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  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. 'You could hear flames hitting the car': SA man's near-death experience

    Christopher Fritsch describes the drastic action he took to survive the deadly bushfire in South Australia, saying he was forced to drive directly through the flames.

  3. Weatherill reveals radical plan to hike GST in bid to solve health funding crisis

    South Australia's Labor Premier pushes a GST increase higher up on the national agenda, outlining a radical plan he says will help the states overcome a health funding crisis.

  4. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  5. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  6. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  7. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  8. Volunteer firefighter dies of suspected heart attack

    A volunteer firefighter dies after a suspected heart attack while fighting a blaze near Cessnock in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.

  9. Marine scientists planning for 'one of the worst' coral bleaching events

    Scientists across Australia are preparing for what could be the most damaging coral bleaching event in history.

  10. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

  11. Steve Smith rattled after net bowler struck by ball in head

    Steve Smith says team-mates were a little bit shaken by the sight of a net bowler being struck on the head, one year after Phillip Hughes was felled.

  12. South African judge lifts domestic ban on rhino horn trade

    A South African judge lifts a domestic ban on trade in rhino horns, in a direct challenge to government policy put in place in 2009 to try to stem rocketing poaching numbers.

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  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. Fire that threatened homes began on Defence property

    A fire that fanned flames in the direction of a small village near Nowra, in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, started on a nearby Defence training range.

  3. Volunteer firefighter dies of suspected heart attack

    A volunteer firefighter dies after a suspected heart attack while fighting a blaze near Cessnock in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.

  4. Santos' Narrabri CSG waste water plant faces legal battle

    The state's Environmental Defenders Office has launched legal action against the State Government and Santos, over the approval of a waste treatment facility near Narrabri.

  5. Rural Fire Services facility closed due to asbestos fears

    A major Rural Fire Services training facility for south-west Sydney has been closed due to asbestos contamination concerns from the neighbouring Western Depot in Kemps Creek.

  6. Sydney FC play out draw against Phoenix

    Sydney FC will be ruing a host of missed chances as their A-League clash with Wellington petered out to a 0-0 draw.

  7. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  8. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  9. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  10. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  11. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

  12. Advocates push for plan to curb incarceration of Indigenous women

    Lawyers call on governments to address "a rapid spike" in the incarceration of Indigenous women with improved housing, legal and education services.

  13. South African judge lifts domestic ban on rhino horn trade

    A South African judge lifts a domestic ban on trade in rhino horns, in a direct challenge to government policy put in place in 2009 to try to stem rocketing poaching numbers.

Top Stories

  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. 'You could hear flames hitting the car': SA man's near-death experience

    Christopher Fritsch describes the drastic action he took to survive the deadly bushfire in South Australia, saying he was forced to drive directly through the flames.

  3. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  4. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  5. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  6. Labor members to have cards torn up over membership irregularities

    Nearly 200 Victorian Labor members will have their cards torn up after an internal investigation found irregularities around the use of pre-paid gift cards and credit cards to sign up multiple members.

  7. AFL ordered to hand James Hird transcript to former Essendon player

    Supreme Court awards former Essendon player Hal Hunter the right to access the transcript of an AFL interview with former Bombers coach James Hird about the supplements players were given.

  8. Family violence likened to terrorism by Australian of the Year Rosie Batty

    Australian of the Year Rosie Batty likens family violence to terrorism in a powerful address to a special joint sitting of the Victorian Parliament.

  9. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  10. Volunteer firefighter dies of suspected heart attack

    A volunteer firefighter dies after a suspected heart attack while fighting a blaze near Cessnock in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.

  11. Muslim soldier accuses Army of discrimination

    A drone pilot who converted to Islam eight months after joining the Army says he was branded a "security risk" and was told to find another job "if he wanted to practise Islam properly".

  12. $1 million reward offered for information on Albert Pisani murder

    A $1 million reward is being offered by police for information about the murder of a man from eastern Victoria in 1986.

  13. Steve Smith rattled after net bowler struck by ball in head

    Steve Smith says team-mates were a little bit shaken by the sight of a net bowler being struck on the head, one year after Phillip Hughes was felled.

