Emotional video by wife of child sexual abuse survivor goes viral

The wife of a child sex abuse survivor has posted an emotional video after reading an article in The Age that claimed the Catholic Church knew about Pell sex abuse claims for decades.

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Man hit by Canberra tram while walking through intersection

Initial investigations suggest the injured man stepped in front of the light rail vehicle against a red signal while wearing headphones.

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Accused puppy thief tells court he 'wanted a puppy'

The lawyer for a drug-addicted man accused of stealing a tiny puppy from a Brisbane home says there is "real doubt" he actually did it.

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Two on the run after home invasions and assaults in Sydney's south west

Two men have been arrested but another two men are believed to be armed and were last seen in a yellow Holden Commodore.

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Queensland man guilty of the 'worst kind of animal cruelty'

A Jimboomba man has pleaded guilty to 16 charges, including six relating to organised dog fighting and two dogs were euthanised due to their overt aggression.

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Stripped searched and sent packing: Police to review woman's claims after Sydney music festival

A woman says she was strip-searched and interrogated for over an hour at a Sydney music festival and is now banned from the venue despite having no drugs or alcohol in her possession.

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Single-use plastic bags to be banned within 100 days under a NSW Labor government

All single-use plastic bags will be banned in NSW under a Labor election pledge to protect the environment.

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Man charged after setting fire to Perth bar twice in one week

Voyeur Bar is co-owned by Adultshop boss Malcolm Day and controversial millionaire Zhenya Tsvetnenko, who is currently in Hakea Prison awaiting his next court appearance on wire fraud charges later this year.

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Meghan Markle's hope for her unborn child on International Women's Day

The Duchess of Sussex said she hopes the baby she is expecting with Prince Harry will be a feminist.

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Woman missing for three weeks last seen in Lyneham

Lisa Nicholls, 43, was last seen on February 16 in Lyneham.

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Three toxic waste dump sites discovered in Craigieburn

Authorities have found three new illicit chemical dump sites in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, bringing the number of stockpiles uncovered in the past three months to nearly a dozen.

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Police find missing Queensland mum and baby

Police have located a woman and her baby daughter who were last seen at a Brisbane home three days ago.

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Warning for parents after man approaches school children in Perth's south

On Wednesday, a primary school student was on their way to school when they were approached by a man in a car.

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Man charged over multiple stabbings of sleeping man

The man was stabbed in the face, arms and shoulder while he was sleeping.

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Missing 12-year-old boy found safe after police search

The boy was last seen in Red Hill about 3.30pm on Friday.

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Dirt roads, late rain and a $42,000 fundraiser: New documentary captures life in regional WA

The film catalogues some of the people, places and stories in the towns featured along the Silo Trail public art project.

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Ocean Reef Marina proposal hits a snag as WA party signals potential appeal

The proposal encroaches on Marmion Marine Park and Bush Forever Site 325.

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Woman dragged from car and punched on the Gold Coast

Two teenagers had allegedly attacked the woman who was sitting in her parked car at Robina on Friday afternoon.

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Stolen radioactive gauge in Ipswich poses health risk

The gauge was taken from a utility in Ipswich on Tuesday.

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Two men arrested in NSW after fatal Kensington boxing event shooting

Two men wanted over a fatal shooting outside a boxing event in Kensington last Friday night have been arrested in Sydney.

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FOX NEWS:- Congresswoman Omar slams former President Obama in Politico interview

Congresswoman Omar slams former President Obama in Politico interview



Rep. Ilhan Omar under fire for her comments yet again; reaction and analysis from our power panel on 'Fox News @ Night.'

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FOX NEWS:- Democrats against lengthy prison sentences except when it comes to Paul Manafort

Democrats against lengthy prison sentences except when it comes to Paul Manafort



Paul Manafort sentenced to 47 months; reaction from former Whitewater independent counsel Ken Starr and Robert Ray.

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FOX NEWS:- Are Democrats trying to distract and divide with election reform plan?

Are Democrats trying to distract and divide with election reform plan?



House Democrats pass sweeping election reform bill; former Florida congressional candidate Dr. Dena Grayson and Kentucky Rep. James Comer discuss.

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FOX NEWS:- Dershowitz: Omar should've been singled out for her anti-Semitism

Dershowitz: Omar should've been singled out for her anti-Semitism



Democrats deflect amid anti-Semitism scandal; Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz reacts on 'Hannity.'

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FOX NEWS:- Hannity: We now have damning evidence on the 'deep state'

Hannity: We now have damning evidence on the 'deep state'



House Republicans release interview with Justice Department official linked to Trump dossier.

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FOX NEWS:- Bernie Sanders, in Iowa, promises ‘Medicare for all’; says Trump ‘embarrasses us every single day’

Bernie Sanders, in Iowa, promises ‘Medicare for all’; says Trump ‘embarrasses us every single day’



Bernie Sanders hit the campaign trail in Iowa on Friday night, rallying a crowd of students at the University of Iowa with promises of “Medicare for all” and an end to the Trump administration.

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FOX NEWS:- DNC member on Omar: Resolution 'impacts us all'

DNC member on Omar: Resolution 'impacts us all'





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FOX NEWS:- Was Paul Manafort's sentence of 47 months enough? The left doesn't think so

Was Paul Manafort's sentence of 47 months enough? The left doesn't think so



Democrats wanted Manafort to get decades behind bars; former NYPD commissioner Bernard Kerik on life inside prison.

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FOX NEWS:- Rep. Ilhan Omar slams Obama's 'hope and change' message

Rep. Ilhan Omar slams Obama's 'hope and change' message



Omar refutes report about her criticism of Obama; reaction from Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce and Democratic strategist Robert Zimmerman.

