Veterans' personal information could be released under new laws

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The Federal Government is pushing for new powers that would allow it to release a veteran's personal…

Minister referred to police over release of Centrelink details

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Labor MP Linda Burney asks the Australian Federal Police to determine whether Human Services…

Man arrested over fatal squatters fire in Melbourne's inner west

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A man is arrested over Wednesday night's fatal squatters fire at a former factory in Melbourne's…

How much do superpowers spend on their military?

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Donald Trump has pledged to increase military spending, but the US already dwarfs the rest of the world.

Nobody yet prosecuted over 2016 Census 'boycott'

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The nation's biggest compulsory survey turned into a big stuff up. Or did it?

What it's like to live with dissociative identity disorder

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Kallena has spent most of her life as multiple, with what is technically called dissociative identity disorder.

Should we introduce a 'robot tax'?

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Jobs that were once done by humans are being taken over by machines, and Bill Gates is proposing a 'robot tax'.

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What makes Australian science fiction distinctive?

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Despite being a genre dominated by franchises, many authors writing are sci-fi with Australian settings and characters.

The undiscovery of islands

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After the age of discovery came an age of undiscovery, with many islands removed from maps after being found to be lost.

Giant panda Fu Ni goes into fake labour at Adelaide Zoo

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Adelaide Zoo has confirmed its giant female panda was not pregnant, despite behaviour suggesting she was experiencing labour.

VR deal helps create the future before it arrives

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A partnership between researchers and a virtual reality start-up will allow people to experience the future, today.

'Diamonds Are For Trevor' honours Shirley Bassey

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One of Australia's best known cabaret performers and drag artists is bringing his show to the Sydney Opera House.

Where did all the bluebottles come from over summer?

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Warmer weather this summer has seen an increase in bluebottles on Queensland beaches.

Do you have trouble getting your baby to sleep?

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Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

Trump delivers a twist of optimism and dash of bipartisanship

The great disruptor struck a decidedly different tone to his usual campaign-style rhetoric.By North America correspondent Conor Duffy

Stressed and underemployed: The reality for millions of Aussies

Australians are increasingly insecure and stressed in the workplace.By David Taylor

Westpac lending case could open up flood of litigation if it succeeds

ASIC said the incidents occurred between December 2011 and March 2015.By Stephen Long

Uni sex assault policies often 'inconsistent' and 'confusing'

Figures show few reports of sexual assault result in the expulsion of the perpetrator from universityBy Nicola Henry, La Trobe University

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