Backpacker tax passes Senate

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The Federal Government's controversial backpacker tax passes the Senate, with the Greens supporting…

Police hold Melbourne man over stabbing death of French tourist

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Police are holding Melbourne man Pande Veleski in connection to the stabbing death of a French…

Shorten: 'I don't think I'll be facing Turnbull at the next election'

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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says he thinks the Liberal Party will drop Malcolm Turnbull as leader…

After an artist dies, what happens to their work?

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The legacy of artists is a big subject, and recent Australian examples throw up a lot of vital questions.

Sky guide: What to look out for in December

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The December night sky provides the best view of distant galaxies for professional astronomers.

Would you pay someone to find you love?

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Stephen Stockwell visits professional matchmaker Linda Prescott to see if she can find him a lady.

Belgian beer added to UN cultural heritage list

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UNESCO is adding Belgian beer to the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Big data, human rights and the ethics of scientific research

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From insurance to criminal sentencing, the big data phenomenon is rapidly advancing into new realms.

Sister Corita Kent: The pop artist nun

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She was on the cover of Newsweek and named woman of the year by the LA Times. Why have we forgotten Sister Corita?

Feminazi: Teenage boys and feminism

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Why do teenage boys who are unfazed by discussions about sexual fluidity still struggle, perhaps ironically, with feminism?

Indigenous mural destroyed by Wayside Chapel

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An Aboriginal mural on the side of Sydney's Wayside Chapel at Bondi has been painted over by the Chapel's management.

The Gypsy Matchmaker

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An extraordinary look at two traditional Roma Gypsy families living across the UK.

Giraffe arrives at new home at Perth Zoo

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A six-year-old female giraffe named Kitoto has arrived in Perth after a gruelling 4,200 kilometre journey.

Blue dragon sea slug washes up on beach

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An unusual sea slug that looks like a Pokemon, eats blue bottles and has a powerful sting has been spotted in QLD.

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The share market explained ... simply

People need to examine how much risk they can afford to take on when deciding whether to buy shares.By business reporter David Taylor

If we're to catch up with Kazakhstan, we need better principals

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OPEC gets its cartel mojo back to stop its members going broke

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What to say if your child asks 'what's the point of maths?'

Young people's negative attitudes towards maths are increasing.By Kevin Larkin, Griffith University

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