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Holy Cat-Signal Batman!

Last week, reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian launched The Internet Defence League in a bid to protect the free and open Internet. Alyce Hogg investigates.

Craig Thomson: A career clouded in controversy

In this first of a series of profiles of backbench MPs, Alex Pavlidis looks at the Member for Dobell, Craig Thomson, whose political career still lies in limbo and is almost certain to come to an end soon.

Travel: Northern Italy

Milan’s fashion, Verona’s mythology, and Venice’s historical magnificence, are some of the reasons why over 43 million tourists visit Italy each year, writes Alexandra Hansen.

The fight for a smoke-free society

Today is the annual World No Tobacco Day. Cass Savellis discusses if society is finally catching onto the fact that cigarettes just aren’t worth it.

Choice: friend or foe?

Is there such a thing as too many choices? Can the abundance of options in food, phones and clothes actually be bad for us? Writes Anne Nielsen

Live life the Seb Terry way

Australian Seb Terry is inspiring others with his zest for life and his generosity as he tries to complete 100 things he’s always wanted to do. upstart’s Jake D’Amato spoke to him to find out more about his incredible journey.

Back from being bullied

Bullying is never alright, but can the bullied find a silver lining? Madeleine McCarty asks.

Jumping for their lives

Last year 11 horses died while competing in Australian jumps races. Alyce Hogg explores the ethics of one of the nation’s most controversial sports.

Donate your heart on Facebook

Facebook just added a new Timeline setting, and you can now let everyone know whether or not you are an organ donor. But should people know these things about you? Anne Nielsen discusses.