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Child attacked by shark in second incident in 24 hours
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Child attacked by shark in second incident in 24 hours

Emergency crews are treating a child after a second attack in the Whitsunday Island area. The first left a woman in a critical condition in hospital.

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'Netflix of sport': Foxtel boss unveils plans for disruption

'Netflix of sport': Foxtel boss unveils plans for disruption

Foxtel chief executive Patrick Delany will make drastic changes in a bold attempt to keep up with Australian consumers.

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'There was quite a lot of blood around the boat'

'There was quite a lot of blood around the boat'

Justine's husband dragged her bloodied body from the water after the shark attack as terrified tourists looked on.

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Dutton narrowly avoids no confidence motion

Dutton narrowly avoids no confidence motion

Greens and Labor sought to embarrass the Home Affairs Minister after they accused him of misleading Parliament.

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The Sydney suburbs where the best-paid workers live

The Sydney suburbs where the best-paid workers live

Stark differences between the wages people take home across Sydney’s suburbs has been revealed.

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PM announces $4.4 billion school funding fix
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The Morrison government will inject billions into private schools in a bid to end the education funding wars.

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Police officer who hit boy 18 times 'should be charged'

Police officer who hit boy 18 times 'should be charged'

Police watchdog finds that the police officer used excessive force and should potentially be charged with assault.

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Brexit going badly? Would another Brexit referendum help?

It's possible the original Brexit referendum is most likely going to lead to a Brexit almost nobody wanted.

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    Morrison makes 'brmm, brmm' in a big rig, like Trump

    Australia's new PM has emulated Donald Trump by climbing aboard a big truck and making weird faces.

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      What happens when likes of Kipchoge defy 'impossible'

      The Kenyan's feat poses the question: might it be possible for a human to run the marathon in under two hours?

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        Five years on, this is the biggest mistake I made in our renovation

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        Modest mansion set to become world's most expensive house

        Modest mansion set to become world's most expensive house

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        Not-so lucky you're with AAMI: Suncorp's bushfire shame

        Not-so lucky you're with AAMI: Suncorp's bushfire shame

        For many AAMI customers who lost their homes in the 2015 Christmas Day Wye River bush fires their "complete replacement" policies did not replace much.

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        Australian shares are set to trade slightly lower today following a mixed overnight session on Wall Street.

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        No advertising on the ABC? Just head to YouTube

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        Britain's drug testing charity is ready to roll out in Australia

        Britain's drug testing charity is ready to roll out in Australia

        A UK organisation has been training Australian medical professionals to run pill testing at local music festivals.

        • by Latika Bourke
        After Emmys proposal, couple continue to share their love story on TV

        After Emmys proposal, couple continue to share their love story on TV

        Glenn Weiss, who popped the question to Jan Svendsen at the Emmys, has opened up about the viral moment.

        • by Nardine Saad

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        The car you buy when all your friends have Ferraris

        The Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 are all about sleek open-top styling and exclusivity.

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        PlayStation Classic: Sony announces a retro micro-console of its own

        PlayStation Classic: Sony announces a retro micro-console of its own

        Tiny replica will include 20 games pre-installed, although Sony has so far only disclosed five of them.

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        Storm coach slams 'squeaky clean, holier than thou' Sharks

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        Crichton reveals Roosters wanted him to leave Rabbitohs early

        Angus Crichton admitted the Roosters were happy to accommodate him this season, but there was no way he was bailing on Souths with a year to run on his deal.

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