Sunday penalty rates to be reduced for hospitality, retail staff

Money (ABC News)ABC News

Sunday penalty rates will be reduced for hospitality, retail and fast food workers.

Australia Post boss resigns, despite profit rebound

Ahmed Fahour (AAP: Australia Post)ABC News

Australia Post's managing director Ahmed Fahour has resigned, despite a large profit turnaround.

Alien solar system contains seven Earth-sized planets

TRAPPIST-1 system (ABC News)ABC Science

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

What's going to kill you? Probably not a shark

Shark (AAP - ScreenWest) The Conversation

Sharks are scary, but pose the same risk of death to humans as kangaroos. How should we measure risk?

Radioactive boars in the Czech Republic

Wild boar (Flickr: Artic Wolf) ABC News

A cold winter is forcing wild boars to feed on false truffles that are radioactive as a result of the Chernobyl disaster.

South Koreans to live longest by 2030

Ageing hands (ABC News - Rosie Beirne) The World Today

Humans in developed nations are living for longer, with life expectancy to surpass 90 years in some countries.

Personalities can transform over a lifetime

Man pulling face (ABC News) ABC Science

By the time you reach the age of 77, you bear almost no resemblance to your 14-year-old self.

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Is it ever OK to talk on the toilet?

America by Maurizio Cattelan (Supplied: The Guggenheim Museum) ABC Radio Sydney

It's a common dilemma - can using your phone on the toilet ever be considered within the bounds of general decency?

Princess Diana's dresses go on display, 20 years after her death

The dress Diana wore while dancing with John Travolta at the White House is among those on display (AP: Ronald Reagan Library) ABC News

From meeting diplomats to dancing with movie stars, the gowns of Princess Diana are featured in a new exhibition.

5 things you need to know about Midnight Oil's reformation

Midnight Oil on Sydney Harbour (Double J) Double J

Aussie rock legends Midnight Oil have reformed and are about to head out on their first world tour in 15 years.

Cyber expert warns parents about gaming apps

Cyber expert warns parents about gaming apps (ABC Radio Darwin) ABC Radio Darwin

Parents are being reminded to pre-vet every app their young children download amid concerns of sexual advances.

Female lead characters at record high

Star Wars chips away at glass ceiling (ABC Radio Melbourne) ABC Radio Melbourne

Star Wars has helped female representation in films reach record numbers, but more needs to be done.

Feral pig population rising in WA's south-west

Feral pig population rising in WA's south-west (ABC South West WA) ABC South West WA

Feral pig populations in Western Australia are causing damage to crops, pastures and fence lines.

Financial hardship and bill anxiety

Financial hardship and bill anxiety (ABC Radio Canberra) ABC Radio Canberra

A recent report found nearly 20 per cent of 'middle income' earners have no savings for unexpected expenses.

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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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