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Tearful Larissa Waters quits Senate in latest Greens citizenship bungle
Deputy Greens leader Larissa Waters resigns from the Senate after realising she holds dual citizenship — less than a week after Scott Ludlam quit following a similar eligibility scandal.
 
The details on the super ministry and Peter Dutton's promotion
The PM brings the country's biggest security and intelligence agencies together to form one super portfolio and puts Peter Dutton at the helm.
 
Justine Damond's father says there is an 'ugly truth' about his daughter's death
Justine Damond's father calls for justice for his daughter, who was killed by police in the US city of Minneapolis at the weekend, saying there is an "ugly truth" about her death.
 
'Submit to your husbands': Women told to endure domestic violence in the name of God
Church leaders in Australia say they abhor abuse of any kind. But advocates say the church is not just failing to sufficiently address domestic violence, it is both enabling and concealing it.
 
Indigenous artist accuses Australian Border Force of racial profiling
A prominent Indigenous artist from Queensland alleges he was racially profiled and "interrogated" by Australian Border Force staff on his return to Australia from a diplomatic trip to Indonesia.
 
Australian dollar surges on Reserve Bank's 'neutral' cash rate of 3.5pc
The Reserve Bank implies that its official interest rate will rise to 3.5 per cent once the local and global economies bounce back completely, sending the Australian dollar soaring.
 
Police search property for remains of newborn believed murdered
Police conduct searches at a property in South Maroota where they believe a newborn was buried after being murdered about 10 years ago.
 
Support in Australia for British-style age checks on porn websites
Cyber safety experts say compulsory age checks on pornography websites being implemented in the UK could be used to protect Australian children from harm.
 
Riddle of bishop's final resting place solved
The final resting place of WA's first bishop was vaguely described as "behind the throne" underneath a Geraldton cathedral, but an archaeologist pinpoints the exact location and exhumes the remains.
 
Baby brings memory and speech back to aged care resident with dementia
A woman with dementia who has forgotten how to speak suddenly rediscovers her voice when paid a visit by a six-month-old baby.
 
Ditching bags great for supermarkets but won't save the environment
Moves by major supermarkets to only offer plastic bags for a charge could make these businesses more than $1 million a year, but it may only have a small impact on the environment.
 
'Cassowary lady' rebuilds her life after dog attack
Roaming dogs left a woman homeless and traumatised in Mission Beach.
 
'My case is a wake-up call': Harrison defiant after losing court battle
Amber Harrison slams "the boys club" in corporate Australia after losing an ugly court battle with the Seven Network and being ordered to pay the media giant's legal bills.
 
93-year-old caught by 'glitch' that doubled her power bill
Elderly people have been urged to double-check their power bills after one woman's consumption was accidently doubled not once but three times.
 
On the frontline of Talisman Sabre war games
When ABC journalist Chrissy Arthur was embedded with New Zealand troops taking part in Australia's largest combined, joint defence force exercise, she was initially met with some suspicion.
 
Should peanuts be banned on planes? Mid-air emergency sparks debate
A mother-of-two backs a call to ban peanuts on planes from the parents of a young boy who suffered a dangerous allergic reaction onboard a Singapore Airlines flight, saying she had a similar experience with the airline.
 
Sugar to blame for rising dental issues in babies
South Australian babies and young children are increasingly needing treatment in hospital for dental issues, and sugary foods and drinks — as well as a lack of brushing — are being blamed by experts.
 
From Emma to Clueless: Why people are still obsessed with Jane Austen
As Janeites mark the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, we speak to book lovers and experts about why they fell in love with her epic tales and why her works continue to captivate old fans and new audiences.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Grattan: Greens should press Jordon Steele-John to stay in Ludlam's seat
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
By business editor Ian Verrender Tell him he's dreaming: Why the RBA can't raise interest rates
By business editor Ian Verrender
By Andrew P Street Australia is crying out for its own space agency. Here are six reasons why
By Andrew P Street
By Bruce Wolpe Trump's in serious trouble, thanks to the power he's given his family
By Bruce Wolpe
 
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World
Latest Obamacare repeal killed off as more Republicans jump ship
Arizona flash flood kills 9 relatives celebrating birthday
Baboon wanders into power station, plunges Zambian town into darkness
 
Business
Australian dollar surges on Reserve Bank's 'neutral' cash rate of 3.5pc
How high could the Australian dollar go?
Ditching bags great for supermarkets but won't save the environment
 
Politics
Another senator bites the dust: How does this keep happening?
The details on the super ministry and Peter Dutton's promotion
How the rules for renters could change in Victoria
 
Sport
'Ever folded your foot backwards?': Kelly Slater suffers brutal break in South Africa
A Giant tide is rising in Sydney's west
Gallen questions Blues' pre-Origin drinking
 
Science and Tech
Iran mourns death of eminent mathematician
SheHacks helping women 'thrive' in male-dominated tech industry
Afghan girls robotics team arrives in US after Trump intervention
 
Environment
Ditching bags great for supermarkets but won't save the environment
Did a French charm offensive soften Trump's stance on climate change?
Calls grow for national ban on plastic bags
 

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