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FOX NEWS:- Former Fox News executive: I stopped Stormy Daniels story because it had no proof

Former Fox News executive: I stopped Stormy Daniels story because it had no proof



Former Fox News executive disputes New Yorker article claiming he blocked Stormy Daniels story to protect Trump White House ; 'MediaBizz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Metro Madness: Five Teams Battle in Heated Playoff Race in Final Stretch

The Metro Division will have a March Madness of its own as five teams compete for playoff spots. 
March 09, 2019 at 12:29PM
Metro Madness: Five Teams Battle in Heated Playoff Race in Final Stretch

New on Sports Illustrated: Serena Williams Beats Friend Victoria Azarenka in Epic Second-Round Match at Indian Wells

Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka in just over two hours to treat fans at Indian Wells to a match that felt more like a final than a second-round match. 
March 09, 2019 at 11:20AM
Serena Williams Beats Friend Victoria Azarenka in Epic Second-Round Match at Indian Wells

New on Sports Illustrated: Broncos Propose Alternative to Onside Kick, Chiefs Propose NFL Overtime Rules Overhaul

The seven other proposals to be reviewed by the committee address expanding replay review.
March 09, 2019 at 10:34AM
Broncos Propose Alternative to Onside Kick, Chiefs Propose NFL Overtime Rules Overhaul

New on Sports Illustrated: How the Players' Antitrust Lawsuit Victory Impacts Schools, Conferences and the NCAA

There are several key implications of the U.S. District Judge's ruling for the schools, conferences and the NCAA in their treatmeant of elite athletes. 
March 09, 2019 at 10:21AM
How the Players' Antitrust Lawsuit Victory Impacts Schools, Conferences and the NCAA

New on Sports Illustrated: Examining the Broader Fallout After the Historic Grant-in-Aid Cap Ruling Against the NCAA

Taking a look at the potential legal fallout from U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken’s historic ruling and what it would mean for subjects such as Title IX, tax law, immigration law and sports betting law.
March 09, 2019 at 10:07AM
Examining the Broader Fallout After the Historic Grant-in-Aid Cap Ruling Against the NCAA

New on Sports Illustrated: Why the NCAA Lost Its Latest Landmark Case in the Battle Over What Schools Can Offer Athletes

A U.S. District judge has declared that the NCAA and its 11 major conferences are violating antitrust law by capping the value of athletic scholarships.
March 09, 2019 at 09:15AM
Why the NCAA Lost Its Latest Landmark Case in the Battle Over What Schools Can Offer Athletes

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Former NC State Coach Mark Gottfried Directly Connected to Payments in NCAA Fraud Trial

Gottfried is the first head coach to be directly connected to prohibited payments during the investigations.
March 09, 2019 at 08:51AM
Report: Former NC State Coach Mark Gottfried Directly Connected to Payments in NCAA Fraud Trial

New on Sports Illustrated: Coach K: Zion Williamson Doubtful to Play Saturday vs. UNC

Zion Williamson's return is doubtful for Duke's game vs. UNC on Saturday.
March 09, 2019 at 08:41AM
Coach K: Zion Williamson Doubtful to Play Saturday vs. UNC

New on Sports Illustrated: Sloane Stephens Quickly Ousted in Indian Wells While Simona Halep, Other Top Players Move on

The fourth-seeded American committed 32 unforced errors while Voegele had four aces playing in windy conditions in the Southern California desert while Simona Halep, Ashleigh Barty, Garbine Muguruza and No. 22  Jelana  Ostapenko moved on.
March 09, 2019 at 08:35AM
Sloane Stephens Quickly Ousted in Indian Wells While Simona Halep, Other Top Players Move on

New on Sports Illustrated: Federal Judge Rules NCAA Cannot Limit Compensation, Benefits 'Related to Education'

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken issued her ruling late Friday night, outlining which benefits can and cannot be restricted.
March 09, 2019 at 07:45AM
Federal Judge Rules NCAA Cannot Limit Compensation, Benefits 'Related to Education'

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Maryland's Ivan Bender Surprises Girlfriend With Senior Night Proposal

Ivan Bender surprised his girlfriend Andrea during his senior night introduction.
March 09, 2019 at 06:06AM
Watch: Maryland's Ivan Bender Surprises Girlfriend With Senior Night Proposal

New on Sports Illustrated: Former MLB Pitcher Esteban Loaiza Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Cocaine Possession

Loaiza won 126 games in 14 MLB seasons, sporting a 4.65 ERA. 
March 09, 2019 at 05:57AM
Former MLB Pitcher Esteban Loaiza Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Cocaine Possession

New on Sports Illustrated: Adidas Announces Bonus Payout for FIFA Women's World Cup Winners Equal to Male Counterparts

Adidas' announcement came on International Women's Day.
March 09, 2019 at 05:44AM
Adidas Announces Bonus Payout for FIFA Women's World Cup Winners Equal to Male Counterparts

New on Sports Illustrated: Whit Merrifield, J.T. Realmuto Are Among the Top Fantasy Busts of 2019

Nobody wants busts on their fantasy team. These are the players you should look to avoid.
March 09, 2019 at 05:35AM
Whit Merrifield, J.T. Realmuto Are Among the Top Fantasy Busts of 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: Dodgers Reliever Joe Kelly Injured Back Cooking Cajun Food

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that Kelly's back injury was not expected to be an issue.
March 09, 2019 at 05:10AM
Dodgers Reliever Joe Kelly Injured Back Cooking Cajun Food

New on Sports Illustrated: Will Wade's Suspension Casts a Pall on LSU's Banner Season

Will Wade's success in bringing LSU from the SEC cellar to first place in two years has taken on a new tone after the latest leaked wiretap has taken him off the sideline.
March 09, 2019 at 04:07AM
Will Wade's Suspension Casts a Pall on LSU's Banner Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Inside USWNT's New Equal Pay Lawsuit vs. U.S. Soccer–and How CBA, EEOC Relate

What does the U.S. women's national team's new gender discrimination lawsuit against U.S. Soccer mean in the fight for equal pay? Take a closer look at what the players are asking for and how the federation will likely respond.
March 09, 2019 at 04:00AM
Inside USWNT's New Equal Pay Lawsuit vs. U.S. Soccer–and How CBA, EEOC Relate

New on Sports Illustrated: El Internacional Joe Corona es nuevo jugador de LA Galaxy

March 09, 2019 at 03:45AM
El Internacional Joe Corona es nuevo jugador de LA Galaxy

New on Sports Illustrated: The Toughest Nonconference Schedules of the 2019 College Football Season

Nonconference schedules are set up in years in advance, which leaves some teams looking at a lot of traps outside of league play in 2019.
March 09, 2019 at 03:34AM
The Toughest Nonconference Schedules of the 2019 College Football Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Inter vs SPAL: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time, Team News & More

March 09, 2019 at 03:30AM
Inter vs SPAL: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time, Team News & More

Why Singapore, Hong Kong must lead fight for gender equality in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore must use their wealth and international status to lead the fight for gender equality in Asia-Pacific, according to Mohammad Naciri, the regional director for the UN agency...

