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  1. Live Gough Whitlam farewelled

    Former prime minister Gough Whitlam, who left a legacy of unprecedented and unmatched change in Australian politics when he died last month, is being farewelled at a memorial service in Sydney.

  2. Hundreds turn out for Whitlam state memorial

    Tony Abbott and former prime ministers are among those who gathered to farewell Gough Whitlam, who died a fortnight ago.

  3. Cup runner Admire Rakti died of heart attack, initial autopsy finds

    As the deaths of two of yesterday's Melbourne Cup runners reignites calls from animal welfare activists to tighten rules and ban whipping, an equine vet says establishing Admire Rakti's exact cause of death may take weeks.

  4. Government to help Australian medical staff fight Ebola in Africa

    The Federal Government is expected to announce plans to help Australian medical staff, which could include a group of up to 200 people, fight the Ebola virus in Africa.

  5. NT Speaker labels Kevin Andrews 'pooncy' over de facto comments

    The Speaker of the NT's Parliament launches an extraordinary attack on federal Minister Kevin Andrews over his comments on de facto couples, calling him "pooncy" and suggesting he should be castrated if he tries to tell people how to live their lives.

  6. PNG prepares to give training, visas, job assistance to refugees

    Papua New Guinea will start making final decisions on the refugee status of asylum seekers detained on Manus Island and prepare them for resettlement in PNG.

  7. Diggers suffering from epidemic rates of homelessness, expert warns

    A veteran of the war in Afghanistan warns that returning Australian soldiers are suffering from epidemic rates of homelessness, with some being forced to sleep in cars.

  8. Pregnant woman punched in Melbourne road rage incident

    A Melbourne man is facing 28 charges after a pregnant woman was punched in the stomach and face during a road rage incident in Melbourne's north.

  9. Voting underway in US mid-term elections

    Voting is well underway in key mid-term US legislative elections, with Republicans poised to deal a stinging defeat to US president Barack Obama's Democrats.

  10. Traditional owners given Maralinga unrestricted access

    A ceremony at the former nuclear test site at Maralinga in outback South Australia today will see traditional owners given unrestricted access to the land.

  11. Immigration debate 'toxic', Australia should take more refugees: report

    Australia should lift its refugee intake, process refugees in their home countries before they flee and take a fresh approach in the "toxic" immigration debate, according to a report released today by a group of non-government policy makers and experts.

  12. Study to probe health effects of Hazelwood fire

    The health impacts of Victoria's Hazelwood mine fire will be examined in a 20-year study after residents in the town of Morwell were exposed to thick, acrid smoke.

  13. Nigerian town raided in suspected Boko Haram attack

    A large convoy of suspected Boko Haram gunmen carrying grenade launchers conduct a midday raid on the north-eastern Nigerian town of Nafada, targeting police and the military before robbing a bank and destroying a political office.

Features

  1. In pictures: State memorial for Gough Whitlam

  2. Admire Rakti: It started with glory and ended in tragedy

  3. Why are horses put down after injury?

  4. Is the G20 an effective grouping?

  5. Housing bubble debate: Dwelling shortage may not be as bad as believed

  6. Which sport sends the most Australians to hospital?

  7. ABC develops training course to use drones for newsgathering

  8. Dr Karl: Why do veins look blue when blood is red?

  9. Vote Compass Victoria: Find out where you stand

Analysis & Opinion

  1. Taking Whitlam's baton

    The flood of tributes for Gough Whitlam will continue at his state memorial service and his reforms and successes will be highlighted, but the question is whether others will take up his baton.
    By Mike Steketee

  2. One size doesn't fit all at G20

    The G20 is a club of economic elephants but the problems each face are often vastly different, so reaching goals that meet everyone's needs can be tricky.
    By Greg Jericho

  3. The issue with Dunham

    Those defending Lena Dunham from allegations of abuse need to tread carefully. Women of colour are already feeling alienated from mainstream feminism and this has the potential to do a lot more damage.
    By Ruby Hamad

  4. Crabb & Sales: a podcast

    By now you will have heard that Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales are teaming up to do an occasional podcast. So settle in for the inaugural episode.
    By Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales

Gough Whitlam 1916-2014

  1. Death of 'big P politics'

     Since the Dismissal we have seen the victory of pettiness and soundbites over vision, writes Jonathan Green.

  2. Why 'It's Time' worked

     Two Labor strategists tell us why It's Time worked - and how it changed politics in Australia.

