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Sessions on the attack after 'staggering' number of White House leaks
US Attorney-General Jeff Sessions takes up an issue that has infuriated President Donald Trump, going on the attack against leaks and saying policies on compelling journalists to reveal sources will be reviewed.
 
Turnbull, Shorten criticised for failing to respond to Uluru Statement
The former chairwoman of the Referendum Council says she is "distressed" and "deflated" by the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader's "disrespectful" behaviour at the Garma festival in Arnhem Land.
 
Where our Curiosity took us — Five years on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has already taught us a lot in the past five years, but NASA scientists think there is still much more to come.
 
Mum's final gift saved many lives and reminds us she's never far away
The hours leading to this moment had raced by. My mother lay dying, but we still had an important decision to make, writes Caitlyn Gribbin.
 
In search of Australia's biggest tree
The man behind the aptly named National Register of Big Trees is seeking public help to identify the giants of the botanical world.
 
Two dead as 'Lucifer' heatwave hits Italy, eastern Europe
Swathes of southern and eastern Europe swelter in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in a heatwave nicknamed "Lucifer", which has killed at least two people across the region.
 
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli convicted at securities fraud trial
Martin Shkreli, the eccentric former pharmaceutical CEO notorious for a price-gouging scandal and for his snide "Pharma Bro" persona on social media, is convicted on charges he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds.
 
Trump's climate science sceptic environment chief to visit Australia
Scott Pruitt, a climate science critic and one of the most controversial figures in the Trump administration, will soon tour Australia in a visit environmental activists are likely to target with protests.
 
'Pretty sure she's dead': Ex-soldier found guilty of ex-partner's stabbing murder
Confronting police bodycam vision captures the scene immediately after Dane Andrew Pilcher murdered his ex-girlfriend, Corinne Henderson, with a kitchen knife, with a prosecutor saying the crime was "about sexual jealousy".
 
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.
 
Ski resort snow to come from machines rather than sky as climate changes
Alpine resorts ramp up investment in snowmaking technology and say man-made snow can replace natural snowfall as climate change threatens to dramatically reduce the length of Australian ski seasons.
 
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.
 
Tasmanian artisan creating paper from poo
Taking a leaf out of history's book, Tasmanian artisan Darren Simpson is adding animal dung to his list of paper-making ingredients, which already includes items such as rags, hemp and even old bedsheets.
 
Pet poisoner jailed for feeding dog glass-filled meat
A man who whipped his neighbour's golden retriever and fed it sausages filled with glass and lead is given jail time by a South Australian magistrate.
 
Two Qantas flights turn back to Sydney after midair malfunctions
A Qantas Airbus A380 heading to Dallas and a Johannesburg-bound Boeing 747-400 turn back to Sydney, with one of them suffering a wing flap malfunction and the other a cracked windscreen.
 
No deaths reported as streets reopen around Dubai tower
Police in Dubai reopen the streets around one of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers after firefighters put out a blaze that erupted early on Friday in the high-rise, forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of the night and sending chunks of debris plummeting below.
 
Les Murray the inspiration behind Matildas' masterclass: De Vanna
Matildas record-breaker Lisa De Vanna reveals late Australian soccer legend Les Murray was an inspiration behind their 6-1 rout of Brazil.
 
Crude Facebook post lands Israeli Prime Minister's son with libel suit
The eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatened with a libel suit after a run of bad behaviour including a crude social media post.
 
CPA's remaining directors to quit in wake of governance scandal
Facing the prospect of intense questioning about CPA's governance, the accounting body announces its remaining directors will all resign by the end of the year.
 
'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.
 
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
 
Just In
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli convicted at securities fraud trial
August 5, 2017 - 7:08 am
In search of Australia's biggest tree
August 5, 2017 - 7:00 am
Tasmanian artisan creating paper from poo
August 5, 2017 - 6:07 am
 
World
Danish Queen's husband refuses to share her grave
Asylum seekers refuse to leave Manus Island compound after days of protests
Chinese chatbots removed after refusing to say they love Communist party
 
Business
CPA's remaining directors to quit in wake of governance scandal
RBA optimistic about the future, if the Aussie dollar doesn't climb higher
Retail sales rebound on the back heavy discounting
 
Politics
Turnbull, Shorten criticised for failing to respond to Uluru Statement
Trump's climate science sceptic environment chief to visit Australia
Martin Place homeless tent city stalemate as Mayor issues ultimatum
 
Sport
Matildas riding wave of confidence after claiming Tournament of Nations crown
Les Murray the inspiration behind Matildas' masterclass: De Vanna
Swans far too good for Dangerfield-less Geelong
 
Science and Tech
Where our Curiosity took us — Five years on Mars
Dear viewers, it's time to let go of the 'weather girl' stereotype
Chinese chatbots removed after refusing to say they love Communist party
 
Environment
Trump's climate science sceptic environment chief to visit Australia
Whitehaven Coal repeatedly breached environmental licence
We've used a year's worth of Earth's resources in seven months
 

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