  14. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

Top Stories

  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. 'You could hear flames hitting the car': SA man's near-death experience

    Christopher Fritsch describes the drastic action he took to survive the deadly bushfire in South Australia, saying he was forced to drive directly through the flames.

  3. Man charged with McCulkin murders is 'angel of death', former girlfriend tells court

    A former girlfriend of a man charged with the McCulkin murders describes the accused as the "angel of death", a Brisbane court hears.

  4. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  5. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  6. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  7. North Stradbroke Island traditional owners trial eco-cabins

    The traditional owners of North Stradbroke Island are set to roll out eco-cabins across land currently being used for sand mining once the practice comes to an end.

  8. Mine rehabilitation funds unchanged by GST reprieve: QRC

    The Queensland Resources Council says cutting the GST for mine rehabilitation bonds will not reduce the money available to restore the land.

  9. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  10. Muslim soldier accuses Army of discrimination

    A drone pilot who converted to Islam eight months after joining the Army says he was branded a "security risk" and was told to find another job "if he wanted to practise Islam properly".

  11. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

  12. Steve Smith rattled after net bowler struck by ball in head

    Steve Smith says team-mates were a little bit shaken by the sight of a net bowler being struck on the head, one year after Phillip Hughes was felled.

  13. South African judge lifts domestic ban on rhino horn trade

    A South African judge lifts a domestic ban on trade in rhino horns, in a direct challenge to government policy put in place in 2009 to try to stem rocketing poaching numbers.

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  1. WA Health Minister makes obscene hand gesture during chaotic Parliamentary sitting

    There are chaotic scenes in WA's Legislative Assembly on its final sitting day of the year, with a Cabinet Minister chastised for making an obscene hand movement towards a fellow Liberal MP.

  2. Woman who caused the death of Kings Park cyclist may have crashed again

    A driver who caused the death of a cyclist in West Perth last year may have deliberately caused another crash the day before she was due to undergo a psychiatric assessment.

  3. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  4. Perth teenager accused of being part of group suspected of US Army hack able to flee 'easily'

    A Perth teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  5. Uber should not have been allowed, say WA taxi drivers

    Ride-sharing service Uber began operating in defiance of the law and the West Australian Government did nothing to stop it, the WA Supreme Court is told.

  6. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  7. Marine scientists planning for 'one of the worst' coral bleaching events

    Scientists across Australia are preparing for what could be the most damaging coral bleaching event in history.

  8. Tributes to dead workers as boss visits accident site

    The chief executive of Jaxon Construction visits the building site where two workers from Northern Ireland were killed by a falling panel of concrete in East Perth.

  9. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  10. Patients put at risk by transition to Fiona Stanley Hospital, report finds

    Operational problems following the transition to Perth's new $2 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital put patient safety at risk, a parliamentary inquiry finds.

  11. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  12. Ms Dhu's vital signs not checked properly: doctor

    Medical staff at a Pilbara hospital did not properly check the vital signs of an Aboriginal woman who died in police custody, a doctor who tried to resuscitate her tells a coronial inquest.

  13. Muslim soldier accuses Army of discrimination

    A drone pilot who converted to Islam eight months after joining the Army says he was branded a "security risk" and was told to find another job "if he wanted to practise Islam properly".

  14. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

Top Stories

  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. 'You could hear flames hitting the car': SA man's near-death experience

    Christopher Fritsch describes the drastic action he took to survive the deadly bushfire in South Australia, saying he was forced to drive directly through the flames.

  3. Happy memories razed by SA bushfire for Wasleys resident

    A big bushfire burning north of Adelaide has razed the house Karen Newton rented at Wasleys for more than five years.

  4. 'We had about one minute to grab things': SA bushfire victims assess losses

    Trudy Ireland says her Hamley Bridge house is destroyed but she is grateful her family is alive after a bushfire ripped through the area north of Adelaide.

  5. SA bushfires mapped: See what's happened where

    In just a matter of hours the golden plains north of Adelaide were transformed into scorched earth as a deadly bushfire tore through the area with frightening speed and ferocity.

  6. 'What am I doing here?': Resident recalls terrifying SA fire experience

    In a terrifying ordeal, a South Australian sees a home burn down, has flames "lap" at his car and reunites a dog with its owners while travelling down the Horrocks Highway near Tarlee.

