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  1. Aussies in semi

    Australia has chased down Pakistan's total of 213 with relative ease to book a semi-final date with India at the SCG.

  2. Softly, softly approach

    APRA says its new 10 per cent limit on annual growth in property investor loans is a trigger, not a cap.

  3. Market closes on a high

    The Australian share market ends at its highest level in seven years following a late afternoon rally.

  1. Babies named after Cyclone Pam

    Pam has suddenly become a popular name for new babies in Vanuatu since the country was hit by Cyclone Pam last Friday.

  2. Moss review into Nauru released

    An independent review into the refugee detention centre on Nauru recommends a string of changes to the way the centre operates.

  3. Malcolm Fraser's political career

    Take a look back at the political career of Australia's 22nd prime minister Malcolm Fraser.



  1. Tuggeranong fire station opens

    Tuggeranong residents can breathe a sigh of relief with the new $17 million fire and rescue station in South Tuggeranong now complete.

  2. National portrait prize

    A mysterious photo of a young Iranian boy takes out one of Australia's biggest photography prizes.

  3. Zoe Marshall will stay in Vanuatu

    The family of Zoe Marshall says the Canberra teen has vowed to stay in Vanuatu to continue her volunteer work in a remote village.

  1. City wins away

    A late James Brown goal was enough to see Melbourne City record an away 1-0 win over Sydney FC on Friday night.

  2. Dogs get home

    Canterbury posted a hard-fought 16-12 win over Manly at Brookvale Oval on Friday evening.

  3. Parties make green pledges

    The Coalition promises a $100 million package to protect endangered species while Labor says it will install solar panels in schools if elected.





  1. Call for land access agreements

    A storm is brewing in the Northern Territory between small-scale miners and cattle producers.

  2. Nhulunbuy braces for Cyclone Nathan

    Born between two cyclones, three-week-old Jasmine is a picture of serenity amongst the preparations in Nhulunbuy for Tropical Cyclone Nathan.

  3. Alice Springs manslaughter sentences

    Three men will serve at least 10 years in jail, and another one at least eight years, as they are sentenced for manslaughter.

  1. Great Barrier Reef plan

    The Federal Government is today expected to release the final version of its long-term plan for the Great Barrier Reef.

  2. Honours even

    The Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions finished deadlocked as their AFL preseason clash ended in a tie.

  3. Broncos dominant

    The Brisbane Broncos have completely outclassed the North Queensland Cowboys, winning 44-22 at Lang Park.



  1. Aussies in semi

    Australia has chased down Pakistan's total of 213 with relative ease to book a semi-final date with India at the SCG.

  2. Murder victim's children set up foundation

    The children of an Adelaide murder victim are launching a foundation to improve the lives of women and children who have faced violence.

  3. Dumped asbestos now removed

    A government agency says dumped waste including asbestos has been swiftly removed from a site at Osborne in Adelaide's north-west.

  1. Disadvantage does not end with death

    There are fears Australia's most disadvantaged people do not have access to end of life planning and care.

  2. Mine for Tasmania's north-west

    A Tasmanian-based mining company seeks approval for a new magnetite iron ore mine at Rogetta.

  3. Push to make bullying an offence

    Kim Booth throws his support behind a petition by awareness group Angels Hope to make bullying an offence.



  1. Tight encounter

    A late try to Lionel Mapoe saw the Lions snatch a 20-16 win over Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park.

  2. Late winner

    The Bombers came from behind to beat the Demons by two points in their preseason challenge match.

  3. Betting issue

    AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has dismissed the notion that the league has a systemic problem with gambling.

  1. AFP called to detention centre

    The Australian Federal Police are called to the Yongah Hill detention facility in Northam as up to 30 people reportedly take to the rooftops in a protest that has now entered its second night.

  2. Scrunchies on cats save wildlife

    A fashion relic of the late eighties and nineties, the humble scrunchie finds a new lease on life preventing the slaughter of wildlife by domestic cats.

  3. Dogs starved, abandoned

    A Perth woman is banned from having a pet for 20 years after leaving two dogs with dirty water and without food.