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Is racism worsening Australia's China row?

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull is seated at an Australia China Business Council event last week, next to the flags of Australia and China

Australia is asserting its sovereignty at home, but some fear the rise of prejudice and suspicion.

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Home and Away actor helped stop assault

Orpheus Pledger says he sensed "something was wrong" before a violent attempted robbery in Sydney.

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Icy dip to mark winter solstice in Antarctica

Australian scientists take the plunge to welcome the return of brighter days after weeks of darkness.

  • 21 June 2018
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Sport Jedinak keeps Australia hopes alive

  • 21 June 2018
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Sport England on verge of Australia whitewash

  • 21 June 2018
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Toys R Us to close down in Australia

  • 21 June 2018
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The rock that is still fuelling Australia

  • 21 June 2018
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Should new Australians face English tests?

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The Australian town that killed its residents

  • 20 June 2018
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The provocative festival changing Tasmania's image

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Using tech to stop phone-wielding drivers

Antarctica's ice melt 'has accelerated'

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