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The leaders of France and Britain are in Libya to congratulate its new rulers, but ongoing fighting with Gaddafi forces is a reminder peace hasn't arrived yet.
Malcolm Turnbull on the media inquiry, why he won't vote for the carbon tax, and why he thinks Kevin Rudd's return as leader is "inevitable".
The Church of Scientology is facing legal action over claims it underpaid former workers. (video)
The ability to replay AFL games on smartphones is at the centre of a major copyright dispute between Optus and Telstra. (video)
Jane Norman
Asylum seekers are keeping the Christmas Island community alive, but some die trying to get there.
As STI rates rise among Australia's older women, new research shows those over 50 need more sex education.
John Clarke and Bryan Dawe and their take on the European debt crisis.
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The world’s most elastic woman and the world’s most pierced man star at the Guinness Book of Records launch in London.
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Researchers have discovered a new species of dolphin in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay.
Twenty teams from around the world slug it out in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
There's a growing trend toward taking a weekend off Twitter, a week without Facebook or a day sans smart phone.
Learn about the science and mystery of the hendra virus, and track the latest outbreaks.
NASA unveils plans for a massive new launcher capable of powering manned space flights to Mars.
Rental properties that allow pets are in high demand by potential tenants.
Sarah Dingle
People will be able to choose their gender on new passports, even if they have not undergone a sex change.
Sophie Scott
Australia is a world leader when it comes to self-deception about obesity, experts say.
A plaque unveiled in Sydney honours 35 sailors lost with the sinking of the country's first submarine 97 years ago.
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A pilot project is underway to train citizen journalists to become international reporters.
Woollen coffins offer a softer, gentler way of saying goodbye.
Consumers are willing to pay more for products they believe target their specific hair needs.