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Current Affairs

MAY 2015

A Muslim woman was denied a can of Coke on a flight - because she might "use it as a weapon".
'Stay on the main path': What it’s like inside Japan's silent 'suicide forest'.
Great things are happening for women's AFL.
Thousands of recalled Samsung washing machines still in use and pose 'urgent' fire danger.
Time to get pumped with Mamamia's Ultimate '90s Playlist.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Marriage equality has an unexpected new champion.
Melbourne, you've reached peak hipster.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Cameron Crowe has apologised (kind of) for casting Emma Stone as part-Chinese character in Aloha.
Inside the disturbed mind of the man who shot 12 people dead.
Giant tampons have been protesting on the lawns of Parliament House.
Your Instagram snap could be sold for $90,000. And you wouldn't even know.
Australia follows the US, cancels The Duggars' reality show.
Amy Schumer was asked to be the next Bachelorette. Her response was perfect.
The moment a woman saw her dead brother's face on another man.
Adrian Bayley will likely die in jail. And we are all safer for it.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Christine Forster, the PM's sister, says same-sex marriage will become legal this year.
This 17-year-old just nailed her yearbook quote.
Make no mistake: This is what a monster looks like.
The man who ended his life before he got sick.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
News Corp is getting rid of its free commuter paper, mX.
Aldi changes strategy to target rich people.
The Duggar girls didn't include brother Josh in their weddings.
Youth mental health service Headspace facing funding crisis, experts warn.
Tony Abbott is changing his tune on same-sex marriage.
The shocking photo that means this man's 5 children are banned from returning home
The staggering difference between kids who eat breakfast and those who skip it.
Home birth midwife was involved in births that resulted in three deaths in 18 months.
Coroner: Parents may have suffocated sleeping daughter with sex on bed.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Child sexual abuse inquiry: Notorious paedophile Gerald Ridsdale feared confession would cost him priesthood, royal commission hears.
David Koch makes a stand with shock live-to-air resignation.
Plan to strip citizenship is simplistic and dangerous.
Welcome to the Aussie city known for pregnant teens, school drop-outs and unemployment.
The 100 most powerful women in the world.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Radio station bludgeons baby rabbit to death live on air with a bike pump to "spark debate".
Judges halve a paedophile's sentence because his victim ‘acts gay’ and had been abused before.
Tonight, we are one gigantic step closer to legalising gay marriage.
We have lost another woman to alleged domestic violence.
Public service announcement: If you’ve got Netflix, check your bank account NOW.
This letter sent to Catholic school students is astonishing.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Australian mother leaves kids with babysitter to go join ISIS.
Did the contraceptive pill kill this 21-year-old?
Did your parents smack you as a child? And have you forgiven them?
A real-life Burn Book was sent home with every student at a US high school.
That time Josh Duggar made an awkward joke about incest on TV.
Treasurer Joe Hockey agrees to lobby states to ditch GST on tampons, sanitary items after question from student on Q&A.
Married At First Sight Ep 2: morning after sex, the most awkward ceremony yet, and more...
The country that just legalised gay marriage still don't allow women to have abortions.
That awkward moment when the guy you shared a Tattslotto ticket with suddenly buys a $200K car.
The lottery ticket that's tearing a workplace apart.
The woman who was burned alive for refusing to engage in an 'extreme sex act.'
Samantha Armytage is "stalked" on a daily basis.
3 happy news stories that will banish the Monday blues.
It's time: PM's sister throws out a challenge to Tony Abbott on gay marriage.
A sneak peek into tonight's episode of Married at First Sight.
"I breastfeed my 6-year-old. It's normal."
John Nash, who inspired A Beautiful Mind, killed in freak accident.
'A Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash killed in a car accident.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Bad news for Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford in her ongoing custody battle.
A beautiful tribute to a Sydney Siege victim.
The top 5 performances from this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Tony Abbott rules out same sex marriage referendum.
Minister reverses ban on "slut-shaming" and "anti-gay" school books.
Everyone in California is experiencing a drought. Except for these celebrities.
Congratulations! Ireland votes YES on same sex marriage.
Luke Ablett: "You don’t have to be the big, tough, aggressive guy all the time."
