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'He was just holding scissors': Brother of man shot in Sydney criticises police
The brother of a man shot dead by police at Sydney's Central Station hits out at the officers involved, saying they did not need to fire at his sibling, who was plagued by mental health issues.
 
One dead, more fighting for life after amusement park ride breaks apart
A swinging and spinning amusement park ride called the Fire Ball breaks apart on the opening day of a fair in Ohio, hurling people through the air, killing at least one and injuring seven others.
 
'Say goodbye to your kids': Perth father murdered children to punish wife
A judge says Jason Headland used his children, aged 3 and 5, as "weapons" after his marriage broke down, sentencing him to at least 31 years in jail for their murders.
 
'You just opened a can of whoop-ass': Transgender troops return fire on Trump's ban
Donald Trump's decision to ban transgender people from serving in the US military is met with anger and defiance by current and former troops, with one saying he "would like to see them try" to kick him out and another daring the President to tell her she was not worthy to her face.
 
Yunupingu chose to leave dialysis knowing he would die, doctor says
The doctor of the late Dr G Yunupingu believes the world-renowned musician chose to end his life by stopping dialysis and farewelling his closest friends in the days leading up to his death.
 
'Trapped by the lie': Tiahleigh's foster brother jailed over death 'cover-up'
A foster brother of slain Queensland school girl Tiahleigh Palmer is jailed for three months, after admitting he lied about the 12-year-old's disappearance because of a secret family pact.
 
Cricket Australia lays down 'challenge' to players to resolve bitter pay dispute
Cricket Australia says it will take its bitter pay dispute with players to an independent umpire if it is not resolved within the coming days, urging players to "take up the challenge" and reach an agreement.
 
Will the strength of the Aussie dollar weaken the economy?
In the early hours of the morning the Australian dollar crept back through 80 US cents for the first time in more than two years, but what does it mean for the economy and will it last?
 
'Why are you trying to rip us off?' Arnott's slammed for downsizing Tiny Teddies
A biscuit beloved by many Australians, the Tiny Teddy has had its size, but not its price, downsized — and people have taken to social media in outrage.
 
Colombian judge delays decision on Sainsbury's six-year plea bargain
Accused drug smuggler Cassandra Sainsbury's Colombian court hearing is suspended, with the judge deferring a decision on whether to accept the Australian's plea bargain over cocaine trafficking charges.
 
74yo woman loses $46,000 in another iTunes scam
A Melbourne woman loses more than $46,000 after being conned into buying more than 300 iTunes gift cards for scammers as part of a "cruel, targeted" attack lasting a week, police say.
 
300 billion litres of environmental water 'lost' in Murray-Darling Basin
Leading water experts are calling for a moratorium on $1.7 billion of budgeted new water infrastructure spending in the Murray Darling pending an audit of environmental flows.
 
Scouts prepared for 'highly political' Trump speech, sent out guidelines
The Boy Scouts of America's boss says they gave "a lot of thought" to inviting Donald Trump to speak to 30,000 members and sent adult staff "stringent guidelines" about how to react to the US President's rhetoric.
 
Man in hospital after Adelaide lightning strike
Lightning hits metal road plates as a thunderstorm rolls across Adelaide, with a man close to the strike rushed to hospital.
 
World's tallest towers recreated in Lego for museum exhibit
Kids always ask Ryan McNaught how they can get his job. That's because he spends his days constructing Lego towers.
 
Red Symons has 'significant' brain injury but remains 'sharp as ever'
ABC broadcaster Red Symons has suffered a "significant injury to his brain" but no loss of function after a serious fall earlier this month, colleague Jon Faine says.
 
ACCC accuses states of price gouging over electricity supply
Australia's consumer watchdog is accusing state and territory governments of price gouging when it comes to supplying households with electricity.
 
Canavan says legal advice supports his Senate eligibility
Matt Canavan defends his decision to fight for his right to stay in the Senate despite being an Italian citizen, saying he has legal advice that he is still eligible to be in Parliament.
 
Milk to be shipped 2,000km after farmers lose local hospital contract
Milk will be transported from Brisbane to far north Queensland hospitals after Queensland Health ends a supply contract with a local milk processor.
 
Don't underestimate Oliver or he'll leave you in the dust
He's too shy to play footy, but on a motorbike nothing can hold Oliver Skinner back and he's quickly becoming one to watch in motorsports.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Ben Knight Turning on Jeff Sessions isn't winning Donald Trump any support
By Ben Knight
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Grattan: Notes from UNHCR refugee deal meetings should be made public
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
By election analyst Antony Green Antony Green: The High Court's question after Canavan's resignation
By election analyst Antony Green
By Tracey Holmes Balancing the ledger: Why women are the key for the success of the big football codes
By Tracey Holmes
 
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World
Last orca calf born in captivity at SeaWorld park dies
United Airlines sued over death of giant rabbit
12,000 flee bushfires as planes waterbomb French Riviera coast
 
Business
Will the strength of the Aussie dollar weaken the economy?
ACCC accuses states of price gouging over electricity supply
Why are scammers demanding payment with iTunes vouchers?
 
Politics
Breakthrough in Australia's beef with China over meat exports
Scouts prepared for 'highly political' Trump speech, sent out guidelines
Canavan says legal advice supports his Senate eligibility
 
Sport
Cricket Australia lays down 'challenge' to players to resolve bitter pay dispute
Stephen Moore to call time on Wallabies career at end of season
Emma McKeon claims more Aussie silver at world swimming titles
 
Science and Tech
What skills will the future generation of workers need?
How to make batteries that last (almost) forever
Meet the 13-year-old tech prodigy working on AI
 
Environment
300 billion litres of environmental water 'lost' in Murray-Darling Basin
Queensland told to 'deliver the goods' and eradicate red fire ant
UK set to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars from 2040: reports
 

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