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It didn’t take long for someone to figure out how to get around the lock screen on Apple’s newest operating system. Janitors

The Apple iOS 7 ‘security flaw’ is only a problem if you make it so

Are you worried about reporting that the new Apple iOS 7 update - officially released on Wednesday - already has a “security flaw”? If you’re overwhelmingly concerned about security, write your secrets…
Tony Abbott has already faced problems in his first week as prime minister. AAP/Penny Bradfield

Grattan on Friday: Abbott has ragged start and tough times ahead

In the week he formally took power, Tony Abbott managed to perform according to his old stereotype - that is, badly on a matter concerning women. On the other side, as the Labor party declared it was embarking…
Tony Abbott’s first big test in government comes as the ACT introduce gay marriage legislation. AAP/Lukas Coch

Gay marriage an early test for Abbott

Tony Abbott had hoped he wouldn’t be confronted with the gay marriage issue for quite a while. Now, just a day after the new government’s swearing in, it’s potentially posing a major challenge for him…
Sophie Mirabella has lost the previously safe seat of Indi. AAP/Alan Porritt

Mirabella concedes in cliffhanger

As her erstwhile colleagues formally moved into government, former Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella conceded defeat to local independent Cathy McGowan in the Victorian regional seat of Indi. With…
Tony Abbott has repeatedly promised to “stop the boats”. AAP/Alan Porritt

Army man to head Abbott’s drive to stop the boats

The deputy chief of the Army, Angus Campbell, is being appointed to oversee “Operation Sovereign Borders” which will spearhead the Abbott government’s effort to combat the people smuggling trade to Australia…
Chief Scientist Ian Chubb believes Australia needs to better promote science. AAP/Alan Porritt

Take science brief across government, science chief urges

Tony Abbott’s treatment of science has sparked another controversy over his ministry, with a backbencher slamming the absence of a dedicated minister for the area, and the Chief Scientist calling for a…
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Abbott flies female-lite with his frontbench

The hapless Sophie Mirabella has brought double trouble for her friend Tony Abbott. Not only is she likely to lose her previously safe seat when the Liberals generally had a big win, but her exit from…
Tony Abbott has announced a relatively surprise free ministry. AAP/Alan Porritt

Women deflation in the Abbott frontbench

Tony Abbott has only five women in a 30-member ministry that preserves stability in the higher reaches of his team but promotes some new talent in the junior levels. Deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop…
A new approach that involves treating both partners is crucial to tackling escalating rates of the often-asymptomatic disease of chlamydia. Pedro Figueiredo

A new approach to stopping the silent chlamydia epidemic

A “Perspective” published in the Medical Journal of Australia today calls for patient-delivered partner therapy for chlamydia to be made legal across Australia. This approach could be just the right way…
Bronwyn Bishop will become the 29th Speaker in the House of Representatives. AAP/Alan Porritt

Bronwyn Bishop to be Speaker

Liberal frontbencher Bronwyn Bishop has accepted the job of Speaker in the House of Representatives – despite making it known to colleagues earlier this year that she did not want the position. This has…
Would business leaders pay to see Anthony Albanese (pictured) debate Bill Shorten for the Labor leadership? AAP/Dan Peled

Let business pay to hear from ALP contestants: Albanese

Anthony Albanese has suggested Labor should help pay for its leadership contest by running a forum for business people to hear from the two candidates. Tomorrow Labor’s national executive will discuss…
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A Labor battle the rank and file will relish

Labor has set out on its great experiment in party democracy. Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese swear to run a civilised contest for the party’s leadership. Maybe. It will certainly be an interesting one…
The ALP leadership contest between Anthony Albanese and Bill Shorten will be decided in a month-long ballot. AAP

ALP rank and file get the chance to flex their muscle

Labor party branch members are set for their first ever say in who should be the ALP’s leader, after Anthony Albanese and Bill Shorten both nominated for the post. The contest will run for around a month…
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Abbott’s women are thin on the ground

Tony Abbott has a woman problem, again. As he puts together his ministry, female representation is proving a difficulty. The prospect of senior frontbencher Sophie Mirabella holding her seat of Indi is…

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