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Current Affairs

MARCH 2015

Another week, another woman dies as a result of domestic violence. We will not stay silent.
Another woman is murdered by a man who claimed to love her.
The secret to Lisa Wilkinson's youthful appearance? NOT this product, apparently.
Julie Bishop: 'This is what our foreign aid budget buys.'
A young woman has been found tied up in NSW's Blue Mountains.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Troubling news: Homophobia is rife among teenage boys.
It's time to give kids in detention their childhoods back.
Why does Scientology have a blackmail file on John Travolta?
"It's drizzling in Düsseldorf. It's exactly the right weather for a devastated city."
*Drumroll* The Daily Show's new host has been announced.
Hey Gen X, stop telling Gen Y we are precocious snowflakes. Thanks.
Apparently, no-one told Jamie Foxx that jokes about Bruce Jenner aren't funny.
Man charged over stabbing death of his wife in Sydney.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Father accused of torturing baby when he wouldn't stop crying excused from court.
"As a sex worker, being told that I'm a victim is offensive"
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The Syrian child who thought the camera was a gun - and "surrendered".
A knife-wielding man attacked her pregnant daughter. So Angela Ferullo did something remarkable.
Tom Meagher responds to the priest who blamed Jill Meagher for her own murder.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Transcript reveals the desperate attempts to save Germanwings flight. "For God's sake, open the door!"
This is the anti-violence campaign Australia desperately needs.
The Qld Premier expels an MP over his criminal record - putting her government at risk.
'Princess Marci's Royal Parade': A colourful tribute to Masa Vukotic.
A whole country is baring their breasts to support a trolled student.
Germanwings co-pilot had 'health problems and nightmares', says ex-girlfriend.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
The Obamas' Chief Florist escorted from the building. Leaves White House forever.
Michelle Grattan: Why Julie Bishop needs to slow down if she wants to be PM.
NSW votes: Mike Baird's Coalition retains government despite swing to Labor.
Priest says Jill Meagher "should have been home in bed" the night she was murdered.
"We shouldn't be teaching our children to fear people who are different."
You need to get to know Australian soccer champ, Caitlin Munoz.
The touching moment a Germanwings pilot reassured his passengers he would get them home.
How the Million Dollar Minute winner plans to spend his money will melt your heart.
Saturday's News in 5 minutes.
A GP sheds light on the deadly and emotional cost of the "wellness" industry.
Amanda Knox acquitted of murder by Italian Supreme Court.
Why is no one talking about abortion in the NSW election?
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
We can finally reveal the details of Jill Meagher's killer's violent past.
Hundreds gather to farewell former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.
Dear Karl Stefanovic, your casual racism was not okay. And nor is this apology.
Why do we continue to support boyish media brats like Jeremy Clarkson?
Brittany Maynard's important final message for the world has been released.
A cynical, marketing attempt to profit from the suicide of a young girl.
A dramatic explosion has engulfed two buildings in New York City.
He 'deliberately crashed' flight 9525. But who was Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz?
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Germanwings crash: Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz's intention "was to destroy the plane."
Bravo: Politicians from all parties come together to ban puppy farming in the ACT.
It's one of the cheapest illicit drugs on the market. It also has the potential to do the most damage.
Kelly Osborne: "I have the same cancer gene as Angelina Jolie."
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Sad news. Reporter Lara Logan is back in hospital after a brutal 2011 gang rape.
Family and friends have paid tribute to Melbourne stabbing victim Masa Vukotic.
He campaigned against same-sex marriage. Then his daughter married a woman.
Breaking: Adrian Bayley has been found guilty of three more rapes.
Another day, another woman killed by a man. So what are we doing, Australia?
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Mad Men actor Jon Hamm has just been released from rehab.
BREAKING: The two Australian victims of the Germanwings plane crash have been named.
The self-portrait that says more than a thousand words about how it feels to face death.
A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Australia recently. So why isn't anyone talking about it?
It turns out that whipping DOES hurt horses. So what now, racing industry?
Masa Vukotic's mother: "She was our everything."
Australian mother and son among the dead in French Alps plane crash.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
A mother was given the wrong baby in this Australian hospital. Understandably, she's furious.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Explain to me: Why is the government closing remote Aboriginal communities?
They carried her body through the streets, and wore her battered face in tribute.
Apparently, your clothes are talking about you behind your back.
