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What drove a mother to kill eight kids?
Raina Thaiday's mental health issues went undiagnosed for years until they culminated in an "apocalyptic delusional state" which saw her violently kill her seven children and niece.
 
Teen who killed Curtis Cheng saw sister off to Syria day before Parramatta shooting
CCTV footage reveals Shadi Mohammad, the sister of the teenage gunman who killed Curtis Cheng, smiled and gave a thumbs up sign as she prepared to travel to Syria to become a jihadi bride.
 
Luke Lazarus cleared of nightclub sexual assault in retrial
A Sydney judge finds Luke Lazarus not guilty of the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman at the back of his father's Kings Cross nightclub in May 2013.
 
Not all melanoma caused by sun exposure, study finds
Australian scientists discover that the danger of melanoma is not just linked to sun exposure.
 
Ex-firefighter 'who had worst child abuse material police officer had seen' walks free
A former Darwin fire commander escapes jail time after pleading guilty to possessing videos of child abuse, some of which were in the worst category.
 
A glimpse of the brutal, bizarre world where Cassandra Sainsbury is being held
Known for notoriously harsh conditions and unthinkable levels of overcrowding, life behind bars in Colombian prisons is about as bad as it gets.
 
Australia's health system 'failing' patients with eating disorders
Raia Darin-Cooper fought anorexia for 14 years before she ended her own life at just 25 years old. Her family — and the families of several others whose eating disorders led to their suicides — says it's time for a shake-up of the health system.
 
Macron and Le Pen trade blows in acrimonious final face-off
The French presidential candidates clash in a hostile televised debate, with "smirking banker" Emmanuel Macron telling rival Marine Le Pen that she is proposing "snake oil" and offers "civil war".
 
Education Minister heckled at National Press Club over university cuts
Protesters disrupt Education Minister Simon Birmingham's speech at the National Press Club, protesting changes to higher education.
 
Fairfax boss the target of striking journalists' anger
Striking Fairfax journalists gather outside a Sydney hotel where the embattled media company's CEO is addressing investors, a day after a decision to cull editorial staff was announced in an effort to save a similar amount of money that executives can claim in bonuses.
 
For teachers, there are bigger problems in our classrooms than Gonski
Of course conversations about needs-based education funding are important, writes Gabrielle Stroud. But they should not distract us from the bigger issues hampering student learning and teacher wellbeing.
 
Morrison scuttles bid to shift BHP listing to London
Treasurer Scott Morrison says a plan by a US activist fund manager to shift BHP's primary listing to the UK is illegal and against the national interest.
 
List shows Australians' top sites are Google, YouTube, Facebook
What sites do you visit regularly? A new list out shows Australians are keen for a bargain, have an unsurprising interest in real estate, and mainly find their news on social media.
 
FBI's Comey defends Clinton email decision, but feels 'nauseous'
FBI director James Comey says it makes him feel "mildly nauseous" to think he had an impact on the 2016 US presidential election, but that he had no choice but to announce the agency's probe into Hillary Clinton's emails just days before the vote.
 
More young travellers hitting South America's cocaine trail, expert says
An increasing number of young Western travellers are heading to South America to take advantage of easy and cheap access to cocaine, a criminal justice expert says.
 
Steve Smith collides with Stokes in brutally botched IPL catch
Australia skipper Steve Smith barrels into English teammate Ben Stokes as the Pune pair try to take a boundary-riding catch in the Indian Premier League.
 
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
Moves to reopen controversial Bougainville mine with Government backing
Dramatic video captures light-plane crash in Washington
Colombian woman eats $7,000 worth of cash in domestic dispute
 
Business
RBA governor warns household debt has weakened economy
NAB first-half profit $2.5b up on last year's loss
Trade surplus narrows to $3.1 billion as imports outpace exports
 
Politics
Education Minister heckled at National Press Club over university cuts
Macron and Le Pen trade blows in acrimonious final face-off
'You carry the pain and scars': NSW apologises for Granville train disaster
 
Sport
In an unjust finals system, why does Sydney FC have to prove itself again?
Mental illness doesn't discriminate, so when it comes to athletes, why do we?
Steve Smith collides with Stokes in brutally botched IPL catch
 
Science and Tech
Long-distance runner to harness waves to bring electricity to Tasmania
Gene-editing technology could control mosquitos, cane toads
Leaked emails reveal claims CSIRO 'missing in action' on climate advice
 
Environment
Adani deal with SA steelworks won't secure taxpayer loan, Government says
Adani says sediment levels recorded in holding pond, not nearby water
Long-distance runner to harness waves to bring electricity to Tasmania
 

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