Blood evidence 'may link' Byron Bay mother to Bali cop's murder

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An Australian woman and her British boyfriend are charged with the murder of a policeman in Bali.

An 'Olyoptimist's' look back at Rio

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Olympic optimist Mary Gearin sees the Rio Games as a triumph over rock-bottom expectations.

Boomers miss medal after heartbreaking loss

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The Boomers miss out after an agonising 89-88 loss to Spain in the bronze medal match in basketball.

Brisbane streets transform into NYC for Thor filming

Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston (ABC News: Patrick Williams) ABC News

Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston have arrived in Brisbane ahead of four days of filming for the latest Thor film.

Starc breaks records as Australia skittles Sri Lanka

Mitchell Starc (AFP: Ishara S Kodikar) ABC Sport

Mitchell Starc is on a career trajectory that could see him break all kinds of ODI bowling records, writes Geoff Lemon.

Your home in 2025: Smarter and more climate friendly

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Our homes are set to be revolutionised by the application of renewable energy and smart gadgets.

Everything you need to know about food poisoning

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Should you drink milk if it is past its use-by date yet still smells pretty fresh? The answer is surprisingly divisive.

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Plumpton High launches journalism subject

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Students at Plumpton High School in western Sydney will be the first in NSW to study journalism in years 9 and 10 next year.

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A selection of photos sent in by ABC audience members from around Australia last week.

Remembering grandma

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The sweet, simple relationship between grandmothers and their granddaughters evokes powerful memories.

Greenhouse technologies proving a hit

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The growth and interest in greenhouse technologies is a response to climate risk, according to a hydroponics expert.

Photographer documents positives of truck industry

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After a truck crashed into her car, Alice Mabin was inspired to begin an 18-month long, 130,000km journey.

Australian Singing Competition

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The five finalists perform with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey.

Floating Time

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An exhibition at the University of Sydney shows that the tradition of printmaking remains vibrant in China.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

Sexual imagery in the digital age: What do we say to our sons and daughters?

Some photos posted to the site were not even real, but were doctored photos of a girl's face on another woman's body.Sarah Macdonald

Despite #censusfail, we shouldn't abandon the Census

If kids are missed from the Census, then we are less likely to invest in the schools and day care centres we need.Nicholas Biddle

The untold story behind the 1966 Wave Hill Walk-Off

Violet Wadrill describes the Blackfellows Knob massacre and the later reburial of bones at Seale Gorge to her granddaughter Leah Leaman in 2014.By Felicity Meakins, University of Queensland

What will your home look like in 2025?

By 2025 your house and your car will be powered by more energy efficient technologiesDr Adam Bumpus

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