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the guardian today - Australia edition Friday 12 May 2017 Headlines More » Trump admits asking Comey if he was under investigation for ties to Russia The president says he spoke with FBI director James Comey about the investigation and contradicted previous statements on his decision to fire him Wayne Swan urges Labor to avoid being 'trickle down-lite' on tax Mark Colvin 'too big and too smart' for Walkleys, Tony Jones says | The Weekly Beast Eurovision: Anja Nissen becomes second Australian in 2017 final Shorten's budget reply: Labor will back Medicare levy hike for top income brackets NSW police complaints in limbo as new watchdog falls behind schedule Sport More » Manchester United into final after Celta Vigo's Roncaglia sets up nervous climax Sergio García back with hole in one on 17th at The Players Championship Catch Kurtley Beale while you can before Wasps' wonder returns to Australia | Paul Rees Lewis Hamilton sees Valtteri Bottas as 'credible' rival for F1 title Andy Murray loses in straight sets to Borna Coric at Madrid Open Culture More » Black Is the New White review – Nakkiah Lui brings politics to Christmas in hilarious family farce Harry Styles: Harry Styles review – ticking every box on the Take Me Seriously checklist Rock the vote: Dwayne Johnson says running for president is 'real possibility' Comment is free More » Think windfarms are ugly? It's not only a matter of perception, but policy too | Ketan Joshi I prefer my Handmaid's Tale without the sass and Scientology | Emma Brockes Fire bucket dreaming: we are blessed to be surrounded by Indigenous voices | Bryan Andy for IndigenousX Life and style More » 'I'm not good at doing what I'm told': meet real-life Girlboss Sophia Amoruso 10 of the best US hiking trails: readers' travel tips Gluten-free diet carries increased obesity risk, warn experts Technology More » Russian YouTuber convicted for playing Pokémon Go in church New Uber blow as European legal adviser says service should be licensed like taxis Science More » 36m-year-old fossil discovery is missing link in whale evolution, say researchers Not to be sniffed at: human sense of smell rivals that of dogs, says study Environment More » Labor split over Great Australian Bight oil drilling Mine rehabilitation security bonds inadequate, NSW auditor general finds Video More » Bill Shorten delivers Labor's budget reply speech – video Renowned ABC journalist Mark Colvin dies aged 65 – video Qantas CEO says he won't be silenced despite pie attack – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Mark Colvin hugged me and said I mustn't cry. I knew I would never see him again | Mary-Ellen Field The woman whose organ donation inspired the play Mark Colvin's Kidney tells how she became friends with the ABC journalist – and how she lied to the transplant team When I heard about welfare drug testing, I thought of a young mother I once treated | Richard Di Natale Late-night hosts on Trump's reason for firing Comey: 'It rhymes with Russia' 'A no-talent guy': angry Trump attacks Colbert over late-night takedowns Scott Morrison's plan to test sewage for drug use 'might misfire', say experts Someone remind Donald Trump he is not above the law | Trevor Timm Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396