You're fired: Trump axes Attorney-General over travel ban defiance

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Donald Trump sacks acting Attorney-General Sally Yates, accusing her of "betraying the Department of…

Australians exempt from Trump travel ban, Turnbull says

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Malcolm Turnbull says the United States has promised to exempt Australians with dual nationality…

'Loner' student charged over Quebec City mosque shooting

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A 27-year-old student allegedly known for his right-wing, nationalist views appears in court in…

Edgerton on breaking down racial barriers in Loving

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Joel Edgerton's latest role prompted him to think again about the whole issue of race amid the rising tension in the US.

Help, my child is literally growing up too fast

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Kids grow taller in the holidays than during the school term, says health scientist Professor Timothy Olds.

Best new music: Return of The Clouds

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Australian indie veterans The Clouds are about to release their first new music in 20 years.

Having trouble sleeping? Try napping classes

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According to one study, sleep deprivation costs the Australian economy $5.1 billion a year.

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Hairy campaign working to support female victims of violence

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A campaign in support of people affected by gendered violence is also aiming to challenge gendered stereotypes.

Ningaloo Reef captured from sky in drone-driven health check

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A HD camera and drone have surveyed WA's Ningaloo Reef in an effort to monitor the health of the pristine region.

Fish and chip shops feel the impact of potato shortage

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Whether you call them potato cakes or scallops - have you had trouble finding deep-fried potato this summer?

Can boredom be good for us?

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Why do some of us get bored easily? And is it good for kids to be bored?

Why Tasmania's sun feels harsher in summer

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The UV index over Tasmania this summer is considered to have been 'extreme'.

What are the best things for a school lunch box?

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What should kids be eating to give them enough energy to get through the school day?

The history of Aboriginal trackers

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Solving crimes and capturing bushrangers are some of the contributions made by Aboriginal trackers across Australia.

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A guide to the Geneva Convention for beginners, dummies and newly elected world leaders

US president Donald Trump speaks on the phone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.By Rhona Smith

The challenges of starting school with a stutter

Simple classroom tasks like asking the teacher a question can be a source of anxiety and embarrassment.By Mark Onslow

Turnbull news conference an exercise in avoidance and obfuscation

Malcolm Turnbull said it wasn't his job to run commentary on the domestic policies of other countries.By Michelle Grattan

Everything you need to know about what's happening in the US

Donald Trump has denied the chaos and confusion sweeping across US airports.By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel

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