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NOVEMBER 2014
NEWS: Baby's body found on Sydney beach by boys aged 6, 7.
Why we urgently need safe drop-off centres for abandoned babies.
Sunday's news in under 2 minutes.
Michael Clarke pays tribute to 'brother' Hughes in heartfelt column.
Hero, Shocker and Whinger of the Week.
Devastating: This week has been crippling for Australian women's sport.
Beautiful: Single dad discovers his son is gay and asks the internet to help him respond.
Experts: Phillip Hughes' death was "very rare and very freakish".
Saturday's news in less than two minutes.
"Bullying that could reach you in your own home? I wasn’t prepared for this."
PHOTOS: Brisbane's storm was so intense, it flipped planes upside down.
Best thing you'll see today: The pensive koala, sitting on the beach, contemplating life.
The most important gift you could give this Christmas.
"I lost my brother in a similar way to Phillip Hughes. Today, I'm remembering them both."
Sean Abbott receiving flood of support after death of Phillip Hughes.
A gentle gesture as households across the world 'put out their bats' to remember Phillip Hughes.
A single powerful image sums up the way Australians are feeling today.
Four hours after Karmah died, her mum found out via a Facebook post.
Your afternoon news update is here. And it will only take 2 minutes to read.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
An Indian teenager was "punished" simply for fighting off the men who tried to attack her.
Phillip Hughes has been remembered as "a laid-back, fun-filled, happy man".
An ordinary piece of playground equipment has scarred this toddler for life.
What happens during a very serious supermarket chicken funeral.
Michael Phelps' girlfriend, born intersex, has revealed details of their relationship.
How can this train pick up passengers without ever stopping?
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
"When you try to kill your baby, you should lose your right to be called his mother"
The man behind the bat and the man behind the ball.
How to get an AVO in Australia: a step-by-step guide.
Phillip Hughes: Critical after being struck in the head with a cricket ball.
A woman has fallen into a sinkhole in Melbourne while hanging out the washing.
Refresher: How to respond to a serious head injury if it happens in front of you.
For the sake of 766 children we say, “We’re better than this Australia."
Jennifer lived her whole life as a woman. But she was buried as a man.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
More bizarre details emerge in the case of the baby found in a drain.
"I got goosebumps when Luke Batty died. Because I could see the same thing happening to my girls."
A police officer fatally shot an unarmed teenager. But he won't be charged.
It is one year since the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
She agreed to have sex with him. But this man is guilty of rape.
Let's celebrate a little fighter: Against all odds, the baby dumped in a drain has survived.
This note was pinned to her door. "You disgust me. Cover up"
Sad news: Brian Henderson is battling cancer for the fourth time.
These 1970s LEGO instructions are real and they're AMAZING.
Look: The breathtaking beauty and bravery of a double mastectomy.
In this fight, our money’s on Lisa Wilkinson.
NEWS: The baby abandoned in a drain has been named by his mother.
Unbelievable: Ice addiction is a reality for 13 year-old Australian kids.
BREAKING: Jacqui Lambie has left the Palmer United Party.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
"I call him the monster. Why? Because that's what he is."
Schoolies is off to a violent start.
Join the Walk Against Family Violence.
Why is this happening in public schools in 2014?
Australians are consuming between 2.5 and 3 million of these each day.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
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Brittany Maynard’s husband has described his late wife's last day.
Heartbreaking: 9 y/o boys list what they don’t like about being male.
The judge said this was the saddest story he had ever come across.
These children may have small voices but they have big dreams.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Reporter asks rape accusor: "But why didn't you bite him?"
She was murdered by her brother, father and two dozen others. Now they've been sentenced.
Murdered: Miss World beauty queen contestant and her sister found dead.
Tragedy strikes newly engaged couple as woman falls to her death
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Bravo Vogue, for publishing photos of gorgeous big girls in undies.
The letter you've always wanted to write to the person who pushed in front of you.
EXPLAIN TO ME: Why is everyone talking about TV show, First Contact?
Female police recuits in this country are subjected to a two-fingered virginity test.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Family violence has claimed another life.
For seven years this couple tried to have a baby. She found out she was pregnant the eve of his funeral.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Isabelle is 11. She's an Australian girl born in a boy's body, and she's telling her story.
The police officer told the child sex offender: "Do it with someone your own age next time."
The 6 most awkward moments of the G20. Koalas not included.
The most popular show in the world right now isn't on TV.
Don't panic but... The world is actually running out of chocolate.
An 11 y/o is dying of cancer, but a court has ruled she does not have to have chemotherapy.
OPINION: "You can't change poverty one adoption at a time."
Have you heard those 'Halal food funds terrorism' stories? Yes? Read this.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Melbourne's own Bad Santa robs post office.
Sunday's news in under 2 minutes.