Tanya Plibersek: "My dad had the right to die with dignity."
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Tragic death for a 29 y/o woman "seeking perfection" after a simple cosmetic surgery went terribly wrong.
At last - a sportsman we can all be proud of.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Five steps to the perfect eye roll. By Minister Julie Bishop.
Monica Lewinsky: "Public shaming as a blood sport has to stop."
Amanda Knox could face extradition as the latest legal battle commences.
We're all screwed. Google boss says work/life balance is a myth.
How Malcolm Fraser went from hated figure to admired statesman.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Please share: Nationwide recall on mislabelled Easter chocolates.
Meet the 10-year-old boy who can remember his past life.
Brawl involving 50 people in Sydney's CBD spills out onto street.
Did Belle Gibson use her friendship with a young boy with cancer to bolster her own claims?
This Christopher Pyne Star Wars parody will make your day.
"A joint with friends is fun": Karl Stefanovic on weed, booze and style.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Jake Bilardi: Why young Australian men are becoming radicalised - and how to spot it.
Science says putting a scrunchie on your cat will save native birds.
Review into Nauru confirms violence, abuse and rape - and a culture of fear.
Going viral: A photo offers a rare and heartbreaking glimpse into the harsh world of being a doctor.
Can you help? Missing NSW teacher and mother hasn't been seen for a week.
Belle Gibson's debut cookbook to be shredded by her publishers.
A message to my sons and daughter: Be vigilant
Casey Veal's heartbreaking open letter to the little boy she lost.
11 things from the '90s that need to make a comeback. Now.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Radio host John Laws has humilated a sexual assault survivor on his radio show.
A major Australian electronics brand made $90 million from Centrelink customers last year.
An open letter to women, from a man who is concerned about their safety.
The one tip that will stop women from being killed.
She was raised by two women. She found God. And now she's taking a stance against gay marriage.
The Martin Place Lindt cafe has reopened with a beautiful memorial to Sydney siege victims.
Tributes flow for former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser: 1930-2015.
Pregnant woman attacked in shocking circumstances.
It's not good enough that you've done this - AGAIN - Prime Minister.
Thursday's afternoon news in under 5 minutes.
Naomi Watts' mother speaks about the moment she lost her husband to heroin.
Stuart Diver tragically loses his second wife to breast cancer.
The woman who tried to smuggle her baby onto a plane... in a backpack.
We must act now to protect the women of Vanuatu from violence.
Senior Ministers are talking about a double dissolution election - but is it likely?
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Prime Minister confirms one Australian killed in terror attack.
A man has been charged for fatally stabbing Melbourne Teenager, Masa Vukotic.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Riley was just four weeks old when he died from whooping cough on Tuesday.
Dear Magazine, a woman's weight is not the most interesting thing about her.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Home birth campaigner Caroline Lovell died hours after birth. Could her death have been prevented?
Our advice to this man's girlfriend? Run, don't walk.
And you thought your boss was an asshat...
Five important reasons why Vanuatu needs our help today.
Because Dolce and Gabbana hadn't been offensive enough this week.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
France set to pass legislation banning ultra skinny models.
Breaking: Senate votes down university fees legislation. Again.
A 14-year-old poisoned her "husband". Now she faces the death penalty.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Belle Gibson's The Whole Pantry app has been pulled.
"I am 23. I have no political experience. And I'm standing against the NSW Premier."
Should Belle Gibson's book publishers have checked her cancer claims?
WATCH: Today's news in 90 seconds.
Man offers $138K to whoever can prove measles exists. The world responds accordingly.
Julie Bishop on why young Australian women are becoming radicalised.
Kourtney Kardashian's partner, Scott Disick, has checked himself into rehab.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
Turia Pitt: "I thought I’d wake up in the burns unit, but instead I woke up in ICU."
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
And he's baaaacccck. But where has the Russian President been?
Bill Shorten talks exclusively to Mamamia about ending family violence.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
He had sex with a child. But he wasn't found guilty because she was "well-developed".
Bianca wanted to find the father of her child, so she posted an ad on Gumtree.
16 completely bad-ass tattooed senior citizens who regret nothing.
The leaked text conversation between two senior Liberals that's making waves today.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
Pete Evans' paleo baby cookbook will no longer be published by Pan Macmillan.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
This is the face of Australia's most dangerous man.
An Indonesia double murderer has been shown mercy by the Indonesian President.
