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'We have found her': After 45 years, missing woman's remains found

'We have found her': After 45 years, missing woman's remains found

Geoffrey Adams faced court on Thursday charged with the murder of his wife, Colleen, after skeletal remains were discovered in the backyard of their former home.

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'He wants to make it easier on his family': Treasurer's nasty preselection battle

'He wants to make it easier on his family': Treasurer's nasty preselection battle

Dominic Perrottet looks set to challenge his ministerial colleague in a spiteful clash will have broad ramifications.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Lucky you're with AAMI? Not if you lost your house to Christmas Day bushfires

Lucky you're with AAMI? Not if you lost your house to Christmas Day bushfires

For many AAMI customers a 'complete replacement' policy didn't replace much.

  • by Sarah Danckert
Trump just told Spain to build a wall across the Sahara

Trump just told Spain to build a wall across the Sahara

The US President had a suggestion for how Spain could deal with Europe's migration crisis. A simple idea, really.

  • by Adam Taylor
Pilots forget to pressurise cabin, passengers bleed

Pilots forget to pressurise cabin, passengers bleed

Pilots operating a Jet Airways India flight on Thursday forgot to turn on a switch that maintains optimal pressure.

  • by Anurag Kotoky
Shocking video surfaces of man running down emus
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Shocking video surfaces of man running down emus

The RSPCA is appealing for public information for the source of the abhorrent video posted to social media. 

  • by Jenny Noyes
Girl attacked by shark in second incident in 24 hours
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Girl attacked by shark in second incident in 24 hours

Emergency crews are treating a child after a second attack in the Whitsunday Island area.

  • by Toby Crockford & Ruth McCosker
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We still care what Germaine Greer says (even if it's infuriating)

It’s a cycle: Germaine Greer says something disagreeable, then we are outraged that she’s said something disagreeable.

Erin Stewart

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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    Labor's super reforms won't go far enough

    There are more fundamental issues with the superannuation system.

    Linda White
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      ‘It’s a big jigsaw puzzle’: Where to start when setting up a smart home

      ‘It’s a big jigsaw puzzle’: Where to start when setting up a smart home

      What exactly is a smart home, and where should you start if you want to make your property smarter without spending thousands of dollars?

      • by Nicole Frost
      Can you really install a kitchen in a week? Here’s how long it actually takes

      Can you really install a kitchen in a week? Here’s how long it actually takes

      While The Block contestants manage to install luxury kitchens in just one week, for real-life renovators, the process takes a lot longer.

      • by Daniel Butkovich

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      'Worrying': Companies' reporting of climate risks goes 'backwards'

      'Worrying': Companies' reporting of climate risks goes 'backwards'

      The number of companies providing information about climate change and its risks in their annual reports has fallen dramatically since 2011.

      • by Ruth Williams
      Australian shares closed lower on Thursday as the major banks and supermarkets weighed.

      ASX falls as supermarkets, banks wipe mining gains

      • 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

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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 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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      Shark alarm: Gallen unlikely to play in preliminary final

      Shark alarm: Gallen unlikely to play in preliminary final

      The inspirational Cronulla captain is running out of time to be fit for Friday's grand final qualifier against Melbourne.

      • by Christian Nicolussi
      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

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