Jessica Fox has won 2 world championships and an Olympic medal. She's 20-years-old.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Students forced to submit to a vaginal probe for university course.
Victoria's Secret ad sparks two very different body-positive campaigns.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
"You wussed out": Sonia Kruger is unimpressed by Elle's new cover.
Miley Cyrus is gender fluid: "I didn’t want to be a boy... I kind of wanted to be nothing."
Australia's female cricketers just got a massive pay rise. But it's not all good news.
Apparently this woman isn’t “hot” enough for her famous boyfriend.
Karl Stefanovic did the Today show in heels.
A mortician reveals what really happens after a loved one dies.
The eldest Duggar son admits to sexually abusing young girls as a teen.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Ireland may just be about to achieve what so many Australians desire.
Parents of 22-month-old boy who drowned in swimming pool while in temporary foster care demand answers.
TANYA PLIBERSEK: "This Budget is every bit as bad as last year. Maybe worse."
The most shocking paparazzi picture of the week should never have been taken.
Counting down: The 8 most controversial moments from Eurovision.
There are 33 boys in this Grade 4 photo. Twelve of them took their own lives.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Daniel Morcombe's killer Brett Peter Cowan loses appeal against his conviction for murder
The actual job application required to work for al-Qaeda.
He texted 'I'll kill you, rat'. And he did. Australia, we need Rekiah's Law.
Charlie Pickering skewers the anti-halal movement. And it's hilarious.
Fiona lost her phone, and along with it, photos of her stillborn son. Can you help?
The mother in jail for refusing to circumcise her son.
What the hell is a wife bonus? (And how do I get one?)
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Osama bin Laden fretted his wife's clothes hid a microscopic bug.
Australia is just four votes away from recognising all love as equal.
Diet mogul Sarah Wilson is making $4m a year from quitting sugar.
Eight thousand people are stranded at sea. So why aren't we helping them?
"I'm gonna practice my beheading skills": the most disturbing tweets from Jihadi brides.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The shameful response to Emma Sulkowicz's mattress protest at graduation.
'Why I joined a show that marries people who've never met before.'
The domestic violence no one talks about.
Ballarat victim had teeth pulled out by nuns with pliers.
Investigation launched into claims Australian cattle were slaughtered with sledgehammer in Vietnam
Attention, students: If you fail to marry your partner, you're a 'cheap prostitute'.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Here's what happened on the international versions of Married at First Sight.
Tracy Grimshaw speaks about the accident that could have killed her.
A US talk show host's take down of Australia is actually kind of hilarious.
Why my drinking isn't a problem - but yours is.
Baby Gammy: Biological father David Farnell tries to access donations raised for child's medical costs.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
The 6 most awkward moments of Married at First Sight.
Leigh Sales and Lisa Wilkinson respond to accusations they're too 'aggressive'.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Elisabeth Bing, 'Mother of Lamaze' and natural childbirth pioneer, dies at age 100.
"What a load of rubbish." Belle Gibson's mother speaks for the first time.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
A Sikh man who removed his turban to save a boy’s life has good karma returned.
The real reason why Rebel Wilson lied about her age.
Electoral candidate with no votes demands a recount - because he 'definitely voted for himself.'
New laws bring much needed relief and recognition to parents of stillborn children.
A war is happening in Australia but victims aren’t dying on the battlefields.
Modern Family actress has officially 'divorced' her mother.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Could you sentence a 21-year-old to death? 12 ordinary Americans just did.
Struggle Street's Billie Jo Wilkie is behind bars.
What is The Simpsons without Mr Burns, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner!?
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
It's hard to work out the worst thing about the awful comment this man made.
Karl Stefonovic nails "The crisis in our own homes".
He threw his little girl off a cliff to 'save money on child support'.
Ooooh - boobies! Station blurs breasts on Picasso piece.
The places on earth with the highest rates of murder.
The life of another woman has been claimed by alleged domestic violence.
Toddler dies on birthday in house fire at Beenleigh, south of Brisbane.
Can you tell who said it? A lads' magazine or a rapist?
Johnny Depp is fleeing the country to save his dogs.
The voice of Ned Flanders and Mr Burns leaves The Simpsons.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
The place where female military recruits have to undergo a 'two finger' virginity test.
