Families mourn loved ones killed in Melbourne CBD attack

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The names of two more of the five people killed in the car attack in Melbourne's CBD on Friday are…

Victorian Premier mulls changes to bail laws in wake of Bourke St rampage

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Daniel Andrews says it is his job to address the "anger and frustration" Victorians feel in the wake…

Millions protest against Trump at women's marches

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Millions of people from all over the world march at more than 600 demonstrations in 60 countries to…

Shark chemical could be used to treat Parkinson's

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A chemical in sharks has been found to block the process that leads to Parkinson's Disease.

Refugees dive into first summer swim

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Refugees from Syria and Iraq enjoy their first taste of a classic Australian summer tradition.

Encyclopaedias now virtually 'worthless'

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In the era of Wikipedia, printed encyclopaedias have passed into history and can barely be given away.

Australian woman on quest to walk the Americas

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Lucy Barnard is on a quest to walk 30,000km from the bottom of South America to the tip of Alaska.

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M Night Shyamalan film condemned as 'gross parody' of mental illness

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The new Hollywood blockbuster Split has been condemned by mental health experts for its depiction of mental illness.

Back to school: A psychologist's tips to ease the journey

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School gate farewells can be emotional for parents and children alike. What steps can we take to make the transition easier?

Australian-first virtual reality cycling studio

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A unique training centre in Adelaide links bikes to virtual reality software tailored to match a rider's fitness ability.

Could your personality be inherited through DNA?

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What gets passed on through your DNA, and what does it say about you and the history of your family?

Kids get their hands dirty at retro recipes workshop

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Cookbooks which once belonged to someone's parent or grandparent are hiding in cupboards across Australia.

The Shins' new record will sound a lot like their others

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James Mercer of The Shins just likes to write pop songs, but that doesn't mean his songs are devoid of meaning.

The best locations to see little penguins in Tasmania

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With Tasmania's proximity to Antarctica, it is no surprise the island state is a popular posting for penguins.

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Stan Grant: Heritage aside, should being Indigenous really matter?

Mr Wyatt is a Federal minister — he is there to be held accountable. He is there to represent all Australians.By Indigenous affairs editor Stan Grant

Baird's decline from popular to political scrapheap

NSW Premier Mike Baird makes a point in Parliament in May, 2014. He announced his resignation today.By state political reporter Sarah Gerathy

Hottest year on record: Australia needs to get heat smart

Acclimatisation to heat has an upper limit, beyond which humans need to rest or risk overheating and potential death.Liz Hanna, Kathryn Bowen, and Mark Howden

High immigration masks Australian economic decline

More people arriving than leaving make it easier for Australia to post strong headline GDP growth.By business reporter Carrington Clarke

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