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'Attack we will': Trump ups ante in Afghanistan, with troop increase likely
The US President opens the door to an increase in troops in Afghanistan as part of a revamped strategy for the region, overcoming his own doubts about fighting on in America's longest military conflict.
 
Trump delivers US military's dream Afghanistan plan: Kilcullen
Donald Trump's new plan for the US in Afghanistan is exactly what the military have been requesting for years, says counter-insurgency expert David Kilcullen
 
'My sadness will never end': Distraught father's tribute as new meningococcal strain claims son
The father of a teenager who died from a deadly new strain of meningococcal disease says his "heart and soul" have been shattered after the sudden loss of his son.
 
Widespread abuse, 'bastardisation' of recruits at HMAS Leeuwin, royal commission finds
The Navy failed in its duty of care for recruits who were abused at the former HMAS Leeuwin base in Fremantle, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse finds.
 
Mortgage stress hotspots revealed
New data shows even a small interest rate rise could tip 1 million households into financial stress. Explore the interactive map to see if your neighbourhood will be affected.
 
Denmark's Crown Prince not turned away from Brisbane bar, police chief says
Reports that Crown Prince Frederik was turned away from Brisbane nightclub Jade Buddha on Friday night are "not correct", Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart says.
 
Who can win the AFL flag from here?
We may not get another premier from seventh, but the race for the AFL flag remains wide open, writes Andrew McGarry.
 
Nick Xenophon set to support welfare drug tests
The crossbench senator suggests he will support the Federal Government's plan to drug test new welfare recipients, potentially giving the Coalition the numbers in the Senate.
 
Chris Hadfield on what David Bowie thought of his cover song
The retired Canadian astronaut spoke to Lateline about the pop star's reaction to his recording of Space Oddity and whether Australia needs to carve its own path in the space industry.
 
Richard Branson offers island to Noosa fire victims
Residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by fire at the weekend are offered a place to stay on Richard Branson's Makepeace Island off Noosa.
 
Stop flogging Kyrgios for his mistakes, he's the most interesting athlete we have
Nick Kyrgios just enjoyed one of the best weeks of his career, and remains one of tennis's brightest rising stars, so when will the media and the "flog" mob get behind him?
 
Missed the eclipse? Here's when you can see one in Australia
Today's solar eclipse over the US was a primal and quasi-religious experience for some. If you want that feeling for yourself, here's where to go.
 
Donald Trump looked directly at the eclipse
Most of the millions of Americans who watched the total solar eclipse did so wearing safety glasses. US President Donald Trump did the opposite.
 
Humble bosses are in high demand — but they're rare as hens' teeth
Humble CEOs may be the new prize, but they are in short supply and face distinctive challenges.
 
Body found as Danish submarine inventor says missing journalist died on board
The headless body of a woman has been found in the Baltic Sea near where a missing Swedish journalist is believed to have died on a privately built submarine, Danish police say.
 
The dark truth about payday lenders
Millions of Australians have relied on payday loans with eye-watering interest rates to get out of an emergency. But it doesn't have to be this way, write Sam Crosby and Richard Holden.
 
Inquest examines care of 77yo who died of hypothermia in shipping container
A 77-year-old woman who died of hypothermia in a shipping container in Tasmania required a high level of care, a court hears.
 
'Flip it and reverse it': The petition to replace Confederate statue with Missy Elliott
A petition to replace the Confederate monument in the US city of Portsmouth with one of Missy Elliott — a "true Portsmouth native hero" — attracts more than 26,000 signatures, enough to be submitted to the mayor and city council for consideration.
 
The 14yo climber with her sights set on the Olympics
Leah Jeffries is one of a growing number of young women pursuing the sport, which will feature for the first time at the 2020 Olympics.
 
Fish 'apartments' show Opera House is attune to its neighbours
A project to install an artificial reef alongside the Sydney Opera House will hopefully revitalise marine life in the harbour and restore natural habitats.
 
Has the search for clean water smashed a metallic glass ceiling?
Researchers at Perth's Edith Cowan University develop a type of metallic glass that can strip impurities from waste water in a matter of minutes.
 
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
Widespread abuse, 'bastardisation' of recruits at HMAS Leeuwin, royal commission finds
August 22, 2017 - 5:01 pm
Denmark's Crown Prince not turned away from Brisbane bar, police chief says
August 22, 2017 - 4:57 pm
The 14yo climber with her sights set on the Olympics
August 22, 2017 - 4:44 pm
 
World
Afghanistan is more proof for Trump that it is tougher to govern than campaign
Texas man charged with trying to blow up Confederate statue
US Navy chief orders probe into Pacific 7th Fleet after collisions
 
Business
BHP profit surges on commodity rebound
Murray Goulburn milk supply drops 22 per cent
Seven Group bounces on sale of Chinese business, Oil Search and Amcor deliver the goods
 
Politics
Joyce, Canavan to concede they are dual citizens
Trump delivers US military's dream Afghanistan plan: Kilcullen
Demands for proof of Labor MPs' citizenship 'nutsy, cuckoo territory'
 
Sport
Stop flogging Kyrgios for his mistakes, he's the most interesting athlete we have
Ashton Agar firming for another Test start against Bangladesh
Axed coach Neil Henry asks fans not to abandon Titans
 
Science and Tech
Chris Hadfield on what David Bowie thought of his cover song
Donald Trump looked directly at the eclipse
Missed the eclipse? Here's when you can see one in Australia
 
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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