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Andrew Wilkie (left) meets with Tony Abbott

Abbott's 'reckless' offer pushed Wilkie to Labor

Updated: 2 September 2010. 19:59:08 (AEST)

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has questioned Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's judgement in making a $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart Hospital, describing it as "almost reckless". >more

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Prank Patrol heads to Adelaide this weekend

Prank Patrol heads to Adelaide this weekend

Who loves Scotty from Prank Patrol? We all do! And if you love Scotty and you live in Adelaide, make sure you get down to the Adelaide Royal Show this weekend where Scotty will be.

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A helping home

James before the assault (triple j Hack)

A new centre for young people with an acquired brain injury has just opened in Victoria.

When a Billion Chinese Jump

When a Billion Chinese Jump (Getty Images)

British journalist Jonathan Watts exposes the underside of the Chinese development boom.

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Super dude  (Anthony Lister)

Anthony Lister is a contemporary urban artist who draws his inspiration from superheroes.

Tomorrow When the War Began

Tomorrow When the War Began (ABC TV - At the Movies)

Review: Australia is invaded in a slick film adaptation of a young adult novel by John Marsden.

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New paradigm

I know it's not popular to say so in some company - but I am a fan of the new political paradigm! >more 'New paradigm'

John Howard and troops

Iraq war casualties

No issue in my lifetime has done more to undermine trust in government and the media than the "selling" of the Iraq war. >more 'Iraq war casualties'

Greens and rural independents could be new 'odd couple'

New 'odd couple'

The urban-centered Green vote and the renewed voices of country Australia may be the new 'odd couple' of Australian politics. >more 'New 'odd couple''

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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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Sleeping teenager

Lack of sleep ups mental illness risk

New research suggests young people getting less than five hours sleep per night are tripling their chances of developing a mental illness.> more 'Lack of sleep ups mental illness risk'

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