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Fairfax journalists to miss budget after voting to strike over job cuts
Staff at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age vote to walk off the job for a week following Fairfax Media's announcement that it will cut 125 editorial jobs.
 
Accused cocaine smuggler 'could return home with complicity admission'
An Adelaide woman accused of trying to smuggle cocaine out of Colombia could have her case ruled on in 90 days and complete her punishment in Australia if she admits to a level of complicity, her newly appointed Colombian-based lawyer says.
 
Australian detained in US for overstaying visa 'by 90 minutes' to face court
A 26-year-old Canberra man who was detained in the US for reportedly overstaying his visa by less than two hours is handed a date to face court and "remains in good spirits".
 
A moment in the mirror: Politicians and bureaucrats at the NT royal commission
Taking responsibility for your actions is what Adam Giles's government always insisted juvenile criminals in the Northern Territory must learn to do, but his example before the royal commission fell short of his own sentiments.
 
Tens of thousands of Australians at risk of defaulting on mortgage, analyst warns
Almost 52,000 Australian households are at risk of defaulting on their mortgages in the next 12 months and a quarter of home owners are under home loan stress, a data analyst says.
 
This is how we ended up with a Gonski reboot
Announced in 2010, the original Gonksi reforms became a political soap opera involving four prime ministers. Here's how we ended up at Gonski 2.0.
 
Coalition hits back at Catholic sector's school funding 'exaggeration'
The Federal Government dismisses an outcry from the Catholic education sector, saying it has exaggerated the impact of proposed changes to school funding.
 
'Needs-based funding': The words you are about to hear a lot and what they mean
The goal of the Gonski needs-based education funding reforms is that every student receives the same amount of funding with extra top-ups for those who need more help. So how is this going to be delivered?
 
US combat photographer captures last moments before death
The US Army releases an image taken by a 22-year-old Army photographer of the moment an accidental explosion during a training exercise killed her and four other soldiers.
 
Labor debates minimum tax on wealthy Australians
Some Opposition MPs are renewing a push for a mandatory 35 per cent tax rate on Australians earning more than $300,000, a proposal previously shut down by shadow treasurer Chris Bowen.
 
Imagine if your office made you healthier
The building wellness movement — the idea that our homes and offices should improve our health and wellbeing — is gaining momentum.
 
Trump lashes back at Clinton's claims FBI, Russia cost her election
US President Donald Trump lashes out at Hillary Clinton, calling her a "phony" in response to her recent assertion that misogyny, FBI Director James Comey and Russian hacking cost her the 2016 election.
 
How to talk to teens about the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why
Here's how you can approach a conversation about youth suicide and self-harm with teenagers, whether you've watched Netflix's 13 Reasons Why or not.
 
Government can detain asylum seekers brought to Australia for medical reasons, High Court finds
The Federal Government continues to have the power to detain people brought to Australia from offshore detention for medical reasons, after the High Court ruled in its favour.
 
Former Knights player Jarrod Mullen handed four-year doping ban
Jarrod Mullen's NRL career is all but over after the former Newcastle Knights player is suspended for four years for a doping offence.
 
Superhero Batman inspires three-year-old boy's cancer fight
As three-year-old Eamon Obst puts on his favourite superhero cloak to fight cancer, a village of online supporters rallies behind him by donating money.
 
Man jailed for shopping centre axe attack on wife in front of children
Former Tasmanian stockbroker William Richardson is sentenced to seven years in jail for attacking his estranged wife with an axe in a busy Hobart shopping centre.
 
Tearful Jimmy Kimmel recounts newborn son's heart surgery
Using his show's monologue to reveal how his son's birth turned "frightening", Jimmy Kimmel takes on Donald Trump's proposed healthcare cuts.
 
George Christensen has 'radical' surgery after reaching 176kg
The outspoken Nationals MP has 85 per cent of his stomach removed, undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy in a desperate attempt to return to "good health" and "not cause a by-election".
 
Prince William and Kate 'want 1.5 million euros' for damages in topless photos case
Three photographers appear in a French court over topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge, an alleged invasion of privacy for which the royal couple is reportedly seeking more than 1 million euros in damages.
 
'Needle in the haystack stuff': Surfer rescued after 30 hours lost at sea
Surfer Matthew Bryce is plucked from the Irish Sea "conscious and breathing" but with severe hypothermia after spending more than a day missing in the waters off the western coast of Scotland.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By business reporter Andrew Robertson Why building Sydney's second airport has fallen to the Government
By business reporter Andrew Robertson
By Sarah Malik How can Muslim feminists reclaim their religion from men?
By Sarah Malik
By business editor Ian Verrender Why Scott Morrison learned to love debt
By business editor Ian Verrender
By Tracey Holmes John Coates isn't Australia's only voice at the IOC
By Tracey Holmes
 
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World
Nauru Minister accused of interfering with judicial system
Britain's May promises to be 'bloody difficult woman' in Brexit talks
Putin, FBI, misogyny cost me the election, Hillary Clinton says
 
Business
Fairfax journalists to miss budget after voting to strike over job cuts
Apple profit rises, but fewer phones sold
Personal insolvencies surge 11 per cent in March quarter
 
Politics
Eight ways the Victorian Government is raising cash for its big-spending budget
How Le Pen could win in France even if she's behind in the polls
A moment in the mirror: Politicians and bureaucrats at the NT royal commission
 
Sport
Nat Fyfe off-ball complaints 'fake news', Ross Lyon says
Former Knights player Jarrod Mullen handed four-year doping ban
Why Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory is still the A-League's biggest blue
 
Science and Tech
Gene-editing technology could control mosquitos, cane toads
Leaked emails reveal claims CSIRO 'missing in action' on climate advice
Dingo relative rediscovered in New Guinea Highlands
 
Environment
Investors snapping up community energy projects
Climate change protests mark Trump's 100 days in office
Carbon price vital for emissions-free future, roadmap shows
 

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