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It cost $250,000 to save Molly's life
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Healthcare

It cost $250,000 to save Molly's life

Within two weeks of my daughter's diagnosis with an eating disorder I had tapped into the mortgage to pay $20,000 for the first private hospital stay.

  • by Keeli Cambourne

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Trump's 'unpredictability starting to harm US economy'
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Trump's 'unpredictability starting to harm US economy'

Trump's behaviour is helping to turn exuberance over tax cuts into fears about the health of the economy: economists

  • by Tim Wallace
Senior Essendon assistant coach Neeld quits 
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Senior Essendon assistant coach Neeld quits 

The former Demons coach has left the struggling Bombers, effectively immediately.

  • by Daniel Cherny
The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative
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The problem with the 'good bloke' narrative

If refusing to discuss domestic homicide as anything other than inexcusable 'demonises men', we've a long way to go.

  • by Clementine Ford
Men 'murdered mum so woman could take her kids'

Men 'murdered mum so woman could take her kids'

Two men and the infertile woman to whom they were "devoted" allegedly arranged to murder mum-of-four.

  • by Amber Wilson
Mouldy, rotten produce, off meat: Franchisees left reeling

Mouldy, rotten produce, off meat: Franchisees left reeling

Abi and Trenton Scaf say they wanted to support farmers when they bought into Aussie Farmers Direct. It didn't stack up. 

  • by Cara Waters
Eurovision 2018: the joke is finally wearing a bit thin
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Eurovision

Eurovision 2018: the joke is finally wearing a bit thin

Ever wondered why the Western world put US in charge of pop music in second half of 20th century, look at Eurovision.

  • by Matt Holden
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The government's proposed cash ban is a breach of basic privacy 

This creepy precedent adopts the techniques of a totalitarian surveillance state. It's a sign of abuse.

Matthew Lesh

    The novelty has worn off - let's ditch Eurovision for Asiavision

    It makes sense for Australia to walk away from Eurovision and play a leadership role in pushing for an Asiavision song contest.

    Jieh-Yung Lo

      Shorten reaps post-budget dividends, PM left in dismay

      Unlike the government's seven-year plan, Bill Shorten ignored the complexity and came up with a simple $928 cut instead.

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        Mark Neeld quits Essendon
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        Mark Neeld quits Essendon

        The former Demons coach has left the Bombers, effectively immediately.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        AFL injury wrap: Buddy to miss again, Murphy fit for Blues

        AFL injury wrap: Buddy to miss again, Murphy fit for Blues

        Lance Franklin will miss a fourth game because of a bruised heel, while Carlton skipper Marc Murphy has declared himself ready to return against Melbourne. 

        • by Anthony Colangelo

        Politics

        Peter Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

        Peter Costello praises budget for delivering tax relief to the 'forgotten people'

        The former treasurer says the Turnbull government has delivered tax relief to those who need it but warned of the political difficulties of getting it passed.

        • by Jessica Irvine

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        Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected
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        Explosion at Surabaya police headquarters, vehicle attack suspected

        • by James Massola, Amilia Rosa & Karuni Rompies
        'Gruesome' Polish massacre statue to be moved

        'Gruesome' Polish massacre statue to be moved

        • by Bruce Shipkowski

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        Telstra's not even close to filling the post-NBN earnings gap

        Telstra's not even close to filling the post-NBN earnings gap

        For all the big talk of the future transformation of Telstra, there is nothing on the horizon that is large enough to be a game changer.

        • by Elizabeth Knight

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        12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

        12 ways parents can boost their kid's confidence right now

        Number 4: Don't rescue them. What else can you do to raise a confident child?

        • by Katharine Stahl
        Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

        Alexa and Siri can hear this hidden command. You can't.

        Researchers show they can send secret commands to  Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.

        • by Craig Smith

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        Maclaren, Wright in line for World Cup cull

        Maclaren, Wright in line for World Cup cull

        Is the highest scoring overseas-based Australian about to have his World Cup dreams dashed?

        Banned Bancroft to find out club cricket fate Monday night

        Banned Bancroft to find out club cricket fate Monday night

        Banned opener Cameron Bancroft will find out on Monday night whether he will be granted special permission to return to his club cricket side this year.

        • by Justin Chadwick