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Cops mull murder charge for submarine inventor in headless journalist case
Danish police move towards filing a formal murder charge against Swedish submarine inventor Peter Madsen, after revealing the headless body of journalist Kim Wall was weighed down with metal before being dumped at sea.
 
How much are you paying to help politicians advertise themselves on Facebook?
Labor senator Sam Dastyari billed taxpayers $20,000 in one day to make four Facebook videos — and that's just one of the big social media spends detailed in just-released Department of Finance records.
 
Aussie cycling champ Jack Bobridge charged with drug dealing
Olympic and Commonwealth Games cyclist Jack Bobridge appears in a Perth court charged with selling MDMA, a little over a year after winning a silver medal in the men's team pursuit in Rio.
 
North Korean photos hint at powerful new missile design, experts warn
North Korea releases a series of photos that may reveal a new design for a powerful intercontinental ballistic missile that could possibly reach any place on the US mainland, weapons experts say.
 
US Navy identifies dead and missing sailors after destroyer collision
The US Navy reveals the identities of one deceased sailor and nine who went missing after the USS John McCain collided with an oil tanker in South-East Asian waters last week.
 
Solar power revolution 'bypassing those who need it most'
The shift to rooftop solar energy may be helping millions of Australians bring down their power bills, but a new report warns poorer households are missing out because they cannot afford the technology.
 
Indigenous people under-represented on juries, lawyer says
Increasing the proportion of Indigenous people on juries in the NT would improve confidence in the jury system, says the head of the NT Criminal Lawyers Association.
 
US pop star Meghan Trainor angry after her face was used on Vote NO Australia page
Meghan Trainor says her image was used in an advertisement for the No campaign without her permission, and now she's encouraging her social media followers to vote Yes in the postal survey on whether same-sex marriage should be legalised.
 
Huge security effort as court decides criminal case against Thailand's former PM
A special court in Bangkok will announce its verdict against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra today in a case that could deepen political divisions in Thailand.
 
Spaniels coming to the rescue to save baby turtles
Two English springer spaniels are coming to the rescue of baby turtles by outfoxing their predators at Queensland's most significant hatchery.
 
Fist-pump photo with Duterte not spy chief's idea, Bishop says
The Foreign Minister defends Nick Warner over a photo of him fist-pumping with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, revealing the controversial leader requested Australia's spy chief join him in his trademark pose for the image.
 
Adani to fight $12k fine for environmental breach
The Indian mining giant will contest the fine issued by the Queensland Government over the unauthorised release of sediment stormwater from the Abbot Point coal terminal.
 
Statue 'whitewashes' Townsville's slave history, South Sea Islanders say
The South Sea Islander community is calling for a statue of Townsville founder Robert Towns to be changed, to pay tribute to those who were kidnapped, brought to Queensland and forced into labour.
 
Richmond in the blood: Tigers fans dreading the question over AFL flag chances
To its fans, Richmond is so much more than just a footy team. But they are keeping extra quiet when asked the dread question — can the Tigers win the flag in 2017?
 
Police puppy named after Jeff Horn takes first steps in crimefighting career
A seven-week-old German shepherd named after Brisbane's world champion boxer, Jeff Horn, will soon begin training to become the newest addition to the Queensland Police Service Dog Squad.
 
Weedy seadragon sex caught on film for first time
A former PE teacher upstages David Attenborough by filming the moment a female weedy seadragon transfers her eggs onto the male's tail.
 
Canberra Liberal claims Safe Schools program asks students to fantasise about same gender
Canberra's Liberal Opposition youth spokeswoman, Elizabeth Kikkert, says the Safe Schools program is "grooming" and traumatising children, as they table a petition calling for the withdrawal of government support for the initiative.
 
Hit-run victim's family urges against bitterness and revenge
The family of hit-and-run victim Lucy Paveley is urging against feelings of anger and revenge in the wake of her death, after tensions flared outside court earlier this week.
 
This 24yo Australian is big on Chinese social media
China's internet celebrities, known as Wang Hongs, are cashing in on their growing social media influence. Australian student Amy Lyons is one of them.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams America's mistrust of Pakistan has taken a new course
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams
By Stan Grant Stan Grant: It is a 'damaging myth' that Captain Cook discovered Australia
By Stan Grant
By Dan Colasimone Stop flogging Kyrgios for his mistakes, he's our most interesting athlete
By Dan Colasimone
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Afghanistan is more proof for Trump that it is tougher to govern than campaign
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy
 
Just In
100pc fly-in, fly-out workforces banned in major Queensland mines
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What happened? Dissecting the Broncos' Eels horror show
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Fact check: Are we the only advanced English-speaking country without same-sex marriage?
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World
Tropical Storm Harvey intensifies into powerful hurricane ahead of US landfall
Eight missing after mudslide strikes Swiss village
Typhoon Hato's death toll rises to 12
 
Business
Are Australia's CEOs working hard enough to deserve their pay?
Trump rebuked by Republicans after border wall funding threat spooks Wall St
ASX flat as commodity profit reports offset weak overseas leads
 
Politics
Huge security effort as court decides criminal case against Thailand's former PM
How much are you paying to help politicians advertise themselves on Facebook?
Fist-pump photo with Duterte not spy chief's idea, Bishop says
 
Sport
What happened? Dissecting the Broncos' Eels horror show
Hinds: As crowds dwindle, what of the future for Australian sport?
'Out of step' AOC told to overhaul culture following review
 
Science and Tech
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX spacesuit
Chris Hadfield on what David Bowie thought of his cover song
Donald Trump looked directly at the eclipse
 
Environment
Solar power revolution 'bypassing those who need it most'
Photographer turns lens on our 'complex, disconnected' relationship with water
Exxon accused of misleading public on climate change
 

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