Jail Australian for eight years over Bali cop's death: prosecutors

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Byron Bay woman Sara Connor should be jailed for her involvement in the killing of a police officer…

Famine declared in war-torn South Sudan

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Not since 2011, when Somalia was in the midst of a severe drought, has a country been in famine —…

Five killed as light plane hits Essendon shopping centre

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Five people, including a pilot with almost 40 years of charter flying experience (pictured) and four…

How Bob Brown inspired an oboe concerto

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The Spirit of the Wild, by Australian composer Nigel Westlake, was inspired by the natural beauty of Tasmania.

David Bowie: The Last Five Years

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A look back at three major projects of Bowie's last five years, including unseen footage and unreleased audio interviews.

What happens to your body when you use ice?

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The effects of ice depend on the form, the route of administration and how much you use, says Dr Nicole Lee.

Review: Super Mario Run

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Nintendo's mascot Mario has made a running leap from consoles into our pockets with his first adventure on mobile.

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'You are what you eat': The ethics of food and the companionship of others

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The social practice of eating is more important than any moralistic health message, writes Christopher Mayes.

Gastric band surgery study uncovers major benefits

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Researchers say gastric band surgery should be made more widely available for moderately overweight and diabetic patients.

No job, no worries: Migrants mentored on starting their own businesses

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Instead of scouring job ads and signing up for endless interviews, a new program is coaching migrants to start their own businesses.

The war on feral cats

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Last year the government announced its plan to cull 2 million feral cats, but the program has been criticised.

Tips to go help you go slow

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Living more mindfully and savouring the 'simple joys' in life no longer comes naturally to many of us.

How holidays inspire scratch-it designs

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What inspires the designs that offer people the chance to win big, all with the swipe of a coin?

My Year 12 Life

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Meet 14 Australian students as they self-document their final year of high school through daily video diaries.

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Trump's three wrongs could make a right

The 45th president of the United States has had a horror start to February.By ABC political correspondent Greg Jennett in Washington, DC

Doogue: Without strong institutions, emotion is replacing prudent politics

Were Trump's voters really trying to torpedo their institutions, as many analysts suggested?By Geraldine Doogue for Saturday Extra

Should bystanders intervene in sexual harassment?

Bystander education has been associated with decreased rates of sexual assaults on some US college campuses.By Bianca Fileborn from UNSW

Verrender: The nasty little secret about housing affordability

Unfortunately, it appears the great Australian dream is coming to an end.By business reporter Ian Verrender

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