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North Korea state media airs feature on latest Trump-Kim summit

North Korea's state media aired a lengthy feature on Kim Jong Un's diplomatic bromance with US President Donald Trump in Hanoi but did not mention that the second summit ended without a deal. The...

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'Buddhism under threat': Thai election gives platform to radicals

PATHUM THANI, Thailand - A clothing and cosmetics model and a former monk are campaigning together for Thailand's election at a market outside Bangkok. The message: Buddhism is under threat...

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US SEC to review stock trading rules in big potential shake-up

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is launching a review of the main set of rules governing stock trading, opening the door to the biggest potential changes in a decade-and-a-half.

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Sharemarket still living in the shadow of 2008-09's almighty crash

Today marks 10 years since the last great bear market. And it may be another decade at least before the trauma of 2009 is finally put to rest.

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Norway deals a blow to an oil Industry that's quickly losing friends

The decision of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to reduce holdings in oil stocks has dealt a symbolic blow to fossil fuels that will reverberate for energy companies and their investors.

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'Let this be a warning': Watchdog suspends cryptocurrency exchanges

Austrac says it suspended the licences of two cryptocurrency exchanges after a police investigation found the businesses were being exploited for drug trafficking.

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Rio Tinto predicts new copper mine will be built in Western Australia

Rio Tinto boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques says he is very confident that a new copper mine will be built at the site of a copper discovery in WA.

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Look, just quit tweeting, OK? Investors sue Tesla and Musk again

A new lawsuit seeks to permanently block Elon Musk's "unchecked use of Twitter to make inaccurate statements" about Tesla.

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US stocks cap worst week of 2019 after jobs data

US stocks slumped with the dollar after a report showed American hiring was the weakest in more than a year while wage gains were the fastest of the expansion.

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China's cloud has silver lining for Australia's big miners

Fortescue's chief executive says the sober report on China's economy could hold upside for the nation's biggest exporters.

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'Nice and dirty': Rio's new mine taps aluminium boom

Aluminium is the hot new metal and Rio Tinto hopes to strike it lucky with its remote mine.

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Banks need to show more than mea culpas and committees

The bank bosses at CBA and Westpac fronted a parliamentary committee in Canberra for a grilling post the royal commission, but they got off lightly.

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ABC chair Ita Buttrose pushes for more female CEOs

Newly appointed ABC chairman Ita Buttrose is pushing for more female chief executives in media and wants board members to be half women in future. 

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Will a new discount supermarket chain threaten competition?

If the sharemarket is any guide, the launch of Kaufland won’t have much impact in the medium term. Coles and Woolworths shares didn’t react at all.

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Scare campaigns about recessions are a dangerous waste of time

Economic growth slowed sharply in the second half of 2018 but that is no justification for the fear mongering this week by both sides of politics.

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Super funds poised to control half of Aussie shares by 2030

Super funds are poised to own more than half of the value of the total Australian sharemarket by 2030, raising concerns they could soon wield too much influence.

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Forget what's happening in the economy, just latch on to a scary label

There is no science behind the notion that two successive quarters of “negative growth” equal a God-given licence to use the r-word.

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Without Reserve: Dexus and Tiffany continue partnership

Tiffany & Co has opened its new flagship store at 175 Pitt Street, Sydney

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Oversupply weighs on self storage sector

The slowing housing market and looming oversupply are weighing on the $1.2 billion a year self-storage sector.

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Central city tunes in for another 457-room hotel

Tune Hotels gets approval to knock down a two-storey building in Melbourne’s Flinders Lane and replace it with a 30-storey hotel.

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Sun shines on large landlords' push into solar

Six of Australia’s largest ASX-listed landlords plan enough rooftop solar to power about 18,000 homes a year.

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Swinburne University’s design factory

Academics and university researchers are known for their untidy desks, with post-it notes dotted around their computers.

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Historic cordial factory to slake property thirst

Fitzroy's historic Harrison Cordial Factory is for sale and the old North Fitzroy Tradelink has changed hands.

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Shipping containers and the impact of flexible retail spaces

Hot Property

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Ask no questions and hear no lies

There are at least four types of deception.

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Next Story Group joins hotel rooms with office space

There is a swath of new hotels brands and offering set to hit the Australian market.

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Lords urge tougher rules for tech firms

Technology firms and social media apps should all fall under one regulatory body, Lords report says.

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Security holes found in big brand car alarms

Security researchers show Click’s Dan Simmons how to take control of a car via its smart alarm system.

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Urgent warning over 'serious' Windows 7 bug

The flaw is found in Windows 7 and could let malicious hackers take over machines, says Google.

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South Africa to downgrade diplomatic relations with Israel

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The South African government is to downgrade diplomatic relations with Israel, the country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday.

Last year, the ruling Afr

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Istanbul Convention ratified by Ireland on International Women’s Day

DUBLIN, Ireland - Ireland on Friday ratified the Istanbul Convention.

The move was significant as it coincided with International Women's Day.

The Istanbul Convention, officially kn

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Two Million mostly elderly Americans defrauded of $700 million

The FBI joined federal partners and Attorney General William P. Barr on Thursday in announcing the results of a yearlong targeted effort to capture and prosecute fraudsters who prey on the elderly.

