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• Michaelia Cash resists calls to resign in wake of union raids leak

  25-10-2017 22:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor frontbencher Tony Burke calls for Federal Employment Minister Michaelia Cash to quit after she admits her senior media adviser tipped off journalists about raids on union offices.
  
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• Fancy a punt? Dark side of Spring Racing Carnival revealed

  25-10-2017 22:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Problem gambling is leading to physical and mental health problems, according to a recent study, with severely affected gamblers spending in excess of $8,000 a year.
  
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• It's not 'un-Australian' to investigate the actions of special forces in Afghanistan

  25-10-2017 22:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has said scrutiny of SAS actions in Afghanistan is "un-Australian", but it's not a view shared by all soldiers, writes Dan Oakes.
  
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• Are pedestrians on smartphones making the roads less safe?

  25-10-2017 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is grappling with an increasing number of road deaths linked to mobile phones not only distracting drivers, but pedestrians too. But is the onus on police to curb the growing problem?
  
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• Vengeur Masque wins the Geelong Cup

  25-10-2017 09:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Mike Moroney-trained imported horse Vengeur Masque beats Gallic Chieftain to win the Geelong Cup.
  
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• Up to 40 per cent of aged care residents get no visitors, minister says

  25-10-2017 09:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt says loneliness is one of the most disturbing trends he sees among aged care residents, and calls for more love and respect for the elderly.
  
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• Uncertainty and anxiety in the age of the smartphone

  25-10-2017 08:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Reaching out for reassurance every time you have a doubt or problem might seem helpful in the short term, but learning to face uncertainty is essential to managing our mental health.
  
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• Have we been wrong about Canberra all these years? Lonely Planet isn't that convincing

  25-10-2017 07:52 via abc.net.au
  
  What if the negative impressions formed on our Year 6 visit to Parliament were wrong? Dominic Knight reviews Lonely Planet's review of Canberra, its third-best city in the world.
  
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• Fun for Mitchell, frightening for me: What it's like facing a Starc delivery

  25-10-2017 07:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The ABC's Patrick Galloway dons the helmet and pads, fronting up to Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Starc in the SCG nets, and lives to tell the tale.
  
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• AFP Commissioner's former right-hand man charged with 64 counts of fraud

  25-10-2017 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Gary Fahey, former executive officer to AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin, is summonsed to face court over allegations he misused his corporate credit card.
  
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• 5G will be a convenient but expensive alternative to the NBN

  25-10-2017 03:12 via abc.net.au
  
  5G will provide convenient broadband access for some internet users, but the NBN will remain the network of choice for most customers, writes Rod Tucker.
  
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• Inflation weaker than expected due to cheaper vegetables and fuel

  25-10-2017 02:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank will not be overjoyed by the third quarter CPI figures showing inflation is still below its target band.
  
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• Jedinak named in extended Socceroos squad to face Honduras

  25-10-2017 01:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou will give Mile Jedinak every chance of proving his fitness for next month's World Cup qualifying play-off with Honduras.
  
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• Could Sophia the robot be the next ABC news presenter?

  25-10-2017 01:21 via abc.net.au
  
  She is among the most advanced humanoid robots in the world, but can Sophia handle it on live TV? We find out.
  
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• 'Grubby effort by a grubby PM': Shorten ridicules AWU raid

  25-10-2017 00:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says raiding the Australian Workers Union offices was part of a "grubby effort by a grubby Prime Minister" to smear political opponents.
  
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• 'He tried so hard to conquer his demons': MP Linda Burney's son dies suddenly

  25-10-2017 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor backbencher Linda Burney takes leave from Parliament to deal with the sudden death of her 33-year-old son, who had struggled with his mental health and addiction for some time.
  
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