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Controversial private health insurance changes affecting older Australians are now on life support, after the legislation was effectively thrown out of parliament by the Coalition and crossbench. 

Alan Kohler will walk out the door of the ABC's Melbourne studios tonight after presenting his final finance report, ending a 31-year career at the public broadcaster.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, answered only three questions and called her husband "my president" during her first briefing.

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Collage of artists press shots: male duo Underworld, African-American singer Leon Bridges, Torres Strait Islander Christine Anu

Adelaide's revered event has celebrated global music since 1992. This year's diverse line-up is no exception.

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Two jam roll slices cut from a longer jam roll rest on a plate. A nearby plate holds anotehr slice of jam roll.

This jam roll recipe is a CWA classic that will have you impressing even the toughest judges in your household.

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