Release of private letters 'says a lot about' Rudd: Turnbull

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Malcolm Turnbull says letters released by Kevin Rudd give an "absolutely untrue" account of what was…

Hoverboard fires, food scares fuel jump in Australia product recalls: ACCC

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There has been a "concerning" jump in the number of products recalled in Australia in the past 12…

Russian helicopter shot down in Syria kills five

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Five people on board a Russian military helicopter delivering aid to Aleppo are killed after it was…

Hidden treasures of Indonesia

Natuna Islands (ABC News: Ari Wu) Correspondents Report

Across Indonesia there are thousands of beautiful islands the world remains almost entirely unaware of.

August sky guide: Five planets, meteors, and Aquila

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In August, all five bright planets grace the evening sky, the Perseid meteor shower is visible, and Aquila flies high.

Best new music: Regina Spektor and more

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It takes about three seconds to realise 'Bleeding Heart' is going to be just as big as anything in Regina Spektor's back catalogue.

Lumley and Saunders on Patsy and Eddie

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Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley say the script for the Absolutely Fabulous film was finished after a 100,000-pound bet.

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White South Africans say affirmative action policy causes discrimination

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White South Africans say it has become harder for them to get a job because of a policy aimed at helping to rectify past apartheid wrongs.

Functional stupidity

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Why do smart people buy into stupid ideas? Professor of Organisational Behaviour Andre Spicer shares his insights.

Max the kelpie: An unlikely hero

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Max the kelpie was rescued from the dump. Now, he's taken it upon himself to walk nurses home after their shift.

Review: Ghostbusters

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This four player co-operative twin stick shooter didn't quite live up to the expectations of Bajo and Hex.

Australia embraces 'tap and go' transactions

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Australians have the highest use of 'tap and go' cards in the world, but seem reluctant to use mobile phone 'wallets'.

Sydney Opera House's sustainability plan

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The Sydney Opera House is launching the next phase of its sustainability strategy and reconciliation plan.

For the love of travelling

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Writer Geoff Dyer explores why we travel, and how to avoid disappointment on our journey.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

With a global economy in serious trouble, something's got to give

Glenn Stevens heads into his last meeting as Reserve Bank Governor this week. Would a rate cut encourage investment or consumption? Probably not.Ian Verrender

What justice reinvestment can do for juvenile offenders

Dylan Voller, who was restrained in a chair in March 2015.Brooke Boney

The redemption of Hillary Rodham Clinton

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton reacts on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US July 28, 2016.Bruce Wolpe

KevUN16? Not a chance, it turns out

Faced with an ugly mood on his backbench, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull opted not to support Kevin Rudd's UN bid.Annabel Crabb

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