Milne suspended from AFL

19 June 2013, 16:51 PM

Australia | St Kilda have suspended Stephen Milne after the AFL player was charged with four counts of rape. Read more

Soldiers cautioned over sexist posts

Soldiers cautioned over sexist posts

19 June 2013, 15:46 PM

Australia | An entire Australian Army brigade has been warned over its use of social media as the Australian Defence Force continues its investigation into two Facebook pages that demean women. Read more

No rage, just sadness: Meagher's family

No rage, just sadness: Meagher's family

19 June 2013, 16:31 PM

The family of murdered Melbourne woman Jill Meagher has thanked police and prosecutors after her killer was jailed for life. Read more

Socceroos celebrate with Sydney fans

Socceroos celebrate with Sydney fans

19 June 2013, 15:20 PM

After posting a 1-0 win over Iraq to book a World Cup berth, the Socceroos have celebrated with fans at a public reception in Sydney. Read more

Is Turkey's economy about to crash?

Is Turkey's economy about to crash?

19 June 2013, 15:31 PM

Europe | After weeks of domestic turmoil, is Ankara losing control of the economy, asks Aaron Stein.
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Features

Socceroos celebrate

Socceroos celebrate

In pictures: Thousands of fans rejoiced as the Socceroos secured victory over Iraq for a place in the World Cup, and celebrations continued the next day.

Socceroos celebration: Sam Ikin reports

Features

Brazil protests

Brazil protests

In pictures: Brazil sees its biggest protests in 20 years, as citizens express anger over increased public transport fares and high World Cup costs.

Brazil fans protest in London

Features

E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes

Addictions can be hard to break, but what if, in the act of quitting, you were introduced to a brand new community? Andy Park looks at the growing sub-culture around e-cigarettes.

On the vapers' trail

Election 2013

'Criminal refugees'

'Criminal refugees'

The Federal Opposition says if it wins government, it plans to deport refugees who commit a criminal offence whilst in Australia.

Listen: Coalition 'to deport criminal refugees'

National

Miles Franklin winner's work 'rich and ambitious'

Miles Franklin winner's work 'rich and ambitious'

19 Jun 2013, 4:05PM

Michelle de Kretser's Questions of Travel has taken out this year's Miles Franklin prize and has been described as a "rich and ambitious but engaging" work. Read more

Finance

Internet job ads rise 0.2 pct in May

Internet job ads rise 0.2 pct in May

19 Jun 2013, 4:38PM

Job ads on the internet rose 0.2 per cent in May, according to new figures from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Sport

Menzies inspires in Super League

Menzies inspires in Super League

19 Jun 2013, 4:24PM

Former Manly forward Steve Menzies is the toast of the English Super League, as his career continues into its 21st season. Read more

Science & Technology

Scientists create supersized insects

Scientists create supersized insects

19 Jun 2013, 11:36AM

Australian scientists have re-created a series of super-sized bugs in a Melbourne lab - but don't worry, they're just for research purposes. Read more

Odd News

Marketers target Church with Superman film

Marketers target Church with Superman film

19 Jun 2013, 11:46AM

Hollywood movie executives are drawing parallels between Superman and Jesus Christ in an effort to boost film ticket sales. Read more