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Rugby star Karmichael Hunt arrested in Brisbane 'carrying white powder'

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How the 'Harry Potter effect' changed the face of children's publishing

The Harry Potter books were the first to blur the line between children's and adult's books (Reuters: Hannibal Hanschke) ABC Arts

It is hardly an exaggeration to say the words inside the first Harry Potter book cast a spell on the world of children's literature.

The art of premature celebration in sport

Molly Huddle (R) thought she had the 10,000m bronze at the 2015 athletics world titles, but her US team-mate Emily Infeld (C) had other ideas (Reuters: David Gray) ABC Sport

Following Luka Pibernik's Giro D'Italia blunder, we take a look back at some other examples of premature celebration.

Syrian cookbook from the 13th century

Seller of capers (Getty Images) Late Night Live

Scents and Flavours is a collection of 635 recipes compiled in Aleppo, Syria in the 13th century.

Classic home health remedies

Classic home remedies (ABC Radio Sydney) ABC Radio Sydney

From using leeches for cauliflower ear, to using a potato for car sickness - there are some crazy home remedies.

Is this the best job in Australia this summer?

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The Tasmanian Government has advertised summer jobs for people to work in its parks and reserves.

How have comic books changed over the years?

From pulp to pop culture (Overnights) Overnights

Once mostly consumed by teenage boys, comic books have well and truly hit the mainstream.

Do you know what your teens are up to?

People drinking (Flickr: Chris Alcoran) Nightlife

Alcohol is unavoidable at teenage parties, but Paul Dillon from DARTA says there are ways to ensure your kids are safe.

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