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WHICH Australian MP posted for the first time yesterday — and attracted almost 20,000 ‘likes’ within 24 hours — and which notable MP is yet to get on board? ...

AUSTRALIA will be willing to join a US air campaign behind potential military action in Syria, according to US officials. ...

COUNTER-terrorism units have been set up at major airports as ASIO confirms 15 Australians have been killed fighting for the militants in Syria. ...

SWEDISH car maker Volvo says it is well progressed with technology for its cars to be able to avoid a kangaroo on the road. ...

ADF Soldiers will soon go into battle with solar panels strapped to their backs — what advantages will it give our diggers? ...

FLIGHT Centre has blamed a 16 per cent plunge in net profit on the Federal Budget’s impact on households’ travel spending. ...

AN alarming number of Australians are having their holidays ruined as they fall victim to traps leaving them cranky and broke. ...

WITH the joys and tribulations of a new baby, many mums are in denial about something that might adversely affect their lives. ...

QANTAS has announced a record loss of $2.84 billion for the 2013/14 financial year, far worse than what analysts had predicted. WATCH LIVE ...

Its getting serious in the tent, and dessert week will turn up the heat for the nine remaining bakers. Follow the action, bake by bake, with Heidi Stephens Last weeks live blog Meet the contestants Continue reading... ...

All the best images from the Emirates, where Arsenal and Besiktas go head to head for a place in the Champions League group stages Continue reading... ...

Murray will face world No235 in second round on Thursday Bachinger beat Radek Stepanek in straight sets to progress Bachinger aims to surprise Murray in second round Match report: Murray made to do hard labour by Robin Haase Two days after a vicious cramp attack threatened to wreck his US Open campaign in the first round, Andy Murray looked restored to full working order on the hottest day of the week...

Polish No4 seed beaten in straight sets by Chinas Peng Shuai Stephens wins first set but loses to Swedens Johanna Larsson The No4 seed, Agnieszka Radwanska, and the ever-promising but often disappointing American hope Sloane Stephens were the major casualties on day three of the 2014 US Open. The day after Serena Williams steamrollered young Taylor Armstrong out of the tournament to strengthen her...

PM working on plan to be agreed at Nato summit with view that any response has to be coordinated international effort David Cameron is planning to indicate to Barack Obama and other Nato leaders at a summit in Wales next week that Britain is keeping open the option of joining the US in launching air strikes against forces of the Islamic State (Isis) in Iraq. As Washington seeks to build a multi-national...

Ten-man Arsenal hang on to make the group stage, Alexis Sanchez scoring the decisive goal of a highly entertaining match The match in pretty pictures Continue reading... ...

Once again Arsenal can look forward to their customary position in the Champions League draw. It has become a regular part of their calendar and Alexis Sánchezs first goal for the club, on a tense, difficult but ultimately triumphant night, maintains a record Arsène Wenger is entitled to cherish. This will be the 17th successive season they have competed in European footballs premier...

Baths new signing will join on 15 October but there are plenty of other interesting additions as the new season approaches Clubs close to agreeing World Cup compensation The 2014-15 Premiership season does not roar into life until next week but one eagerly awaited detail was confirmed at Wednesdays Twickenham launch. Bath have revealed their high-profile cross-code signing Sam Burgess will arrive at...

Pep Guardiola turns to Alonso after losing Toni Kroos Alonso pushed out by new arrivals at Real Alonso retires from international football Xabi Alonso was on the verge of joining the German champions, Bayern Munich, in a deal worth around £8m (10m) on Wednesday night. Bayerns manager, Pep Guardiola, turned his attention to Alonso after the departure of Toni Kroos and the knee-ligament injury...

Joshua Oppenheimer is back with another backstage take on the Indonesian death squads of the 1960s. This followup focusing on an eye doctor who drank the blood of his victims is more personal, more combative. But its just as much a must-see as its predecessor: innovative, inspired and important Joshua Oppenheimers The Look of Silence is a stunning companion piece, or possibly narrative development,...

Danny Rose will also be included in squad to face Norway Roy Hodgson plans for Euro 2016 qualification campaign Gary Lineker: let players choose the England captain Danny Rose will be among the new additions called up by Roy Hodgson as the England manager starts preparing for life after the World Cup, with Wayne Rooney as his captain and the long-term plan of a new-look defence featuring John Stones...