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Blood pressure is a silent killer. Here's how to take back control Explainer
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A blood pressure test can feel confusing and damning, with cryptic results like 145/90 or 120/80. So what do these numbers mean? And is there anything you can do to change them and reduce your risk?
Topics: health, heart-disease, hypertension
Is Roundup the next asbestos? Explainer
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It's been touted as the next asbestos and compared to the cover-ups by big tobacco companies last century, but agribusiness giant Monsanto insists Roundup doesn't cause cancer.
Topics: agricultural-crops, agricultural-chemicals, rural, agriculture, chemicals-and-pharmaceuticals, law-crime-and-justice, melbourne-3000, sydney-2000, brisbane-4000, perth-6000, adelaide-5000, united-states
These are the 24 people who think they can beat Donald Trump Explainer
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A record field of Democrats have announced they'll run for president in 2020. With debates only a month away, lets run through the crowd who are seeking the White House.
Topics: world-politics, government-and-politics, us-elections, united-states
Snake on a train: Passenger spotted with python, but are pets allowed? Explainer
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This week, an Adelaide rail passenger was spotted with a snake on a suburban train — but what are the rules around taking animals on public transport?
Topics: animals, offbeat, human-interest, reptiles, adelaide-5000, gawler-5118, sa, sydney-2000, nsw, brisbane-4000, qld, melbourne-3000, vic, perth-6000, wa, nt
'Unprecedented' move to scrap a federal seat could limit WA's election influence Explainer
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Western Australia is facing a diminished role in the next federal election, with population estimates putting the state in serious danger of losing one of its seats in Federal Parliament — a move that could reduce the attention major parties pay to the state.
Topics: state-parliament, states-and-territories, government-and-politics, federal-elections, perth-6000, wa, australia
Trump will dine with the Queen when he visits the UK next week Explainer
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US President Donald Trump will travel to the UK next week for a series of official engagements with Prime Minister Theresa May and members of the Royal family. Here's what he'll get up to.
Topics: government-and-politics, world-politics, donald-trump, royal-and-imperial-matters, human-interest, united-kingdom, united-states
'No achomlishments': Trump and Pelosi escalate spat after meeting walkout Explainer
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Here's how the week in Washington DC went from a showing of bipartisanship to calls for an "intervention".
Topics: government-and-politics, world-politics, donald-trump, united-states
Don't be put off by the blokey stereotype of share investing. Here's what you need to know Explainer
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Don't know your bulls from your bears or your dividends from diversification? We've had a look at investing in the share market.
Topics: business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, markets, australia
Will anyone challenge Anthony Albanese for the chance to take on Scott Morrison? Explainer
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In the wake of Labor's shock election loss and Bill Shorten's decision to step down as leader, political attention is focused on who will take the party forward.
Topics: politics-and-government, government-and-politics, alp, political-parties, federal-elections, elections, australia
The pundits didn't predict a Labor election loss, but it turns out you did. Here's how Explainer
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On election night, you submitted hundreds of questions to the ABC's You Ask, We Answer project. Here's what you asked and how some of you predicted Labor's leadership change.
Topics: government-and-politics, elections, federal-elections, australia
You might be surprised where your ballot papers go after an election Explainer
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The federal election is almost over, so what happens now to the millions of ballot papers that were filled out and cast across the country? We asked the Australian Electoral Commission to explain.
Topics: government-and-politics, elections, federal-elections, australia
'RIP Huawei': Google's suspension of services with Chinese giant sparks confusion and concern Explainer (photos)
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Google's decision to suspend business with Huawei has sparked confusion and uncertainty among owners and vendors of the Chinese smartphone — but how will current devices and Australian businesses be affected? Some questions answered.
Topics: information-and-communication, world-politics, government-and-politics, computers-and-technology, donald-trump, business-economics-and-finance, internet-technology, security-intelligence, australia, united-states, china, asia
With the election all but over, what's next for the Morrison Government? Explainer
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Having returned the Coalition to power, albeit possibly in minority government, it's time to consider what will be Scott Morrison's first order of business.
Topics: federal-elections, government-and-politics, elections, scott-morrison, australia
Both parties have promised big money for Melbourne. Here's what's on the table Explainer
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The Premier frequently complains Victoria is "dudded" by unfair funding from Canberra — but with an election looming, both major parties have found big money to build projects in Melbourne. So, how could the election result change your commute?
Topics: federal-elections, liberals, alp, political-parties, elections, government-and-politics, melbourne-3000, geelong-3220, vic, australia
Why these Eurovision songs are making headlines Explainer
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The Eurovision Song Contest has long been as much about political drama as it has been about the music. These are the songs everyone will be talking about this year.
Topics: arts-and-entertainment, music, music-awards, australia, european-union
How the federal election will change Australia's response to industrial relations Explainer
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After years of snail-paced wage growth, many Australian households are feeling the pinch. So what are the major parties promising to change that?
Topics: federal-elections, industrial-relations, government-and-politics, unions, australia
Your vote makes politicians money — guess how much Explainer
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Politics is big business, but few Australians realise that they're actually the ones paying for election ads.
Topics: government-and-politics, elections, australia
When do I need lender's mortgage insurance to buy my home? Explainer
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If your house deposit is less than 20 per cent of your property's value, your bank might require you take out lender's mortgage insurance. So what is it?
Topics: federal-election, business-economics-and-finance, housing-industry, government-and-politics, australia
Federal election 2019: Your guide to the Queensland Senate ballot form Explainer
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We all love a good pirate party, but when it comes to the Queensland Senate what do they really stand for? We take a closer look at every party appearing on your ballot next weekend in a bid to reveal what their policies actually are.
Topics: federal-elections, elections, government-and-politics, federal-election, event, minor-parties, political-parties, brisbane-4000, qld, australia
Why is Indonesia looking to relocate its capital city and could it really pull it off? Explainer (photos)
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Indonesia is looking increasingly serious about relocating the national capital away from Jakarta — but could the South-East Asian nation really pull it off and where would its new capital be?
Topics: world-politics, government-and-politics, population, community-and-society, urban-development-and-planning, indonesia, asia, myanmar, malaysia, australia
You don't show ID to vote. So why don't people vote heaps of times? Explainer
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A number of readers have written in to the ABC's You Ask, We Answer project questioning how secure their vote will be on election day. From who will inspect your ballot papers, to why we use pencils not pens — here's what you need to know.
Topics: government-and-politics, elections, federal-elections, australia
Here's what people have been asking us about the federal election Explainer
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Over the past four weeks, the ABC's You Ask, We Answer project has been taking your questions about the federal election. Here's what they tell us about you.
Topics: government-and-politics, elections, federal-elections, australia
Should landlords be able to charge a pet bond so you can keep your pooch? Explainer (photos)
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Trying to find a rental property is rarely a walk in the park, but it's even harder if you have a pet. Are pet bonds the answer, or do they add another financial hurdle to finding a home?
Topics: housing-industry, government-and-politics, housing, animals, tas, australia, hobart-7000, launceston-7250
From preschool to postgrad, here's where the major parties stand on education Explainer
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Education is set to be a major battleground during the federal election. Here's what the major parties are offering the sector from kinder to university.
Topics: government-and-politics, education, federal-elections, australia
Sick of being a casual? Here's how you could benefit from this election Explainer
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Both Labor and the Coalition have pledged to create more jobs if elected in May. But another key issue for casual workers at this election is casual conversion, or the right to ask your employer for permanent work.
Topics: elections, government-and-politics, federal-elections, industrial-relations, business-economics-and-finance, work, australia
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