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US Marines feared dead after aircraft 'mishap' off Queensland coast
Three crew members are still missing after a United States Marine Corps aircraft "entered the water" during regularly scheduled operations off the Queensland coast, while 23 others have been rescued.
 
Strong winds hammer Victoria as state braces for blizzards
Blizzard conditions with heavy snowfalls and winds up to 110 kilometres per hour are expected in Victoria's alpine areas today, as a powerful cold front makes its way across the state.
 
Bolt beaten: Gatlin wins 100m sprint to spoil Jamaican's swansong
Usain Bolt has been unable to finish his illustrious sprint career at the pinnacle of the sport, finishing third behind Justin Gatlin in the 100m sprint at the world athletics championships in London.
 
Donald Trump defends national security adviser amid criticism
After General HR McMaster fired White House intelligence adviser Ezra Cohen-Watnick, the President springs to his national security adviser's defence, saying he is "a good man and very pro-Israel"
 
Our Indigenous leaders say we need Makarrata. Our politicians failed to meet the challenge
Dr Galarrwuy Yunupingu sits in a wheelchair — he has battled ill health and recently undergone a kidney transplant — but he stood taller than either of the national leaders seated next to him, writes Indigenous affairs editor Stan Grant.
 
'We need to wake up': Calls for domestic airport security to match international
An overhaul of domestic airport security will be considered by the Federal Government with support from some aviation experts who say "it's about time" the "serious gap" is eliminated.
 
Venezuela dissident prosecutor removed by pro-government assembly
Venezuela's chief prosecutor is fired and ordered to stand trial, less than 24 hours after a newly elected legislative super-body was installed with sweeping powers to strengthen President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power.
 
The curious world of biodynamic winemaking
Filling cow horns with fresh manure and burying them for six months sounds bizarre, but what is dug up becomes the basis of biodynamic farming.
 
Buffalo musterers taking to the sky in the Top End
Precision helicopter piloting is as much a part of buffalo mustering as Mad Max-style bull-catching cars.
 
Russia's ex-ambassador to US rejects accusations of meddling
The former ambassador to the United States whose conversations with Michael Flynn saw the American dumped as Donald Trump's national security adviser strongly denies accusations of Russian meddling in the US presidential election.
 
'Voice to parliament' referendum may not be far off, Indigenous leaders say
Indigenous leaders express optimism about a "voice to parliament" referendum in the coming years, during a special Q&A panel during the Garma festival.
 
Vladimir Putin strips down yet again for fishing and hunting trip in Siberia
A Kremlin spokesman brags on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who "went hunting underwater" during a three-day break in Siberia.
 
Broncos crush the Titans as Knights beat Warriors, Raiders down Sharks
The Brisbane Broncos annihilate the Titans 54-0, following the Knights' surprise win over the Warriors, before the Raiders enjoy a convincing win over Cronulla.
 
Big win for Giants over Dees, as Pies, Dockers, Bombers and Dogs get the points
The Giants consolidate a top four spot, the Lions give the Bulldogs a fright, and an injury to Kangaroos star Ben Brown lead the headlines after a big Saturday of AFL football.
 
9yo 'guardian of the galaxy' Jack already a star with NASA
A primary school student applies for the role of "planetary protection officer" at NASA, offering to "learn to think like an alien" to keep Earth safe, and receives an encouraging reply from the space agency.
 
Mecca revealed on camera in rare insight
Authorities traditionally discourage pilgrims from photographing the two sites of Mecca and Medina, fearing it could detract from the focus of worship and turn the pilgrimage into a tourist attraction.
 
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
Bolt beaten: Gatlin wins 100m sprint to spoil Jamaican's swansong
August 6, 2017 - 6:55 am
Strong winds hammer Victoria as state braces for blizzards
August 6, 2017 - 6:50 am
Buffalo musterers taking to the sky in the Top End
August 6, 2017 - 6:19 am
 
World
Two huge Trump murals by Lushsux appear on West Bank barrier
Bear mauls zookeeper to death at Swedish 'predator park'
US formally tells UN of withdrawal from Paris agreement
 
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
'Voice to parliament' referendum may not be far off, Indigenous leaders say
Vladimir Putin strips down yet again for fishing and hunting trip in Siberia
Melbourne council to build emissions-free rubbish trucks
 
Sport
Bolt beaten: Gatlin wins 100m sprint to spoil Jamaican's swansong
Big win for Giants over Dees, as Pies, Dockers, Bombers and Dogs get the points
Broncos crush the Titans as Knights beat Warriors, Raiders down Sharks
 
Science and Tech
9yo 'guardian of the galaxy' Jack already a star with NASA
Light levels can impact financial risk-taking, study shows
Where our Curiosity took us — Five years on Mars
 
Environment
Melbourne council to build emissions-free rubbish trucks
US formally tells UN of withdrawal from Paris agreement
Trump's climate science sceptic environment chief to visit Australia
 

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