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Turkish Forces Begin Syria Patrols As Part Of Deal With Russia

Turkish forces have begun patrolling in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib as part of a deal struck with Russia and Iran in the war-torn country.

State-run Anadolu news agency on March

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Taiwan 'Would Welcome' Visit From The Dalai Lama: Ruling Party Chief

The democratic island of Taiwan would welcome a visit from exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, the leader of its ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said.

DPP secretary-

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Chinese Women Who Fight For Rights Remain at Risk: Group

Women who campaign for human rights in China face reprisals from the ruling Chinese Communist Party, including enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, sexual abuse and torture, an overseas ri

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How the world is marking women's day

Marches, protests, strikes and studies - people around the globe are taking action to mark International Women's Day and to push for action to to obtain equality.

Here are some of the events:

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Armenian Sapper In Syrian Seriously Wounded While Clearing Mines

An Armenian demining officer recently deployed to Syria has been seriously wounded while clearing landmines near Aleppo.

According to Armenia's Center for Humanitarian Demining and Expertise

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Austria Protests Ukraine's Decision To Bar ORF Journalist

Austria has protested Ukraine's move to bar an Austrian reporter, calling the move an act of censorship.

Ukraine told Austria it would deny entry to Christian Wehrschuetz, the Kyiv bureau chi

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Kosovo Court Acquits Ethnic Serb Of War Crimes

A court in Kosovo has acquitted an ethnic Serb on charges of war crimes.

The court in the city of Peja on March 8 acquitted former Serb policeman Milorad Zajic of war crimes and genocide char

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CBI to conclude investigation against Jagdish Tytler in two months

New Delhi (India) Mar 8 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday informed a Delhi Court that the probe against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots wo

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No terror group will be allowed in Pakistan: Imran Khan

Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 8 (ANI): Amid mounting world pressure in the wake of Pulwama terror attack, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said his government will not allow any terror group o

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Govt 'not able to discern' between trees and structures, says Sidhu

New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday hit out at the Centre over the air strikes carried out recently, and said the government is "not able to discern between tr

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'Army is fully prepared for emerging challenges'

New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Indian Army on Friday said to be fully prepared to deal with the "emerging challenges" out of the current scenario of "disinformation campaign" being orchestrated by th

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Trump still hopes for North Korea deal after ominous report

Satellite photos showing new activity at a North Korean rocket launch site raised fresh doubts that Kim Jong Un will ever give up his drive for nuclear weapons, yet talks continue and President Don

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THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ by Heather Morris

A concentration camp detainee tasked with permanently marking fellow prisoners falls in love with one of them.

#2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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Fly Like a Butterfly

Life is a wonderful gift. Let your mind is free to fly. Our mind is unable to fly as a free butterfly due to invisible chains. Phobias and limitations fix boundaries for us; we can’t see, walk and can't explore the unknown zones.

 An only free mind can be more creative, constructive and positive.

We all have the capacity to fly in harmony with the flock and experience the joyous solitude of our own company. A need is just to have faith in ourselves, have faith in life, let go and fly.

This painting is made on an Ivory sheet with acrylic colors.

Dimensions: 20.5 cm×28.5cm (8×12Inch)

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Karen Fryar, first woman to the bench in Canberra, retires

Ms Fryar's trailblazing career was marked by her no-nonsense court room style and her condemnation of violent offenders.

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Stella Prize 2019 shortlist includes youngest ever finalist

Jamie Marina Lau is the youngest person to be shortlisted for the $50,000 Stella Prize in the history of the award.

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I love the ACL. Crowds once again confirm few others share that view

The ACL is the pinnacle of Asian club soccer competition, but its alarming how few care, here and, it seems, across the region.

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Sports Minister says budgeting 'wrong' over Allianz loan

Stuart Ayres has accused the parliamentary budget office of getting its sums wrong, as he attacked Labor's plan to force the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust to take out a loan to rebuild Allianz Stadium.

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Man charged after 10-week-old baby was hit in head

The baby received minor injuries after a man approached his father in a carpark in Morris Road and after a few words struck the baby in the head.

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Big week of economic data gives ASX a boost

Australian shares closed higher for the week amid a stream of economic data, calls for rate cuts and global growth concerns.

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Brisbane priest guilty of historical abuse

A Catholic priest has been found guilty of indecently dealing with a schoolboy while he has a teacher at Brisbane's Villanova College.

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Canberra is here for you, Virginia

Virginia Haussegger is staying strong as she battles bowel cancer. And she got a lovely surprise at UC on Friday.

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Wading into World Cup selection hunt

Matthew Wade may have failed with the bat on the final day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria but he remains in the hunt for World Cup selection.

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Geocon event an 'insult to every woman in Canberra', says Labor MLA

The construction giant alerted police to a protest against their sexualised marketing on Friday afternoon. About 60 people, both women and men, attended.

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Woman last seen leaving Crown Casino missing for more than a month

Police said it was out of character for her to not contact her family.

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Sausedge ready to sizzle in Canberra Guineas

Tony Prinitis only ever wanted to own half of Sausedge. The other half he wanted to share with his mate Robert Heyblok.

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Melbourne City owners under investigation from UEFA

The vice-chairman of Melbourne City may be drawn into a UEFA investigation into the A-League team's parent club, Manchester City.

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The backyard mushroom growers supplying Melbourne restaurants

Local produce could take on a whole new meaning as Melbourne restaurants source mushrooms from Carlton carports and Brunswick share houses.

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Passenger on international flight to Brisbane infected with measles

Queensland Health are warning anyone on the Emirates EK 430 flight and those who visited a Brisbane Marriott Hotel last month should see a doctor.

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Hawkes' team has a group 1 feel for autumn

Team Hawkes ready to make presence felt in the autumn group 1s.

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'It's going to be very busy': Peak hour train delays after suspicious object found at Footscray station

The bomb response unit has given the scene the all clear, however delays of about 40 minutes are still expected. 

