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Live: Trump or Clinton? US heads to polls to pick next president

Donald and Melania Trump vote (ABC News)

US Election 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have cast their votes. Polls will begin to close at 11:00am AEDT.

Dreamworld to permanently close ride after deaths

Thunder River Rapids ride (AAP: Dan Peled)

ABC News

Dreamworld will permanently close the Thunder River Rapids Ride after last month's deadly accident.

Prince Harry hits out at media intrusion over new girlfriend

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Reuters)

ABC News

Prince Harry has criticised the media for harassing his new girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle.

Talk-show hosts deliver final election gags

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart (ABC News)

US Election 2016

The campaign has provided 18 months worth of gags for comedians, and some could not resist one last laugh.

Toblerone shrinks: Britons grumble, blame Brexit

ABC News

Some Toblerone fans are blaming Brexit for a new design that offers about 10 per cent less chocolate for the same price.

What time will we know the US election result?

US Election 2016

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

Finding focus in an age of distraction

Woman with communication technology (Getty images)

ABC Health

Getting away from distractions can allow you to think more clearly and to quieten your inner thoughts.

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Wed 09 Nov 2016, 9:16 am AEDT

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Wed 09 Nov 2016, 9:04 am AEDT

Police divers search a sunken trawler off Fraser Island in southern Queensland this morning to try and find its skipper who has been missing for more than 24 hours.

Majority of US voters fear economy is rigged, early poll shows

The poll of more than 10,000 voters showed a majority of voters are worried about their ability to get ahead.

Wed 09 Nov 2016, 9:03 am AEDT

Americans who had cast their votes for the next president early on Tuesday appeared to be worried about the direction of…

Clinton one step away from snaring her dream job

Wed 09 Nov 2016, 8:58 am AEDT

Hillary Clinton has served as secretary of state, senator and First Lady, and is one step away from snaring her dream job — US president. Here we look back at her extraordinary political experience.