#WhatsTrending for July 17
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DetailsMH17: the first anniversary
Australian politicians and the public have reacted angrily to video footage of Russian-backed rebels rifling through victims’ belongings after MH17 was brought down.
DetailsWorld in brief – Four Marines shot dead
Four US Marines were shot dead on Thursday morning after a lone gunman attacked two separate military centres.
DetailsMemorial marks one year since MH17
A national memorial service for Malaysian Airlines flight 17 has been held in Canberra, one year since the plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine.
DetailsNews in brief – Portrait of ‘Rake’ wins Archibald
The 2015 Archibald Prize has been awarded to Nigel Milsom for his portrait of Sydney barrister Charles Waterstreet. Mr Milsom took home the $100,000 prize for his oil on linen portrait, Judo house pt 6 (the white bird), one of the largest in this year’s collection. Mr Milsom is close friends with the notable barrister, who inspired the…
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International Champions Cup: Real Madrid vs AS Roma preview
The 2015 International Champions Cup (ICC) Australia, gets underway tomorrow night as Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid take on AS Roma. Three of the greatest teams in the world, littered with the best players on the planet will take the field at the MCG over the next week and excitement in Melbourne is building. 15 clubs are…
DetailsHomes at risk in Melbourne pit collapse
Residents have been evacuated and several homes are at risk of falling into a consruction site in Melbourne after the side of the excavation caved in.
DetailsVictoria targets drunk and drugged drivers
The Victorian State government has announced new laws targeting people who drive under the influence of both drugs and alcohol.
DetailsBernard Tomic charged with resisting arrest
Tennis young gun Bernard Tomic has been arrested after becoming aggressive when asked to turn down the music in his Miami penthouse.
DetailsAustralia well placed after Lord’s day one
Chris Rogers (158 not out) and Steve Smith (129 not out) set the pace for Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bat in overcast conditions. Rogers and Smith steered them to a comfortable one for 337 at stumps on the first day. England’s bowling couldn’t find rhythm…
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