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Current Affairs

OCTOBER 2015

What is this woman’s connection to Khandalyce Pearce-Stevenson?
Music website's 'disgusting' tweet about North West.
Party inspo: The best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time.
Bill Shorten calls for the legal voting age to be lowered to 16.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Confirmed: Sam Frost has a new job.
China ends one-child policy, allows two children for each couple.
Women are protesting about the toilets in NSW Parliament House.
A private hospital in Sydney gave a mother the wrong newborn.
I was already in the car when he told me, “I’m a member of the Taliban.”
"I said no pictures!" North West takes on the paparazzi.
At 8am Millie was bright and bubbly, by 5pm she was fighting for her life.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Private school boy rants about "povo" public school students.
China has ended its controversial one-child policy.
Andrew Denton speaks out in support of voluntary assisted dying on The Project
Thursday's News in 20 Tweets.
Is Michael Turnbull's lavish lifestyle a big, fat lie?
'It's time to stop looking for Madeleine McCann.'
Police announce significant scaling back of hunt for Madeleine McCann.
Australia woke up this morning to two very smart women anchoring morning TV.
Chloe Shorten on how to help teens make good choices, stay safe and protect their reputations online.
"How I got on board with Halloween. And then got carried away. "
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Women MPs join protest over NSW Parliament bathroom gender gap.
41-year old “acquaintance” of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson charged with her murder.
Tina Fey delivers touching eulogy for her father.
'Why I’ll #SayWelcome at Walk Together this Saturday.'
Today's news in 20 tweets.
Is it time to say thank you to bacon?
The family of murdered mother and daughter Karlie and Khandalyce have written a heartbreaking tribute.
Gino and Mark Stocco: Body found on property where father and son fugitives arrested near Dunedoo, NSW.
"How many weeks pregnant are you?" Jetstar asked the passenger....
Russell Brand calls his life with Katy Perry "vapid, vacuous, plastic, constructed".
Yes, Australia has social classes and you belong to one of them.
Tony Abbott tells European leaders to turn back asylum seekers or risk 'catastrophic error.'
She saw her son on the news. And realised he was the sex attacker police were looking for.
The Sydney designer who just pleaded guilty to assaulting his models.
Oxytocin spray improves social skills in some children with autism, world-first study shows.
Chris Dodd sacrificed his Olympic dream to save his daughter. And has no regrets.
Another unexploded bomb has been found in Nauru family camp.
Jenn Atler shows the world what breast cancer really looks like.
Celebrities use the machine to lose weight. Chelsea Ake climbed in and couldn't get out.
Leah Remini in what is probably the most revealing interview about Scientology yet.
Someone pretended to be Karlie Pearce Stevenson for years after her death.
The New York Times magazine asks: "Dear Reader: Could You Kill a Baby Hitler?"
Sausages and ham are cancer-causing, red meat probably is too: WHO agency
"My abuser's smirk said 'We both know what I did, and I got away with it'."
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Travel insurance covers other medical conditions. Why not mental illness?
Oprah tells Tracy Grimshaw she thought about taking her own life.
Tracey Grimshaw is interviewing Oprah tonight, and everyone gets a car.
An 11-year-old Victorian girl has been found dead.
Germaine Greer defends views on transgender issues amid calls for cancellation of feminism lecture.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Nick Xenophon urges Joe Hockey not to 'double dip' as ambassador as North Sydney by-election flagged
Brothel owner thinks now is a really good time to sue Khloe Kardashian over Lamar's bill.
Hurricane Patricia: 'Potentially catastrophic' category 5 storm makes landfall in Mexico.
International women's cricket is about to get a lot more money.
A boy was bullied. So his Aussie dad made a film with Kate Winslet.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Eric Abetz guilty of 'inappropriate' racial term, racial discrimination commissioner Tim Soutphommasane says.
Sesame Street has just introduced its first character with autism.
How can a mother and daughter just... disappear?
Maxim's Hot 100 celebrates women's achievements, not their boobs. OK?
