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Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott

Labor day: Gillard retains grip on power

Updated: 7 September 2010. 22:58:55 (AEST)

Australia's political stand-off has finally ended, to Julia Gillard's immense relief and Tony Abbott's deep disappointment. >more

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Outnumbered

Outnumbered

07/09/2010

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover and it seems to get worse as he struggles against a rising tide of superstition, astrology and conspiracy theories that seem to be taking over the family.

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The Grand Design

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Stephen Hawking says that God no longer has any place in the creation of the Universe.

Rewriting the rule book

Rewriting the rule book (ABC TV - Inside Business)

With e-readers becoming more popular, bookstore owner Chris Redfern finds ways to keep customers visiting his store.

Disaster economics

New Zealand earthquake (ABC News - PM)

A natural disaster like the New Zealand earthquake can provide a bizarre boost to the economy.

Famous Redheads

Famous Redheads (ABC TV - Collectors)

Pat Giroud shows off her extensive collection of matches, match labels and match books.

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Julia Gillard

Delicate balance

Julia Gillard has been returned as Prime Minister, to preside over a parliament in which every MP is now a potential swinging voter. >more 'Delicate balance'

A cynical look at parliamentary reform

Cynical view

But why does our cynicism seem to fall away when we talk about parliamentary and electoral reform? >more 'Cynical view'

Independent MPs, Bob Katter, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor.

Haunting choice

One question will dog the independents: what if they went looking for the wrong reasons in deciding to back Labor? >more 'Haunting choice'

Ideas. Talks. Debates

Children & Parenting

Kids At Risk - September 9th 2010 on ABC1

Kids At Risk

Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia's most significant social problems. Geraldine Doogue leads a group conversation with child welfare professionals. >more 'Kids At Risk'

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Grandstand Sport

Interview: Brian Smith

Roosters coach Brian Smith told Grandstand's Craig Hamilton self belief played a part in his side's come-from-behind 30-14 win against Manly at Sydney Football Stadium. >more 'Interview: Brian Smith'

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Health  Science

Layers of bacteria can dissolve gold into nanoparticles.

There's gold in them thar bacteria!

Gold nuggets are often the creations of bacterial biofilms, say Australian researchers who have demonstrated the process and even identified the bacteria at work.> more 'There's gold in them thar bacteria!'

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