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Friday 19 May 2017
One of the biggest alleged cases of white collar crime has prompted calls for a "federal ICAC".
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He was one of the most powerful political and media figures in the US.
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The falls are expected to be heaviest in the parts of Queensland and Northern New South Wales that were hit by cyclone Debbie.
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'The Wrap' is RN Drive's summary of the biggest stories of the week, plus some you may have missed.
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Film critic Mel Campbell takes RN Drive through her favourite social media picks from the week.
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Find out the stories and meet the people behind the songs, as Mick Thomas takes a look back at his career in the world of music.
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Thursday 18 May 2017
The Government's quest to end the "school funding wars" began today with a meeting of state education ministers.
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Investigation into Trump ties to Russia gains teeth with former FBI Director appointed Special Counsel.
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Shoppers in Australia are increasingly opting for free-range eggs over cage eggs.
But new research suggests shoppers could be making those decisions based on their own health and enjoyment rather than concerns over animal welfare.
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The CEOs of Bendigo Bank and ME Bank have voiced their support for the changes.
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After travelling around the country the Senate inquiry into the Centrelink "robo-debt" saga held it final session in Canberra.
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RN Drive's Research Filter sifts through some of the most interesting science news of the week, and sorts fact from fiction.
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The case has sparked an international outcry from human rights groups.
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How gambling and sly grog helped crime became organised, and the police get in on 'the joke'.
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Wednesday 17 May 2017
Labor MP Linda Burney says the lessons of the 1967 must be learned when approaching a referendum on constitutional recognition.
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It's been almost 20 years since the referendum on Australia becoming a republic failed.
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The luxury brand has apologised for appropriating the Indigenous artefact.
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Critics say the US President is facing "a scandal of Watergate size and scale".
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The Australian Bankers' Association says they will not see the draft legislation for the bank levy prior to its introduction to parliament.
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The Wesfarmers decision not to float stationery giant Officeworks has surprised some investors.
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British Labour MPs are distancing themselves from the party leader Jeremy Corbyn ahead of the general election.
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How have a handful of technology companies become the biggest businesses in the world? And what has that meant for artists?
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Tuesday 16 May 2017
The growing scandal comes just a week after President Trump decided to fire FBI director James Comey.
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A Senate Inquiry is examining the future of journalism amid mass redundancies at Fairfax and News Corporation.
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Doctors are warning that the popularity of sushi has brought a rise in parasitic infections.
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Australia has had a record-breaking year when it comes to building large-scale solar power projects and our capacity for solar is about to triple.
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Delegates to the Uluru convention will be looking to reach agreement on a preferred model for recognition of Indigenous Australians in the constitution
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The WannaCry ransomware attack caused problems for computers around the world, but why was China impacted the most?
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With parts of the world still scrambling to contain the fallout from the ransomware attack known as WannaCry, investigators have found a possible link to North Korea hidden in the malware code.
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Why wouldn't a straight banana make it onto a supermarket shelf?
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Monday 15 May 2017
Now that we know the details of the government's housing affordability plan, is the minister tasked with fixing the crisis satisfied?
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The government's big budget spend has not given them a sizeable bump in the polls.
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Policy thinkers consider how the 2017 budget will impact people living on low and modest incomes, at the Australian Council of Social Services breakfast.
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A new report into the incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander women highlights a growing problem.
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The AFL is calling their first foray into China a success and Cricket Australia is in a bitter pay dispute with the nation's top players.
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Could the ransom cyber worm cause further disruptions as employees around the world are booting up their computer after the weekend?
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A small community in Papua New Guinea fights to keep their homes in the face of development.
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Friday 12 May 2017
After almost 16 years in Afghanistan, the US has requested more Australian troops be sent to the war-torn country.
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The first game to be played for AFL premiership points in China takes place this Sunday, between the Gold Coast and Port Adelaide.
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How is the 17-year-old Australian contestant being received at the world's biggest song contest?
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The Wrap is RN Drive's summary of the biggest stories of the week.
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Editor and writer Jerico Mandybur takes RN Drive through her favourite things on social media.
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The founding member of The Stillsons talks solo albums and guitar collections.
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Thursday 11 May 2017
The Government cuts to company tax will cost $65.4 billion over ten years, up from $50 billion.
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Bill Shorten takes aim at the Government's scrapping of the deficit levy and the "con" of a housing affordability policy.
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Some people will go to great lengths to replicate a favourite pet.
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The federal government has announced plans to review the Family Law Act.
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Tributes are pouring in for legendary ABC journalist and presenter Mark Colvin, who passed away in Sydney after a long illness.
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RN Drive's Research Filter sifts through some of the most interesting science news of the week, and sorts fact from fiction.
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South Korea's new President promises to clean up his country's politics, energy sector and work towards peace on the Peninsula
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Australian artists and scientists have been inspired by the amazing travels of migratory shorebirds.
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