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'I felt like an animal': Boy's words to the man who locked him inside cage

'I felt like an animal': Boy's words to the man who locked him inside cage

Every so often, the stuff of nightmares creeps insidiously into reality.

  • by Angus Thompson

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'It gives us goosebumps': First Taylor residents prepare to move in

'It gives us goosebumps': First Taylor residents prepare to move in

You won't find Varun Vashisht's first home on Google Maps just yet.

  • by Blake Foden
First days at home: William and Kate share photos of Prince Louis

First days at home: William and Kate share photos of Prince Louis

Britain's royal family released the first two official photographs of newly born Prince Louis today.

Anger in London over Trump knife comments

Anger in London over Trump knife comments

The US President compared a London hospital to a war zone because of knife crime.

Tax cuts for the wealthy in the pipeline

Tax cuts for the wealthy in the pipeline

Modelling reveals just how much the nation's top earners will receive in tax cuts from Scott Morrison's third budget.

  • by Mark Kenny
Hospital boss says midwives' claims 'misleading'

Hospital boss says midwives' claims 'misleading'

The boss of Centenary Hospital for Women and Children has said some allegations made by clinical staff are "misleading".

  • by Daniella White
Mormons asked children invasive questions about sex
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Mormons asked children invasive questions about sex

Children as young as 12 are being asked explicit questions about their sexual thoughts in 'abusive' one-on-one interviews in the Mormon church.

  • by Ben Schneiders & Royce Millar
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Bad bankers have splattered other businesses

Is shabby bank behavior just a subset of a broader modern business delinquency?

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    Calls for child victims of sexual offences to have intermediaries

    Finding a way to properly communicate with children requires skill and planning, and a willingness to challenge traditional approaches.

    Jon White

      Poet suffers writer's block over impending royal wedding

      I too have been unable to compose a poem about the event.

      Ian Warden
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        The top solar postcodes in Victoria and NSW

        The top solar postcodes in Victoria and NSW

        While Melbourne's commuter belt is experiencing strong take-up of rooftop solar, in NSW the greatest growth is occurring outside Sydney.

        • by Cole Latimer

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        Geoffrey Edelsten 'chased by women all of the time' but loves only one

        Geoffrey Edelsten 'chased by women all of the time' but loves only one

        They didn't speak for almost two years after a messy and very public split, but Geoffrey Edelsten and Gabi Grecko are giving things another go.

        • by Amy Croffey
        Is Lisa Wilkinson a ratings failure?
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        The Project

        Is Lisa Wilkinson a ratings failure?

        The Project's numbers are not what you think.

        • by Michael Lallo

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        26 luxe gifts mum really wants for Mother's Day

        26 luxe gifts mum really wants for Mother's Day

        If you're stuck on finding the perfect way to say happy Mother's Day, we've got you covered.

        • by Jane Rocca
        Blended families need an inheritance plan more than most

        Blended families need an inheritance plan more than most

        Having an up-to-date will is crucial for those who bring assets and children to a new relationship.

        • by John Collett

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        Raiders thump Titans but yet to fully click into gear

        Raiders thump Titans but yet to fully click into gear

        Raiders coach Ricky Stuart declared Josh Papalii not only beat his Gold Coast counterpart Jai Arrow hands down, but that he's also State of Origin ready.

        • by David Polkinghorne
        Alex Ferguson undergoes emergency brain surgery

        Alex Ferguson undergoes emergency brain surgery

        The 76-year-old was Manchester United manager from 1986 to 2013, winning the Champions League twice, the Premier League 13 times and five FA Cups.