Current Affairs
JANUARY 2015
Tony Abbott's signature paid parental leave policy is set to be scrapped.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Queensland Election: Can Campbell Newman still be Premier if he loses his seat?
Real life James Bond? This Russian spy autopsy is "most dangerous ever".
Forget the WAGs at the Allan Border Medal. How about our female cricketers?
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
This 21-year-old doesn't have arms. But she's not letting that stop her.
This is not about 'context' or parental judgement. This is what child abuse looks like.
Colleen McCullough has died at age 77.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
"It just beggars belief, Don’t these people have children?"
Bali Nine: Why aren't Australians fighting for the lives of Chan and Sukumaran?
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Bravo Michelle Obama. Cultural sensitivity no excuse for oppressing women.
Sorry, PM: Your new commitment to family violence rings hollow.
Emma Watson tells fan: Stuff your sexist dad, become an engineer.
Sydney Siege: Disturbing new details of what happened inside the Lindt Cafe.
Berger from Sex and the City poses with THAT break up note.
Sickening. 3 members of a Perth family have been violently murdered in South Africa.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
A cat has freaked out the world by coming back to life and clawing its way out of his grave.
For and against: The Sam Armytage Women's Weekly cover that has everyone talking.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
"Beauty factories" are grooming 5 y/o's to become pageant queens.
When street harassers cat call their own mums by accident.
In (hilarious) praise of insanely low petrol prices.
Is Tony Abbott really up to being Prime Minister?
Saying "we remember" isn't enough to prevent another Auschwitz.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Another vicious dog has attacked a 5-year-old girl.
Nick Kyrgios gives no shits. And we love him for it.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Aussie magazine photoshops Kate Middleton to look like possessed zombie.
Manus Island: If hunger strikes, lip sewing and suicide won't shock us, what will?
Teenage girls are dying like this every day. Now finally, we have a conviction.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
One of the men who killed James Bulger has signed up for an online dating site.
For his glorious service to racist gaffes and crankiness, the PM dubs Prince Phillip a Knight.
The system let Rosie Batty down. But she stood up.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Rosie Batty is our 2015 Australian of the Year.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Bali Nine families speak of their grief and plead to Tony Abbott for help.
More devastating news for women in sport.
They're told it's immoral, but these women are doing it anyway.
William Tyrell investigation: When guilt is (unfairly) presumed instead of innocence.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Meet the Miranda Kerr of the hand modelling world and his glorious contemporaries.
Liam Neeson on gun violence: "It's a f***ing disgrace."
Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been found guilty of domestic violence.
Australian journalist Michael Usher is in quarantine following an Ebola scare.
Four terrified women have spoken out about being enslaved by two Australian jihadists.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes: 22 January.
Female tennis champ plays the game of her life. Is asked about her outfit.
Two more asylum seekers have attempted suicide on Manus Island.
Gillian Triggs recommended a wife-killer be set free. But hold your outrage, she deserves our support.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes: 21 January.
The topless Page 3 girls aren't gone after all.
All this 14-year-old wanted for his birthday was his very own vacuum cleaner.
Should the victims of the Sydney Siege be allowed to profit from their ordeal? Yes. Yes, they bloody should.
ISIS has released another video threatening to kill 2 hostages.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes: 21st January 2015.
A 5-year-old boy has accidentally killed his baby brother.
This woman's world-saving mission started with 176 sewing machines.
It's one of the hardest parts of being a homeless woman. But it's rarely discussed.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes: 20 January.
This child rapist is complaining his electronic anklet is "embarrassing" him.
The easiest way to spot a douchebag? They're wearing these t-shirts.
Julie Bishop tweeted about her lost earring. The world reacted hilariously.
Today, we have a chance to help 2 Australians cheat death.
Wonderful news for baby Gammy.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes: 20 January 2015.
5-year old boy has been given an invoice for a no show at a school mate's birthday party.
Monday's afternoon’s news in under 5 minutes: 19th January.
Dame Judi Dench gets butt tattoo, remains bad-ass at 80.
The time a Miss World selfie caused an international incident.
Asylum seekers are offering to donate their organs to Australians, for a truly tragic reason.
This is one childcare rule we can get behind.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes: January 19th 2015.
She died having never had the chance to hold her babies.
Australian sportsman kidnapped, robbed and beaten.
Estranged husband allegedly breached AVO to murder Leila Alavi.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes - January 18.
There is nothing celebratory about the lack of diversity in the Oscars nominations.
Breaking: Australian nurse treating Ebola patients rushed to hospital.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes: 16th January.
'It's feminists' fault that some catholic priests abused children'. True story.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes: 16th January 2015.
Father who threw 5-year old daughter off a bridge "a demon".