  3. Obituary: Gough Whitlam

     Gough Whitlam leaves a legacy of unprecedented and unmatched change in Australian politics.

World

  1. Swift exit from Spotify

    US singer Taylor Swift and her record label are yet to confirm why the pop singer has pulled her entire music catalogue from music streaming service Spotify.

  2. Ukraine deploys more troops

    Ukraine's president orders new military units to protect key towns from possible attack by Russian-backed militants.

  3. Swearing president

    Czech president Milos Zeman sparks uproar with an expletive-laden radio interview.

Asia Pacific

  1. PNG to resettle refugees

    PNG will start making final decisions on the refugee status of asylum seekers detained on Manus Island.

  2. Pirate Bay co-founder arrested

    A co-founder of Swedish file-sharing website The Pirate Bay is arrested in Thailand.

  3. Thousands celebrate Ashura

    Shiite pilgrims pack the Iraqi shrine city of Kerbala to mark the holy day of Ashura.

Business

  1. Housing bubble debate: Dwelling shortage may not be as bad as believed

  2. Wanderers win a boost for Australia's football finances

  1. Vote of no confidence

    A survey of directors shows confidence in the Federal Government has slipped further amongst businesses.

  2. CBA chasing $10b

    The Commonwealth Bank is closing in on being the first Australian bank to post a $10 billion annual profit.

  3. Great Southern legal battle

    More than 40,000 investors are chasing nearly $2 billion lost in collapsed plantation investments.

  4. Oil slide weighs on Wall St

    A sharp fall in energy stocks weighed on Wall Street overnight after Saudi Arabia slashed its crude price.

Sport

  1. Death of Admire Rakti due to heart failure, cause still unknown

     An equine vet says establishing the exact cause of Melbourne Cup racehorse Admire Rakti's heart failure may take weeks.

  2. Clarke bemused over captaincy grilling

     Michael Clarke has arrived home in Sydney stunned at being asked if he fears for his job as Australia captain.

  1. Wanderers dismiss calls for investigation of ACL final

  2. Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist to call Australia home

  3. McKay to return for Socceroos against Japan

  4. Internationals' Spring Carnival glory overshadowed by Admire Rakti tragedy

World War One Centenary

  1. Australia's first naval victory

     The bloody battle between HMAS Sydney and Germany's SMS Emden off the WA coast is remembered.

  2. Wallaby Warrior's war journal

     Australian rugby star Tom 'Rusty' Richards travelled to Egypt with the first convoy to leave Albany.

  3. Albany commemorates Anzacs

     Thousands gather in the WA port town of Albany to remember the sacrifice of the first Anzac soldiers.

Health

  1. Tai chi

    Often described as 'meditation in motion', tai chi can improve your fitness, balance and flexibility at any age and has been found to provide relieve symptoms of a range of chronic diseases.

  2. A thundering warning for asthma sufferers

    Ever wondered why your asthma or hay fever flares up during a storm?

  3. Navigating in the dark

    We may be capable of navigating a familiar space in the dark without any sensory cues, such as sight, smell, touch and sound, says an Australian computational neuroscientist.

  1. Six ways to stress less

Rural

  1. Kakadu in strife: species decline devastating

  1. From little things, big things grow

    Farmers in northern Australia are being advised to avoid expanding new industries and businesses too quickly. 

  2. More free range eggs

    Expanded free range egg production is on the cards for SA's largest producer, but it's not being driven by ethics.

  3. Riverina canola harvest

    A dry finish has affected Riverina canola production.

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  1. Backing the favourite

     How often does the Melbourne Cup favourite win? ABC Fact Check investigates.

  2. Emissions Reduction Fund

     The Coalition has delivered its promise to allocate $1.55 billion to establish an Emissions Reduction Fund.

  3. Are marriages more stable?

    Kevin Andrews says de facto relationships are more likely to break up than marriages.

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  1. Could terrorists make Australia run out of fuel?

  2. Unions warn of asbestos in hospitals

  3. Where did Ebola come from, and how big a problem is it?

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  1. Ebola response explained

     What exactly happens when Australia has a suspected case of Ebola?

  2. Explained: Iraq intervention

     Do you understand what's happening in Iraq and Syria? Our explainer steps you through the complexity.

  3. Kobane: Before and after

     Satellite photos show significant damage in the Syrian city of Kobane after weeks of intense fighting.

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