Leonard Cohen dead at 82

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Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, known best for his haunting hit song Hallelujah,…

We've got time for refugee deal with US, Pyne says

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A reported deal to send refugees currently on Nauru and Manus Island to the US could be revealed…

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Breaking news is much more than just tweets with footage, says News director Howie Diddit.

UN hands out last food rations in Aleppo

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UN agencies are scrambling to strike a deal that will deliver aid to the quarter of a million people living in east Aleppo.

Australian Test team struggling with schedule

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Recently retired fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson says the Australian Test team risks overworking and underperforming.

Remembrance Day: Digger's 'spirit' to return home

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The remains of an Aboriginal digger will be returned to his home after almost a century.

Eye test could predict Alzheimer's

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A simple eye test could determine if a person is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear.

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What Vladimir Putin is expecting from Donald Trump

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The Kremlin is now cautiously optimistic that it's on the threshold of a new era of rapprochement.

Brisbane scientist recognised for new vaccines without needles

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A more effective and painless method of vaccination that could see the end of needles has been recognised in Canberra.

Wallabies shot with arrows on NSW mid-north coast

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NSW RSPCA is appealing for information after two red-necked wallabies were shot with target arrows in Kempsey.

Documenting World War I diggers' battle at home

Peace after war and memories by Harold Cazneaux (National Library of Australia: Harold Cazneaux) ABC Adelaide

A new book details the plight of traumatised Australian soldiers after they returned home for war.

Digital farmers' market to bypass supermarket chains

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Aussie Food To You is a new app designed to shake-up the country's $300 million weekly meat retail market.

Swimming brings community together

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A group of migrants and refugees is learning to swim in the northern NSW city of Lismore.

ABC Rural Farmer of the Year awards

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Celebrating innovation, diversity, passion and success, the awards showcase the modern face of farming.

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Annabel Crabb: How America's 'Opposite Day' exposed a great divide in female voters

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As one businessman to another, Malcolm and Donald begin to talk

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Down Under Donald? We've already had ours and it didn't last long

Idiosyncratic billionaires: Former Member for Fairfax Clive Palmer and US president-elect Donald Trump.By Dom Knight

Trump v the Fed: What happens next?

Janet Yellen's term will expire in February 2018.By business reporter Stephen Letts

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