13 people rescued from Movie World rollercoaster on Gold Coast after wheel fault.
She was a talented academic who loved her family. Then she was forced to flee her home.
"It's time to move on for Tony Abbott, the Onion King."
Baby gorilla has been born at Melbourne Zoo. And it is every bit as cute as you'd expect.
Survivor of gang rape wins compensation for herself and 24,000 others.
Sunday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Vanuatu has been devastated by Cyclone Pam. Up to 40 may be dead.
WATCH: The joyful moment Peter Greste returned to the Al Jazeera newsroom.
Kids reading mean tweets shows the destructive power of bullying.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
Comedian Adam Hills offers some smart advice to Jeremy Clarkson fans.
Is this the powerful sporting ad that Australia needs?
Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
WATCH: Today's afternoon news in 90 seconds.
'Yes, the LGBTI community has an agenda: To keep kids safe from bullying.'
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
An alleged victim of 7th Heaven dad Stephen Collins tells her story.
Powdered alcohol will be banned in Victoria.
Madonna didn't report her rape out of fear. Sadly, she isn't alone.
"I'm tired of being scared to tell friends I'm Jewish."
Belle Gibson: "I’m really honest about my journey with my health."
Sarah Wilson: "Diet doesn't cure disease and it's irresponsible to say otherwise."
Glenn Lazarus quits the Palmer United Party after his wife's sacking.
WATCH: Today's news in 90 seconds.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
'No, women shouldn't be able to dip into their super to buy a home.'
Dear Pete Evans, babies are not guinea pigs for your ego-driven diet trends.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Belle Gibson: 'A vaccine gave me cancer.'
Meet the family of 14 who escaped a Christian cult.
Good news: Queensland's set to introduce "no jab, no play" childcare rules.
So, what would your "mum salary" be? Hint: It's a lot.
The results are in: homeopathy is not an effective medical treatment.
Melbourne teen Jake Bilardi has died in an Iraq suicide bombing: reports.
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WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
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Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
This is one of the most powerful anti-domestic violence campaigns we have ever seen.
The school girls packed their bras and epilators. Then they fled the country to become jihadi brides.
"No, Prime Minister, being Indigenous is NOT a 'lifestyle choice'."
Disturbing news: The newest ISIS executioner may be a 10-year-old boy.
Is this the smartest thing Ashton Kutcher has ever said? Yes, we think it is.
"Imagine if men were as disgusted with rape as they are with periods."
Today ecstasy, MDMA and 100 other drugs are completely legal in Ireland.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
Myuran Sukumaran has painted a moving tribute to the Indonesian President.
'Blurred Lines' was ripped off from another song. This proves it.
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WATCH: Female politicians send messages to their younger selves.
Another day, another 'natural cancer treatment' is proven to be a tragic lie.
More female doctors speak of sex harassment in Australian hospitals.
Explain to me: Who is the Australian school boy who fled to Syria to fight with ISIS?
What happened to the thousands of letters sent to detainees in Nauru?
WATCH: Today's afternoon news in 90 seconds.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Meet the first woman to become a male model.
She was an heroic Sydney siege survivor. And then we turned on her.
Meet the "smelfie". A great excuse for a crappy photo.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
Ajay Rochester on Michelle Bridges: "She's a bully."
Wait. Did Germaine really just say that?
What's that, hate-preacher? We can't hear you!
The 7 best moments from the night women took over QandA.
Yesterday, hundreds of very famous women simply disappeared.
Poor Tony Abbott. The pesky United Nations is picking on him again.
Tanya Plibersek writes her first column for Mamamia.
WATCH: This afternoon's news in 90 seconds.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Shameful. Australia is breaking the United Nations rules on torture.
WATCH: Female journalist shuts down a sexist preacher (spoiler: you will cheer).
Transgender model Andreja Pejic has walked the runway as a woman for the first time.
WATCH: Today's news in 90 seconds.
The only time it's ever okay to tell someone to 'suck my d**k'.
The Australian entrepreneur who promised $300,000 to charity- but never donated it.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
MH370's black box beacon battery was expired, a new report reveals.
How did a whizz-kid Melbourne school boy come to this?
Shame on you, Channels 7 and 9. This ad should never have aired last night.
Tourists film a porno near the Pyramids. Egypt is not amused.
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Tony Abbott as Minister for Women: A Report Card.
