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Terror plotters 'tried to blow up Etihad plane, unleash poison gas attack'
Two men attempted to smuggle an improvised explosive device onto an Etihad plane and went on to hatch a separate plan to build a hydrogen sulphide bomb in "one of the most sophisticated terror plots attempted on Australian soil", police say.
 
How Islamic State allegedly infiltrated Sydney's centre
The Harbour City is no stranger to terrorism, but even Sydneysiders have been captivated by police claims of a "sophisticated" Islamic State blueprint hatched on home soil.
 
Matildas riding wave of confidence after claiming Tournament of Nations crown
If self-belief is any indication, then the Matildas may be on the road to making quite an impact at the 2019 World Cup in France after winning the Tournament of Nations.
 
PM defends refugee deal after criticism that Trump transcript exposes 'gaping holes'
Malcolm Turnbull rejects accusations that the US refugee deal is a charade, after a transcript of his combative January phone call with US President Donald Trump was leaked.
 
Read the full transcript of the Trump-Turnbull call
The heated 25-minute phone call between Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull began with small talk about golfer Greg Norman, but went on to see the US President blast the "horrible" and "disgusting deal" refugee deal. Read exactly what was said.
 
Marriage on the rocks in divided Liberal Party
Malcolm Turnbull has been left flat-footed by a test of strength that he should have seen coming, writes Michelle Grattan.
 
'We woke to people screaming': Flames tear through 86-storey Dubai apartment block
Residents of a high-rise tower in Dubai describe how they managed to escape a fire that ripped through the building in the middle of the night, sending plumes of smoke into the air and burning debris falling below.
 
'I'll keep on doing that until I run out of batteries': Police filmed tasering teenager tied to chair
A US teenager files a federal lawsuit after he was tied into a chair and tasered by police officers while in custody on drug and weapons charges.
 
CBA in damage control over anti-money laundering allegations
The Commonwealth Bank is locked in the early stages of damage control as it confronts allegations it allegedly breached anti-money laundering rules exposing itself to potential fines of almost a trillion dollars.
 
Dear viewers, it's time to let go of the 'weather girl' stereotype
If you want proof the "weather girl" stereotype still persists, just look at social media. But there are plenty of reasons why this outdated tag needs to go, writes Nate Byrne.
 
Martin Place homeless tent city stalemate as Mayor issues ultimatum
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore issues the New South Wales Government with a list of demands before council agrees to the dismantling of a homeless tent city set up in Martin Place opposite the Reserve Bank.
 
Homes 'rocked' by truck explosion on Brisbane motorway
Traffic is now flowing again after a truck carrying hydrochloric acid exploded and burst into flames on the M1 at Loganholme, south of Brisbane.
 
Danish Queen's husband refuses to share her grave
Denmark's Prince Henrik — the father-in-law of Crown Princess Mary — says he doesn't want to be buried next to his wife the Queen because he is unhappy he was never acknowledged as king.
 
Amazon's Melbourne move could create 'thousands' of jobs but bankrupt retailers
Amazon's move into Melbourne is celebrated as a win for jobs, but billionaire entrepreneur Gerry Harvey warns the online shopping giant will use a "send everyone broke" policy to put other retailers out of business.
 
RBA optimistic about the future, if the Aussie dollar doesn't climb higher
The Reserve Bank downgrades Australia's short-term economic growth forecast, sees inflation recovering in the future, and hopes the Australian dollar doesn't rise any higher.
 
Tinder takes a stand against tiger selfies
Tinder encourages users to ditch photos of them with tigers in response to a campaign by animal cruelty advocates, saying "posing next to a king of the jungle doesn't make you one".
 
Girlfriend who sent suicide texts sentenced to 15 months' jail
A woman who encouraged her suicidal boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages is sentenced to 15 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter.
 
A grand jury is now involved in the Russia investigation. Here's what it can do
The investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election has taken a serious step with special counsel Robert Mueller convening a grand jury in Washington.
 
Cyber expert who ended WannaCry virus attack arrested by FBI
The cyber security researcher widely credited with helping to neutralise the global WannaCry ransomware attack earlier this year is in FBI custody after being arrested in Las Vegas.
 
Chinese chatbots removed after refusing to say they love Communist party
A pair of chatbots are taken offline in China after turning on the country's governing Communist party.
 
Australian doctors put smile on face of Cambodian farmer after facial surgery
"One of the most severe" deformities surgeon Andrew Cheng had seen made eating a difficult, messy task for Eng Kheng. But a trip to Australia changed the farmer's life.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Jessica Strutt For a PM seeking relief from the same-sex divide, a GST grenade is welcome
By Jessica Strutt
By China correspondent Bill Birtles In the power stakes, Xi Jinping is like Vladimir Putin on steroids
By China correspondent Bill Birtles
By Bruce Wolpe If Trump had a week this bad running a company, 'he'd be fired'
By Bruce Wolpe
By David Taylor Why you probably won't get a pay rise anytime soon
By David Taylor
 
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World
Asylum seekers refuse to leave Manus Island compound after days of protests
Trump told Mexican President 'it's you and I against the world', leaked transcript shows
Firefighters battle blaze at Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market
 
Business
RBA optimistic about the future, if the Aussie dollar doesn't climb higher
Retail sales rebound on the back heavy discounting
Amazon's Melbourne move could create 'thousands' of jobs but bankrupt retailers
 
Politics
Martin Place homeless tent city stalemate as Mayor issues ultimatum
Bombs destined for planes make all governments sit up and take notice
Scaramooched: Another wild week in Washington
 
Sport
Matildas riding wave of confidence after claiming Tournament of Nations crown
Matildas stun Brazil to win Tournament of Nations
Dragons host Bunnies, Cowboys face Storm
 
Science and Tech
Dear viewers, it's time to let go of the 'weather girl' stereotype
Chinese chatbots removed after refusing to say they love Communist party
Gene repair offers new possibilities for those previously putting kids on hold
 
Environment
Whitehaven Coal repeatedly breached environmental licence
We've used a year's worth of Earth's resources in seven months
Australia needs more climate scientists 'to avoid expensive mistakes'
 

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