  7. Man watching bushfire through CCTV activates sprinklers to save house

    A Darwin man watches his South Australian farm "explode in a fireball" via CCTV cameras at the property and says his house survived because he activated a sprinkler system with his mobile phone.

  8. South Australian farmers bear the brunt of deadly fires

    Farmers have been devastated by fires which continue to burn across South Australia.

  9. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  10. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  11. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  12. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  13. Muslim soldier accuses Army of discrimination

    A drone pilot who converted to Islam eight months after joining the Army says he was branded a "security risk" and was told to find another job "if he wanted to practise Islam properly".

  14. Adelaide Test will be one of cricket's most interesting chapters

    There will be a sombre tone to the first day's play in Adelaide, but new tactics brought about by historic rule changes will make this trans-Tasman clash one to remember, writes Adam Collins.

  15. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

Top Stories

  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. 'You could hear flames hitting the car': SA man's near-death experience

    Christopher Fritsch describes the drastic action he took to survive the deadly bushfire in South Australia, saying he was forced to drive directly through the flames.

  3. Man on trial over death of housemate guarded in weeks after offence, court told

    A man on trial for killing his former housemate was guarded and uncomfortable during a consultation in the weeks after the offence, a psychiatric registrar says.

  4. Weatherill reveals radical plan to hike GST in bid to solve health funding crisis

    South Australia's Labor Premier pushes a GST increase higher up on the national agenda, outlining a radical plan he says will help the states overcome a health funding crisis.

  5. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  6. Dash camera footage 'could solve mystery' of Canberra man's death

    Police hope dash camera footage from cars driving the area where the body of Canberra man Andrew Carville was found could provide clues to how he died.

  7. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  8. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  9. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  10. Marine scientists planning for 'one of the worst' coral bleaching events

    Scientists across Australia are preparing for what could be the most damaging coral bleaching event in history.

  11. Mobility scooter, jewellery stolen from 87yo grieving woman

    Thieves steal a mobility scooter and jewellery from the home of an 87-year-old woman recovering from the loss of her husband just three weeks beforehand.

  12. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

  13. Volunteer firefighter dies of suspected heart attack

    A volunteer firefighter dies after a suspected heart attack while fighting a blaze near Cessnock in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.

  14. Steve Smith rattled after net bowler struck by ball in head

    Steve Smith says team-mates were a little bit shaken by the sight of a net bowler being struck on the head, one year after Phillip Hughes was felled.

  15. South African judge lifts domestic ban on rhino horn trade

    A South African judge lifts a domestic ban on trade in rhino horns, in a direct challenge to government policy put in place in 2009 to try to stem rocketing poaching numbers.

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  1. Chinese businessman Lu Xianfeng revealed as VDL buyer

    The proposed buyer of Tasmanian dairy giant Van Diemen's Land Company is Moon Lake Investments, an Australian company set up specifically for the purchase by Chinese businessman Lu Xianfeng.

  2. Man killed while fighting SA bushfire was a 'great mate'

    Allan Tiller, the 59-year-old farmer who lost his life while fighting South Australia's deadly bushfires, is described as a community-minded man who was always helping others.

  3. Rejection of shipping bill puts $20m port development in doubt

    The Federal Senate votes down proposed shipping legislation that would have allowed foreign-flagged vessels more access to Australian ports.

  4. SA bushfires mapped: See what's happened where

    In just a matter of hours the golden plains north of Adelaide were transformed into scorched earth as a deadly bushfire tore through the area with frightening speed and ferocity.

  5. Child respite service to relocate over NBN tower fears

    A children's respite care centre in Tasmania's north is moving to Victoria, over concerns an NBN tower will be built nearby.

  6. Tasmanian retailers more confident as new Myer store opens after fire

    Tasmanian retailers are reporting growing confidence ahead of Christmas trading, and as the new Myer store opens eight years after a disastrous fire.

  7. Accused murderer 'knew something was going to happen' at Launceston home

    A Tasmanian man allegedly involved in a double murder told police he "knew something was going to happen" the night the killings took place.

