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Battlelines redrawn: New electorates could cause headache for Turnbull
The creation of two new electorates in Victoria and the ACT, and the loss of one in SA, is tipped to benefit the Labor Party at the next federal election.
 
Thousands of Australians could have pacemakers being recalled over hacking risk
Nearly half a million of the devices have been recalled in the United States because hackers can remotely cause the batteries to go flat or force the pacemakers to run at potentially deadly speeds.
 
From tomorrow, you can't be charged 'excessive' EFTPOS or card surcharges
All Australian businesses are set to be banned from slugging customers with excessive surcharges for using EFTPOS and credit cards to pay for purchases.
 
Teen's fatal 18th birthday binge a stark reminder of drinking dangers: Coroner
A coroner calls for better alcohol education for high school students following the death of Nicole Bicknell, who recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.319 after consuming a vast quantity of spirits at her 18th birthday party.
 
Magpies swooping? You should try making friends
If you want to avoid being attacked by magpies this spring, perhaps you should try making friends with them.
 
How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground
When the two female founders of an internet start-up found themselves facing the industry's well-known culture of misogyny, they decided to create 'Keith Mann'.
 
Qantas extends Emirates deal and drops Dubai for Singapore stopover
Qantas extends its partnership with Emirates but drops Dubai as the stopover point on Sydney-London flights in favour of a return to Singapore.
 
'Dangerous' anti-vaxxer denied entry to Australia
One of the world's most prominent anti-vaccination advocates, Kent Heckenlively, is denied entry to Australia, which he planned to visit as part of an international tour calling on parents to stop vaccinating their children.
 
'Unlicensed Chinese tourist' charged after woman suffers cardiac arrest at salon
A woman charged with using poison to endanger life after a female customer went into cardiac arrest following a "procedure" at a Sydney beauty clinic is an unlicensed Chinese tourist, a court is told.
 
Northern Territory to change racist places names
Following Queensland's decision to rename 10 localities, the North Territory promises to rename a number of landmarks with racist names.
 
'Close friend's' NYC leak sends Hinch to the High Court to save his Senate seat
Crossbench senator Derryn Hinch says details of a US social security number which has embroiled him in the dual citizenship debacle were leaked by a "close friend" who "doesn't like me" — and he's going to the High Court to try to stay in Parliament.
 
Death threat hoaxer jailed over compo scam
A former health official who avoided jail over an elaborate compensation scam involving death threats and blood-stained clothes will now spend time behind bars.
 
Girl clings to dead mother's back in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters
A shivering three-year-old found clinging to the body of her drowned mother in a canal was probably saved by her mum's efforts, police say.
 
He gave Australia Betadine after its rejection in the US. Now he's tackling cancer
Peter Molloy transformed a hospital antiseptic into Betadine in 1984, revolutionising the treatment of sore throats across the country. Now he's tackling the rare cancer treatments Big Pharma companies have rejected.
 
'He's hit the wall': Paul Pisasale's brother breaks down
Paul Pisasale is struggling with health problems, his brother says, as the former Ipswich mayor faces criminal charges and a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation.
 
'We've got a male down': The moment police realise they shot someone
An audio recording of the dramatic moment NSW Police realised they had shot a man dead in Bathurst is released. The ABC understands officers were threatened with a samurai sword.
 
Two-thirds of Bangladesh under water as South Asia floods toll tops 1,200
There is an urgent need for rescue and relief services on the Indian subcontinent as severe monsoon flooding spreads across India, Nepal and Bangladesh, leaving more than 1,200 people dead since the rains started.
 
Native title granted over ocean for first time in NSW
The Yaegl people of the lower Clarence region on the NSW coast are looking forward to fewer boundaries and restrictions after a historic decision grants them a native title over a stretch of ocean.
 
1 billion drones in world by 2030, futurist says
Drones will be the most disruptive technology in human history, a US futurist says, predicting that by the year 2030, there will be 1 billion drones in the world doing things people cannot yet imagine.
 
What Tropical Storm Harvey could mean for Trump's border wall
The damage bill from Tropical Storm Harvey is likely to be enormous, and that leaves US President Donald Trump with a tough decision to make about his plans for a border wall with Mexico.
 
US shoots down medium-range ballistic missile in Hawaii test
The US military shoots down a medium-range ballistic missile during a test off Hawaii, officials say, in a bid "to stay ahead of the threat" posed by North Korea.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Kim ups the ante in game of nuclear brinkmanship — but how far is too far?
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
By business reporter Stephen Letts Ten Network no longer the biggest loser as CBS shakes up free-to-air TV
By business reporter Stephen Letts
By Nate Byrne How Tropical Storm Harvey is feeding itself
By Nate Byrne
By South Asia correspondent James Bennett Inequality at the heart of India's love affair with controversial 'godmen'
By South Asia correspondent James Bennett
 
Just In
Thousands of Australians could have pacemakers being recalled over hacking risk
August 31, 2017 - 4:54 pm
Teen's fatal 18th birthday binge a stark reminder of drinking dangers: Coroner
August 31, 2017 - 4:44 pm
Why is SA losing out from changes to Federal Parliament?
August 31, 2017 - 4:17 pm
 
World
Seven dead, at least 30 people trapped in Mumbai building collapse
PNG promises to shut down illegal logging leases
'Exciting' cancer breakthrough uses children's own blood cells to attack leukemia
 
Business
Business investment jumps as economy shifts from mining dependency
From tomorrow, you can't be charged 'excessive' EFTPOS or card surcharges
Qantas extends Emirates deal and drops Dubai for Singapore stopover
 
Politics
Battlelines redrawn: New electorates could cause headache for Turnbull
'She made history': Fiona Richardson remembered as principled politician
What Tropical Storm Harvey could mean for Trump's border wall
 
Sport
Here's why the Socceroos could be in big trouble if they lose against Japan tonight
Basketball and milkshakes: Nick Kyrgios explains why he's 'not dedicated' to tennis
Geelong's Steve Hocking appointed AFL's football operations boss
 
Science and Tech
How a fake man helped two women get their start-up off the ground
'Exciting' cancer breakthrough uses children's own blood cells to attack leukemia
Superpowered lasers, antibacterial dragonfly wings win Eureka Prize
 
Environment
Indonesian seaweed farmers take on Australian company over oil spill
Fire ants join together to make living raft in Harvey floodwaters — and it could happen here
Stranded koala hails canoe ride to safety
 

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