Magistrate 'shows mercy' for mother of murdered baby who assaulted police.
The questions everyone's asking about the horrific murder of a mother and her little girl.
On her wedding day Brelyn Bowman presented her father with a certificate proving her hymen was intact.
‘I was married to a woman, have two kids and am gay.’
Karlie Pearce-Stevenson could have been dumped at notorious Belanglo Forest to throw police off track.
'Young and free? Why I refused to sing the National Anthem.'
Mike Baird is kind of a social media genius. Why isn't everyone doing it?
Joint investigation launched into deaths of Belanglo Forest 'Angel' and 2yo daughter found near suitcase in Wynarka
Channel 7 is launching a new dating show. It's like The Bachelorette... But not.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
How did the bodies of Khandalyce and her mother Karlie end up 1100km away from each other?
JOE HOCKEY: 'I feel guilty every time I walk out of the door.'
"It’s not how good men behave. Violence is the currency of weak men."
6 surprising things you didn't know about the new Canadian Prime Minister.
People keep saying Amy Schumer stole another comedian's jokes.
The wish list from a foster child that will break your heart.
Khloe Kardashian has released a statement about Lamar Odom.
A young lesbian had a one night stand with a man 21-years ago. Now their child wants to find her father.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Thank you, doctors and nurses of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital.
Asylum seeker sets himself on fire in Victoria while on video call to refugee advocates.
The words that really help when you don't know what to say.
The number of moles on your right arm predicts your risk of skin cancer, new research finds.
David Jones 'disappointed' by reaction to Adam Goodes appointment.
It's as addictive as cocaine and costs $1 a hit.
Why women are mad for Malcolm Turnbull.
Last night, the ABC taught us a new term. And it's X-rated
An NRL player has been charged with stalking and assault.
Friends of a British journalist found dead in airport say she was "anything but suicidal."
Hazem El-Masri charged over alleged domestic violence assault.
BREAKING: Two Sydney schools are in lockdown following terror threats.
Aussie travelling in India says men threatened to 'skin him' over Indian goddess tattoo.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Abyan does want an abortion, "just not in Australia".
Abuse widespread in dance classes around Australia, eisteddfod boss says, amid calls for greater oversight
Lucy Haslam's plan to supply medicinal cannabis unchanged by legalisation proposal.
Three years after tragedy, Brooke Hanson has welcomed a baby daughter.
Ebola is back, and in a very frightening way.
Adam Goodes has a new job and the booing continues.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Russell Brand has a go at Malcolm Turnbull's wealth with a penis metaphor.
'I was a ghost boy. I could see and hear everything - but no one could tell.'
A reborn doll is helping this teenager overcome her miscarriage.
Meet 'Dr Doug', the heartless conman who is exploiting sick and dying Australians.
'Hangover cure' coming to Sydney could encourage binge drinking, Opposition says.
Suburban nightmare: A murdered woman was mistaken for a Halloween decoration.
Spring Racing Fashion at the 2015 Caulfield Cup.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Real question: Are all the Bachelorette dudes' families super rich?
Parramatta shooting victim Curtis Cheng farewelled at a funeral in Sydney.
A day care worker badly beaten, protecting 3 children from their drunk father.
Calls for an Australian newspaper to apologise for an insensitive headline about Phil Walsh.
A Hawthorn AFL player is being investigated over alleged sexual assault.
WATCH: A century of Halloween costumes in just 3 minutes.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
The Matildas' vice captain was forced to go on the dole to keep playing soccer.
Female staff member accused of inappropriate relationships with boys at a prestigious NSW school.
The politician's photo that sparked a torrent of hate.
Best and Worst: How Has Your Week Been?
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius set to be released from prison.
Further details have emerged of the alleged GoPro gang rape.
An Australian 'mummy blogger' allegedly injected her ill daughter with urine.
"I cringe every time". Sam Frost is NOT into watching herself pash on TV.
A 16-year-old girl was just something for 8 men to break and throw away. And we would never have known.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Oscar Pistorius to be freed in four days time.
