Bourke St rampage prompts bail law reform

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Victoria will establish a night court for magistrates to hear after-hours bail requests.

Trump accuses protesters of not voting

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Donald Trump has offered a scattershot response to sweeping protests against his new administration.

State of the States: NSW maintains lead

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The south-eastern states continue to lead Australia's economy, while the resources states struggle.

Trump's war on the media

Donald Trump (Getty images) RN Breakfast

Donald Trump is unhappy with media reports on the size of the crowd that turned out to watch his inauguration.

Who will win the Australian Open?

Roger Federer (AP: Kin Cheung) ABC Sport

The Australian Open is wide open after Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were dumped out in quick succession.

Facial recognition to replace passports

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New technology will mean many travellers will soon not need to present their passports when entering or leaving Australia.

A reminder of why we need more women in STEM

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Jo Fox looks at an innovative new device for mothers that's so incredible it'll make you want to have another baby.

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A selection of photos sent in by ABC audience members from around Australia last week.

Meet the surgeons of the art and literature world

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Inside the National Library of Australia, on the very top floor, there is a lab full of old and precious books and objects.

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.

Great Australian Bight from the sky

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An aerial montage of the silvery-blue waters of the Great Australian Bight through the fog.

Why did the Egyptians make mummies?

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Go back in time to visit ancient Egypt with Egyptologists Dr Aaron De Souza and Melanie Pitkin.

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.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

Punchy and combative Donald Trump upends status quo

New US President Donald Trump is set to shake up things in the White House.By North America correspondent Conor Duffy

China's questionable GDP numbers: Why does it even bother?

Many analysts doubt the reliability of China's remarkably consistent GDP data.By business reporter Stephen Letts

New breast pump a reminder of why we need more women in STEM

The creators of the Willow breast pump say it's so discreet, the only visible effect is people with think you're a D instead of a B cup.Jo Fox

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

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