  8. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  9. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  10. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  11. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  12. Geelong Star factory trawler operator reports two more seal deaths

    The operator of the controversial Geelong Star fishing trawler reveals two seals have died during operations in south-east Australian waters since June.

  13. Muslim soldier accuses Army of discrimination

    A drone pilot who converted to Islam eight months after joining the Army says he was branded a "security risk" and was told to find another job "if he wanted to practise Islam properly".

  14. MONA to develop adjacent Berriedale caravan park

    The old Treasure Island Caravan Park at Berriedale in Tasmania's northern suburbs is set to be developed by MONA.

  15. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

Top Stories

  1. Deadly SA bushfire downgraded as fire crews clean up

    A deadly bushfire burning north of Adelaide that has destroyed dozens of buildings has been downgraded overnight as fire crews gain the upper hand.

  2. Kamitsis 'ingratiating herself' with senior police at expense of NT taxpayers, court told

    The former chairwoman of NT Crime Stoppers, Alexandra 'Xana' Kamitsis, has been "ingratiating herself" with senior police officers at the expense of Northern Territory taxpayers, a court is told.

  3. Borroloola clans gain more native title rights over NT cattle stations

    A native title determination by the Federal Court in Borroloola returns some rights of five Northern Territory pastoral stations to the area's indigenous clans.

  4. NT teenager who raped teacher jailed

    A teenager who raped a teacher is sentenced to six years in prison in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.

  5. Animal expert gives positive review of Australia's live export industry welfare system

    A world renowned animal behaviour expert says Australia has made significant improvements in live cattle export welfare.

  6. Demand for Australian meat not a 'boom', agricultural economist says

    A leading agricultural economist douses some of the hype in Australia around the booming demand for meat worldwide at a live export conference in Darwin.

  7. Mapping of Aboriginal sacred sites completed in Alice Springs

    The most comprehensive mapping of Aboriginal sacred sites is completed in Alice Springs with the goal of bringing the NBN to the central desert town.

  8. Teen accused of hacking US Army, Microsoft computers 'fled easily'

    An Australian teenage hacker raises serious questions about border security after he fled the country, despite having been ordered to surrender his passport.

  9. Turnbull denies Abbott leading an 'insurgency' against his leadership

    Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has a "cordial" relationship with his predecessor Tony Abbott and rejects suggestions of discontent within conservative ranks of the party.

  10. Russia orders retaliatory economic measures against Turkey over jet downing

    Russia says it is preparing a raft of economic measures against Turkey over the downing of one of its warplanes, as tensions between the two nations soar.

  11. Tina Arena wows ARIAs crowd as Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett win big

    A powerful performance by hall of fame inductee Tina Arena proves the show-stopper of the ARIA awards, which were dominated by rockers Tame Impala and also honoured songstress Courtney Barnett.

  12. Muslim soldier accuses Army of discrimination

    A drone pilot who converted to Islam eight months after joining the Army says he was branded a "security risk" and was told to find another job "if he wanted to practise Islam properly".

  13. Volunteer firefighter dies of suspected heart attack

    A volunteer firefighter dies after a suspected heart attack while fighting a blaze near Cessnock in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.

  14. Rome banishes centurions and rickshaws over tourist scams

    After two millennia, the last Centurions have finally been banished from Rome. Men who dress up as soldiers of the ancient empire and pose for tourist photos in return for cash have been banned.

  15. No more NBL games for fan who tipped beer on player's head

    The NBL says an 83-year-old man who poured beer on Sydney Kings American import Marcus Thornton will not attend any more games this season.

  16. South African judge lifts domestic ban on rhino horn trade

    A South African judge lifts a domestic ban on trade in rhino horns, in a direct challenge to government policy put in place in 2009 to try to stem rocketing poaching numbers.

