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Thursday
28
July
2016
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Former chief justice named as head of juvenile detention inquiryCommission to report by 31 March on treatment of children in the youth detention system and whether its oversight was adequate -
George Pell exposed himself to young boys at surf club, says Victorian manLes Tyack, who reported to police the alleged 1980s incident involving the cardinal, has gone public in the hope it will support child sex abuse survivors
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Vauxhall and BMW among car firms linked to child labour over glittery mica paintPaint used by car makers including Vauxhall, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi linked to illegal mines in India reliant on child labour and debt bondage -
Merkel rejects calls to change refugee policy after attacksGerman chancellor says country will stick to its principles in aftermath of wave of violence -
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Why it's an early indicator of eventual upper houseFinal result suggests preferences will be critical in other states, with One Nation poised to benefit, and allays concern voters would vote just one
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Whatever happened to Hollywood's really evil villains?The release of Suicide Squad confirms a cinematic trend: all of our heroes are antiheroes and all of our baddies have been humanised. It’s time for the return of some proper bogeymen
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A study shows staggering discord between doctor and patient perception when it comes to cancer prognosis and projections of survivalThe news isn't good: doctors, patients and the confronting conversation about terminal cancer
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The world is ready for larger menTattooed, bearded and well-built, the former builder and gardener explains how he became the first XXL male model to be signed to a major UK agency
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Australia put on back foot in first Test as Sri Lanka get out of holeA stunning maiden Test century from 21-year-old Kusal Mendis almost single-handedly lifted Sri Lanka out of a huge hole and gave them the ascendancy over Australia in the first Test
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Copley dishes out revenge as Roosters see off his former club BrisbaneFormer Brisbane centre Dale Copley gained the ultimate revenge on the Broncos, leading Sydney Roosters to a comprehensive 32-16 win over his former club
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2016 PGA Championship – Day begins title defenceCan Jason Day defend his title at Baltusrol or will Rory McIlroy or Jordan Spieth surge back to form? Join Scott Murray for the latest
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'That bird's probably flown': Super Rugby move off, says PulverARU boss Bill Pulver has officially closed the door on any chance of Jarryd Hayne playing Super Rugby next year, saying ‘that bird’s probably flown’
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The juvenile detention scandal, news fatigue and the power of an imageThe footage shown by Four Corners should not allow anyone in the media to give themselves a free pass on the failure to bring this story to wider attention earlier
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I love my graphs and get carried away by data but if the world keeps warming like this, talking about GDP and housing affordability will all be rather quaintI spend my time writing about the economy but the climate data hits me right in the gut
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Foreign ship faces prosecution after 12-month huntQueensland authorities say they have identified the vessel that spilled up to 15 tonnes of oil off Cape Upstart in July 2015
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University of Sydney calls off merger of art college amid protestsThe university will not merge its arts college with UNSW due to a ‘different vision’ but will still move it from its parkland site
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Police were warned of Normandy attack but lacked details to actFrance’s security services were told teenager planned attack but had no idea of his name or where and when he would strike
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Pope Francis visit will be significant event for Kraków JewsPope’s visit to death camp in Poland where at least 1.1 million people died will ‘set example to humanity’
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The UNHCR is working tirelessly to provide life-changing humanitarian support to the millions of displaced people around the globe. In this Q&A, the not-for-profit’s National Director of Australia, Naomi Steer explains what you can do to help the world’s most vulnerableIs there anything Australians can do to help with the international refugee crisis? -
Refugees are forced to flee conflict zones. They have no other choice unlike most migrants who leave their homes voluntarily to improve living conditionsFrom Africa to Australia: the long journey of a refugee -
Former Uluru Park Manager Rowan Foley is using a very modern market to help battle climate change, all while assisting Indigenous communities and protecting the landTraditional Owners burning for Indigenous carbon economy -
A background in microbiology and a drive to innovate helped Julie Cameron transform a sinking wool business into a multi-million dollar dairy operation, all while helping to save her local environmentBig cheese puts environment first through innovation
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A love letter to New York's fire hydrantsThe quintessential tradition has remained intact throughout decades of change, but with gentrification taking hold, are these the scenes of a dying New York?
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Samba, history, food and drink in Rio de JaneiroFor zest and spectacle it’s hard to beat Brazil’s shoreline city, and our readers aren’t short of suggestions, including samba parties, favelas and cultural hotspots
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How Kickstarter generated more than $5bnThe crowdfunding platform – which notoriously funded the Oculus Rift – has the power to connect people, reignite dying markets and promote social wellbeing. All while raking in real hard cash for its project creators
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Doctors make easy money from medical marijuana. What happens when it's legal?With full legalization slated for the California ballot this fall, cannabis-friendly physicians could be out of business as weed becomes easily available
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Getting an emotional support animal is as simple as clicking a mouseOnline services offering letters of certification for emotional support animals are more popular than ever. We tested a couple to see just how easy it is
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From city under siege to world tourism hub?Elements of stylish, civilised Gaza have survived its darkest decade. Palestinian businessman Basil Eleiwa believes his city could become a world tourist hub – but are Gaza and its people holding out for a future that will never arrive?
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Apple CEO outs himself as a huge 'Pokeymans' fanDoes tech chief’s butchering of word Pokémon, during company spiel about augmented reality, show he’s a true fan?
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‘Everybody wanted out from Panic! at the Disco’As the only remaining member of the band, the singer no longer has to compromise – whether that’s about making music or being naked
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Directing Gérard Depardieu in Death ValleyMaking any film in the Mojave desert would be difficult – never mind with a wine-swigging, naked Depardieu in tow. Valley of Love director Guillaume Nicloux explains how he did it
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Don't waste this fabulous actor as a Bond girl – she is more than a 'love interest'This is no Bechdel test-brandishing diatribe – Hollywood simply needs to do better if the best part it can find for the fabulous actor is 007’s latest squeeze
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Chasing stormsEncountering lightning storms and erratic tornadoes are all in a day’s work for Jason Weingart, who has been chasing massive storm systems across America since 2009
UN secretary general role Turnbull to make captain's pick on whether to nominate Kevin Rudd for top job