UK, US ban laptops on flights from Middle East amid terror fears

Laptop on airport security scanner (Reuters: Dado Ruvic)ABC News

The US and UK are temporarily banning carry-on electronic devices on planes from certain airports.

Live: Government to split childcare from omnibus savings bill

Malcolm Turnbull (ABC News)ABC News

The Government will today separate its childcare package from its $4 billion omnibus savings bill.

US refugee deal based on Australia 'doing more'

Anne Richard (ABC News)ABC News

The architect of the US-Australia refugee deal says it was loosely based on Australia 'doing more'.

When is it ok to catcall a woman?

Malcolm Roberts (ABC News) Opinion

When is it OK for a man to wolf-whistle at a woman? Many will say 'never'. But not One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts.

Tour company offers trips to the Titanic

Wreck of the Titanic (Wikimedia Commons: NOAA/IFE/URI) RN Breakfast

A London luxury tour operator will take tourists three kilometres under the sea to the final resting place of RMS Titanic.

Cane toad found at Mount Kosciusko

Cane toad (ABC News) ABC Radio Canberra

Rangers say a cane toad found in Kosciuszko National Park may have been brought in by a tourist.

We're eating too much salt, and bread could be to blame

Bread (Flickr: LookatLao) The World Today

A slice of bread can contain more salt than a single serving packet of fancy sea salt chips, according to a study.

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Jacqui Lambie won't support changes to 18C

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The government needs crossbench support for their propsed changes to 18C, and Jacqui Lambie is pivotal to the outcome.

Is brain training worth it?

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Simple, cheap activities can reduce the chance of mild cognitive impairment, which is often a precursor to dementia.

Is it time for a modern slavery act in Australia?

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The demand for cheaper goods means most people have consumed products complicit in slavery or human trafficking.

Space-themed resources for stargazing students

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Use ABC Splash's marvellous resources to learn everything you need to know to become an amateur astronomer.

Fitness program pairs young students with older clients

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A fitness program at a Queensland university is aiming to improve health outcomes for older Australians.

Trainees learn tricks of the trade

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Indigenous pastoral trainees learn the skills required to work in the cattle industry.

The A to Z of modern manners

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Author David Meagher looks at the forces shaping the way we live, and suggests the best way to behave.

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How Centrelink can win back trust after the robo-debt debacle

Australia's social security policy and service delivery system isn't designed to put customers first.By Paul Henman, University of Queensland

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

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