Thursday afternoon’s news in under 5 minutes: 15 January.
The photos of these "ISIS babies" are devastating.
Should the Sydney siege hostages get paid for media interviews?
Pass it on: This 40-second clip will give you chills.
7 months pregnant and she could face the firing squad for allegedly murdering her own mother.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes: 15th January 2015.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes: 14 January.
Teenager's cowardly attack on another school student. Just because he had red hair...
Pass it on: If you receive an email like this, don't open it.
Should the Sydney siege hostages get bravery awards? This politician says no.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes: January 14, 2015.
Grief as 7 of the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks are laid to rest.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes: 13 January.
The very best of the responses to Rupert Murdoch's racist Twitter comments.
Beautiful proof: It's never too late to get an education.
Dear Australian Muslims: We will ride with you.
She's the partner of the Paris jihadist. And she's on the run.
Sickening: This video of a teenage girl being bashed has been shared over 50,000 times.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes: January 13th 2015.
"I am Florence's mother - no matter what the law says."
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes: January 12.
During these times of terror we need heroes like this.
Sickening: A young girl has been used as a suicide bomber.
News in under 5 minutes: Monday, January 12.
"They wanted to bring France to its knees. They brought Europe to its feet.”
"This week is proof that hate is a stupid unproductive emotion."
This is what an editorial meeting looks like just days after 12 of your friends have been murdered.
Sydney siege gunman had 20 shotgun rounds left when shot by police.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Was Sydney siege victim Katrina Dawson shot by a police bullet?
This woman was shunned and cast out - but now she's running a city.
NOT OK: If you work for this company, you've got to be pretty, dammit.
Touching 'Keriba Omasker' service underway for 8 children murdered in Cairns.
Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Charlie Hebdo suspects killed, but four hostages die in second siege.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Cassandra doesn't want chemotherapy. But she doesn't get to decide.
15-year-old Imogen from Melbourne catches paedophiles for a living.
Moschino just got high on photoshop and amputated this model's leg.
A toddler has been killed in a police car chase in NSW.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
There is a man who many people want to thank. Do you know who he is?
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Lisa Wilkinson on what the mood is like in Paris right now.
I had a nervous breakdown at 25. And despite my best efforts, my partner stuck by me.
Kate Hudson wants to sell you active wear. Every month, whether you want it or not.
The homegrown porn star who is dividing Lebanon.
NEWS: One of the Paris gunmen has reportedly surrendered to police.
These are the victims of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack in Paris.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes...
NEWS: Paris terrorist attack. 12 dead.
Court gives victims of family violence a $12,500 reason to stay silent.
Female journalist stuns TV industry by reporting a news story sans make-up.
This one punch is why we must teach boys to communicate, not confront.
'Organised Crime'. 'Wallet Rape'. And the other dangers of speed cameras.
Terror alert: Australians warned against travelling to parts of Indonesia.
"An open letter to the mother of my step-daughter".
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Why are hundreds of teenage girls crushing on an accused murderer?
Our favourite movie of 2014 has undergone a homophobic make-over.
Finally. Some new year's resolutions actually worth making.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Our furry symbol of hope in the midst of devastation.
"What I learnt from losing everything in a bushfire".
Kendall Jones is a teenage hunter. And she's looking for love.
"I was a paedophile’s top girl, being trained up for a British Prince."
Apparently, you don't need a spouse to have the perfect wedding any more.
7-year-old girl who survived plane crash said she hoped her family were "just sleeping."
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
A 12-year-old boy has died after "sniffing deodorant" in Alice Springs.
One year on, race car driver Michael Schumacher can recognise his children's voices.
SA bushfires: Dogs and cats perish as blaze sweeps through kennel.
Sunday's news in 5 minutes.
UPDATE: AirAsia flight QZ8501 was not supposed to fly that route.
Can someone please take the Internet away from Madonna?
Sexist, painful, traumatising. Virginity 'tests' are real and still happening in 2015.
Prince Andrew named in underage 'sex slave' allegations.
Scientists: Most cancers are caused by bad luck.
NEWS UPDATE: Bushfires burning out-of-control in SA and Vic.
Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Is cancer really the best way to die? This doctor thinks so.
A mother got her daughter hooked on ice - and the reason is unbelievable.
The petition to recognise the name of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn.
Experts: The doomed AirAsia flight soared "as fast as a fighter jet".
This hospital just gave a cancer patient the wedding of his dreams.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Serial: Why the whole world is obsessed with a 15 year old murder case.
Beloved Gilmore Girls actor dies at the age of 71.
Shanghai New Year's Eve stampede leaves 35 dead, 42 injured, local authorities say.
Spot the difference: Italian circus dyes puppies black and white to look like pandas.
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