The 3 things you need to know about last night's Budget Reply speech.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The biggest problem with the pregnant bong scene on Struggle Street.
Kyle and Jackie O pay man $1000 to fellate himself on-air.
WATCH: Possibly the most rockin' headmaster on earth!
It's an issue that rarely makes front-page news. Until today.
BREAKING: A plot to kill Prince Charles has been foiled.
Robbie Williams and his wife are being sued for sexual harassment.
A royal scandal: Is Princess Charlotte a Secret Ginger?
Richard Glover said what we were all thinking about Singo's brain snap.
'The Mutilator': Australia's first serial killer dies in prison.
Prince Charles letters: UK government publishes 'black spider memos'.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
He threatened to kill her. He shot her in the head. But he's not guilty of her murder.
TV show apologises to little girl after freaking awful prank.
The 5 moments from Struggle Street even more confronting than the first.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Finally. A politician (and young mum) who gets it.
Is your manicure costing a life?
3 school girls who wanted to be jihadi brides, now on the run from ISIS.
"To attain gender equality, we need to focus on men."
How did nobody notice that the model on this mag cover had a massive boner?
Egypt's rate of female genital mutilation is eye-wateringly high.
She sneaks into homes - to secretly vaccinate children.
After last year's 'crazy brave' comes the hangover Budget.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Budget 2015: Welfare budget cut by $1.6 billion.
A guide to the winners and losers in the 2015 Federal Budget.
Lina is 10, and pregnant to her stepfather. Her options are narrowing by the day.
Lea Michele's message for Cory Monteith on what would have been his 33rd birthday.
Yet another woman has lost her life to alleged domestic violence. That makes 23.
The 5 reasons nutritionists and scientists hate Pete Evans.
IVF data could save Australians a lot of heartbreak (and money). So why isn't it made public?
Will closing Aboriginal communities actually fix the problems?
She complained about sexual harassment. Her workplace said, "get on with it".
Women shouldn't walk alone, you say? Then maybe we shouldn't go home, either.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The shocking secrets of a female concentration camp.
A couple met and fell in love online. But when they finally met in person, tragedy struck.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Man takes a selfie. Next minute, he is the victim of an online hate campaign.
Husband asks wife for sandwich. Wife has a fist-pumping response.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The secret benefits of a bloody great belly laugh.
A 12-year-old boy was forced to watch as his mother was set alight.
Lisa Wilkinson has a few choice words about the government's childcare changes.
The missing runner who survived 24 hrs in the bush by drinking her own breast milk.
This woman was murdered 24 years ago. Now her boyfriend has spoken out.
Kochie talks to Mia Freedman. And they don't agree.
Carrie Bickmore is returning to work, with baby Evie in tow.
What it's like to be awake on the operating table.
Is Australia as bad as IS? Skewed criticism may leave you wondering
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
A father confesses on Facebook to killing his wife, daughter and sister.
The creepy blogs luring Australians into joining ISIS.
Happy Mother's Day: Treasurer royally screws over pregnant women.
Kate Langbroek: "The day I wished I was never a mother."
Government announces major changes to childcare system.
Five ways to eradicate slavery from your wardrobe.
Grant Hackett on DV allegations: "I was weak and cowardly, and I regret it."
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Big news: Women's rugby league will be on your tv this weekend.
Bali Nine: Myuran Sukumaran remembered at funeral; friends vow to abolish death penalty.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Adelaide teacher taped students to their chairs as punishment.
One set of twins. Two different fathers. One very complicated paternity case.
Climate change is a conspiracy for world domination, says Tony Abbott's advisor.
Tracy Grimshaw sent a message to her fans after horse riding accident.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The UK election results are in.
Why does The Project want to squash every kid’s fantasy?
New research: Babies can survive outside the womb at 22 weeks.
Andrew Chan: 'I'm enjoying it in heaven and I'll see you all here'
We're not tackling domestic violence education in the classroom. But we need to be.
Sofia Vergara's ex accuses her of physical abuse and bullying.
Andrew Chan's wife reads his beautiful eulogy: "Death will not separate us."
9-year-old NSW girl Natalya Franklin has been found.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
"I hope that your children, your grandchildren, your nephews and nieces never make a mistake."
