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Families question psychiatrist's influence on police in Lindt cafe siege
The families of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson, who died in the Sydney siege, say police commanders relied too heavily on the advice of a psychiatrist, who suggested gunman Man Haron Monis was "grandstanding".
 
Hanson says One Nation rejected Ashby's plan to cash in on election
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says her chief of staff James Ashby's plan to charge candidates inflated prices for campaign material was never given the green light, after a secret recording of a "brainstorming session" discussing the Queensland state election is leaked.
 
Neubert jailed for shooting dead estranged wife at Hobart traffic lights
Klaus Neubert, who shot and killed his estranged wife in traffic in broad daylight in Hobart and injured her passenger, is sentenced to a total of 28 years for the crimes.
 
Adani indefinitely postpones final investment decision on Carmichael coal mine
Indian mining giant Adani postpones its final investment decision on the Carmichael coal mine until the Queensland Government gives "clarity" over lower or deferred royalties.
 
What chance does Trump have of making the Middle East's 'ultimate deal'?
Peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis has eluded every single American president, but the United States' unconventional new leader presents both an opportunity and a threat in the long-running conflict, writes Middle East correspondent Sophie McNeill.
 
Australian climber dies on Mt Everest, trekking company confirms
Queensland man Francesco Marchetti dies of suspected altitude sickness while attempting to fulfil his "life goal of getting to the top of Mt Everest".
 
An Origin smokescreen? Billy Moore ponders Thurston's 18th man status
Are Queensland playing tricks with naming Johnathan Thurston as 18th man in their Origin I squad? Even Maroons favourite Billy Moore isn't sure, but he's backing Anthony Milford's ability.
 
More than 100 arrested during raid on Jakarta gay club
About 140 men have been arrested for pornography, a crime that can carry a jail sentence, during a police raid on the Atlantis gay club in the Indonesian capital.
 
Forrest gives 'biggest single philanthropic gift' by living donor in Australian history
Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and his wife Nicola are donating $400 million to be used for a number of causes, including cancer research and the eradication of slavery.
 
Meet 'The Mutants': The students who wear their autism with pride
Lateline's Barbara Miller hangs out with 'The Mutants', a group of students on the autism spectrum who are learning to make the most of their condition.
 
Nine people injured in Manus Island shooting, Immigration reveals
The Immigration Department contradicts its earlier version of what happened during a shooting on Manus Island on Good Friday, revealing nine people were injured as "many" shots were fired into the refugee compound by PNG defence force personnel.
 
Upgrade on Svalbard Global Seed Vault to prevent permafrost melt from harming seeds
The Norwegian Government will redesign parts of the Global Seed Vault, after a record warm summer caused permafrost to melt and flood the entrance.
 
What China's economic troubles mean for Australia
Any hiccups from China will rattle our economy — and the past week has seen some concerning signals emanating from Beijing that its latest attempt to extract itself from a looming debt crisis has done more harm than good, writes Ian Verrender.
 
What's actually going on in this picture of Trump touching a glowing orb?
US President Donald Trump and Muslim leaders are seen gathering around an ominous glowing orb in a scene that's been compared to something from Lord of the Rings. But no, this isn't the Eye of Sauron.
 
Which glass can and can't be recycled?
Glass is commonly thought of as a product that can always be recycled, but did you know there are a few glass items we shouldn't put in the recycle bin?
 
'Huge mess' at Royal Park in Melbourne after tram collides with truck
Police are investigating what caused a truck and tram to collide in Parkville in Melbourne's inner-north, as witnesses disagree on who had right of way.
 
The unseen behind-the-scenes vision of Heath Ledger's last Australian movie
Unreleased footage emerges of the late Heath Ledger filming Candy with Abbie Cornish and Geoffrey Rush. It was the last movie Ledger ever made in Australia.
 
Push for compensation deal for Indigenous Australians
Aboriginal Tasmanians will argue for a compensation deal that returns land and pays Indigenous people 3 per cent of GDP during a summit on constitutional recognition at Uluru this week, as the Referendum Council fights accusations it has not consulted widely enough.
 
PNG's cash crunch saps colour from election campaigns
Papua New Guinea's election campaigns are normally feverish and colourful, but tough economic times mean candidates are crying poor — and there are concerns this may damage the country's democracy.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
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World
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Business
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Politics
Citizenship, visa waiting times could increase amid Immigration staff cuts
Pauline Hanson's face erased from 'offensive' mural
Abuse survivors sceptical of Government's redress scheme
 
Sport
An Origin smokescreen? Billy Moore ponders Thurston's 18th man status
Boyd preferred to Slater, Thurston the 18th man in Maroons' Origin I squad
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Science and Tech
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Environment
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