Penalty rates to be reduced for hospitality, retail workers

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Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the…

Why the penalty rate decision flags the start of a new political fight

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With the Fair Work Commission's long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates handed down, a fierce…

Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour resigns after salary furore

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Australia Post director Ahmed Fahour resigns just weeks after his $5.6 million was revealed by a…

Are transhumanists the dawn of a new species?

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Who are the transhumanists, biohackers, and grinders, and can they really live forever?

This year's Oscars could be the most political ever

Donald Trump / Meryl Streep (ABC News) ABC Arts

Making a political statement in an acceptance speech is on trend for this year's awards season.

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

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

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The true history of fake news

L.M. Slackens: The Yellow Press, showing William Randolph Hearst as a jester handing out newspapers, published by Keppler and Schwarzmann, October 12, 1910 (Library of Congress) Late Night Live

Fake news is nothing new. Professor Robert Darnton traces its history back to the newspapers of 18th century London and Paris.

Housing market puts fear in renters lives

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Has the conversation around the fading dream of home ownership marginalised and disempowered renters?

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?

David Bowie memorial for Brixton

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A nine-metre high memorial for David Bowie is being pushed in his hometown of Brixton.

75 years of Little Golden Books

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The golden-spined Little Golden Books have been a part of many kids' lives for 75 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

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

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

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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