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18 December 2014 Last updated at 04:44

Sydney gunman 'had illegal firearm'

Australian police say Sydney cafe attacker Man Haron Monis did not have a gun licence, though they initially told PM Tony Abbott he did.

An Australian professor and government education advisor, Barry Spurr, resigns from the University of Sydney for sending racist emails.

Australia is asked to strengthen security for next month's Asian Cup following the hostage siege in Sydney. BBC Sport

Vijay century helps India dominate

Murali Vijay's century puts India in a commanding position on day one of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Clarke to have surgery on hamstring
Chalmers claims mammoth play-off win

Closer scrutiny

Watch list questions over Sydney siege gunman
'I'll ride with you'

Australians respond to siege with solidarity pledge
Remembering Stella

The 'fiercely funny' comedian and disability activist
'Righting a wrong'

Australia edges towards indigenous recognition vote
'Cannot go back'

Australia-bound asylum seekers stuck in Indonesia
Sports extravaganza

Australia's tourism-boosting summer of sport
'See you out in middle'

Michael Clarke's emotional eulogy for Phillip Hughes. BBC Sport
Girl power

The learning disabled group doing it for themselves
'Should we be worried?'

The BBC's Jon Donnison in Sydney answered your questions on Australian security
Sun spot

Record temperatures are changing daily lives in Australia