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Christmas Island detention centre to reopen as Senate passes medical transfer bill

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The Senate has passed the medical transfer bill, despite 11th hour attempts to persuade independent senator Derryn Hinch to withdraw his support for the bill.

  • by Michael Koziol

Bushfire emergency declared as conditions deteriorate

The Tingha fire, pictured on Tuesday, has burnt more than 5600 hectares of land.

One major bushfire has been upgraded to the "emergency" warning level while another remains at "watch and act", as conditions in the north-east of the state deteriorate.

  • by Rachel Clun

Breast implants put women at increased risk of a rare cancer: watchdog

A breast implant.

All breast implants - both textured and smooth - put women at an increased risk of a rare form of cancer,  a medical watchdog has warned.

  • by Kate Aubusson

Just hours after surviving a shark attack, Matt got a text from Mick Fanning

Just hours after surviving a shark attack, Matt got a text from Mick Fanning

Matt Gallagher had just paddled out when the shark hit him. He frantically threw punches to try to save himself. 

  • by Andrew Webster

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Dust cloud envelops Sydney - and it's going to get worse before it gets better

Dust cloud envelops Sydney - and it's going to get worse before it gets better

Weatherzone said air quality in parts of the city will get worse before it improves.

  • by Rachel Clun
Aircrafts of German carrier Lufthansa are parked on the tarmac during a strike at Munich's airport in this July 28, 2008 file picture. Germany's Lufthansa, rocked by a fatal plane crash at the end of March and trying to end a long-running dispute with its pilots, struck a cautious tone on 2015 profit expectations despite reporting a smaller first quarter loss. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle/Files

Airline sues passenger after he purposely missed a flight

German carrier Lufthansa reportedly sued a passenger last year after he failed to board the final leg of his flight.

  • by Mark Matousek
A chat with a neighbour has changed Ankiti Bose's life.

How a 27-year-old CEO built a $1 billion fashion startup

Ankiti Bose's life changed when she chatted with a neighbour at a house party.

  • by Yoolim Lee
'This is what a snake bite looks like 2 days after'

'This is what a snake bite looks like 2 days after'

It was the day the deputy fire commissioner tangled with a round of golf, and landed a snake bite.

  • by Tim Barlass
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California holds the gavel after at the Capitol in Washington, DC.

Before she was House speaker, Nancy Pelosi had a much harder job

Long before she presided over the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi presided over a house of five children.

  • by Ellen McCarthy
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What now for Sydney's property market? 5 experts predict

What now for Sydney's property market? 5 experts predict

With the banking royal commission over and state and federal elections ahead, we asked experts about falling house price, lending and building activity.

  • by Kate Burke
'An atmosphere you don't get anywhere else': What's getting this spot noticed

'An atmosphere you don't get anywhere else': What's getting this spot noticed

A relaxed pace, a picturesque coastline and a thriving jazz scene: This regional city has something for everyone.

  • by Kate Farrelly

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Melinda and Bill Gates.

Not a charade: Bill, Melinda Gates defend billionaire philanthropists

Bill and Melinda Gates are pushing back against a new wave of criticism about whether billionaire philanthropy is a force for good.

  • by Sally Ho

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Jessica Mauboy performs We Got Love in Lisbon, Portugal, in last year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Australia has become a (semi) permanent member of Eurovision

This year's contest in Tel Aviv, Israel, in May will mark Australia's fifth year taking part, but until now, it's been by invitation of the European Broadcast Union each year.

  • by Amy Croffey
Aziz Ansari arrives at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2018.

Aziz Ansari addresses sex misconduct allegation for the first time

The Parks and Recreation actor said the claims were humiliating, but he hopes he's become better since.

  • by Amy Croffey

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Too much gaming, streaming, and browsing can ruin your whole day.

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Nine bad habits that are still ruining your health

There are plenty of ways we can improve our health by cutting out simple daily habits.

  • by Michael Jarosky
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says that while locking certain music exclusively to the app makes no sense, locking down podcast exclusives does.
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What Spotify's big podcast purchases mean for the future of the medium

The purchase of Gimlet and Anchor will make Spotify the first true competitor to Apple in the podcast space.

  • by Peter Wells

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Position under scrutiny: David Gallop answers questions after meeting Matildas players to explain why Alen Stajcic was suddenly sacked as coach in January.

'This has trashed our brand': Gallop faces review over Stajcic axing

FFA chief David Gallop and two other senior positions will be reviewed with the new FFA board unhappy at the handling of the Alen Stajcic sacking.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Jubilation: Presnel Kimpembe celebrates the opener in PSG's 2-0 Champions League win over Manchester United.

PSG take charge with 2-0 win at United, Pogba sent off

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has suffered his first defeat as Manchester United manager after the Red Devils succumbed 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain at home.

  • by Simon Evans

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