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Confusion as Abbott refines paid parental leave scheme
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has moved to water down his paid parental leave scheme amid worries he'll ignore support for stay-at-home mothers in the process.
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Facebook 'copyright notices' won't protect your photos
A viral post doing the rounds says it will shore up your copyright if you post it. But does it work?
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The 10-month-old as big as a five-year-old
Indigo weighs 25kg and can't support her own weight - and she is just 10 months old.
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Ben Fordham's baby an early Christmas present
There are some things that won't wait for a meeting with the Prime Minister - and Freddy Fordham is one of them.
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Baby born weighing almost 14 pounds
Yes, the bouncing baby girl was born by caesarean section. And mum says no more kids.
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