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Hospitals, telecommunications hit in global cyberattack
A huge extortion cyberattack hits dozens of nations, holding computer data for ransom at hospitals, telecommunications firms and other companies.
 
Trump warns sacked FBI chief James Comey against leaking to press
US President Donald Trump says James Comey "better hope that there are no 'tapes' of our conversations", warning the former FBI director against leaking to the media.
 
'It's just a trap': ASIC investigating Barclay Finance business loans
Company watchdog ASIC is investigating online lender Barclay Finance as consumer groups raise concerns about a new front of unregulated lending which allegedly targets vulnerable and low-income people.
 
Time for a 'science culture' again at CSIRO, says leading climate scientist
One of Australia's leading climate scientists, Dr John Church, calls for a major shake-up of management at Australia's leading science and research agency.
 
Plans to change paid parental leave scheme scrapped
Seven years of tumult over paid parental leave ends in a whimper as the Federal Government abandons plans to make any changes to the existing scheme.
 
'She will always be at my side': Brigitte Macron set to rock Elysee Palace
The international media focus on Brigitte Macron's age and impeccable style obscures the critical role France's new first lady has played in the presidential campaign, writes Emma-Kate Symons.
 
Midnight Oil returns to US after 20-year hiatus
Iconic Australian band Midnight Oil's world tour moves to North America, and once again their social message is resonating with fans at a time of global political turmoil.
 
Sharobeem used not-for-profit funds for Mercedes by 'mistake', ICAC hears
Money from a not-for-profit women's service was accidentally used as a deposit to buy Eman Sharobeem's husband a Mercedes in late 2014, the former Australian of the Year finalist tells a corruption inquiry.
 
Advance Australia Fair is our anthem, right or wrong
By choosing to play an "alternative" anthem during its Indigenous round, the NRL has opted to play politics, writes The Link's Stan Grant.
 
Chinese spies 'very active' in Australia: departing defence secretary
The departing Secretary of Defence Dennis Richardson accuses China of spying and exerting "unreasonable" influence over Chinese communities and media in Australia.
 
JK Rowling's handwritten Harry Potter prequel stolen
A rare Harry Potter prequel handwritten by author JK Rowling on a postcard is stolen during a burglary in England, police say, as they appeal for help from fans across the world.
 
The search for 'weird and wonderful' creatures in Australia's ocean depths
In a first, a team of scientists is preparing to survey the darkest depths off the coast of Australia to learn more about biodiversity on the sea floor.
 
Wayward West Coast hangs on against fast-finishing Dogs
The West Coast Eagles manage to sneak past the Western Bulldogs by eight points despite kicking just one goal in the second half.
 
Farah flies high as Souths hammer Tigers after Sharks' win down Dragons
Robbie Farah's Rabbitohs thump the Tigers after the Dragons surrender second spot on the ladder to the Sharks. Look back at all the scores, stats and commentary with our ScoreCentre.
 
The budget hatching of the bowerbird Prime Minister
Bill Shorten has proven much more adept than Malcolm Turnbull at recasting the political battle, whether that be about values, fairness or social equity, Andrew Probyn writes.
 
Child sex abuse survivor seeks to inspire hope through photography
Thousands of photographs captured by a smartphone are part of a new exhibition in Ballarat documenting one child abuse survivor's path to healing.
 
ATO's refusal to process information requests ruled invalid
The Australian Tax Office's blanket ban on processing Freedom of Information requests submitted via the Right to Know website is ruled invalid by Australia's Information Commissioner.
 
Let me tell you a story about Mark Colvin
ABC journalist Mark Colvin devoted his life to telling stories. After his death yesterday, these are the stories his workmates are telling about him.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
It turns out Turnbull is really quite good at tidying up old messes
Budget reflects radical overhaul in Coalition thinking
Budget lacks silver bullet needed to slay housing vampire
By Indonesia correspondent Adam Harvey Mob politics brings down Jakarta's Christian governor
By Indonesia correspondent Adam Harvey
 
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World
Fears recirculation of old PNG currency could skew election results
Donald Trump says he came up with a phrase that was coined before he was born
Leaked UK Labour Party manifesto marks shift to the left
 
Business
US market loses ground on weak retailing, worries over FBI sacking
Brisbane apartment builder goes into voluntary administration
Disastrous week for sandalwood company Quintis
 
Politics
Fears recirculation of old PNG currency could skew election results
S Kidman and Co managing director Greg Campbell steps down
WestConnex motorists to be slugged more than $4.50
 
Sport
Wayward West Coast hangs on against fast-finishing Dogs
Farah flies high as Souths hammer Tigers after Sharks' win down Dragons
The football star who wants to rejig the Davis Cup and create a World Cup of tennis
 
Science and Tech
Could humans be better than hounds at tracking trails, detecting drugs?
AFP helps Filipino authorities arrest three in livestream child abuse sting
If aliens were watching us, this is what they would see
 
Environment
Williamtown residents angry Defence delayed information on contamination
Macron tells Trump he'll defend 'important' Paris climate deal
Irish beach reappears 33 years after vanishing into Atlantic Ocean
 

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