Emails of senior politicians compromised in Yahoo hack

Chris Bowen, Christian Porter and Cory Bernardi (AAP/ABC/ABC)ABC News

Thousands of Australian government officials are among the billion victims of the Yahoo data breach.

Harris 'like a hawk pouncing on prey'

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A blind and disabled woman has described Rolf Harris as a hawk who viewed her as his prey.

Australian woman and three sons missing in Japan

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, Japan (Facebook)ABC News

An Australian woman and her three sons are missing in Japan after failing to return from a ski trip.

Five dead in Mexico nightclub shooting

Blue Parrot nightclub (AP) ABC News

An Australian man describes the moment a shooter opened fire outside a Playa del Carmen nightclub.

Renegades' Nevill hit by bat in BBL clash

Peter Nevill (AAP: David Mariuz) ABC Sport

Wicketkeeper Peter Nevill suffered a bizarre facial injury as his Melbourne Renegades beat the Adelaide Strikers by six runs.

Realtor's car firebombed over Sydney Fish Market plan

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Realtor Robert Deans had grand plans for the nation's biggest fish market, until his car was set alight outside his home.

There are scarier things at the beach than sharks

Great white shark (AAP: ScreenWest) Analysis

Experts agree that sensationalist media, films and a general lack of understanding have created an unjustified fear of sharks.

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Putting more sustainable produce on tables

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Small-scale farms and local produce markets are pushing towards food sustainability by reconnecting consumers with local producers.

A quick guide to Australian cicadas

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On a hot day, if the season is right, the piercing, whining thrum of cicadas is unavoidable - and often deafening.

Getting strung out on extra dimensions

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Roger Penrose discusses the idea of cyclic universes, and grapples with the possibility of as many as 26 extra dimensions.

Brain training games not effective

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A scientific review from the University of Illinois has found brain training games aren't as effective as their creators claim.

Creating community through cohousing

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Bobbie the Bear helps Chinese

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A purple bear is helping Asian visitors to Tasmania who have helped create a booming tourism sector.

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Global push needed to avoid a world without effective antibiotics

It is now nearly a generation since we have seen the introduction of a new class of antibiotics.By Michael Gannon

Ley goes, and Turnbull's reforms pave way for fewer expenses scandals

Sussan Ley has resigned from Cabinet and Malcolm Turnbull has announced expenses reforms following controversy over taxpayer-funded trips.By Yee-Fui Ng, RMIT

Fear versus fact: There are scarier things at the beach than shark attacks

We should be more worried about drowning than shark attacks, says Taronga Zoo's John West.By Brendan McAloon

How a potential Senate vacancy left by Rod Culleton could be filled

Rod Culleton's potential exit from the Senate could lead to a variety of outcomes.Antony Green

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