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Young girl bitten in second  shark attack in 24 hours
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Young girl bitten in second  shark attack 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.

  • by Toby Crockford & Ruth McCosker

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Leyonhjelm says comments helped Hanson-Young

Leyonhjelm says comments helped Hanson-Young

David Leyonhjelm's lawyers say his 'stop shagging men' remark was 'much more likely' to benefit her politically. 

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Youth justice fail to act as children self harm: watchdog

Youth justice fail to act as children self harm: watchdog

For more than half an hour, the boy in the cell tried to strangle himself. For a period of time he appeared unconscious.

  • by Miki Perkins
Suncorp's Wye River bushfire shame revealed

Suncorp's Wye River bushfire shame revealed

For many who lost their homes in the 2015 Christmas Day fires their "complete replacement" policies replaced little.

  • by Sarah Danckert
PM announces $4.6 billion school funding fix
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PM announces $4.6 billion school funding fix

The Morrison government will inject another $4.6 billion into private schools in a bid to end the funding wars.

  • by Michael Koziol
Judge not amused as youth gets 3yrs for 'man bun' attack

Judge not amused as youth gets 3yrs for 'man bun' attack

Brent Moresco was told off by Judge Christopher Ryan for snickering after being sentenced. 

  • by Karen Sweeney
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.

  • by Fergus Hunter
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Two men with grenades: Who'll be the first to pull pin in Myer fight?

Geoff Wilson and Solomon Lew are not declaring they are on opposite sides - but civility will break down before long.

Elizabeth Knight
    Elizabeth Knight

    It might be a preliminary, but it feels oh so final

    Don't let anyone tell you that there's nothing to lose in a play-off for an AFL grand final spot.

    Bob Murphy

      Commercial terrorists have brought an industry to its knees

      The sabotage of our strawberry industry is as flummoxing as it is despicable. It shows a level of recklessness not seen before.

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        We have the advantage over Collingwood: Edwards

        We have the advantage over Collingwood: Edwards

        Having already experienced a preliminary final last year, Richmond star Shane Edwards believes the Tigers have the advantage over Collingwood this week.

        • by Ronny Lerner
        Demons, Bombers meet with contracted Suns defender May
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        Demons, Bombers meet with contracted Suns defender May

        Melbourne and Essendon are among the clubs to have met with Gold Coast key defender Steven May.

        • by Jake Niall

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

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

        My bold idea was great when my kids were little. These days they do things and it's driving me around the bend.

        • by Susannah Hardy
        One family house becomes five in a Hawthorn development

        One family house becomes five in a Hawthorn development

        A ban on high rises in the leafy east means buildings will probably stay relatively close to the ground for now, but developers are beginning to turn the tide.

        • by Jim Malo

        Business

        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.

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

        Markets Live: Supermarkets, banks trade lower

        • by William McInnes
        Sol Lew shows up Myer and powers up Smiggle
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        Sol Lew shows up Myer and powers up Smiggle

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
        No advertising on the ABC? Just head to YouTube

        No advertising on the ABC? Just head to YouTube

        • by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling

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        Entertainment

        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 car you buy when all your friends have Ferraris

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

        • by Toby Hagon
        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.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        Sport

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

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

        Craig Bellamy has fired back at the Sharks after a week of barbs and ribbing ahead of their NRL preliminary final.

        • by Roy Ward
        Tattoo warning given to players, fans for Rugby World Cup in Japan

        Tattoo warning given to players, fans for Rugby World Cup in Japan

        Rugby players at next year's World Cup will be expected to cover up any tattoos in public to avoid being associated with the Japanese mafia.

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