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"We as a country owe these men, their families and their descendants. It is our duty to honour their duty," says Veterans' Affairs Minister Dan Tehan

"After the longest campaign in 50 years, this could well be one of the shortest parliaments in 50 years," Shorten says, telling Labor to be ready to go back to the polls.

"There is no doubt that there is a level of disillusionment with politics, with government, and with the major parties. Our own included," Mr Turnbull admits as vote counting continues.

Bullish ALP leader Bill Shorten says situation is "farcical" and Malcolm Turnbull has "Brexited himself".

VIDEO: A taste of things to come... Cheeky Senator Sam Dastyari is looking forward to having One Nation's Pauline Hanson back in parliament.

Australians in London who are still yet to vote in the 2016 Federal Election need to get down to Australia House.

Maybe it’s the love for sport an outdoor activities, mucking about on the waves or on the playing fields but a recent study by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that one in four Australians live with back pain on a daily basis.

Extraordinary videos of Singapore Airlines flight SQ368 which burst into flames after an emergency landing.

OPINION: The votes are in, the choice is made: Britons have voted OUT. Amidst the claims that markets will collapse and the country is ruined, we have at least the answer to one question.

Eligible Australian voters living, working or holidaying overseas need to act now to make sure their vote counts in the 2016 federal election, says AEC.

Amazing images of Australia's red heart left covered in white after hail hits Alice Springs.

OPINION: If you find yourself surrounded by mutterings of ‘I’m not racist, but…’ you probably need to remove your blinkers, if not your frontal lobe.

Centre of Australia's biggest city expresses sadness, solidarity and defiance with simple gesture.

Australian paramedics are flocking to Britain while ambulance services back home are left to suffer, say unions.

Snoring affects more adults than you might think. Snoring is not simply just a cause for embarrassment. Loud snoring can actually disrupt sleep, for the snorer as well as others sleeping in the same room.

Missing Australian tourist Riley Commins was found in a London hospital this week after going missing for 5 days. Now his relieved family want answers.

OPINION: Australia’s Constitution does not protect our freedom of speech. It should be amended to. It’s time to speak out against repressive policing of speech and political correctness whilst we still can, before they brand even that as 'offensive.'

Leave campaign advocates “non-discriminatory” skills and language assessment of migrants to Britain.

Capital Gains Tax is the one factor that will most influence a property investors creation of wealth.

Over the past year there has been a real change in the way investors view Australian properties and this has seen investment increase by 75%.

Home-brand milk left on shelves as Aussie consumer #MilkedDry boycott continues, while the government announces loans rescue package for desperate farmers.

WATCH: "Isn't it heartening in a way to find out we're not the only dumb country, though? To find out that it's not just us doin' stupid stuff?" Kimmel asks Depp.

Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten halts election campaign after aiding crash victims.

State premier says popular backpacker vans should remove sexist and derogatory slogans.

Expats will now need bigger deposits and will pay higher rates with some lenders to invest in Australian property.

Gold is rare enough, but to find a nugget that size, on the ocean floor, off the UK, is almost unbelievable... if not for a ship wreck.

"I really would like to apologise for not smuggling my dogs into England," says Depp. "I tried to kill 'em after Australia."

WATCH: The ultimate tube ride, the Arcelormittal Orbit slide will open in June, and it's utterly bonkers!

Victims, survivors and leaders gather in Tasmania to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic Port Arthur killing spree.

WATCH: A pair of Gold Coast men returned Michael lost phone, but it came with a very special message.

Anzac Day 2016 commemorations in London attended by thousands of Aussie and Kiwi expats, as well as a solemn Prince Harry.

We'll give you a hint; she sits on a front bench in Canberra and wants you to enrol to vote.

The monarch’s dedication to duty, remarkable service, religious faith and tireless work as a symbol of national unity and of continuity over six decades of change is amazing.

Perth identical twins Anna and Lucy did not go down so well with British viewers of ITV's This Morning program.

Double dissolution election is about giving the people their say, says Prime Minister Turnbull.

Olympic champion Grant Hackett says his is embarrassed and profusely sorry for his apparently drunken behaviour aboard a flight to Melbourne.

WATCH: Australia a treasure trove to protect. Doggies Pistol and Boo should have been declared to customs, admit Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

WATCH: Police have released this dramatic footage taken by a citizen chasing a pair of thieves through the streets of the Goldie in Queensland.

Tara Brown and her three 60 Minutes colleagues facing charges of offences relating to kidnapping.

Mother’s horror as dingo attacks her 2-year-old daughter.

April Fools! Rustic loo paper, lickable phone apps and Pimms on Big Ben. Have you been caught out yet?

“Reconsider your need to travel” is the advice for Australian travellers to Istanbul and Ankara.

All passengers and crew aboard the hijacked Egypt Air flight MS181 aircraft are safe. Alleged hijacker is in custody.

Belgium’s ambassador to Australia rejects PM’s blaming Syria refugee crisis for terrorist attacks, saying the suspects are European.

Eddie Izzard has crosses the finish line in his 27 marathons in 27 days for charity challenge.

It appears sexual fantasies that are deemed weird or abnormal are actually very normal and quite common.

The political rise of billionaire Donald Trump is a “big problem”, says Christopher Pyne.

Poll finds overwhelming favour for freedom to live and work between ‘like-minded’ nations.

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson forced by doctors to quit playing live. World tour on hold. Is this the finish line for Australia's greatest music export?

Sydney shooter reportedly takes hostages after allegedly killing one man and wounding two others.