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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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