Turkish police 'close to identifying Istanbul nightclub gunman'

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The Turkish Government detains eight people in connection with the deadly weekend attack on an…

Abbott's embassy stance welcome news in Israel

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Tony Abbott's call to move Australia's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is welcomed in Israel, an…

Taking the pension 'nothing to be proud of', Leyonhjelm says

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Crossbench senator David Leyonhjelm says people who receive pension payments should not be proud…

The odds of a moon landing conspiracy

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An Oxford researcher has devised a mathematical model to test the likelihood of conspiracy theories.

Why women should keep travelling solo

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Does advice for women travelling solo to avoid particular 'risky' countries leave too small a map to explore?

Best reads of 2016: RN presenters share their picks

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If you're on the hunt for that perfect summer read, look no more - we have the book for you.

Not just slip, slop slap: Summer guide to sunscreen

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The summertime drill seems simple enough, but the importance of protecting your skin cannot be overestimated.

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Best travel photography from around the world

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Prize-winning photos in the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photography of the Year Contest.

Sharing the love of kelpies

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What is it about this particular breed of dog that makes them so valuable to farmers?

Why don't we have a male contraceptive pill?

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There's still no readily-available, long-term, reversible contraceptive for men. What have scientists already tried?

Hitchcock and Herrmann

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The distinctive compositions of Bernard Herrmann created one of the greatest partnerships in cinematic history.

The spooky stories of Aboriginal Australia

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Two documentary makers are going in search of the real-life ghost stories of Indigenous Australia.

Easing anxiety with healthy habits

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Some simple strategies can help make life easier for people struggling with anxiety and stress.

Walking Australia's deserts

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Andrew Harper is a cameleer and desert walker who leads expeditions into Australia's most remote landscapes.

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Things you were taught at school that are wrong

Grammar is how we organise our sentences in order to communicate meaning to others.By Misty Adoniou, University of Canberra

Would Marilyn Monroe's life have been different if she acted on stage?

Monroe never performed in a formal theatre production, despite much encouragement.By Margaret Hickey, La Trobe University

A behaviourist's guide to New Year's resolutions

New Year's resolutions are about trying to break habits, which is hard, but not impossible to do.By Rebekah Boynton and Anne Swinbourne

Could Australia fall behind in next industrial revolution?

New industrial revolution is driven by artificial intelligence and robotics.By Warwick Smith and Mitchell Eddy

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