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Police and bodyguards escort Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott

Calls for police probe into Gillard adviser leak

Updated: 28 January 2012. 10:13:42 (EST)

The Opposition demands answers over revelations a media adviser to Julia Gillard leaked details of Tony Abbott's whereabouts when the pair was surrounded on Australia Day. >more

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A Place In The Sun

A Place In The Sun

28/01/2012

Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift star in A Place In The Sun, the Academy Award-winning film based on Theodore Dreiser's epic novel An American Tragedy.

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Fruit of the dragon

The year of the dragon fruit (ABC Rural)

Demand for dragon fruit is picking up in Australia, and growers couldn't be happier.

Sunshine on a cloudy day

Sunshine through clouds (iStockphoto)

Cool days and cloudy skies are no reason to become complacent about sun protection.

Groundwater crisis?

Water reserves underground are depleted (Thinkstock.com)

In the past few decades the world's groundwater has been drained faster than it can be replaced.

Rome's mysterious dome

The Pantheon's dome (Thinkstock.com)

What is the real purpose of the hole in the ceiling of The Pantheon?

The DrumAnalysis and views on the issues of the day

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Independent MP Andrew Wilkie.

The tale of the redhead and the rug salesman

A rather intense Hobart rug salesman finds himself, by means of an unimaginable electoral accident, in a position of great influence over the political welfare of an Altona redhead. >more

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Legal deception

Michael Brull might not like it but, on an issue as momentous as a referendum to change the constitution, every Australian has the right to speak freely. >more

God (Thinkstock: iStockphoto)

Friends in high places

There might be a sentient creator. But the chances of a partisan arbiter, revealed to, and working for, one nation or church? This sounds less likely. >more

Children & Parenting

My Great Big Adventure

My Great Big Adventure

Hosted by ABC3's Kayne Tremills, My Great Big Adventure tackles some of the most pressing issues kids face today. The first episode deals with bullying and screens at 6.00pm on Sunday, January 29 on ABC3. >more 'My Great Big Adventure'

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Health  Science

Anterior view of the jumping spider, Hasarius adansoni.

Seeing green helps spiders perfect jump

Arachnid focus Jumping spiders use green light to gauge the distance of their jumps, a Japanese study has found.> more 'Seeing green helps spiders perfect jump'

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The secret look of plants

For Ballarat photographer Alison Shirley, taking macro photos of plants feels like meditation. Breathe in, relax and find some inner peace through photography.>more 'The secret look of plants'

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A Christian Third Way?

American Christians increasingly cannot identify with either side of the political duopoly. So, Michael Stafford argues, it is high-time for a genuine alternative.>more 'A Christian Third Way?'

Frag Reel Friday: LAN Parties

Sydney Gamer's League kicks off this weekend. What do gamers get up to when hundreds are gathered together at once?>more 'Frag Reel Friday: LAN Parties'

Whales are people too

Science shows dolphins and whales to be intelligent animals. Keeping them locked up for our own entertainment therefore raises a big ethical conundrum.>more 'Whales are people too'

IAmEora

I Am Eora - Sydney Festival

Wesley Enoch discusses I Am Eora, a work that explores the legacy of three of Sydney's Aboriginal heroes Pemulwuy; Barangaroo; and Bennelong.>more 'I Am Eora - Sydney Festival'

Short shrift in entertainment

Short shrift in entertainment

Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage reveals more than just his acting ability.>more 'Short shrift in entertainment'

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Emerging trends and new ways to watch, listen and be online. Not just for beginners!>more 'New trends, tips and how-tos'

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Big Ideas

The most exciting talks and debates from Australia and the world>more 'Big Ideas'

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