Features

  1. SA bushfires mapped: See what's happened where

  2. In pictures: Fire destroys homes north of Adelaide

  3. Explained: Mental health system shakeup

  4. Clarke and Dawe: The Nativity Play. Does it send the wrong message?

  5. Transgender man shares story of penis construction surgery

  6. Innovations that changed the game of cricket

  7. How much do you know about caffeine?

  8. A day in the life of a female firefighter: journalist put to the test

  9. Liberated villagers in north-east Syria recount IS brutality

  10. Same-sex couple turn 'engayment' party into surprise wedding

  11. Eagles of Death Metal on how they escaped from Bataclan theatre

  12. Who's who at the Paris climate conference?

  13. Grass Patch farmers unite after bushfires

  14. These women all died in 2015: 'they are not just statistics'

Features

  1. SA bushfires mapped: See what's happened where

  2. In pictures: Fire destroys homes north of Adelaide

  3. Explained: Mental health system shakeup

  4. Clarke and Dawe: The Nativity Play. Does it send the wrong message?

  5. Innovations that changed the game of cricket

  6. Transgender man shares story of penis construction surgery

  7. Liberated villagers in north-east Syria recount IS brutality

  8. How much do you know about caffeine?

  9. Indigenous artefacts returned from UK in new exhibition at NMA

  10. Eagles of Death Metal on how they escaped from Bataclan theatre

  11. Same-sex couple turn 'engayment' party into surprise wedding

  12. Jim Maxwell: Uncertainties of day-night Test may restore competitive balance

  13. These women all died in 2015: 'they are not just statistics'

Features

  1. In pictures: Fire destroys homes north of Adelaide

  2. Clarke and Dawe: The nativity play, does it send the wrong message?

  3. Explained: Mental health system shakeup

  4. Innovations that changed the game of cricket

  5. Liberated villagers in north-east Syria recount IS brutality

  6. Transgender man shares story of penis construction surgery

  7. Victorian town turns hay bales into art to celebrate German heritage

  8. How much do you know about caffeine?

  9. Who's who at the Paris climate conference?

  10. Same-sex couple turn 'engayment' party into surprise wedding

  11. These women all died in 2015: 'they are not just statistics'

  12. 'It was horrendous': Giant fireball wipes out properties

  13. How Turkey brought down one of Putin's warplanes

  14. Jim Maxwell: Uncertainties of day-night Test may restore competitive balance

  15. 'Healthy selfies' v sexting in battle for teens' screens

  16. Pigeon fast flyers lead the flock with speed

  17. Mystery of moon's tilted orbit explained

Features

  1. SA bushfires mapped: See what's happened where

  2. In pictures: Fire destroys homes north of Adelaide

  3. Explained: Mental health system shakeup

  4. Clarke and Dawe: The Nativity Play. Does it send the wrong message?

  5. Vital Logan community services savaged by funding cuts

  6. Liberated villagers in north-east Syria recount IS brutality

  7. Transgender man shares story of penis construction surgery

  8. Innovations that changed the game of cricket

  9. How much do you know about caffeine?

  10. Same-sex couple turn 'engayment' party into surprise wedding

  11. These women all died in 2015: 'they are not just statistics'

  12. Roma couple ride on after 60 years on Indian motorcycle

Features

  1. 'It was horrendous': Giant fireball wipes out properties

  2. In pictures: Fire destroys homes north of Adelaide

  3. Explained: Mental health system shakeup

  4. Clarke and Dawe: The Nativity Play. Does it send the wrong message?

  5. Transgender man shares story of penis construction surgery

  6. Eliminate draw from cricket: Langer

  7. How much do you know about caffeine?

  8. Local hero's 32 years saving lives in the air

  9. Liberated villagers in north-east Syria recount IS brutality

  10. Eagles of Death Metal on how they escaped from Bataclan theatre

  11. Who's who at the Paris climate conference?

  12. Jim Maxwell: Uncertainties of day-night Test may restore competitive balance

  13. US air force personnel give thanks far from home in the Pilbara

Features

  1. 'It was horrendous': Giant fireball wipes out properties

  2. Watch: As residents return damage total expected to rise

  3. Wasleys bowls club fire-ravaged

  4. SA Premier Jay Weatherill details bushfire casualties

  5. Explained: Mental health system shakeup

  6. How much do you know about caffeine?

  7. Clarke and Dawe: The Nativity Play. Does it send the wrong message?

  8. Innovations that changed the game of cricket

  9. Transgender man shares story of penis construction surgery

  10. These women all died in 2015: 'they are not just statistics'

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