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Thousands of central Qld homes face inundation with flood peak expected

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National Photographic Portrait Prize finalists

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Ten of the 49 finalists share the stories behind their entries for the Photographic Portrait Prize.

The dark side of the apartment boom

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As apartments are built at a breakneck pace, a glut of problems could trap buyers in legal limbo.

Paralympian Hannah Macdougall switches sports

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What does it take to rise to the top of one sport, only to step away and start again at the bottom of another?

Review: Ghost in the Shell is a pale homage

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The remake pays homage to the original but lacks a personality of its own, says Jason di Rosso.

The J Files: The funniest songs in the world ever

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A look at only the absolute most hilarious songs in the history of music.

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Modern Dilemma: Mum lies about her age, should I dob her in?

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Keyhole surgery is better for women needing a hysterectomy for uterine cancer, a major international study has found.

Ruby Wax and Hannah Gadsby on comedy, stress and stand-up

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The world can be an overwhelming place. Have you tried mindfulness? Ruby and Hannah muse on modern stress.

What working at a morgue can teach you about life

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Forensic counsellor John Merrick says confronting mortality on a daily basis isn't necessarily depressing.

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Getting mindful in your sex life

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Sex worker Corrine introduces several exercises that can help us apply mindfulness and meditation to our sexual lives.

What does it take to escape from a gambling addiction?

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Laurie put tens of thousands of dollars through poker machines before turning her life around.

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