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Beijing pollution: 'It feels like the end of the world'

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The highest incidence of bullying occurs at school, followed by the online space and the workplace.

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Zulu dancers turn to fake pelts to help save endangered leopard

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Conservationists fighting to save the vulnerable big cats are providing tribal groups with fake pelts for ceremonial use.

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Queensland's iconic Big Pineapple to be redeveloped

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Redevelopment plans for the heritage-listed site include a fun park, glamping sites and outdoor recreation facilities.

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Endangered sea lion pup makes public debut

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Analysis: Turnbull Government TPP policy consistency wouldn't go astray

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Trump's ban will have lasting and damaging effects on refugees

Donald Trump's executive order blocks immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries and stops all refugee resettlement for at least 120 days.By Phil Orchard

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