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'Pray away the gay': Inside the hidden world of conversion therapy
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'Pray away the gay': Inside the hidden world of conversion therapy

Such practices are hidden in evangelical churches and ministries, taking the form of exorcisms, prayer groups or counselling disguised as pastoral care – often with traumatic results.

  • by Farrah Tomazin

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'Surprisingly good':  Keating praises Trump in speech

'Surprisingly good':  Keating praises Trump in speech

The former prime minister says the United States was directionless under the previous three administrations.

  • by AAP
Unlikely feminist raises eyebrows after 'problem' call

Unlikely feminist raises eyebrows after 'problem' call

When Peta Credlin accused the Liberals of having a "problem with women", it took her own colleagues by surprise.

  • by Jacqueline Maley
'I feel empty': Grieving father reeling after death of son

'I feel empty': Grieving father reeling after death of son

Eight-year-old Brodie Moran was allegedly murdered by his mother in a quiet seaside town on Thursday.

  • by Tom Cowie, Adam Cooper and Anna Prytz
Accused Bay Run flasher had  rope and balaclava, court told

Accused Bay Run flasher had  rope and balaclava, court told

Andrew James Grant allegedly exposed himself to six different women over a period of 17 days, a court heard.

  • by Georgina Mitchell
No explanation for airport's 'technical issue' meltdown

No explanation for airport's 'technical issue' meltdown

The failure effectively closed the T1 international terminal and the T2 domestic terminal on Friday.

  • by Rachel Clun and Jenny Noyes
Drama brews behind the scenes as Jessica Rowe quits

Drama brews behind the scenes as Jessica Rowe quits

Jessica Rowe has announced her resignation from Channel Ten's morning program.

  • by Michael Lallo
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    What did Warner say? More importantly, why do we care?

    The ongoing drama between David Warner and Quinton De Kock has detracted from what was a fascinating opening Test.

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      Engineer could have put NSW on right track before we spent $2b

      As you read this, major projects across the state are happening under the guidance of people who are not qualified engineers.

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        'For some it's life and death': Ian Thorpe turns business coach

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        The absolute best way to play Super Nintendo games in HD

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        More than a halfback: Cronk will bring cultural change to the Roosters

        More than a halfback: Cronk will bring cultural change to the Roosters

        The playmaker is different to most players – a subconscious revolutionary in a time of cliches and stereotypes.

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        South African fans ready to taunt Warner with Sonny Bill masks

        South African fans ready to taunt Warner with Sonny Bill masks

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