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Coates sees off AOC presidency challenge after bitter campaign
John Coates concedes the Australian Olympic Committee's brand has been damaged by a bitter presidency campaign in which he emerged victorious over challenger Danni Roche.
 
'False documents' among leaked Macron campaign emails, movement says
A large trove of emails from the campaign of French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron is posted online to sow "doubt and misinformation" just days before voters go to the polls, his movement says.
 
'It's a bit embarrassing': Teen charged over carjacking inadvertently released
A teenager charged over Gold Coast carjacking, which saw a teenage girl struck by a car as the driver tried to escape, is inadvertently released from police custody after assuming the identity of another juvenile.
 
Man allegedly sold cocaine to Kiwis players in Canberra after Anzac Test
A man faces court for allegedly selling cocaine to two players from the Kiwis, captain Jesse Bromwich and back-rower Kevin Proctor, after the Anzac Test in Canberra.
 
Budget 2017: What we know so far
While the full budget won't be released until Tuesday, the Government has revealed how key sectors such as education, infrastructure and housing are likely to fare.
 
AFL live: Eagles take on the Power as bumper Saturday continues
Port hosts the Eagles at Adelaide Oval after North upset Adelaide and Carlton dominated Collingwood. Follow it all with our ScoreCentre.
 
Flooded family told no-one could save them, but these volunteers did
Stuck on a roof with floodwaters raging below them, things looked dire for Helen Gallo and her kids Sienna and Zander, until four volunteers showed up.
 
Trump doesn't think US should copy Australia's health system, White House says
As Malcolm Turnbull flies back to Australia following a meeting with Donald Trump, the White House clarifies the US President's comment that Australia's healthcare system is "better" than the US system.
 
Dog shot dead after killing canine, attacking people
The owner of a dog which attacked other canines and people in a Sunshine Coast caravan park before being shot and killed by police could face tens of thousands of dollars' worth of fines.
 
Love and cancer at 28
Ben Bravery is a trained scientist. But he discovered that when you have cancer, you'll try anything.
 
Gambling ads to be banned during live sporting events
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirms the Government will ban gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events, and for five minutes before and after the start of play.
 
'Dragon skin ice' filmed off Antarctica as scientists study winter behaviour
Antarctic expeditioners capture footage of a rarely seen type of sea ice as they research the open waters and "ice factories" off the continent.
 
Australia's wild salmon full of flavour but out of favour
The salmon are running in WA, but although experts say stocks are healthy, not many appreciate the strong-flavoured fish for its culinary qualities.
 
Six ways you can re-use an old mobile phone
Chances are you're keeping an old smartphone in a drawer right now. If you're not going to recycle it, why not put it to good use?
 
Keysar Trad, who said hitting woman should be 'last resort', dumped as AFIC president
Keysar Trad, who said men should only hit women as a "last resort", is replaced as the president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils at an emergency meeting in Sydney.
 
Black Rhinos preventing crime through basketball
A few years after settling in Australia, Sudanese refugee Jamy Alex narrowly avoided imprisonment after committing a terrible crime — but basketball is helping to turn his life around.
 
Bug in software could 'do a lot of damage' if exploited
A critical vulnerability is discovered in the software controlling sensitive government facilities, including at the Lucas Heights nuclear plant in Sydney and a Royal Australian Air Force base, according to a cyber security company.
 
Aboriginal alternatives offered for 'offensive' Tasmanian place names
Offensive Tasmanian place names including Niggerhead Rock, Suicide Bay and Victory Hill will be replaced by Aboriginal words under a proposal put to the Nomenclature Board.
 
Farmers fear billion-dollar budget boost for inland rail could go to waste
Farmers fear an extra billion dollars for inland rail in next week's budget will be wasted by the corporation tasked with planning and managing the project.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Europe correspondent James Glenday After seven decades of service and gaffes, Prince Philip puts his feet up
By Europe correspondent James Glenday
By national sports correspondent Mary Gearin The vital questions at play in the rancorous AOC presidential stoush
By national sports correspondent Mary Gearin
By Mary Lloyd Why Putin might want a Le Pen victory
By Mary Lloyd
By Dean Bilton Mental illness doesn't discriminate, so when it comes to athletes, why do we?
By Dean Bilton
 
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World
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Hundreds escape overcrowded Indonesian prison
 
Business
Slow wage growth will continue to be drag on economy: RBA
Macquarie's full-year profit jumps to record $2.2 billion
RBA holds key to lower house prices, not Government: economist
 
Politics
How Marine Le Pen has come within striking distance of the French presidency
Here's how to keep up to date with the 2017 budget
'False documents' among leaked Macron campaign emails, movement says
 
Sport
AFL live: Eagles take on the Power as bumper Saturday continues
Man allegedly sold cocaine to Kiwis players in Canberra after Anzac Test
Johnathan Thurston may miss Origin with shoulder injury
 
Science and Tech
Six ways you can re-use an old mobile phone
Lung cancer risk prediction test developed using algorithm
Long-distance runner to harness waves to bring electricity to Tasmania
 
Environment
Six ways you can re-use an old mobile phone
Adani deal with SA steelworks won't secure taxpayer loan, Government says
Adani says sediment levels recorded in holding pond, not nearby water
 

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