Indonesia saved 200 of their own from death row - but still says no to the Bali Nine.
Enough talking - it's time to act on domestic violence.
"Indecent exposure by parading adults!": Surprise! It's Rev Fred Nile on Mardi Gras.
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WATCH: Today's news in 90 seconds
Men take to the streets of Kabul in burqas to protest gender inequality.
What happened to the seven other members of the Bali Nine?
It's Mardi Gras - so here's the most joyous video you'll see this weekend.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes
WATCH: Today's news in 90 seconds.
The groundbreaking film the Indian government doesn't want you to see.
The best pro-choice protest we've seen this year involves a whole lot of glitter. And it's brilliant.
The 11 yr-old boy banned from dress up day because he went as Christian Grey.
The Wellness Warrior, Jess Ainscough, will be farewelled today.
WATCH: Today's weather in 90 seconds.
If you still support the death penalty for the Bali 9 duo, you need to see these pictures.
11 'Captain's Calls' that are better than any Tony Abbott has made.
Harrison Ford injured after plane crash.
Rosie Batty just did something incredible for victims of domestic violence.
Who is Bali Nine inmate Andrew Chan's wife?
The Foreign Minister's bid for a Bali Nine prisoner swap has been denied.
NSW pledges to appoint a Minister for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Bravo.
She was stolen as a baby 17 years ago. And her parents have just found her.
Final cruel humiliation of condemned Bali 9 pair by Indonesian Authorities.
"This morning, on the way to work, I saw a man being thrown off a roof."
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
ACCC targets Nurofen for false pain-relief claims.
The issue that has politicians from all sides standing up together.
It's a Cat-pocalypse. And it's completely terrifying.
This man's elaborate disguise came SO CLOSE to tricking police.
Chris Brown has just been broken up with. In a very public way.
Explain to Me: What does the intergenerational report mean?
This is the song Guy Sebastian will sing at Eurovision 2015.
Julie Bishop's final attempt to save Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
Tara Moss speaks about being raped by 'someone she trusted.'
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will not be executed this week.
More than $70,000 raised after ACT mum was murdered one week after giving birth.
Julie Bishop's powerful plea for the Bali Nine duo's lives.
5 things to say to people who support the death penalty.
Sunrise's Sam Armytage accused of 'shoving' a colleague.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
UPDATE: She left a note for the 'hot man on the beach'. And then...
Did Malcolm Turnbull just hint that he'd challenge for the leadership?
Hollywood's most famous director never casts women in leads. Until now.
The Bali Nine duo have arrived on Execution Island.
Bill Shorten: 'We need a national crisis summit to tackle family violence.'
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes: 4th March 2015.
A mother's heartbreak: "What can I tell my sons? What is the truth?"
Kings School principal apologises for his failures at Knox royal commission.
The Bali duo are being transferred to Nusakambangan island, ahead of their execution.
Julie Bishop writes her first column for Mamamia.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
What it means for parents: 54 Aussie schools deemed at risk of racist or 'lone wolf' terror attacks.
3 people, including a child, have been killed in a shooting near Toowoomba, QLD.
Lisa Wilkinson weighs in on the Knox abuse scandal.
Miriam Margolyes calls Prime Minister Tony Abbott a 'tit' on Q&A.
Kate Carnell bravely shares her experience with anorexia.
A week ago Tara Costigan was celebrating the birth of her daughter. Now she is dead.
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will be moved to execution Island tomorrow.
She blogged about her son's tragic death. Now she's been found guilty of his murder.
The situation in Syria is now the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII.
Police: Bones found in bushland. Unclear if animal or human remains.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The Senate has declared George Brandis “unfit for office”.
She could be the first woman executed in 70 years. But she's not guilty of murder.
WATCH: Dakota Johnson performed a SNL skit about ISIS. And people are REALLY pissed.
She "abandoned" her son with down syndrome. Now, she's changed her mind.
The tree that killed 2-year-old Eli had been reported to council.
The latest polls may have just given Tony Abbott a lifeline.
Breaking: Fresh lead in William Tyrell investigation sees police begin digging bushland.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Her phone was stolen. Then a strange man posted a selfie on Facebook.
A cancer surgeon on Jess Ainscough: "Deaths like this sadden me."
Forget The Dress. These are the images that are blowing our mind today.
Abbott will never convince some MPs he should stay, says Abbott supporter.
Hero, Shocker, Whinger of the week.

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