Penalty rates decision to reignite political debate

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The Fair Work Commission will today deliver a long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates.

Alien solar system contains seven Earth-sized planets

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Seven Earth-sized planets, which could harbour life, have been discovered orbiting a nearby star.

Who's who of Catholic archbishops giving evidence

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Five of Australia's Catholic archbishops will this week front the child abuse Royal Commission.

One fifth of world's food lost through waste

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The world's population is consuming 10 per cent more food than it needs, risking food security and damaging the environment.

Too hot to learn: We need a national heatwave policy

Ice blocks on a hot day (ABC Southern Qld: Peter Gunders) The Conversation

It's time to roll out a national policy on heat protection in schools, says Dr Brendon Hyndman.

Fake pills found at Sydney Children's Hospital

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Thousands of counterfeit prescription pills have made their way into Australia's official supply chain.

How to rationally react to every eventuality in India

Steve Smith and David Warner (AAP: Dave Hunt) ABC Sport

Are you anticipating a 4-0 walloping at the hands of India? Or pining for the unlikeliest of Test series wins?

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Redfern's 'The Block' to house 500 university students

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500 students could soon call The Block home as part of a drastically revised blueprint for the inner-city site.

Hunt for a safe haven for world's rarest marsupial

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The search for a new home for the world's rarest marsupial, the Gilbert's potoroo, is continuing off WA's south coast.

Social media a 'conduit' for grief in wake of fatalities

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The founder of the Black Dog Institute says turning to social media in the wake of trauma can be a 'conduit' for grief.

Taking care of toilets for bushwalkers

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Matt McCormick spends his days buliding and maintaining toilets in some very out-of-the-way places.

The outback stole my heart

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German artist Barbara Gasch found her destiny in the opal-mining township of White Cliffs during a trip around Australia.

Graham Arnold's daughters distressed over banner

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The Sydney FC coach says an obscene banner displayed by WSW fans has made his family not want to attend games.

'Problem finding' and corporate failures

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Can corporate scandals and company failures be avoided if boards themselves are proactive?

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Too hot to learn: Why schools need a national policy on heatwaves

There is no consistent educative policy across Australian schools for heat protection.By Dr Brendon Hyndman from Southern Cross University

Forrest's luck turns again as iron ore price jumps

Andrew Forrest's dividend payout for the half year is $200 million.By business reporter Sue Lannin

Who can get medicinal marijuana?

Medicinal marijuana isn't approved by the Therapeutic Goods AssociationBy Michael Collett

A personal trainer's letter to her 20-year-old self

Cassie White wants her younger self to know healthier habits will transform her entire life.Cassie White

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