Kim Jong-un's half-brother 'assassinated' in Malaysia

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Kim Jong-nam is dead after being reportedly assassinated by two female North Korean agents.

Trump knew for weeks that Flynn was misleading

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Donald Trump knew for weeks that Michael Flynn had misled the White House about contact with Russia.

Fears air-traffic job cuts are putting lives at risk

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Insiders say job cuts in Australian air-traffic control present 'a huge risk to public safety'.

Are Australian households on the edge of a debt crisis?

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You know that feeling when you lose your wallet or can't pay a bill? It's financial distress, and it's affecting a huge number of us.

Scientists frustrated as extreme weather new norm

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Bushfires, floods and heatwaves are the new standard, but scientists are frustrated that people cannot or will not accept it.

Video shows sales team forced to simulate sex acts

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Shocking new videos show workers forced to simulate sex acts for not meeting sales targets at charity fundraiser Appco.

Ant-eating spider with 'lock and key' genitals discovered

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A Queensland scientist has discovered a new species of ant-eating spider with unique genitals.

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Offensive Wicked Campers face de-registration in QLD

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Sexist, obscene and other offensive slogans on vans and vehicles are being made illegal in Queensland.

Is our fear of sharks irrational?

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Shark biologist Christine Dudgeon says all sharks, even the fearsome Great White, are undeserving of their killer reputation.

Barcelona thrashed 4-0 by PSG in Champions League

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Paris Saint-Germain battered Barcelona from start to finish, hammering the five-time European champions 4-0.

The benefits of seeing the same GP

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Measures aimed at making it easier to access a GP can actually make it harder to see the same doctor each time.

Regional housing affordability crisis

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It's not just big cities that are feeling the squeeze. Regional Australia is also facing price rises and property shortages.

Are you in your 50s and looking for employment?

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Despite being told older workers are more reliable, why are employers still reluctant to hire older applicants?

Funny women and feminist jokes

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New audiences are embracing feminist comedy, but female perfomers are seeing a rise in misogyny.

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A tale of three New Yorkers: The revenge of the immigrant

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Eight relationships to celebrate on Valentine's Day

Use February 14 as an opportunity to tell your kindly neighbour who brings your bin every week that you love them.Deirdre Fidge

Verrender: Coal-fired generators have no future in Australia

The debate over carbon emissions and electricity couldn't have occurred at a more appropriate time.By business editor Ian Verrender

Jump in commodity prices may not save Australia's credit rating

A surprise jump in the price of iron ore and coal is no match for our doomed AAA credit rating.By business reporter Andrew Robertson

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