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Australian radio airplay still male-dominated, study finds

Triple J's latest Women in Music report finds that while gender parity in the local industry is improving, "men continue to dominate the scene at almost every level".

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Sportsfolk don't get the picture

What possesses sportspeople who feel the need to put on the internet clips of themselves having sex?

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Labour Day 2019 public holiday guide: What's open, what's closed and what's on in Melbourne

Here’s a guide to help you know what stores are open, how to get around, what to do and where to go to help you make the most of this Labour Day holiday.

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V'landys takes aim at Betfair over NRL commission spike

ARL Commissioner Peter V'landys has slammed Betfair as an organisation selling their product with a "model based on fallacy and spin".

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Queensland woman guilty of failed hit on husband

A Gold Coast woman has been found guilty of arranging for her ex-husband to be killed by a man who took her money and ran without carrying out the hit.

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Jonsdottir trades midnight golf in Iceland for NSW Open lead

Vladis Jonsdottir is the one to catch at the NSW Open in Queanbeyan, making her first cut in six months and setting her sights on a title.

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LNP confirms move to target Trad by preferencing Greens ahead of Labor

The Liberal National Party will preference the Greens higher than Deputy Premier Jackie Trad at the next state election.

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Perth university camp cancelled over unspecified 'safety concerns'

A Murdoch University spokeswoman refused to elaborate on what safety concerns were held for the camp, and did not clarify whether the same concerns would apply to other university fresher camps.

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Canberra Capitals embody the best of sport

It takes less than a second to get a shot off in basketball, why is it taking so long to ditch archaic mentalities?

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Benji Floros emerges as Cricket ACT's great hope

Benji Floros wants to prove those in Canberra have what it takes to match it with the best second XI sides in the country.

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Swans still coming to terms with new AFL rules: Longmire

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire admits he is still grappling with how the brand new AFL rulebook this season will affect his team and their style of play.

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Out-of-control Bunyip blaze has destroyed 29 homes, 67 outbuildings

An out-of-control bushfire still burning in Victoria's east has destroyed more than 100 buildings, including 29 homes and another 67 outbuildings and sheds.

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Several dead after explosives-laden car blows up in Somalian capital

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Five people have been killed when a car laden with explosives blew up outside a restaurant, about 500 metres from the presidential palace.

The attack took place Thursday

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Hostilities between Myanmar and Arakan Army set to escalate

The Myanmar Army has sent more than 8,000 troops to northern Rakhine state within the past two months, the ethnic armed group that is fighting national soldiers in the region said, indicating an on

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Fox News banned from 2020 Democratic party debates

WASHINGTON DC - In an unprecedented move the Rupert Murdoch-controlled Fox news Channel has been banned from hosting Democratic party debates for the U.S. presidential elections in 2020.

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Iran Urges India, Pakistan to Settle Differences Peacefully

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on India and Pakistan to put an end to hostilities and resolve their dispute peacefully in a bid to avoid further violence.

He made th

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Moon Picks Confidant as New Unification Minister

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has replaced his unification minister who played a major role in last years detente with the North, his office said Friday, and named a l

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Russia Says Will Deport Two U.S. Mormons Held In Black Sea Port

Russia says two U.S. citizens detained in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk will be deported for alleged violations of immigration laws.

The Interfax news agency on March 7 identified the tw

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Russia bans fake news, criminalises 'disrespect' of state

Moscow [Russia], March 8 (ANI): Russian senators on Thursday passed two bills that impose a ban on spreading fake news and criminalises disrespect of the state. According to Al Jazeera, the lower hous

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Thai massage parlors mushroom in Georgia's tourist meccas

The first thing visitors see when they walk into Royal Thai Massage in Tbilisi is a sign specifying No sex, written both in English and Georgian. An accompanying pictogram makes the rule abundantly

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Six Steps Russia Is Taking Toward Restricting Its Internet

The Russian State Duma on March 7 passed twin bills to stop the spread of 'fake news' as well as information that 'disrespects' Russias government, its symbols, and society.

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'Serious Rights Violator' Appointed Head Of Iran's Judiciary

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed a controversial hard-line cleric accused of gross human rights violations as head of the country's influential Judiciary.

In a decre

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Somalia: 4 killed in car bomb explosion in Mogadishu

Mogadishu [Somalia], Mar 7 (ANI): At least four people were killed and nine wounded after a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday, reported Xinhua. The exp

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Foreign leaders lavish Trump with diplomatic gifts

Foreign leaders showered President Donald Trump and his family with more than $140 000 in gifts during their first year in the White House, with China and Saudi Arabia among the most lavish givers.

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Luxembourg offers to play mediator between India, Pakistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 7 (ANI): Luxembourg on Thursday expressed its desire for peace and stability between India and Pakistan and offered to play a role as mediator for peace between the two nucle

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Iran Condemns Inhumane Terror Attack in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over and denounced the latest terrorist attack on a private firm in Afghanistans eastern city of Jalalabad which left tens of

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Mistrust of Europe Turns FATF into Highly Sensitive Issue in Iran

A senior advisor to Irans Leader says the Iranian nations mistrust of Europeans has turned the issue of the Islamic Republics adoption of the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

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One person arrested in Jammu bus stand grenade attack

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 7 (ANI): In a major achievement, the person who threw the grenade at the Jammu bus stand on Thursday morning, has been arrested by police, Jammu and Kashmir DGP

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Saudi Foreign Minister to arrive in Pak today

Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 7 (ANI): Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir is expected to arrive in Pakistan on a day-long official visit on Thursday. Al-Jubeir is scheduled to arrive in Islama

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Big week of economic data gives ASX a boost

Australian shares closed higher for the week amid a stream of economic data, calls for rate cuts and global growth concerns.

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The backyard mushroom growers supplying Melbourne restaurants

Local produce could take on a whole new meaning as Melbourne restaurants source mushrooms from Carlton carports and Brunswick share houses.

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Former judge takes aim at 'absolutely ruthless and lethal' women

Former Supreme Court chief justice Marilyn Warren has spoken out against women not supporting other women.

