'My mum was planning to die and I had no idea': Nikki Gemmell

Nikki Gemmell (ABC News)Australian Story

Nikki Gemmell could not bear listening to her elderly mother when she spoke about euthanasia.

Germany rejects Trump's debt claim

Angela Merkel and Donald Trump (ABC News)ABC News

Germany has rejected Donald Trump's claim that it owes NATO and the US 'vast sums' for defence.

How the free market failed Australia

Gas export prices falling (Origin Energy)Analysis

Australia is in a dismal position when it comes to gas and the energy crisis, writes Ian Verrender.

Boy's petition prompts cuts to hospital parking fees

Gidon Goodman (Supplied: Change.org) ABC News

A Sydney teenager's online petition has prompted the NSW Government to cut the cost of car parking at public hospitals.

Australia focused on survival in Ranchi

Australian cricket team (ABC Sport) ABC Sport

Australia coach Darren Lehmann admits the tourists are only concerned with avoiding defeat to India in the third Test.

What if your anxiety could be useful?

Sarah Wilson (Supplied) ABC Health

Sarah Wilson has written a book about her struggles with anxiety, the most common mental health issue in Australia.

Remembering guitar hero Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry (ABC News) ABC Arts

Chuck Berry was rock'n'roll's founding guitar hero and a storyteller who defined the music's joy and rebellion.

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A selection of photos sent in by ABC audience members from around Australia last week.

Butterfly gardens boom in Adelaide schools

An Australian painted lady butterfly (AMLRNRM: Jeremy Gramp) ABC Radio Adelaide

A butterfly garden boom in SA schools is being driven by an increasing interest in learning outside of the classroom.

Design Icons: Kikkoman soy sauce

This simple bottle has stood the test of time since 1957. (ABC RN: Jeremy Story Carter) Blueprint for Living

Soy sauce holds great culinary importance in Japan, and the small glass bottle's introduction was almost revolutionary.

Breaking boundaries in instrument making

Daniel Brauchli (ABC Open) ABC Open

Daniel Brauchli uses science and his musical experience to bust the traditional myths that surround instrument making.

Volunteering as an ESL tutor in Australia

Ben Wang (ABC: Allison Chan) Australia Plus

After living in Australia for over seven years, Ben Wang says volunteering as a tutor for other migrants is a 'great cause'.

Where will America First take us?

Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull on the phone (AP/Prime Minister's Office) Big Ideas

With Trump's mercurial personality, analysts are predicting an uncertain and bumpy ride. How should Australia respond?

Australia's wettest town set to revamp iconic monument

Tully's not-so-golden gumboot (ABC Far North: Mark Rigby) ABC Far North

The small town of Tully's giant golden gumboot has lost its glow through 15 years of tropical rain and sunshine.

Analysis & Opinion : Views on the issues of the day

How did the country's energy crisis get to this?

The Hazelwood power station will begin the staged shutdown of its eight units from March 27.By political editor Chris Uhlmann

How the free market failed Australia and priced us out of our own gas supply

While Asia is enjoying low prices for Australian gas, back home things are getting worse.By business editor Ian Verrender

Masterstroke or mistake? The fall of Brendon Grylls and his mining tax

Brendon Grylls took to the airwaves this week to accept defeat and defend his mining tax idea.Andrew O'Connor

Are populist politicians losing their grip?

Populist anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party failed to get 30 seats in the Dutch election.By Stan Grant

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