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- Unemployment rate rises to 6.4 per cent in July

Nation mourns victims of MH17

An official memorial service for the 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines jet that crashed in Ukraine has been held at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne.
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has addressed the 1,000 mourners who have gathered to reflect on the tragedy that killed 38 Australian citizens and residents.
"Today, as a nation, we demonstrate to the world how highly we value life, how we come together to look after our own, and how we afford the departed the honour and the respect that they are due," Sir Peter said.
"So often words do not and cannot express our true feelings and thoughts during such a time of great loss. Yet, at such a time, even the most deeply bereaved can demonstrate extraordinary fortitude."
Follow the ceremony on our live blog.

Safety fears halt recovery effort at MH17 crash site

Unemployment at 12-year high
Unemployment has jumped to a 12-year high of 6.4 per cent, despite the loss of only 300 jobs.
Kids 'abused' on Bondi bus
Police arrest five teenagers who allegedly racially abused a bus full of school children from Jewish schools.
Crocodile shot in search for man on Melville Island in NT
Brandis explanation adds confusion to metadata plan
Baby Gammy's father has 22 child sex convictions
Gaza ceasefire holds on second day, talks underway
Rosetta spacecraft on final approach to comet landing
Police raid third property in McCulkin murder probe
Suspected thief of Schumacher files found dead in cell

World War One Centenary

Remembering the Red Baron
Scott Bevan visits the grave of the Red Baron and speaks with a relative about Germany's role in the war.
Internment camps in photos
Many of the Germans living in Australia during WWI were detained in three main camps in NSW.
25 facts about WWI
From the existence of the Free State of Bottleneck to female fighter pilots, check out 25 facts about World War I.

How trains, technology and a teenage assassin helped pitch Europe into conflict

Business

Unemployment at 12-year high
Unemployment has jumped to a 12-year high of 6.4 per cent, despite the loss of only 300 jobs.
Budget warning
A leading economist says the Federal Government has to find new savings or risk economic stability.
Supermarkets profile shoppers
Coles and Woolworths gather data on shoppers as they prepare to offer home loans and take on the big banks.
Walking away from Time Warner
Rupert Murdoch has indicated 21st Century Fox will not be making another bid for Time Warner.
Trend away from coal
Beijing's ban on coal-fired power from 2020 onwards is another hit to Australia's coal industry.

Analysis & Opinion from The Drum

Brandis's familiar feeling
Whether it's free speech, travel or his PM, the issues confronting the AG feel familiar, writes Annabel Crabb.
No privacy in team
Now remember, there is no privacy in Team Australia, so just toe the line, writes Jonathan Green.
Telstra's windfall
After making That Deal on the NBN, where should Telstra spend its billions? Alan Kohler writes.
Data retention
Knowing that someone might be watching makes us act as if someone is watching, writes Matthew Beard.
Don't rely on the law
The law contains too many cracks to be the lone remedy for racism, writes Elyse Methven.
Gammy and surrogacy
When people pay for surrogacy, there are ethical questions that must be asked, writes Clementine Ford.
Draconian anti-terror plan
The proposed anti-terrorism laws are an affront to the rule of law and our freedoms, writes Greg Barns.
Cost of living pressures
The cost of living is rising for all of us, but people on welfare payments will be hardest hit, writes Greg Jericho.

World

Asia Pacific

Ending the coup cycle
Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva says he hopes reforms after the coup in Thailand will lead to a sustainable democracy.
Hawaii braces for double storm
Hawaii is bracing to be hit by a rare duo of storms, with local residents rushing to stock up on water and flashlights.
Seeking compensation
Kaohsiung City in Taiwan has moved to seize the assets of the chemical company it holds responsible for the fatal gas explosions which tore through the city.
Photo shoot outrage
An Indian photographer has sparked outrage with a fashion shoot that critics say depicts the fatal gang rape of a student in New Delhi in 2012.
Ferry captain charged
Authorities investigating the sinking of a ferry in Bangladesh say they've lodged charges against the owner and captain.

Sport

Farah reveals his struggle with off-field dramas and betrayal
Wests Tigers captain Robbie Farah said his family was worried about his struggle with off-field dramas at the club.
Two Broncos interviewed in salary cap investigation
Broncos pair Ben Barba and Martin Kennedy have reportedly been interviewed as part of the NRL's salary cap investigation.

Tiger will play
Tiger Woods has arrived at Valhalla Golf Club ahead of the PGA Championship and confirmed his participation.
Kyrgios down
2013 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has made light work of promising Australian Nick Kyrgios in Toronto.
Meningitis scare
Five players from the Port Adelaide system are recovering after being hospitalised with viral meningitis.
Spoiled for choice
The form of the Waratahs backline presents Ewen McKenzie with a conundrum for the Bledisloe Cup opener.

TV & Video

Video

Morcombe memoir
Daniel Morcombe's parents Bruce and Denise found closure in writing a book about their 10-year fight for justice.
Video

The Refugee Art Project
The Refugee Art Project has opened a new exhibition in Sydney, sharing the stories of refugees through their art.
Video

Explained: WWI outbreak
World War I saw years of fighting with deadly consequences, as Jeremy Fernandez explains.

Video

Major parties delay democratic reform
Although both major parties in NSW seem to be postponing action on reform, former ALP premier Nathan Rees and Liberal dissident John Ruddick are calling for urgent changes.
Video

Reservists opened WWI account in Tasmania
When World War I was declared, possibly Australia's first military engagement happened in southern Tasmania, where reservists captured a civilian German merchant ship.

Health

Hot and bothered
Climate change is not just something that happens to the Great Barrier Reef or Pacific Islands. The health of ordinary Australians may suffer as the temperature rises.
Cancer prevention
Taking a small daily dose of aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of developing - or dying from - bowel, stomach and oesophageal cancer, according to a large review of scientific studies.
No pain, no gain
We've all heard of 'no pain, no gain' when it comes to exercise, but does that mean you should keep going when things start to hurt?

Heart disease: not just a man's problem

ABC Fact Check

'Set and forget' pensions
The Government wants changes to the disability support pension, including more regular reviews of eligibility.
Repealing section 18C
Keep track of the Government's promise to repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
Do e-cigarettes help you quit?
E-cigarettes are increasingly popular with smokers and people who are trying to quit smoking. But are they any better for you than conventional cigarettes?
Paid parental leave
Keep track of the Coalition's promise to deliver six months paid parental leave to new mothers.

Rural

Bumblebees and mushrooms
PUP Senator Jacquie Lambie has lobbied Treasurer Joe Hockey for bumble bee pollination trials and a smaller mushroom growers levy.
Vaccinating Pacific Oysters
Marine scientists studying Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome will use healthy oysters to trigger immunity in affected stock.
Dairy prices keep falling
World dairy prices are in free fall, as a new milking season begins in Australia.

Holy cow, it's quads! Muffet masters consecutive multiple births

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Australian transitions 1914-2014
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What makes a winner?
Fiona Lowry bucked the trend with her winning Archibald portrait. See how it compares to previous winners.
100 years of temperatures
Use our interactive map to explore 100 years of annual average temperatures across Australia.
Before and after
Use our X-ray tool to peer through the surface of these masterpieces and see what lies beneath.