TPP: Federal Government scrambles to salvage Asian trade deal

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The Federal Government is scrambling to rethink the TPP after President Trump pulled out.

Cyber-security 'the new frontier for warfare'

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Malcolm Turnbull has declared cyber security 'the new frontier of warfare' and espionage.

'Severely unaffordable': Sydney housing nightmare

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A new survey paints a dire picture of housing affordability for Sydney's middle-income earners.

Why sport (and art) matters

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Art may highlight the human condition, but sport matters too, writes ABC National Sport Editor David Mark.

Fossils of 'wolf-sized' otter unearthed in China

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Scientists have unearthed fossils of a huge otter that lived in Chinese wetlands about 6.2 million years ago.

Will Luke die in the next Star Wars?

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Disney has revealed that the next Star Wars movie will be called Star Wars: The Last Jedi, setting off rampant speculation.

Sydney swelters, heatwave records tumble in Moree

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As the mercury soars in Sydney, spare a thought for the people of Moree, in the midst of a record-breaking 27-day heatwave.

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Making egg production more ethical

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An Australian innovation may have found a solution to the cruel killing of all male chicks through an unlikely source - jellyfish.

Costs of abortion remain high in Australia, despite medical advances

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A study from La Trobe University found that many women are forgoing food and delaying bills in order to pay for abortions.

Feline good: Record number of cat adoptions for WA shelter

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WA's Cat Haven shelter says more than 6,500 cats were surrendered in 2016, and about 80 per cent of them were re-homed.

Designer public toilets

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Sydney is experiencing a public toilet revolution, with top architects turning them into works of art.

Golden pearls on trend

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Every now and then Australian pearl farms produce an elusive golden pearl.

Aussie hip hop artists unite for 'Change the Date' track

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NITV has released a hip hop song called Change The Date, featuring a host of Australian artists.

Three puppies found alive in Italy avalanche rubble

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Emergency crews digging into an avalanche-slammed hotel have uncovered three puppies who survived for days under snow.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

How Trump has become the single biggest global market influence

The stock market had one of its biggest swings in recent memory on the day Donald Trump won the election.By business reporter David Taylor

Can Gladys Berejiklian stare down the glass cliff and win?

Gladys Berejiklian faces the double whammy of having to perform strongly as leader and carve out her own agenda.By Alana Schetzer

Police pursuits: when does the end justify the means?

Police and emergency services at the scene after a car is believed to have hit pedestrians in Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.By Terry Goldsworthy

Why sport (and art) matters

Nick Cave's latest album has provoked an emotional response in audiences on tour in the wake of the death of his son Arthur.By National Sport Editor David Mark

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