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Bug in government 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.
 
The what, where and when of the AOC election
The fiercely-fought campaign for the presidency of the Australian Olympic Committee will come to a head this morning. Find out how, where and when the vote for president and other senior roles will be decided.
 
Love and cancer at 28
Ben Bravery is a trained scientist. But he discovered that when you have cancer, you'll try anything.
 
North Korea accuses CIA of plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un
North Korea accuses the CIA and South Korea's intelligence service of a plot to attack its "supreme leadership" with a bio-chemical weapon and says such a "pipe dream" could never succeed.
 
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?
 
'Little bit of fake news': Trump plays down Turnbull tension in NY meeting
US President Donald Trump plays down his testy phone call with Malcolm Turnbull earlier this year, saying "we're not babies" as the pair meet in New York City following a delay.
 
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.
 
Andrew Broad on running a farm and sticking to principles
Nationals MP Andrew Broad tries to bring a bit of grace to Federal Parliament.
 
Government to lose voters over cuts to Catholic schools: education leaders
A substantial number of voters will turn their backs on the Federal Government, unless concerns about the new school funding model are addressed, the Catholic education sector says.
 
Man missing on cruise ship feared overboard
A 61-year-old American man is feared to have fallen overboard in the South Pacific after going missing on a cruise ship headed to Australia.
 
Don't call them disadvantaged: Redefining what it is to be Indigenous
Identity framed around misery can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and poverty need not be permanent, nor suffering a life sentence, writes Stan Grant.
 
Footage shows gun used to shoot Curtis Cheng being delivered, court hears
Footage allegedly showing accused terrorist Talal Alameddine delivering the firearm used to kill police accountant Curtis Cheng in 2015 is shown in a Sydney Court.
 
Tinder revenge porn conman jailed for extortion
A man who extorted almost $160,000 by threatening to release sexually explicit photos of women he met using online dating apps including Tinder and Plenty of Fish, and social media, is jailed.
 
Kangaroos capitalise on sloppy Kiwis in Anzac Test thumping
A clinical Australian rugby league side takes apart New Zealand to score a 30-12 win in the Anzac Test.
 
Drawing straws loses British candidate local election
A candidate in Britain's local elections draws the short straw when voting officials resort to the traditional sudden-death method of breaking a deadlock.
 
East Timor being pushed closer to China by gas dispute with Australia, Ramos-Horta warns
East Timor's former president Jose Ramos-Horta has issued a blunt warning to Australia that the gas dispute between the two countries risks pushing Timor closer to China.
 
Saints stop the Giants with flying finish at Docklands
A dominant last quarter sees St Kilda overrun GWS en route to a 23-point win that snaps the Giants' five-game winning streak.
 
RBA holds key to lower house prices, not Government: economist
The reason house prices are high is because interest rates are so low, says a leading economist, who warns the Government should not "leave people with the impression that they can solve housing affordability".
 
Death sentences upheld against men who fatally gang raped woman in India
India's top court upholds death sentences against four men who fatally gang raped a woman on board a bus in 2012, a crime that sparked widespread protests and drew international attention to violence against women.
 
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
Hundreds escape overcrowded Indonesian prison
EU negotiators stress citizens' rights before Brexit dealings
What we know about Trump's 'great plan' to reform US health care
 
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
Farmers fear billion-dollar budget boost for inland rail could go to waste
Bug in government software could 'do a lot of damage' if exploited
Government to lose voters over cuts to Catholic schools: education leaders
 
Sport
Kangaroos capitalise on sloppy Kiwis in Anzac Test thumping
Saints stop the Giants with flying finish at Docklands
Coates has overstayed his welcome as AOC president, challenger says on eve of vote
 
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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