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Fears immigration will be 'short-changed' in Dutton's super-portfolio
Key functions of the Immigration Department could be neglected under the new security super-portfolio, several observers fear.
 
Why did the policeman who shot Justine Damond have his body camera off?
In the United States city where Australian woman Justine Damond was killed, all police are required to wear body cameras. So why did the officer who shot her have his turned off?
 
Another senator bites the dust: How does this keep happening?
Two embarrassing resignations in five days have politicians scouring their records to check their own citizenship, but the rules about dual citizenship are clear on the nomination form.
 
We have a gold-plated electricity grid consumers can't afford
Australia has a power system "ten times more reliable that it needs to be" and which is the envy of the world. So why are consumers so unhappy?
 
Disability advocates back 22yo with cerebral palsy for Greens Senate spot
Disability rights advocates are urging Greens member Jordon Steele-John, who has cerebral palsy, to accept the Senate seat left vacant by Scott Ludlam, but the 22-year-old says he will act in the interests of the party.
 
Swiss glacier reveals bodies of couple missing for 75 years
Marcelin and Francine Dumoulin, the parents of seven children, had gone to feed their cattle in a meadow above Chandolin in the Valais canton on August 15, 1942.
 
Can you teach a 5yo to paint like Van Gogh?
The belief of many teachers that they lack artistic talent is denying children the opportunity to speak the "language" of creative expression and improve their quality of life, says one early learning expert.
 
Republicans set Obamacare repeal vote as replacement plans fall apart
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell sets a vote on a straight repeal-without-replacement of Obamacare after efforts to overhaul the law collapsed.
 
Australia's Matthews sprints to another stage win at the Tour
Australia's Michael "Bling" Matthews wins stage 16 of the Tour de France to close in on the green points jersey.
 
Local councils join forces to fight climate change
A group of local government councils are joining forces in an ambitious effort to tackle climate change, inspired by a new report from the Climate Council showing cities, urban centres and rural townships have the potential to slash energy emissions by a staggering 70 per cent.
 
Police officer tells people to put phones away, reach out to elderly after couple found dead
A police officer pens a poignant online plea, telling people to "get off Facebook for 20 minutes" and spend time with senior citizens, after an elderly couple with no close relatives in Sydney were found dead in their northern beaches home.
 
Amber Harrison says Seven battle 'a lesson in how many ways can you screw a girl'
The former Seven Network executive assistant says she doesn't regret going public about her affair with Tim Worner, even though her legal battle has exhausted her "in every way".
 
Doughty accused 'wishes' he had not gone looking for stolen motorbikes, court told
A man who ran over and killed a Kalgoorlie teenager said he wished he had never been told by police to go down to bushland and look for the motorbikes that had been stolen from his home.
 
Surging Aussie dollar, bank worries weigh on ASX in $17b sell off
The market was a sea of red as investors bailed out on the banks and US dollar earners.
 
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.
 
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.
 
China can no longer bear Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh might be a much-loved children's book character, but the bumbling bear has fallen foul of the Chinese Government's internet firewall.
 
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.
 
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
Bali push to end dog-meat trade after revelations of animal cruelty
Latest Obamacare repeal killed off as more Republicans jump ship
Arizona flash flood kills 9 relatives celebrating birthday
 
Business
We have a gold-plated electricity grid consumers can't afford
Surging Aussie dollar, bank worries weigh on ASX in $17b sell off
Australian dollar surges on Reserve Bank's 'neutral' cash rate of 3.5pc
 
Politics
Harbour Bridge, Tunnel toll increase on the cards for Sydney motorists
Fears immigration will be 'short-changed' in Dutton's super-portfolio
Disability advocates back 22yo with cerebral palsy for Greens Senate spot
 
Sport
Australia's Matthews sprints to another stage win at the Tour
'Ever folded your foot backwards?': Kelly Slater suffers brutal break in South Africa
A Giant tide is rising in Sydney's west
 
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
Local councils join forces to fight climate change
Ditching bags great for supermarkets but won't save the environment
Did a French charm offensive soften Trump's stance on climate change?
 

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