"Pick-up artist" Julien Blanc is now being rejected by other countries.
21-year-old sues parents for uni fees - and wins
TANYA PLIBERSEK: Explaining the G20 "Australia has the opportunity to lead".
True Heroism: Australian nurse Kim Izon is risking her life to stop the worldwide spread of Ebola.
Saturday's news in 2 minutes.
Bondi Hipsters pose as Kim Kardashian. Now, this might actually break the internet...
Deplorable: Our Prime Minister just wrote rewrote Australian history.
Brisbane sex workers tell of their G20 boom.
A top model and her two pet dogs have been found dead.
Watch: The moment a father says goodbye to his baby boy.
This protest involves a lot of people with sand in their hair. And it's kind of brilliant.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Tonight, a "dangerous" diet documentary will be on your TV.
EXPLAIN TO ME: Why are Russian warships heading to Australia?
EXPLAIN TO ME: What do I need to know about G20?
A couple are fighting over circumcising their boy. And somehow, Russell Crowe got involved.
"Sorry leg, it's not you, it's me. And you've got to go."
You'll never guess which actor has recorded the sequel to 'Go The F##K To Sleep'.
BREAKING: Jacqui Lambie's chief of staff is fired, following her most controversial comments yet.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
NEWS: Torture experts are seriously concerned about what's happening in Australia.
Could Georgina Bartter's death have been avoided?
NEWS: One doctor sterilised 83 women in 5 hours. And now 10 women are dead.
WATCH: Hero boy risks his own life to save a young girl.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
OPINION: "Geoffrey Edelsten and Gabi Grecko are caricatures of all our vices."
NEWS: 21 children were living in South Australia's 'house of horrors'.
World leaders discuss global trade. Internet cares more about their outfits.
Ridiculous: the latest primary school ban is one step too far.
OPINION: "We wish this social media campaign didn't have to exist."
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
A daughter, a sister, a friend is gone today. All because of one tiny, deadly pill.
NEWS: What makes two teenage sisters run away to become ISIS brides?
NEWS: He woke up in the middle of the night to see a stranger holding his daughter.
On the podcast: Wedding-haters, assisted suicide, and Taylor Swift.
For everyone who's had a non-human best friend.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
VIRAL: Bear selfies are dangerous (but they do make you cooler and better looking).
NEWS: Paedophiles are importing life-like child sex dolls - and the law can do nothing.
NEWS: Australian grandmother doing charity work in India has been murdered.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
NEWS: Three teens die after government closes mental health facility.
OPINION: "Don't tell me that the racing industry doesn't care about horses. We love them."
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
EXPLAIN TO ME: What's all the fuss about Jacqui Lambie and the veterans?
NEWS: Such a loss. Misogynist "pick-up artist" kicked out of the country.
Their love story is like something from a movie. And now Hollywood thinks so too.
Tom Meagher reveals his "unhealthy obsession" with his wife's killer.
Did this waitress trick this man into buying a $3750 bottle of wine?
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
EXPLAIN TO ME: What just happened in American politics?
OPINION: "She says she killed her son. But this woman is not a monster."
IN FULL: The speech everyone is talking about today.
She was taking birth control until the day she unexpectedly gave birth.
OPINION: Respect the office. Respect the occasion. Even if you don't respect the man.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
NEWS: A mother with black skin has given birth to three white children.
NEWS: The 8 most beautiful moments from today's memorial for Gough Whitlam.
He dressed his daughters up, filmed them dancing, and then smothered them.
10 ways Australia would be completely different if it weren't for Gough Whitlam.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Get your listen on: Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb have a podcast.
OPINION: Why all women should be cheering Julie Bishop.
OPINION: "The race that stopped a nation killed 2 horses. And I was a part of it."
Chilling new footage shows ISIS fighters selling girls at a market.
Lingerie brand takes crazy radical step of not making women feel sh*t about their bodies.
A vile scam exposed after a mother of 6 pretends to be dying of ovarian cancer.
Fluff: Iggy Azalea shows us the perils of twerking too vigorously.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
She had his baby and THEN they met. A very different kind of Australian love story.
Thank you, Brittany Maynard, for a life well lived.
Sickening: A men's rights group has hijacked the "White Ribbon" campaign.
Update: What really happened to the 219 missing Nigerian school girls.
When Brittney vanished, she forced her family's horrific secrets out into the open.
Brittany Maynard has made her choice. Yesterday, she died with dignity.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
"When I was 19, I was cleared of cancer." What happened the next day was devastating.
"Disgusting" child sex abuse claims levelled against Girls star Lena Dunham
"I have one persona that people see every day. And another I hide from the world."
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Cassie Nascimento: "Cancer is a battle you can't fight alone"
On the podcast: Honey Boo Boo, Cool Girls, and Renee Zellwegger's face.
Saturday's news in less than five minutes.
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