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Justine Damond to 911: 'I'm not sure if she's having sex or being raped'
911 transcripts show Justine Damond called police a second time when they did not respond immediately to a possible rape behind her house. Just minutes later, she was dead.
 
Ancient Indigenous rock shelter rewrites Australia's human history
New excavations of a rock shelter near Kakadu National Park indicate humans reached Australia at least 65,000 years ago — up to 18,000 years earlier than previously thought.
 
Raped and controlled by my husband, a priest: One woman's story of domestic violence
My husband constantly reminded me it was my wifely duty to obey his every command. He controlled everything I did: what I ate, where I went, how much I spent. But as the parish priest he was protected by the Church — while I was shunned.
 
Fanning plucked from J-Bay surf again after another shark appears
A second shark scare in two days at Jeffreys Bay sees Australian surfing champion Mick Fanning pulled from the water at the site of his 2015 attack.
 
Dozens found guilty in biggest human trafficking trial in Thai history
An army general, two politicians, and police officers are among the 62 people found guilty of smuggling and trafficking migrants on the Thai-Malaysia border, in the biggest human trafficking trial in Thailand's history.
 
When should your child start school?
A growing number of parents are choosing to delay when their child starts school but the decision is also causing them stress and anxiety, a major Queensland study finds.
 
How a Gold Coast photographer captured a shark feeding frenzy
When wildlife photographer Sean Scott flew his drone over a school of bait fish off a remote Western Australian beach, he never expected the images would attract global attention.
 
'It's totally illegal': Koala habitat destroyed by logging
A koala habitat 50 per cent larger than the Royal National Park has been destroyed by logging near Coffs Harbour, a new conservation report reveals.
 
Aussie Michael Matthews eyeing Paris after donning green jersey
Michael Matthews claims the sprinter's green jersey on stage 17 of the Tour de France, with the Australian primed to hold onto it until the end of the race on the boulevards of Paris.
 
The international a-peel of Aussie television's top bananas
When it comes to symbols of Australian pop culture, pyjamaed banana twins B1 and B2 might not immediately spring to mind, but the pair's global reach will surprise you.
 
'For seven years you promised': Trump takes Republicans to task to replace Obamacare
Donald Trump pushes Senate Republicans to take another stab at repealing or overhauling Obamacare, calling all 52 Republican senators to the White House to urge them to keep their campaign promises and find a new healthcare approach.
 
Saudi Arabia releases woman in viral miniskirt video without charge
Saudi Arabia says a woman who was detained after wearing a miniskirt in a video that went viral is released without charge.
 
Abbott says he was advised against Home Affairs super-ministry
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he was told there was no need for a Home Affairs Ministry when he was in office, casting doubt on the biggest national security shake-up in decades.
 
People shouldn't go to prison for not paying fines, ALRC says
People with unpaid fines should not be imprisoned but instead work off the debt, an influential government body recommends.
 
Weather bureau staff to strike for three weeks
Bureau of Meteorology staff will strike for three weeks from tomorrow. What will that mean for the BOM weather app and website?
 
Nano technology breakthrough promises faster graphics for gaming consoles
Gamers frustrated by sluggish graphics could welcome new nano technology that promises ultra-fast rendering on gaming consoles.
 
Dementia village mimicking small-town setting to be built in Tasmania
Tasmanians with dementia will soon have access to a specially designed village tailored to their local environment and even their earlier lives.
 
Who are the other Australian MPs and senators born overseas?
There are 23 other Australian MPs and senators aside from Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters who were born overseas, and many of them are jumping on social media to clarify their citizenship.
 
An independent life ended with a lonely death: I fear the same fate for my mother
A chill ran through me when I read about Anne Iddon, a blind woman who apparently died of starvation and dehydration after her husband and carer passed away. Their bodies lay in their Sydney home for weeks before being found. Could the same thing happen to my mother? Stephanie Wood writes.
 
South China Sea on agenda as top Chinese general tours secretive Defence facility
A top-ranking Chinese general from the People's Liberation Army tours a secretive military facility outside Canberra as part of a low-key "goodwill" visit to meet senior Australian Defence figures.
 
This is what a cyclist's legs look like after 16 TDF stages
Polish cyclist Pawel Poljanski reminds us all what a professional cyclist's body goes through after 16 gruelling Tour de France stages, with a photo of his insanely veiny legs.
 
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
 
Just In
Saudi Arabia releases woman in viral miniskirt video without charge
July 20, 2017 - 7:19 am
'For seven years you promised': Trump takes Republicans to task to replace Obamacare
July 20, 2017 - 7:14 am
Residents use cameras to fight coal company
July 20, 2017 - 7:13 am
 
World
Read the transcripts of Justine Damond's 911 calls to Minneapolis police
Netanyahu caught criticising 'crazy' EU for pushing for Israeli-Palestinian peace
Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr wants to dispel 'mass hysteria'
 
Business
Banks dodge one bullet, another yet to come
Shopping centre owners suffer from retail 'headwinds'
Trump protectionism 'contagion' could hit Australia hard
 
Politics
'It's totally illegal': Koala habitat destroyed by logging
Environmental headache for Sydney's new toll tunnels
People shouldn't go to prison for not paying fines, ALRC says
 
Sport
Fanning plucked from J-Bay surf again after another shark appears
Aussie Michael Matthews eyeing Paris after donning green jersey
Plenty of chances at Royal Birkdale in wide-open Open
 
Science and Tech
Ancient Indigenous rock shelter rewrites Australia's human history
T-rex was a plodder not a sprinter, researchers say
Iran mourns death of eminent mathematician
 
Environment
'It's totally illegal': Koala habitat destroyed by logging
Environmental headache for Sydney's new toll tunnels
Bid to stop spread of red fire ants has failed, experts say
 

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