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Opera House contractor who got drunk after work wins job back

The Fair Work Commission found the female project manager was unfairly sacked and ruled that getting drunk and vomiting at after-work drinks did not justify her dismissal.

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'Classic day to lose money': Aussie's roller coaster shakes traders

For traders of the Australian dollar, the wild swings on February 21 illustrate why trading the notoriously skittish currency can at times be almost impossible.

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Myer and David Jones rush to reinvent themselves before it's too late

Myer boss John King needn't have gone further than the entrance to its store in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall to realise his huge task ahead.

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Stop 'cheap finance': Samuel tells big business to back payment code

Graeme Samuel has warned more businesses need to sign up to the Business Council of Australia's supplier payment code, or face regulation.

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New Victorian wind farm to power 115,000 homes

Work has begun on a new $275 million wind farm in Victoria able to power more than 115,000 homes.

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The demise of Acquire: How the 'big dogs' in education lost their bite

The "boys" at Andrew Demetriou-linked group Acquire Learning were "big dogs" with big plans, but now liquidators are trying to find out how it all fell apart.

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House price fall a 'cyclical adjustment' Westpac boss

Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has played down concerns over the fall in house prices.

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It's not just a man's world. Where are all the female investors?

It’s fair to say that the finance industry hasn’t exactly done a stellar job in making finance accessible and welcoming for women.

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Supermarket wars: Kaufland ramps up its presence with $459m warehouse

German supermarket giant Kaufland will build a super-sized distribution centre, one of the largest of its kind, in Melbourne's northern industrial suburbs.

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What do you do when your boss promises you a flexible job and gives no flexibility?

It pays to get your flexible working conditions in writing.

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Qantas passengers will soon be able to board with heavier carry-on luggage

From March 25, travellers will be allowed to carry on one item weighing as much as 10 kilograms and a second piece up to 4 kilograms.

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Shareholders will foot the bill for remediation, CBA's Comyn says

Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn says shareholders will be on the hook for any future compensation costs for the bank's past misconduct.

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'Pervasive uncertainty': Europe sounds alarm bells about global economy

In announcing a sharp downgrade of euro zone growth and a surprise move to loosen monetary policy, ECB President Mario Draghi coined what may be the motto of the times.

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Trump called Tim Cook 'Tim Apple,' and the Apple CEO is loving it

The moment was so fleeting, it could have been missed in a millisecond. Trump didn't miss a beat as he continued.

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Wall Street extends losing run as ECB stokes growth worries

Wall Street's main indices fell for a fourth consecutive session, after Europe's central bank said it would defer interest rate hikes and offered banks a new round of cheap loans.

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Markets Live: ASX falls on global growth concerns

Australian shares closed firmly lower on Friday while NAB became the second major bank to forecast two cuts to the official cash rate by the end of the year.

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Bill Gates is right about poverty, the world really is getting richer

A debate about global poverty has been raging since a tweet from one of the world's richest people.

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'Not ready for any escalation': Wall Street is vulnerable if Trump doesn't deliver on China deal

President Donald Trump wants the stock market to celebrate if he strikes a trade deal with China. Investors may struggle to deliver.

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8@eight: ASX set to open lower as Wall Street sputters

What happened overnight and what's ahead for the ASX.

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'Garbage': World's top money manager takes aim at popular economic theory

BlackRock chief executive officer Larry Fink said he's not a proponent of modern monetary theory.

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Court application for $100,000 legal claim against Napoleon Perdis

The former general manager of Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics will make an application to the Federal Court for leave to continue with his claim for nearly $100,000 in payments.

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Mum's the word in side hustle

A midwife is running a fashion business that helps make breastfeeding easier, writes Sue White.

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'Ridiculous': RBA board member slams ASX over gender quota

The ASX's target of 30 per cent women on boards is not good enough, according to Reserve Bank board member Carol Schwartz.

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Should you just shut up and do your job?

Can putting forward your opinion too often at work be damaging to your career?

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RBA rate cut may provide little joy for homeowners

Australian banks, already under earnings pressure, may not pass on the full amount of any rate cut.

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'Clear duty to intervene': Government under pressure to save whistleblower

Senator Rex Patrick has written to the Attorney-General asking him to help Richard Boyle who faces six life sentences for being a whistleblower.

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Physio sues Lorna Jane over 'very similar' leggings

A Bendigo physiotherapist has launched proceedings in the Federal Court claiming Lorna Jane's leggings infringe her patent. 

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This Women's Day It's 'Not Her Fault'

This year on March 8 women and men all across Russia and Belarus are trading tulips for protests.

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Merkel Is Said to Reject U.S. Pressure to Provoke Russia's Navy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel rebuffed U.S. pressure last month to conduct a naval maneuver in Russia’s backyard.

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The Troika Laundromat Explained. And How Russia is Dealing with Returning Isis Brides

The weekly news and analysis podcast from central Moscow.

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Russia's Women On Every Day Besides Women's Day

Here's a look at Russian women at work with guns, drones, microscopes and rescue equipment.

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Abramovich Forced to Sell Stake in Russian TV Channel Over Israeli Citizenship

Russian law prohibits foreign citizens from owning more than 20 percent of a media company.

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Russia Passes Legislation Banning 'Disrespect' of Authorities and 'Fake News'

Disrespecting the authorities, including President Putin, will carry a fine of up to 300,000 rubles for repeat offenders.

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Two American Mormons Detained in Russia, Will be Deported — Reports

The men are currently in a holding center awaiting deportation, a source said.

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Russian Military Intercepts U.S. Spy Plane Over Baltic Waters

Footage shows the Su-27 approaching and shadowing a U.S. RC-135 plane.

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CIRCLE OF THE MOON by Faith Hunter

The fourth book in the Soulwood novel series. Nell uses her magic to help a group that solves paranormal crimes.

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WHEN AUGUST ENDS by Penelope Ward

A college student has feelings for an older man over the course of a summer.

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CALIFORNIA GIRLS by Susan Mallery

After getting dumped in the same week, three sisters rebuild their lives.

