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How one bite from the family dog nearly killed Charlie

How one bite from the family dog nearly killed Charlie

Charlie Stirton was three years old when he was bitten by the family dog. It crushed his skull.

  • by Julie Power

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Australian mathematician becomes Royal Society's youngest Fellow

Australian mathematician becomes Royal Society's youngest Fellow

Geordie Williamson was 13 when he solved one of his father's conundrums and realised he had a knack for numbers.

  • by Esther Han
Mysterious government revenue worth nearly $3 billion

Mysterious government revenue worth nearly $3 billion

The figure suggests a substantial new policy has been included in the bottom line and will be made public shortly.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
 Eurovision's wildly unpredictable finale

 Eurovision's wildly unpredictable finale

SPOILERS: It was a dramatic close for Jessica Mauboy in one of the most intensely fought Eurovision Song Contests in years.

  • by Michael Idato
Redevelopment criticised for lack of affordable housing

Redevelopment criticised for lack of affordable housing

The public housing redevelopment will provide more than 3000 homes, but only 128 will be affordable housing dwellings.

  • by Andrew Taylor
Terrorism suspected after Paris knife attacker kills one, injures four
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Terrorism suspected after Paris knife attacker kills one, injures four

The French police's anti-terrorism unit will launch an investigation, given the aggressor's "mode of operation".

  • by Julie Carriat
Triple zero phone call the key to Margaret River deaths

Triple zero phone call the key to Margaret River deaths

Answers to Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur are likely in a call made by a man at the property.

  • by Lucy Cormack
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Drop the 'himpathy': Clarion call of Sydney Writers' Festival's #MeToo moment

I am encouraging every woman of every age to drop the "himpathy". I call on you to call these men, and call them out to their face.

Helen Pitt
    Helen Pitt

    The way we hear cricket on TV will never be the same

    The hirings of the last fortnight or so have confirmed that very few of the Channel Nine commentators will make it.

    Peter FitzSimons
      Peter FitzSimons

      The Herculean assumptions behind the budget's rosy outlook

      How has this unexpected but wonderful budget turnaround been achieved? Largely by assumption.

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        AMP's new chairman declares the company is in crisis

        AMP's new chairman declares the company is in crisis

        David Murray is not known for mincing his words, and he is typically frank when describing the challenge he confronts.

        • by Clancy Yeates

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        Cate Blanchett to lead Cannes film festival protest

        Cate Blanchett to lead Cannes film festival protest

        The actress will be among 82 women set to walk the red carpet to highlight the limited number of female filmmakers who have been nominated.

        And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .

        And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .

        Melbourne art teacher Yvette Coppersmith has won Australia's most prestigious art prize.

        • by Linda Morris

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        The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be world's most luxurious SUV

        The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be world's most luxurious SUV

        It comes with all the trimmings, but this million-dollar machine is more resort than desert.

        • by Toby Hagon
        Let's celebrate actual mothers and grandmothers this Mother's Day.

        You can't outsource motherhood, but you can share the load

        Mother's Day is a time to reflect on the unpaid contribution of mothers and grandmothers to families and communities.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Mother's day plea: My son Todd Carney deserves a second chance

        Mother's day plea: My son Todd Carney deserves a second chance

        Todd had a comeback to try to launch with the Cowboys, but he knew he couldn’t be up north for another day while his mum was battling cancer back in NSW.

        • by Danny Weidler
        Gibson questions ref after record loss, Hoiles says Aussies need to 'cheat better'

        Gibson questions ref after record loss, Hoiles says Aussies need to 'cheat better'

        Stephen Hoiles, Rod Kafer and George Gregan were not happy with some of the refereeing decisions in the Waratahs' 31-29 loss to the Crusaders on Saturday.

        • by Tom Decent

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