News in brief – Australians kidnapped in Nigeria
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped four Australians and a New Zealander in Nigeria’s Delta region after an attack in which their driver was shot dead.
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Shark Tank entrepreneur visits Macleay
Jennifer Holland embarked on her entrepreneur journey when she developed the idea for a new and improved medical device – the Throat Scope.
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Australian CEOs call the cold streets home tonight
Hundreds of business leaders will swap their bedrooms for park benches when the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout takes place across Australia tonight.
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Election 2016: Party policy 101
To make voting on election day easier, here’s a summary of the policies put forward by the three main parties that matter to young Australians.
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Euro 2016: Group Stage Review
The Group Stage of the 2016 European Championships ended this morning, with a number of nations gaining shock entry into the Round of 16.
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Time to start fact checking for yourself
The ABC’s Fact Check unit will be closed as a result of budget cuts after only three years of operation.
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Queensland claim Origin series
A three-try haul from Dane Gagai helped the Queensland Maroons beat the New South Wales Blues 26-16 at Suncorp Stadium last night.
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Why the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album left me cold
“I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the fuck is this garbage?’
And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.” – Nick Cave
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Election 2016: How it works
The 2016 federal election will be held on July 2. If it’s your first time voting, it could be a daunting prospect, but don’t fret – The Newsroom is here to help.
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