Mother to be charged with attempted murder of son

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Police say a woman who handed herself in at Echuca will be charged with the attempted murder of one…

Remote work-for-the-dole participants hit with 55,000 fines in three months

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The Prime Minister's department confirms 54,997 penalty notices were issued from July 1 to September…

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Review: Logan delivers on great X-pectations

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The Wolverine trilogy closes with a western-inspired swansong for the crabbiest of the X-men heroes.

Instafamous must now reveal ads under new rules

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Social media influencers must clearly label their sponsored content under new advertising standards.

Trump supporters will still vote for him, even if he lies

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Even after Donald Trump supporters are shown that what he says is not true, they still want to vote for him.

Will paid sex breaks boost Sweden's fertility rate?

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The Swedish town of Overtornea last week announced a proposal to give employees paid time off to get busy.

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Bank of mum and dad: Parents' property key to children's wealth

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Widening inequality is leaving children without wealthy parents with less opportunities over their lifetime.

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Assistance dog Biscuit helped shape Natasha Street's experience of studying for a social work degree.

A crisis of conservatism?

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Is there a crisis of conservatism in Australia? A pannel of experts discuss conservatism, and how it has changed.

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People are fascinated with crime fiction and procedural TV shows. But how close are they to the truth?

Local retailers feel pain as global brands expand

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Global fast fashion chains are sending local fashion labels who focus on quality to the wall.

Facebook Live to help prevent suicide in real-time

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People with suicidal thoughts who make worrying posts to Facebook Live will now get real-time intervention.

Darwin Nursing Museum celebrates 30 years

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The Darwin Nursing Museum crept into Charles Darwin University in 1987, with a set of antique bedpans.

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