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Water stand-off: South Australia raises fresh concerns about federal policies.
SA calls board nomination dropped as water probe begins Peter Hannam
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Cardinal George Pell departs after appearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court. The gold ring given to him by Pope John ... long sleeve mother of the bride dresses
Prince of the Catholic Church walks gauntlet at court Tony Wright
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George Pell arrives at court.
Cardinal George Pell to plead not guilty to historical sex charges UPDATED
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Alex Sherman is aiming for a Bachelor in Advanced Science.
Tertiary choices: new science degrees for new careers Fran Molloy

Cardinal George Pell speaking to the media in Rome, after he was charged.
Protesters, queues, security for Cardinal George Pell's first court appearance Adam Cooper

Cecide how to rank uni preferences? Look to your HSC course loves.
Uni preferences: How to choose when you're not sure Fran Molloy

Dying river red gums in the Macquarie Marshes during a dry spell in June 2015.
Calls for bureaucrat to step down amid water theft claims Peter Hannam

The International AIDS Society conference in Paris.
Child free of HIV after eight years gives new hope for cure Donald McNeil jnr

Illustration by Cathy Wilcox.
Gallery of this week's editorial cartoons
Gemma Szucs engaged in online sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy for social anxiety.
England's unique mental health experiment: Free talk therapy Benedict Carey

Open Day at WSU's Parramatta Campus.
Uni open days: Go kick some tyres Jackie Chowns

Notre Dame nursing student Imogen Mosher.
Tertiary choices: Some universities love a warm QILT Amanda Phelan

Screenshot showing a box of Heinz Little Kids Fruit and Veg Shredz
Judge declines to taste disputed Heinz snack
Water flowing down from the full Menindee Lakes during a wet spell in 2010.
Former NSW water minister, top bureaucrat to be referred to ICAC Peter Hannam

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain breakfast cereal.
'It's an absurdity': Consumers tricked on high sugar in packaged foods Esther Han

School religion map.
Call for changes to school scripture as more than 40 per cent of students nominate 'no religion' EXCLUSIVE
Alexandra Smith

Takata airbags have the potential to explode and send metal shrapnel and other material into the cabin of a vehicle.
Faulty Takata airbags: Government demands answers Jamie McKinnell, Belinda Tasker

Cardinal George Pell has denied the alleged offending.
World awaits Cardinal George Pell's first day in court Adam Cooper

The cycle-specific live birth rate decreased with increasing maternal age and with increasing cycle number.
Finally, some solid statistics on IVF success rates Esther Han

The number of overdoses from prescription pain killers, including opioids, is on the rise in Australia.
'90 tablets a day': The pain med killing more Australians than heroin Esther Han

<i>The Bananas in Pyjamas</i> are an iconic Aussie bros team.
The dangerous hidden message in our most popular kids' TV shows COMMENT
Jessica Irvine

Jackson Williams, 17, was killed a year ago in a car crash.
'Go fast, go fast': The one mistake that cost a life INVESTIGATION
Julie Power

Qantas has banned alcohol, perfumes and other liquids bought at airport duty-free shops in Manila.
Qantas beefs up security at Manila over terror fears
Yami Lester fought to gain recognition for the British atomic tests in South Australia in the 1950s, and an ...
Aboriginal leader dies at 75
GP trainee Dr Sarah Newman was inspired by her parents to become a doctor.
Women GPs outnumber men for first time Kate Aubusson

Flammagenitus forms from bushfire smoke. The type of cloud was formerly known as a pyro-cumulus.
Return of 'big dry' points to active, early fire season Peter Hannam

'Push on chef': melting pot of mental, emotional risks Kate Aubusson

An Australian Army soldier has been arrested charged with producing and sharing child porn.
Australian solider arrested in Victoria for child pornography Melissa Cunningham

Layelle Etri, in a Year 6 opportunity class at Blaxcell Street Public School, said she "wasn't really learning much" in ...
NSW should have 'selective primary schools' for gifted children: academic Pallavi Singhal