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BACKLASH by Lisa Jackson

Two stories featuring Denver and Colton McLean: "Tender Trap" and "Aftermath."

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CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER by Joanne Fluke

Hannah Swensen teams up with a former lover to find out who left a dead body in her bedroom.

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THE BORDER by Don Winslow

The third book in the Power of the Dog series. Art Keller’s fight to keep drugs out of the country has taken a complicated turn.

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THE HUNTRESS by Kate Quinn

A British journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot go after a Nazi war criminal.

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How a car can be hijacked via its smart alarm

Security researchers show how a car can be controlled via bugs in a smart alarm system.

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Facebook finds UK-based 'fake news' network

Facebook removes more than 130 "inauthentic" accounts, pages and groups operated from the UK.

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Paris street to 'shut out Instagrammers'

Residents are demanding a gate to keep picture-hunters off their colourful cobbled street.

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Facebook: What's in Mark Zuckerberg's privacy plan?

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants Facebook to become a "privacy-focused" social network.

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Court IT issue delays trials in England

Some trials have been suspended as the Ministry of Justice works to fix an IT issue.

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Google spin-off Waymo to sell Lidar it fought Uber on

The self-driving car division of Google is to sell its Lidar units to other industries but not car-makers.

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Rape Day game pulled by Steam platform after outcry

Gaming platform Steam pulls the release of the game Rape Day after widespread condemnation.

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Huawei sues US government over product ban

The Chinese telecoms firm takes action against claims its products present security risks.

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Portrait

“Drawing is not what one sees but what one can make others see.”         Edgar Degas

Here in this commissioned portrait, I have used 3h pencil for the basic outline and 6b pencil to complete it. Other tools used are earbud and eraser for the highlights.

Thanks and have a great day ahead.

Renuka

Dimensions: 21.0cm x 29.7cm (without frame)

Pencil drawing on an ivory sheet

Importing faith from Singapore: rise of Indonesian shopping mall churches

The joyous congregation falls into a quiet hush as the music fades away. With an outstretched arm, the sharply suited pastor strides across the stage holding a microphone, giving thanks to God and calling for his presence to fill the hall.

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Cabin crew ordered to shout 'Hail India' after every announcement

Air India has reminded cabin crews to follow all announcements with a rousing cry of "Hail India!" as nationalistic fervour grips the nation in its latest military stand-off with Pakistan.

"With immediate effect, all are required to announce 'Jai Hind' at the end of every announcement after a slight pause and with much fervour," the national carrier's head of operations said in a circular.

A spokesman said the order was first issued in 2017 but that a reminder was required because new staff had joined.

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The Sisters Brothers review: John C. Reilly rides off with Audiard's moody yet funny western

Although it looks like a classical western, it's more the kind of western Sam Elliott's cowboy character in The Big Lebowski might have liked, in between bottles of that good Sarsaparilla.

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Gurrumul wins Australian Music Prize

Gurrumul's posthumous fourth album beat entries from Courtney Barnett and The Presets

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Pond review: Magic happens after slow-burn start

Four songs into Perth neo-psych act Pond's set, and it's hard to shake the sinking feeling that something is lacking. Then something magical happens.

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Salome review: Perversion writ large in this thrilling production

Opera Australia's Salome is a thrillingly-sung revival of a Gale Edwards production that emphasises the perverted, fetish-like aspect of Strauss' sadistically sensationalist reading of Wilde's Symbolist text.

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The Miser review: John Bell is back with rhyme and reason

John Bell's miser is stingy of spirit, filthy of nose-picking habit and ocker of tone.

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Adaptation of Gothic, feminist classic fails to maintain the rage

There are some strong elements in the reinterpretation of The Yellow Wallpaper but it lacks one key ingredient.

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Death Cab For Cutie deliver uneven show with flashes of the sublime

One of the great indie bands of the past few decades struggled to connect with the crowd at Hamer Hall.

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Animals on the prowl as dancers sniff out each other's weaknesses

Force Majeure's You Animal, You explores people's natural scents to discover their animal instincts in this physical drama.

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Olivia Newton-John's latest challenge with stage four cancer

The Australian star, 70, spoke about the upset false tabloid rumours about her death had caused.

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'Back in your box': James Packer embroiled in Hollywood sex-for-roles-scandal

Hundreds of explosive messages between Australian casino mogul and an ambitious young actress he was dating have been leaked.

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The Time is Now, Monica Sparrow review: Matt Howard's warm story of family ties

What begins as a brittle comedy of manners develops into a complex and warm-hearted story about elective affinities.

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Aussie radio station pulls Michael Jackson songs due to Leaving Neverland

Nova's smoothfm has joined international stations in - at least, temporarily - removing Jackson's songs from airplay.

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A dangerous innocence at the heart of The Sisters Brothers

In Jacques Audiard's The Sisters Brothers, maturity comes to two brothers with a shared darkness.

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'This is a Renaissance painting': A photo sums up Gayle King's explosive R. Kelly interview

One moment during the interview left viewers in shock - and in awe of King's composure.

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Network 10 announces new Bachelor - and this time, he's not famous

"It may be an unorthodox way to meet someone, but I think it'll be a sensational experience," says new Bachelor Matt Agnew.

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'Shocking' evidence of drunken antics at Powerhouse Fashion Ball

Witness C worked the night of the Powerhouse Museum's Fashion Ball and gave in camera evidence to a parliamentary inquiry about incidents of drunken revelry.

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Australian horse to return to Hong Kong after quarantine change

Australian horses can return to Hong Kong to race after quarantine restrictions were lifted by Deparatment of Agriculture and Water Resources.

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TV mothers are the new anti-heroes

The hard-drinking women of Bad Mothers and the single parents of SMILF and Better Things show how far TV has evolved since the days of The Sullivans.

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The tragic story of The Family, and how the cult's founders eluded authorities

A three-part documentary explores the infamous cult and the children who suffered in their care.

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Green Guide letters: TV viewers bite back

Does The Heights live up to the promise of its title?

