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JUNE 2016

Shock as Sally Faulkner learns she has been charged with kidnapping in Lebanon.
"Emile Weaver didn't deserve jail for killing her baby."
Sam Armytage, Mia Freedman and Waleed Aly are calling out Malcolm Turnbull.
Why Turnbull's gay marriage plebiscite will hurt parents the most.
Erin Molan has called out the NRL for 'condoning' domestic violence. And she's spot on.
'Your vote matters. No matter how many times you hear that, it doesn't stop being true.'
Singapore Airlines wing fire: Melbourne woman describes 'horrific' flight as fumes filled cabin.
Stepmother sentenced to 99 years in jail after starving her stepson to death.
'I manage the Mamamia submissions inbox and I can't believe this is Australia in 2016.'
Last night, Pixie and Hunter Curtis' bedtime went out the window.
Model asks for more than $300 million in incredible divorce demands.
Horror details emerge of Michelle Leng's final moments before she was 'murdered'.
Gerard Baden-Clay's lawyers tell High Court there is no evidence he intended to kill his wife.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
University student sentenced to life after throwing her newborn out with the garbage.
It might be designer Johanna Johnson's worst nightmare but savvy shoppers are rejoicing.
Christy Sheats would have claimed another life if it wasn't for a twist in fate.
Dance Mom's Abbey Lee Miller could be facing jail time.
Som’s baby died moments after he was born because help was too far away.
'Families better off under Labor's child care policy.'
'Mum, why didn't you help me?': The heartbreaking reality of reporting child abuse.
Sandy Hook massacre victims' parents harassed by 'truthers', told children never existed.
John Oliver's response to Brexit is very very angry and very very funny.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Man who posed as gynaecologist and gave women internal ultrasounds charged.
The hidden message inside Kanye West's controversial new video.
Roxy Jacenko responds to A Current Affair's expose on her in a scathing post.
Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh's family moves toward closure one year after 'murder'.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
A NSW man has been arrested after surgically removing another man's testicle.
Growing up when your mother is a hoarder.
The tell all: Oscar Pistorius' attempt to explain the unimaginable.
The proof that Australia's tough gun laws work.
Why you must absolutely cross this off your Europe bucket list.
Sunrise newsreader Talitha Cummins made a very embarrassing slip-up on TV this morning.
Brexit: Petition for second EU referendum attracts millions of signatures
Meet Australia's first ever dog specially trained to comfort victims of abuse in court.
A Melbourne mum who assisted in her daughter's rape may be free within a year.
Lindsay Lohan's live-coverage of Brexit told you everything you needed to know.
This woman has been fined $34,800 for reporting her rape.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
British Prime Minister David Cameron steps down following shock vote to leave the EU.
Missouri just crowned their first-ever lesbian beauty queen.
What happened to this crowd-favourite Melbourne bar?
A grandmother, a mother, and a daughter. All hooked on ice.
Paloma Brierley Newton is the girlfriend we all want to have.
Oliver Curtis is going to jail for insider trading.
Man jailed for offering daughter to strangers for sex.
"There's a reason I don’t follow the AFL, and neither should you."
There's one thing that sets Georgia Love apart from every other Bachelorette before her.
"Eddie McGuire is having a mental health day and I don't blame him."
The deal-breaker that might have killed off the 'Offspring' reboot.
"Our friend told us she was dying of brain cancer. She wasn't."
These parents have taken grounding their son to a whole new level.
Sydney siege inquest: Cafe hostages were not believed to be 'in mortal danger' when Monis fired.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Orlando shooter's 'lover' says mass shooting was not an act of terrorism.
Michael Jackson’s home was found to have "child pornography, animal torture, S&M, and gore.”
Selma - You dont have to say sorry. We've all screwed up.
Michelle Bridges has declared war in her household.
Collingwood's support of Eddie McGuire sends a very clear message.
Roxy Jacenko's husband got an elite private education. But it didn't save him.
Why won't anyone say anything meaningful in this election?
Former ADF recruits tell royal commission of sexual abuse, intimidation at WA naval base.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Babysitter fired after mum realises viral video of baby being abused is her daughter.
Father fought to win back custody of daughter in high profile case and then 11-months later beat her to death.
