Australia failing to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage

Closing the gap report (ABC News)ABC News

A new report card on Indigenous disadvantage finds we are failing on six out of seven key measures.

Trump briefed on North Korea missile at country club

Trump at the country club (Instagram)ABC News

US President Trump was briefed on a North Korean missile test in a public area of his country club.

Q&A;: Lambie takes on Abdel-Magied

Q and A panel (ABC TV)ABC News

Jacqui Lambie had a screaming match with Islamic youth leader Yassmin Abdel-Magied over sharia law.

A closer look at Australia's most popular supplements

Pills (Getty images) ABC Health

Whether it's fish oil, cranberry or echinacea, the market for supplements in Australia is growing.

Humans accelerating global warming by 170 times

Pollution (AAP) The World Today

Humans are driving the warming of the Earth 170 times faster than natural forces, according to new calculations.

Eight kinds of love to celebrate this Valentine's Day

Hands make a love heart (pexels.com) Opinion

There are many more types of love to celebrate as well as the romantic kind. What about your pet, your BFF, even your ex?

Solar batteries 'exploding' in popularity

Solar battery (ABC News) ABC News

The first national audit of solar batteries shows 7,000 were installed in Australian homes last year.

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Famine gripping Somalia and South Sudan

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Drought in Somalia and South Sudan has destroyed crops, killed livestock, and left millions in desperate need of food.

How not to talk about cancer

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If you fall off a cliff, do you lose a battle with gravity? The cancer lexicon is littered with loaded language, writes Darren Saunders.

Government proposes changes to child care and paid parental leave

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How would the different elements of the Government's proposed changes affect parents and childless families alike?

The business of netball

Jane Watson and Caitlin Bassett compete for the ball during the International Test match between the Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns. (Getty Images/Scott Barbour) RN Drive

How will netball build on the momentum sparked by the AFL Women's League in 2017?

Love across cultures

Hands form a heart shape in sunset (Pexels) Australia Plus

Meet seven couples who've navigated cultural and geographical divides to prove that love really does conquer all.

Helen Razer's 100 date odyssey

Helen Razer (ABC Radio) Conversations

When Helen's partner of 15 years left, her beautician issued a challenge to go on 100 dates in one year.

Everything you need to know about the Grammys

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As expected, yawn-inducing pap featured heavily at the Grammys - but there was some good stuff too.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

Verrender: Coal-fired generators have no future in Australia

The debate over carbon emissions and electricity couldn't have occurred at a more appropriate time.By business editor Ian Verrender

Why it's time for Australia to launch its own NASA

The NBN's Sky Muster II satellite launched from South America. Perhaps one day Australia might have more direct space involvement.By Simon Driver, University of Western Australia

Complex truth of pregnancy remains shrouded in taboos

Pregnancy women are often portrayed as almost holy, sanctified, and often infantilised.By Olivia Humphreys for Earshot

How not to talk about cancer

The cancer lexicon is littered with both subtle and explicit references to battle.Darren Saunders

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