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Hunt for 10 sailors missing after US destroyer collides with oil tanker
Planes and ships hunt waters east of Singapore for 10 US sailors missing after the USS John McCain warship hit an oil tanker this morning — the second collision involving a US Navy vessel in the past two months.
 
North Korea warns Australia over 'suicidal act'
North Korea attacks Australia's decision to participate in joint military exercises with the United States and South Korea, describing it as a "suicidal act".
 
Pacquiao, Horn set for a world title rematch in Brisbane
Boxer Manny Pacquiao will return to Brisbane this year for a rematch with world title holder Jeff Horn, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk confirms.
 
ALP refuses to release MPs' citizenship documents
As the citizenship crisis sweeps through Canberra, Labor refuses to release documents showing their members and senators are not dual citizens, arguing the party's vetting procedures are stricter than their rivals.
 
How mortgages and debt are setting up a 'house of cards' for Australia's economy
Soaring household debt levels and aggressive lending practices from the major banks are setting up a potential "perfect storm" for Australia's economy, financial experts tell Four Corners.
 
Terkmani found guilty of sexually assaulting, killing teen in vacant house
A Sydney man sexually assaulted his 16-year-old friend, Mahmoud Hrouk, and bashed and strangled him in an abandoned East Fairfield home, a jury finds.
 
Titans sack coach Neil Henry
The ongoing crisis at the Gold Coast Titans has led to the club sacking Neil Henry as coach.
 
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to campaign for Yes vote on same-sex marriage
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce will throw his company's support behind the Yes campaign for same-sex marriage, despite pointed criticism from Coalition ministers earlier this year.
 
Why this year's flu season has been particularly bad
There have been more recorded flu notifications across Australia in 2017 than the previous five years. Why is the flu season so bad this time around?
 
With more dry fuel than 2013, Sydney is facing a horror fire season
There is more dry fuel in the Sydney basin now than in July 2013, which was just months before the devastating Blue Mountains fires.
 
New Zealand opposition leader Jacinda Ardern accused of being 'lipstick on a pig'
New Zealand's new Opposition Leader Jacinda Ardern is at the centre of a second sexism row not even a month after taking the reins of the Labour Party.
 
Health insurance not 'junk': NIB boss rejects doctors' 'paternalistic' proposal
Private health insurer NIB rejects accusations that some policies are "junk" insurance that do not cover more than the public system, and labels as "paternalistic" a proposal by doctors for a mandated minimum level of cover.
 
'Sexual interest' motivated killer who drugged, set alight Victorian mother
A convicted rapist who drugged a Victorian mother, injected her with battery acid and set her on fire, killing her, was motivated by his sexual interest in her, a court hears.
 
Ridiculous Neymar goal shows why PSG paid $333 million for him
If you were wondering why PSG would pay $333 million to buy Neymar from Barcelona, this sort of goal — one of five he had a hand in on the night — might tell you why.
 
Bomb squad shuts down major Melbourne road as robot investigates bus
A busy part of Melbourne's north-west, which was closed off for more than two hours as a bomb squad robot investigated a bus, is declared safe.
 
'Adored' Sydney boy Julian Cadman confirmed dead in Barcelona attack
Seven-year-old Julian Cadman is confirmed to have died in last week's terror attack in Barcelona, with his family remembering the Sydney boy as an "energetic, funny and cheeky" child and his school paying tribute to his "generous heart".
 
Scooter rider crashes into sinkhole in China
A man escapes relatively unscathed after riding his scooter into a massive sinkhole that opened up in a street in China.
 
The faces of Australia's most-wanted fugitives
A husband and wife duo charged with trafficking drugs are among Australia's most wanted fugitives authorities are hoping to track down with their "Rogue Radar" operation.
 
BlueScope doubles profit but warns of rising energy costs, cartel investigation
Australian steel manufacturer BlueScope announces a surge in net profit, but also warns high and rising energy costs pose an ongoing challenge as does an ACCC investigation into alleged cartel conduct.
 
Choirs perform at edge of Australia's most famous gold mine
Singers from across Western Australia get a chance to perform at an unusual venue — Kalgoorlie-Boulder's massive Super Pit gold mine.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Ben Pobjie We should celebrate Australia Day, just not on January 26
By Ben Pobjie
By Indigenous affairs editor Stan Grant Stan Grant: America tears down its racist history, we ignore ours
By Indigenous affairs editor Stan Grant
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Grattan: Turnbull's Government has finally defied fiction
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
By Europe correspondent James Glenday in Barcelona Terror attacks no longer a surprise in Europe
By Europe correspondent James Glenday in Barcelona
 
Just In
New Zealand opposition leader Jacinda Ardern accused of being 'lipstick on a pig'
August 21, 2017 - 5:02 pm
Australia a step closer to national space agency as ACT, SA sign deal
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It's goodbye dry as parts of the NT experience record temperatures
August 21, 2017 - 4:59 pm
 
World
Who's at fault when ships collide?
US warship found 72 years after being sunk by Japanese sub
Grace Mugabe granted diplomatic immunity over alleged assault of model, returns home
 
Business
Health insurance not 'junk': NIB boss rejects doctors' 'paternalistic' proposal
BlueScope doubles profit but warns of rising energy costs, cartel investigation
Andrew Forrest's $445 million pay day as FMG profit soars 100 per cent
 
Politics
ALP refuses to release MPs' citizenship documents
NSW to be the first state to trial digital drivers' licences
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to campaign for Yes vote on same-sex marriage
 
Sport
Titans sack coach Neil Henry
Hinds: Australia's rugby failings show no sign of stopping
Test your knowledge of the weekend's sport with our weekly quiz
 
Science and Tech
'Killer robots' could be used in terrorism, tech leaders warn
Testing the effects of footy screams and rumbles
Meet the canines that can smell two-year-old blood
 
Environment
Toxic water entering Sydney's drinking catchment, research warns
'We struggled to find any coral life': Researchers shocked by bleaching in Pacific
Nuclear medicine production in Australia at risk if dump site can't be found
 

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