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Cadbury is releasing Vegemite flavoured chocolate
A woman has escaped after being tortured by dry cleaners for two years.
Miley Cyrus: "I feel like I'm not tied to a gender."
At least 214 of the 234 women and girls rescued from Boko Haram are pregnant.
ROSIE: Struggle Street wasn't exploitative, it was real.
It turns out that in space, people CAN hear you scream.
A Chinese court will determine the fate of an Australian man today.
"The three richest Australians have more wealth than the million poorest."
Review: Struggle Street proves to be powerful, often poignant TV
Kevin and his rapist have 3 mutual Friends on Facebook.
Charlie Pickering just blew away everything you thought about foreign aid.
21 cockatoos have been found, alive, jammed in bottles.
Fred Nile proposes abortion, alcohol and burka law changes in private member's bills for NSW Parliament.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
A young mother's ingenious way to escape a life threatening domestic violence situation.
The 5 moments of Struggle Street everyone is talking about today.
Woman pashes complete stranger - then hears back from his wife. Oops.
Sheryl Sandberg's moving tribute to her late husband
A 21-year-old woman has died after ingesting diet pills she bought online.
Christine Milne resigns as the Leader of the Greens
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Dear Joe Hockey: These children will lose out under your foreign aid cuts.
Renea Lau is far more than just another statistic. This is her story.
The hashtag that's trending for all the wrong reasons.
Western Sydney Labor MPs set to change vote to support same-sex marriage in Parliament.
Sydney residents are begging SBS not to broadcast this documentary.
She's 10 years old and pregnant. And she's being denied an abortion.
Here's what Princess Charlotte will look like in 10 years.
Is this a new title for transgender and gender neutral people?
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Anger after ambassador's same-sex partner told NOT to greet the PM.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Powerful leader talks about equality. Encourages other powerful leaders to do the same.
WATCH: A baby is miraculously rescued from rubble.
The magazine cover printed in real, human blood.
Yvette put up a dating profile of herself at Size 18. And another at Size 10.
Sheryl Sandberg's husband's cause of death announced
A spectacularly awkward Princess Charlotte headline.
Should animals be viewed as people in the eyes of the law?
It's official: there's going to be a Wiggles wedding.
The name of the royal baby has been announced.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
The inspiring story of a 28-year old woman determined to make a difference.
"I visited The Lindo Wing. And it's not somewhere you want to leave in a hurry."
How lawyers can use happy Facebook pictures to discredit rape victims.
Devastating. Floyd Mayweather's young son has described watching the boxer attack his mum.
“Don’t suffer in silence.” The QLD Premier talks about her battle with endometriosis.
Denying child care to non-working parents is not about yoga and coffee.
How to improve your life in 60 seconds. Yes, we're serious.
Have you seen Rebecca Mackenzie?
Debrief Daily Cheatsheet: does halal certification really fund terrorism?
The AFP explain why they referred the Bali Nine case to Indonesian authorities.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Logie award winner: "Put more beautiful people of colour on TV."
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Mamamia Investigates: The land of limbo. Aussie foster kids face five year wait for adoption.
Author Ruth Rendell has died at age 85.
Sunday's news in under five minutes.
For every woman feeling melancholy about the royal baby news.
Sheryl Sandberg's husband, Dave Goldberg dies aged 47.
The wait is over - the second Royal Baby is here.
NOT A DRILL: Royal baby no. 2 is on the way.
Julia Gillard: "How I really feel about Kevin 2 years on."
If we're going to win, we need more women at the top.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Are anti-fluoride campaigners the new anti-vaxxers?
There is now an online dating service - for embryos.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The girl who posted a smiling 'Auschwitz selfie' has done it again.
Justice at last. The men who attacked Malala have been sentenced.
'Why Plibersek's gay marriage pitch will fail'.
Belle Gibson: the fallen goddess of self improvement culture
Last night, Charlotte Dawson's TV family paid tribute.
Mayor says women walking alone at night "invite" sexual predators. Ugh.
The rare chemo side-effect making identification impossible.
"Today I terminated my pregnancy at 23 weeks."
Teenager killed in alleged Brewarrina domestic violence attack 'reached out for help'.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
A boy is dead after a week of alternative therapy treatments.

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