Miranda Tapsell says she doesn't feel like an Australian.
Sydney oncologist John Kearsley admits to drugging, indecently assaulting female registrar.
'Dear 16-yr old me: I'm not going to lie to you, you will get hurt. But it will get better.'
Devastated parents warn of dangers after Perth toddler dies beneath a chest of drawers.
Peter Dutton rules out transferring pregnant asylum seekers from Nauru to Australia.
Dear Jennifer Lawrence, You are not to blame for getting paid less.
The photos that will make you reconsider reaching for your phone.
Khloe Kardashian and family are by Lamar Odom's bedside as he suffers multiple strokes.
Good news: Unscientific "homeopathic vaccines" can no longer be advertised.
PODCAST: Mamamia Out Loud #38: Three White Feminists.
To the man on the 207 bus: Thank you.
Sarah Silverman on her depression: ‘It feels like I'm desperately homesick, but I'm home.'
Daughter left her mother dead in bed and continued on with her life for 6 months.
A round-up of all the Bachie goss you need/might want to know.
People are bringing dildos to a Texas University to protest gun laws.
Cancer patient strikes fierce poses with IV pole during chemotherapy.
MH17 was shot down by BUK missile fired from eastern Ukraine.
Stephanie Scott's family are asking people to have a cup of tea for Stephanie at 3pm today.
Karl Stefanovic pranked Lisa Wilkinson live on air today.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Now this is true dedication to your job.
A woman is suing her 12-year-old nephew over a hug that broke her wrist.
Welfare agencies knew 2-year-old Nikki was at risk before she died.
'Today I avoided the news. And the stories I read instead are pure joy.'
Teens injured copying overstretching exercises from social media.
A magistrate refused to watch the CCTV footage of this brutal attack.
The parents of NY children allegedly murdered by the nanny are having a baby.
Five global catastrophes that could happen tomorrow.
Students are using 'smart drugs' to get through the HSC.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Man pranks partner into believing their son died. But it's only a joke. Ok?
'What I want to tell HSC students: don't stress. But don't cruise.'
'Watch out. Because if these guys can head a country, so can I.'
Nicole Kidman was "loneliest" when clutching her Oscar after divorce from Tom Cruise.
"Money is not important": Auburn deputy major and his wife claim from new "five-star marital home".
Anti-vaxxers accidentally fund a study proving there is no link between vaccines and autism.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
What would you do if a middle-aged man with special needs tried to hold your hand?
"Love cannot be lost.": Jim Carrey mourns Catriona White at her Irish funeral.
Tanya Plibersek: Australia's strong gun laws are at risk.
For the first time ever, Fox Sports will showcase the women’s premier soccer league every week.
The beauty queen who confessed to making child porn.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Waleed Aly explains the Syrian crisis in terms we can all understand.
Jamie Raines took a photo a day for 3 years to document his transition.
Being a good parent isn't a quality you're born with, it's something you learn.
V8 supercar driver tells everyone in Australia what a 'pussy wagon' is.
Facebook launches reaction buttons beyond 'like' to be more expressive.
Pauline Hanson tells Karl Stefanovic that she has never said a racist word in her life.
Best and Worst: What's going on in your world this week?
Bachelor Kayne shows off his rap skills on national TV. Again.
Geoff Hunt's wife was not the "witch" who drove him to murder.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
A woman who caught her husband sexually assaulting their maid faces jail for defamation.
Lorna Jane allegedly stole a woman's Instagram photo to print on its clothing.
Auburn Deputy Mayor Salim Mehajer facing intimidation charge after alleged kidnap threat.
She was dead for hours at McDonalds - and no-one asked if she was ok.
Lockhart shooting: Geoff Hunt killed family before killing himself to 'spare them future pain', inquest hears.
Should Davey have stolen that kiss from Sam?
Isabella Cruise gets married. But the attention is on who wasn't there.
Justin Bieber's wang just broke the internet. #WhatDoYouPeen?
Everything you need to know about the penalty rates debate.
