomware battle
Australia appears to have escaped the worst fallout from a huge global ransomware attack, but the Prime Minister's cybersecurity adviser has warned that "this is not game over" in the battle between hackers and security agencies.
 
North Korea launches missile to test 'large-size nuclear warhead' capability
North Korea declares it successfully conducted a newly developed mid-to-long range missile test aimed at verifying its ability to carry "a large-size heavy nuclear warhead".
 
Customers to wear cost of levy, banks tell Treasury
Australia's major banks argue the Federal Government's proposed bank levy will be paid for by customers, has been hastily designed, and should be lifted once the budget returns to surplus.
 
Arnhem Land children sniffing aviation fuel in 'public health emergency'
Lead levels "almost unprecedented in current society" are being found in dozens of young people, who have been breaking into the Elcho Island airport and siphoning avgas from planes in order to sniff it.
 
Can't afford a house? Here are some ideas on where you could put your money
With record low interest rates keeping savings low and a lack of general trust in the share market, what should millennials actually do with their hard-earned cash?
 
The Lion 'explosion': How screenwriter Luke Davies overcame drug addiction
Writing the screenplay for the next Tom Hanks movie tops off a whirlwind few months for Oscar-nominated Australian screenwriter Luke Davies. The achievement is all the more impressive given how close he came to squandering his talents.
 
12yo girl allegedly tied up, sexually assaulted while on walk to school
Police launch an investigation after a 12-year-old girl said she was tied up and sexually assaulted in bushland on the NSW Central Coast by a man with a knife while on her walk to school today.
 
Disability groups tell Bill Shorten the Medicare levy increase is fair
Disability groups have urged Opposition Leader Bill Shorten not to play politics with the National Disability Insurance Scheme, describing an increase to the Medicare levy as a fair way to secure its future.
 
17 shot dead in PNG prison breakout
Prison officers in Papua New Guinea kill 17 men who escaped from a jail near the country's second-largest city, Lae.
 
TPG extends Fairfax bid to whole company, raises price
A consortium led by private equity firm TPG raises its takeover approach for Fairfax to $1.20 a share and is now proposing to buy out the entire firm.
 
'This is insanity': George Christensen tries to shut down neo-Nazi's Australian visit
Coalition MP George Christensen tries to shut down a visit from American neo-Nazi Mike Enoch (pictured), renouncing his association with the group planning Mr Enoch's appearance in Sydney.
 
Police first thought scene of Teneriffe murder-suicide was 'sick prank'
A police officer who first responded to a gruesome murder-suicide in Brisbane where a man was cooking the remains of his girlfriend before fleeing, tells a coronial inquest he thought it may have been a Halloween-type prank.
 
Mining the Moon for rocket fuel to get us to Mars
To get us to Mars and beyond, a team of students from around the world has a plan involving lunar rovers mining ice and a space station between the Earth and the Moon.
 
Man to face murder charges over women's deaths in SA's south-east
Two women are found dead at a house at Millicent in the south-east of South Australia and police arrest a man they say was known to the victims.
 
Lightweight 'printed solar' securing energy future
A new type of solar panel made by printing electronic ink onto clear plastic sheets is being tested at the University of Newcastle in an Australian-first.
 
Deep-sea horror show awaits scientists on month-long probe of abyss
As a team of scientists prepares to depart on a study of Australia's eastern abyss, photographs of previous deep-sea discoveries make it clear what lies in wait for researchers is akin to the cast of a horror movie.
 
Nauru refugee says he has been waiting 10 months for MRI
An Afghan refugee on Nauru claims he has been waiting 10 months for an MRI, despite complaining about acute headaches and spells of unconsciousness.
 
Eat right, buy right and avoid food waste
Australians are overbuying, overcooking and overeating, which is leading to high volumes of food waste and increasing waistlines, dietitians and chefs warn.
 
Drug addict loses fingers after speed mixed with plastic
An Adelaide woman had parts of her fingers amputated because of plastic pebbles used to bulk out an illegal drug batch, and is warning others of the dangers of addiction.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
The budget hatching of the bowerbird Prime Minister
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds NRL drug scandals a tough pill to swallow when compared to wider public's issues
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Battle for Mosul: When the fighting ends, the real test begins
By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown
By Indonesia correspondent Adam Harvey Mob politics brings down Jakarta's Christian governor
By Indonesia correspondent Adam Harvey
 
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World
MP3 is officially dead as licensing program terminated
'Meaningful slowdown' for Chinese economy
101yo becomes world's oldest tandem skydiver
 
Business
Customers to wear cost of levy, banks tell Treasury
'Meaningful slowdown' for Chinese economy
TPG extends Fairfax bid to whole company, raises price
 
Politics
Customers to wear cost of levy, banks tell Treasury
Disability groups tell Bill Shorten the Medicare levy increase is fair
Nauru refugee says he has been waiting 10 months for MRI
 
Sport
Will Hopoate agrees to play Sundays for Bulldogs
Take a stab at our weekly sport quiz
Ricciardo finally on the podium in Spain as Hamilton edges Vettel
 
Science and Tech
MP3 is officially dead as licensing program terminated
Mining the Moon for rocket fuel to get us to Mars
'Don't pay ransom': security expert warns against supporting cyber crime
 
Environment
Cliff collapse at Dripstone sparks plans to reassess safety
Endangered catfish, national boundaries at threat under Mekong River blasting plan
Melting glaciers bring India emissions, energy uncertainty
 

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