New York to host Clinton and Trump on historic election day

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will both be in New York on election night — the first time two US…

Republicans legally trading votes to ensure Clinton victory

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Thousands of disenchanted Americans are taking part in what is known as vote trading, where voters…

Rogue tyre recycler accused of ripping off small businesses

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The owner of a tyre recycling business is accused of ripping off his suppliers hundreds of thousands…

What time will we know the US election result?

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Here are the key times you need to know, and the states you need to watch, as we await a presidential winner.

Activists organise dinners to save the planet

ClImate for change meeting (ABC RN: Jeremy Story Carter) Earshot

Meet the activists taking inspiration from Tupperware parties to bring people together and fight against climate change.

Confronting mortality: The world's refugee crisis

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Artist Ben Quilty and author Richard Flanagan make a harrowing trip to Europe and the Middle East to witness the refugee crisis.

Uncle Jack Charles on recidivism and reform

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Jack Charles has lived a full life, as an activist, an addict, an award-winning actor, and now a wise Koori elder.

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Youth-produced documentary voices community response to ice problem

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A group of young rural Australians are reframing the issue of ice, or crystal methamphetamine, in their local community.

Queensland's underbelly

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Matthew Condon has followed up on his trilogy about crime and corruption in Queensland with an account of writing the books.

A Catalyst for change

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ABC's flagship science show, Catalyst, has been given the chop. So what is in store for ABC audiences?

Campfire comfort

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Is an appreciation of smoke and flames a primal instinct?

What triple j sounds like this week

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To celebrate Ausmusic Month, homegrown heroes will be the highlight this week, including a new feature album from Illy.

Is modern parenting too protective?

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Are our kids missing out on important learning and development when we protect them from risk?

The fight against feral and stray cats

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Geraldton rangers, vets and animal rescuers have joined forces to fight feral and stray cats in the area.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

Donald Trump: The 'antithesis' of Barack Obama who split the GOP

Donald Trump has become a champion for the rage against the political machine.By North America correspondent Michael Vincent

As refugees in the 70s, we were lucky, but what would happen to us now?

Dai Le (at far right) and her family stayed in a refugee camp in Hong Kong for nine months.By Dai Le for Earshot

Kids who watch porn won't necessarily turn into sex offenders

Do we need to panic about young people watching online porn?By Professor Marilyn Campbell, QUT

Australia's immigration policies make headlines in Europe

There is increasing pressure on Germany's Government to stem the flow of asylum seekers.By Europe correspondent James Glenday

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