Suicide terrorism may have arrived in Australia.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
"Why shame him for wanting to be a princess?"
Penny Bailey's body has been found.
Amongst all the noise of the Lockhart inquest, we must not lose sight of what matters.
'This is why Nicole Kidman wasn't at her daughter's wedding'.
Courtney Harris projected the perfect life. But on the inside she was suffering.
Heather Maltman is also starring in Brett Lee's new Bollywood film.
Rihanna talks about how complex domestic violence really is.
Rating people with an old fashioned star system. Offended yet?
Carole Middleton slurps out of plastic at the footy. And we love her for it.
'Kim Kardashian says being pregnant is the worst experience of her life. And I say, Amen.'
Brisbane Broncos player's wife labeled a 'bad mother' for going to NRL grand final.
Five people arrested as police raid properties across western Sydney.
Lockhart shootings: Mood 'tense' night before bodies of family killed in suspected murder-suicide found.
Breast cancer gene BRCA-1 cannot be patented, High Court rules.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
A Q&A with Jamila Rizvi: 'Why I am going on The Verdict with Mark Latham.'
Torturing models is so hot right now.
Why is a footballer hailed as a hero, just for acting like a decent human being?
13-year-old YouTube star Caleb LeBlanc filmed a 'message to his future self' the day before he died.
14-year-old Melbourne teenager Jade Robson-Whitehouse been missing since Saturday.
It's simple: Andrew Johns cannot say that to a woman.
Sports reporter Erin Molan says being called a 'filthy b****' is just part of her job.
The Auburn Deputy Mayor knows exactly where a political wife should stand.
Chrissie Swan is setting the alarm clock for a disgusting hour. And we couldn't be happier.
The contents of a suicide note found at the site of a family massacre have finally been revealed.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Teenage girls mocked mercilessly for taking selfies ask for donations for Domestic Violence charity.
Father defends babysitter who abused his 11-year-old son saying the boy was “sex mad” anyway.
Confirmed: Meshel Laurie will replace Jane Hall. Chrissie Swan will replace Meshel Laurie.
Understanding Bill Shorten means understanding his mother.
Most of Iran’s women’s soccer team are apparently men.
Nauru to process all asylum seekers in offshore detention centre 'within the next week'; refugees among those to assess applications.
All The Bachelorette news people are talking about today.
He Named Me Malala: The new documentary that explores the life of Malala Yousafzai.
Julie Bishop's partner's ex-wife is dealing with their relationship like a total adult.
Monday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Why didn't two South Australian hospitals find Leila's fatal injuries?
Mel Greig: "I’m disappointed in him because he’s setting a bad example."
"Death threats in the virtual world meant I had to worry about my safety in the real one"
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
When Michael Ascharsobi came to Australia, he hadn’t heard of the internet. Now he works for Google.
Parramatta shooting: What we know about the teen who killed Curtis Cheng.
Tiger Lily Hutchence has tried to stay off our radar. This week, she failed.
"13 people were shot and killed overnight. And I'm struggling to feel anything."
Being pregnant and being Gen Y are not at all compatible.
The evolution of Ralph Lauren, the label that gave us preppy style.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Two people reportedly shot dead outside police headquarters in Parramatta.
Best and Worst: How has your week been?
Words that will create dad jokes for the next ten years.
Dear Minister, Please close the loophole putting cosmetic surgery patients at risk.
Police break into car to rescue a baby. Baby is actually a (very creepy) doll.
The chart on gun violence & terrorism that Barack Obama wants you to see.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Plenty of Australian celebrities have abused women. Why should Chris Brown be treated differently?
Despite pleas from her children and the Pope, Kelly Gissendaner was killed last night.
Sorry Sydney, Melbourne wins today.
Former PM Tony Abbott refuses to say if he has forgiven Malcolm Turnbull.
"It should have been anyone but her." Georgina Buckley's best friend was murdered on live TV.
Leigh Sales first met Toni Collette 21 years ago. Last night, they reviewed the footage.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.

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