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.

Aussies pay price for Gabba snub, says Harris

Quinton de Kock (AP: Rob Griffith) ABC Sport

Ryan Harris says Australia paid the price for moving the season opener away from traditional home fortress Brisbane.

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

Toblerone chocolate bars (ABC News) 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?

Empty podium (ABC News) 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.

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Bizarre excuses for not wearing seatbelts

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Claustrophobia, discomfort, and short distances top the list of excuses police are hearing from people unrestrained in their vehicles.

How to avoid backyard cricket injuries

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As summer arrives and backyard tests break out across the nation, unprepared players are pulling up short with injuries.

Lake Eyre exposed by the Light Collective

A sample of some of photos of Lake Eyre - Kati Thanda in a new book and exhibition. (The Light Collective) RN Afternoons

Five landscape photographers are working with abstract aerials over the salt deposits, sediment and algal blooms of Lake Eyre.

Agtech experts helping kids code

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A new coding club for children in Bendigo uses volunteer mentors to assist with learning.

Picking profitable peppers

Painstakingly picking peppers (ABC Rural) ABC Rural

Demand for homegrown Aussie pepper is outstripping supply, but the effort is well worth it, says one grower.

Psychology and cyclones

Psychology and cyclones (ABC Darwin) ABC Darwin

Why do we fail to prepare for the worst, and what can we learn from other cultures when it comes to natural disasters?

Campfire comfort

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Is an appreciation of smoke and flames a primal instinct?

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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