Live: Trump preaches 'unity, strength' in Congress address

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Donald Trump is giving his first address before a joint sitting of the US Congress.

Public servants forced to work from McDonald's

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Public servants from the APVMA have been working from a McDonald's due to a lack of office space.

Centrelink clients advised personal data no longer safe

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Centrelink's decision to release a client's personal information is unprecedented, lawyers say.

How can Australian sport become more gay-friendly?

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Australian sport must open up communication on sexuality to make gay athletes feel safe, says US diver Greg Louganis.

Millennials of Melbourne: Steph Smith on Insta-fame

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Model and blogger Steph Smith is one of a new breed of internet 'influencers' who make a living out of posting on social media.

Home prices in Sydney, Melbourne continue to surge

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An investor-driven buying spree is pushing home prices higher in Australia's two biggest cities.

Millions of Australians stressed and underemployed

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Millions of Aussies are feeling some level of job insecurity, and it's hurting, writes David Taylor.

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Too much exercise may dampen your sex life

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New research shows that there may be a point where too much exercise for men can result in having a reduced sex drive.

Plastic washed ashore highlights issue of rubbish in ocean

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A 60kg bundle of plastic that washed ashore in NSW has highlighted the issue of rubbish being dumped in the ocean by ships.

Bright lava lights up Sicilian sky as Mount Etna erupts

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One of the most active volcanoes in the world spewed bright orange lava high over the Mediterranean Island on Monday night.

Mark Colvin's Kidney

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Respected ABC journalist Mark Colvin is the subject of a new play that details his life-saving organ transplant.

Making camel soap in the outback

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Camel fat soap has been described as soft, relatively easy to make, and great for your skin.

Voller calls for more after-hours youth services

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Dylan Voller says more after-hours youth services would stop young people walking the streets of Alice Springs.

ABC boss grilled over axing shortwave radio service

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Managing director Michelle Guthrie has told a Senate hearing she is confident the ABC has not breached its charter.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

Disillusionment grows over Turnbull's economic policy inaction

Malcolm Turnbull is facing criticism from normally silent sources, adding to his party woesBy business editor Ian Verrender

As food demand rises, climate change is hitting our staple crops

Farmers face falling crop yields and growing food demand.By Dr Andrew Borrell, University of Queensland

The day a dad ruined junior football

The new Let Kids Be Kids campaign teaches parents that they don't have to be abusive on the sidelines to ruin kids' experience.Paul Kennedy

Scott Morrison, Greg Hunt, Medicare: This week's winners and losers

Treasurer Scott Morrison faced a difficult week over Anna Bligh's appointment to the ABA.By Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas for The Party Room

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