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Firebug public housing tenant to be given new Housing Commission home

The daughter of a Victorian public housing tenant has come forward to call on the government not to issue her mother another Housing Commission home when she is released from prison this year. Continue reading »

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Former world swimming champion Tracey Wickham one month away from homelessness

Australian swimming legend Tracey Wickham claims she has hit rock bottom - broke, crippled and facing homelessness. Continue reading »
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Dick Smith to head back to court over OzEmite trademark

After rejecting a settlement offer today, Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith will be heading back to court in December as part of his battle for the trademark of his salty yeast spread OzEmite. Continue reading »

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Former Lorna Jane store manager speaks out against fat-shaming work culture

A former Lorna Jane store manager has revealed to A Current Affair that she was left feeling broken, after being bullied, harassed and demeaned during her six month stint with the company. Continue reading »
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Public hospital mixed wards come under fire

Despite policy directives from the New South Wales Health Department, one major Sydney hospital has continued with the controversial strategy of treating patients in "mixed wards". Continue reading »

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Melbourne café allegedly scammed elderly customer out of $40k over two years

A Melbourne cafe has come under fire for allegedly allowing an elderly local, who was diagnosed with dementia this year, to withdraw $40,000 in cash over two years. Continue reading »
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Failed by the system, victim of predator father makes lifelong struggle public

A month before authorities uncovered Josef Fritzl's northern Austrian house of horrors in March 2009, Australian authorities had uncovered a virtual carbon copy of the nightmare scenario occurring in inner Melbourne. Continue reading »
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Uber advocate vows never to use service again after being attacked by driver

Controversial ride-sharing app Uber has issued an apology to a woman who was attacked by one of their drivers while travelling home from work on Friday night. Continue reading »

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Queensland Police release CCTV footage of violent hold-ups to bring justice for victims of armed robberies

Police in Queensland are desperately searching for a dangerous criminal who has orchestrated at least three armed hold-ups on terrified bystanders. Continue reading »
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Desperate mother and son discuss last-ditch attempt to get him off ice by locking him in a cage

Behind bars for almost four weeks, Wylie, 17, has been shown a dose of tough love that most parents could never imagine being forced to give. Continue reading »
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Desperate mum keeps ice-addicted son in $3000 steel cage

A desperate mother has installed a $3000 steel-reinforced cage in her home to house her ice-addicted teenage son. Continue reading »

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Comedy legend John Doyle reveals sister's lifelong battle with autism

Australian comedy legend John Doyle has revealed his sister's nightmare battle with autism in a bid to help Australian families struggling to cope with the condition. Continue reading »

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Images uncovered of Aysha Mehajer modelling bridal wear before she became a bride herself

As video of Aysha Mehajer and her new husband Salim looking towards the future emerges, A Current Affair have uncovered pictures of the new bride back when she was a blonde model called April. Continue reading »
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Fallout continues from over-the-top western Sydney wedding

The fallout from his lavish Sydney wedding appears to be worsening for Auburn City Council deputy mayor Salim Mehajer, with angry tradies and a wedding dress designer claiming they've been screwed over by the newlyweds. Continue reading »

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The decision that kept Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes out of harm's way

Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes has spoken of the decision that may have saved his life, allowing him to avoid the fatal explosion at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine. Continue reading »
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Groom has dreams of becoming a Hollywood figure after controversial western Sydney wedding

Despite stopping traffic, shutting down streets and leaving the local council and police furious, a Sydney groom remains unapologetic about the wedding ceremony that stopped the Sydney suburb of Lidcombe. Continue reading »
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Drug-dealing Sydney socialite Lisa Stockbridge sentenced

Sydney socialite turned drug dealer Lisa Stockbridge was today sentenced in a Sydney court after pleading guilty to the ongoing supply of cocaine in some of Sydney's most affluent suburbs. Continue reading »
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After weeks of bad news Sharon has something to smile about

After revealing her private pain to A Current Affair last week, Sharon Chan finally has some good news she can share. Continue reading »
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New book reveals concern of Goulburn Correctional Centre guards

Prison officials at Goulburn Correctional Centre are having a harder time than ever controlling the inmates, according to a new book. Continue reading »
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Police and Wynarka locals desperate to discover identity of young girl found dead in suitcase

A 'Dora The Explorer' t-shirt, a black Cotton On tutu, a pink shoe with a butterfly, shorts with kittens and teddy bears, and a colourful quilt - these are the items police are hoping will help identify a young girl whose body was found inside a suitcase. Continue reading »