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Ankara car bombing: 28 dead, 61 injured after explosion in Turkish military capital
At least 28 people were killed and 61 injured after a car bomb exploded in the Turkish military capital of Ankara on Wednesday.
Feb 18, 2016
Zika virus: Pro-choice Catholic group urges Church to stop condemning abortions as virus spreads
A Catholic pro-choice group has appealed to Pope Francis to stop condemning the use of contraception and abortions as the Zika virus, which affects babies, continues to spread around the world.
Feb 11, 2016
Australia to legalise medical cannabis if landmark legislation passes
The Turnbull government has introduced landmark legislation that it says will provide the “missing piece” for Australian patients to access medical marijuana for the management of “painful and chronic” conditions.
Feb 11, 2016
Trade Minister Andrew Robb to step down, will leave politics following next election
Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb announced on Wednesday that he would retire from federal politics following the next election, saying he believes “the time is right.”
Feb 11, 2016
Matthew McConaughey’s 'Dallas Buyers Club' drops two-year lawsuit against iiNet ‘pirates’
The copyright holders of ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ (DBC) have dropped their two-year-long piracy case against nearly 5,000 iiNet customers who illegally downloaded the film, starring Matthew McConaughey, between 2013 and 2015.
Feb 11, 2016
PM threatens double dissolution if ABCC bill fails in Senate
The possibility of a double dissolution looms as Labor attempts to delay Senate debates on the federal government’s bill to reinstate an industry watchdog.
Feb 04, 2016
#TooLateObama: US President’s speech at Baltimore mosque faces backlash from Muslim community
Barack Obama used his first visit to a mosque on American soil to condemn recent “inexcusable political rhetoric” used against Muslim-Americans, but has instead faced unexpected backlash from the Muslim community.
Feb 04, 2016
ChemChina takes over Switzerland’s Syngenta for US$43bn - biggest deal in China’s history
China National Chemical Corporation is pursuing a US$43 billion (AU$61bn) takeover of a major Swiss agricultural firm, Syngenta, marking the largest acquisition ever made by a Chinese company.
Feb 04, 2016
Australian celebrities, politicians and CEOs to sell magazines with homeless on the streets this February
More than 60 Australian celebrities, politicians and senior business leaders will take to the streets next month as part of a national campaign aiming to shine a spotlight on homelessness and disadvantage.
Jan 31, 2016
Islamic State: Police raid Melbourne homes linked to Australian man in IS propaganda video
Counter-terrorism police have raided two homes in Melbourne reportedly linked to an Australian man who appeared in a propaganda video for the Islamic State (IS) last year.
Jan 29, 2016
Donald Trump boycotts FOX News Republican debate: ‘Megyn Kelly is a lightweight reporter’
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has pulled out of a Republican debate set to air on FOX News on Thursday night, accusing the channel of “playing games” with him.
Jan 28, 2016
Domestic violence services ‘overwhelmed’ with calls over Christmas
Australian domestic violence services are expecting a large influx of reports of both domestic abuse and sexual assault over the Christmas period.
Dec 21, 2015
Mick Fanning’s brother dies on the eve of world surfing title
Peter Fanning, pro-surfer Mick Fanning’s older brother, has died suddenly on the eve of the world surfing title competition in Oahu, Hawaii.
Dec 17, 2015
Female director of building company empowers women to renovate their own homes
The female director of Australia’s largest building inspection company has started a website that provides women with the knowledge and skills to renovate their own homes.
Dec 11, 2015
Cronulla riots 'memorial' rally blocked by NSW Supreme Court Judge
A Cronulla riots “memorial” rally organised by a far-right party has been prohibited by a NSW Supreme Court Judge.
Dec 11, 2015
Australian Federal Police aims to increase female representation
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will implement a new program in 2016 that aims to increase the representation of women in the force.
Dec 09, 2015
Australia’s war on drugs needs to move over for decriminalisation, say experts
The legalisation of cannabis in Australia is pointless while all other drugs remain criminalised, a leading expert in drug policy believes.
Dec 04, 2015
Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates step in to help governments tackle climate change
Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have launched a new group that will help mobilise investment in transformative energy solutions and compensate for the insufficient global funding for tackling climate change.
Dec 03, 2015
'Momentum': Morgan Freeman film makes just $96 on opening weekend
A new action film starring Morgan Freeman has flopped at the UK box office on its opening weekend, raking in a combined total of £46 despite an estimated US$20 million budget.
Nov 27, 2015
