PM Theresa May announces plans for snap UK election

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British Prime Minister Theresa May calls for an early general election on June 8, in a surprise…

Government abolishing 457 visas to promote 'jobs for Australians'

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The skilled workers visa will be replaced by two new temporary visa types, a change Prime Minister…

Why the 457 visa is being axed and what it means

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After two decades and tens of thousands of visas, the 457 visa category has been abolished. But what…

Long live the legends: Bluesfest's seminal artists

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Age has not slowed the most influential acts on the Bluesfest bill, writes Dan Condon.

Love and the law: How marriage has changed

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A look back on some key events in the history of marriage in Australia, with people who have lived through it.

Seabin dream becomes reality with crowdfunding

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Seabin founder Pete Ceglinski is battling hard to make his ocean-cleaning dream a reality.

Rage was never meant to last 30 years

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Former ABC TV producer Mark FitzGerald says Rage was only supposed to last for six weeks.

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The innovation race

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Australia is being left behind in the race for technology and economic leadership, says Marlene Kanga.

Future of endangered Indigenous language rests with youth

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The endangered Ngandi language from the Ngukurr community is being passed onto the younger generation by its last fluent speaker.

The Fate of the Furious debut overtakes Star Wars with $700m debut

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The eighth instalment in the Fast and the Furious franchise has seen the biggest worldwide debut of all time.

Love has its reasons

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Falling in love can be an irrational process, and philosophical thinking has followed suit, says Sam Shpall.

Where have all the house names gone?

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The quarter-acre block is disappearing, and along with it the tradition of giving your house a name.

Tasmanian mural competition attracts international interest

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Organisers of MuralFest are celebrating what they say is the best line up of artists in the event's history.

Aussies and Kiwis fight it out in alpaca-shearing arena

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The Royal Easter Show is hosting the Bledisloe Cup for alpacas, with teams of shearers fighting for their nation's honour.

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