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the guardian today - Australia edition Wednesday 23 Aug 2017 Headlines More » Commonwealth Bank faces class action over money laundering scandal Lawyers launch lawsuit on behalf of shareholders hurt by the sharp fall in the bank's shares Sydney under pressure over Captain Cook statue claim he 'discovered' Australia Norfolk Island should become part of New Zealand, says former chief minister Hey Macarena: Saudi police detain 14-year-old boy for dancing in the street Prince William: Queen shielded us from public grief after Diana's death Arms manufacturers allowed to bypass discrimination laws in NSW Sport More » Inside Conor McGregor's Dublin: the making and shaping of a fighting superstar Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak ruled out of crucial World Cup Qualifiers Barcelona to sue Neymar for €8.5m for breach of contract after PSG move Captain Sarah Hunter says England have belief to beat New Zealand Matteo Trentin sprints to victory in stage four of Vuelta a España Culture More » René Magritte: 130 photos featured in world-first exhibition – in pictures I can't explain how excited I was when Doctor Who got a black companion | IndigenousX The global water crisis in 13 photographs Comment is free More » Racial tensions are at a high. Are we on the verge of another Cronulla? | Rachael Jacobs People who think punitive measures help drug addicts haven't seen what I have | Alex Wodak Turnbull's counter-terrorism plan goes beyond whether our cities needs bollards or not | Patrick Walsh Life and style More » Girls and social media: 'You are expected to live up to an impossible standard' Ugly treasures: horrible ornaments we just can't hide away. Now share yours Naomi Campbell criticises lack of diversity at Vogue Technology More » Oreo: Google announces release of the next version of Android 8 UK considers internet ombudsman to deal with abuse complaints Science More » Space savers: astronaut urine could make supplies from nutrients to tools Astro-bling: scientists recreate 'diamond rain' of Neptune and Uranus Environment More » Endangered whales won't reach half of pre-hunting numbers by 2100, study says Queensland conservationists call for river-mining ban to protect Great Barrier Reef Video More » Baby giraffe takes first steps after being born at Taronga Western Plains zoo – video 'One way or another': Bill Shorten defends marriage equality on Q&A – video In-form Matildas star Sam Kerr sets scoring record in NWSL – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Museum visitors' photo stunt damages 800-year-old coffin Family lifted child over barrier at Essex priory museum, leading to coffin falling off stand, then left without reporting damage Geoffrey Boycott to keep BBC pundit's role despite 'unacceptable' remark Trump's endless Mar-a-Lago travel is breaking the bank. Here's a solution for him | Jamie Peck Spain terror cell was planning Sagrada Família attack, suspect tells court The answer's in the post – Australian marriage equality vote explainer Morning mail: arms giants bypass worker laws 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