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Take a Squiz at daily news podcasts that have sprung up everywhere

The audience may be small, but the emergence of daily news podcasts signals a change in how people consume breaking news.

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Altered states: Tea Leoni looks forward to day TV doesn't "laud" strong women

Tea Leoni talks about female power and how real life politics have reshaped the tone of Madam Secretary.

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What's on TV: Thursday, March 14

Dr Michael Hunter discusses the life and death of Farrah Fawcett in Autopsy USA.

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What's on TV: Wednesday, March 13

Nice Karl Pilkington is haunted by cranky Karl Pilkington in likeable series Sick of It.

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What's on TV: Tuesday, March 12

This episode of Stacey Dooley Investigates poses some fascinating questions.

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What's on TV: Monday, March 11

Don't worry if you've missed the season so far. It's the Instant Hotel finals.

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After Life offers thin gruel for fans of Gervais' cruel comedy

Rusted-on Ricky Gervais fans will no doubt enjoy new comedy series After Life.

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Too little, too late for Marvel

Better late than never, I suppose - it's taken only 10 years and 20 movies for Marvel Studios to release its first superhero blockbuster centred on a woman.

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Jake Wilson's top picks at French Film Festival

Jake Wilson's top picks at French Film Festival

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Another day, another MAFS affair

Just as events started to turn vanilla on Married at First Sight, producers have delivered yet another wife swap. Onya!

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'I'm fighting for my f---ing life': R. Kelly sobs in first interview since arrest

Speaking directly to the camera, Kelly declared, "I didn't do this stuff! This is not me!"

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Australian law enforcement agencies make major drug bust in Adelaide

ADELAIDE, South Australia - Federal and state law enforcement agencies have busted a major drug operation in Adelaide, South Australia.

Search warrants over two days this week have resulted i

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Current global conflicts have broad array of participants

GENEVA, Switzerland - The world's major conlict zones today are unlike any others in history.

Whether it be Afghanista, Iraq, Syria or Yemen, among others, there are a variety of entities

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Trump reportedly asked officials to get security clearance for Ivanka

WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a CNN report, pressured former Chief of Staff John Kelly and White House counsel Don McGahn to give his daughter Ivanka Trump a security cl

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Bombs mailed to Heathrow, London City and Waterloo came from Ireland

LONDON, UK - Ireland's police service, the Garda, is assisting its UK counterparts in tracking down who sent three small bombs to two of London's major airports, including Heathrow, and a m

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No operations at North Korean nuclear centre since December, says IAEA

VIENNA, Austria - IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said Tuesday that the agency was continuing to monitor activities around North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Centre, which

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Tokyo court grants bail for Carlos Ghosn

TOKYO, Japan - In a surprise move, the Tokyo District Court agreed on Tuesday to release Carlos Ghosn from prison on bail of one billion Japanese yen ($8.9 billion).

Ghosn, the former chairma

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Report says 6 billion people regularly inhaling polluted air

GENEVA, Switzerland - Shifting to renewable energy could save up to 150 million lives by the end of the century.

The estimate comes amid concerns that six billion people regularly inhale air

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Juan Guaido arrives back in Caracas, vows to 'end usurpation'

CARACAS, Venezuela - Head of the Venezuela National Assembly Juan Guaido arrived back in Venezuela on Monday.

Tensions were high as Guaido, 35, risked arrest on his return as he breached a tr

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Five killed in helicopter crash in northern Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya - Police in northern Kenya have confirmed the deaths of five people, following a helicopter crash in the region.

Police made the confirmation on Monday.

“Last eveni

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Coveney says India-Pakistan hostilities 'alarming'

DUBLIN, Ireland - Tanaiste Simon Coveney in his capacity as Ireland's minister for foreign affairs says he is alarmed at the accelerating hostilities between India and Pakistan.

He has ca

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Pakistan has made terrorism a state policy: VP Naidu

Asuncion (Paraguay), March 7 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said, India wants to have good relations with all its neighbours but Pakistan has made terrorism a state policy. He was

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Two Mormons Detained In Russian Black Sea Port

Russian law enforcement officials have detained two members of the Mormon church in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on unspecified charges.

The state-run news agency TASS reported March 6

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Iran Hopes New Trade Mechanism Ready For Business Within Weeks

Iran says it hopes a new trade mechanism that allows foreign firms to conduct business with Tehran will be up and running within two weeks.

'We hope it will be before the end of the Iranian c

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China reiterates support to Pakistan for regional peace

Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 7 (ANI): China on Wednesday reiterated its support to Pakistan in restabilising regional peace and security. Geo News reported that Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou

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Tajik Activist Gadoev Says He Was Abducted, Tortured, Given Ultimatum

A prominent Tajik opposition activist says he was abducted, tortured, and forced to appear in propaganda videos before being released amid international pressure on Dushanbe over his case.

Sh

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UK negotiators seek to get Brexit 'over the line' in new EU talks

Britain's Brexit negotiators headed back to Brussels on Tuesday vowing to "get a deal over the line" as they seek EU support to break the stalemate in London before this month's divorce deadline.</<br>
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J-K: Terrorist hide out busted in Shopian

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 6 (ANI): A terrorist hideout was busted on Wednesday in Kungnoo village here in a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and 44 Rashtriya Rifles. A su

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MP minister defends Digvijay Singh on Pulwama terror remark

Bhopal, (Madhya Pradesh), [India], Mar 6 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Congress leader Govind Singh Kushwah on Wednesday defended fellow partyman Digvijaya Singh over his Pulwama terror r

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Tensions between India, Pak appear to be de-escalating: SM Qureshi

Islamabad [Pakistan], Mar 6 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said tensions between India and Pakistan "appear to be de-escalating". Qureshi also said in view of the d

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IndiGo offloads passenger over 'bomb' remark

Chennai [India], Mar 6 (ANI): Amid tensions between India and Pakistan and a high-security alert for all airports and airlines in the country, domestic IndiGo airlines offloaded a passenger after he p

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