Her husband has just been sent to jail. Why all the hate for Roxy Jacenko?
Oliver Curtis' dad writes an impassioned letter begging for his son not to be sent to jail.
"You stupid black woman": My repulsive encounter in a suburban car park.
Yes, it's okay to ask men to move seats on an airplane.
Man pleads guilty to using Facebook to harass retiring Labor senator Nova Peris.
The Australian Government has upgraded their travel advice warning to Bali over fears of the Zika virus.
Mother who left baby to drown on beach blames 'witchcraft'.
The things I’ve done to my kids that I am chalking up “character building.”
Marco Pierre White Jr confirms split from fiancée after having sex on Big Brother.
It's time to debunk some myths about refugees.
US mother 'prises open' mountain lion's jaws to save 5yo son from attack in Colorado.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
“30 minutes of hell” endured by a 13-year-old girl flying as an unaccompanied minor as a fellow passenger groped her.
One woman's mission to find out about her brother's brutal murder and his homeless life.
Jennifer Aniston is pregnant. Everybody says so.
"I'm ashamed to admit I was once a racist."
Zane Alchin pleads guilty to making Facebook threats against Olivia Melville over Tinder profile.
Roxy Jacenko: "My husband is the primary carer of our kids".
The truth about Australia's offshore detention regime: 'The worst I've ever seen.'
Lock it in Eddie. Make a $50,000 donation to White Ribbon today.
Kickass pro-choice drone flies abortion pills to protesters.
Hillary Clinton has a beautiful message for her brand new grandson.
Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe have announced their baby's birth in the loveliest of ways.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Eddie McGuire ‘joked’ that he wanted to drown a female journalist.
Marco Pierre White Jr's mother: "Watching Big Brother is like watching my son die before my eyes."
Devastated cat tries to revive her kittens after they were brutally attacked.
Sam Frost and Rove McManus' breakfast radio gig may be in trouble.
'That Tinder girl': Olivia Melville speaks out about online harassment.
Parents of 2yo boy taken by an alligator at Disney World release new statement.
Christina Grimmie's heartbroken family pay tribute to their daughter at her funeral.
'It hurt my heart': Court hears of children's grief over mother's murder at hands of father.
Teenagers killed in third shooting to rock Orlando in a week.
Miss Great Britain stripped of her title after having sex on a reality show.
Cooma North Public School boys' good deed is making headlines for all the right reasons.
Jo Cox: Suspect Thomas Mair charged with murdering British MP.
The Brock Turner Family Support group claims "he's the real victim."
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
The biggest news stories of the week, all in one place.
I'm a Muslim, and we must face up to the homophobia in our religion.
Shocking footage of woman running down her boyfriend 'because he has HIV'.
Zookeepers recovering after shock dingo attack in Western Australia.
Novy Chardon: John Chardon charged with murder of missing wife
Everything you need to know about paid parental leave before you vote.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull slammed for dining with anti-gay Muslim preacher.
Brock Turner 'creeped out' women on the Stanford swim team.
OJ Simpson says he will take paternity test to see if he's Khloe Kardashian's dad.
Senator Katy Gallagher; "without any shame, I can say that my first pregnancy was awful."
Jo Cox's husband delivers heartbreaking tribute to his slain wife.
Marco Pierre White Jr and Laura Carter just got completely naked on BB again.
Darren Hayes pens a powerful open letter to Malcolm Turnbull.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Mum posts photo of her toddler standing on same spot where Lane Graves was taken by alligator one hour later.
Pro-immigration British MP and mother-of-two shot and stabbed to death by a man yelling "Britain First."
Two tourists have tragically drowned after being dragged into Bali's sea.
You want to look away from these pictures of Reeva Steenkamp. Don't.
The thing no-one is prepared to say about Meg Ryan's face.
The DeCinque twins are almost identical in every way. But almost isn't enough.
"So Taylor Swift moved on after two weeks. That doesn't make her a sl*t."
Lock-out laws are punishing the wrong people.
'Flushable' wet wipes are still causing massive fatbergs and costing us millions.
7 year old Charli is deaf. Her mum battles every day to get her an equal education.
Prince William's latest magazine cover is history making.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Freud's grandson - a British MP - linked to missing Madeleine McCann.
Extraordinary images show Oscar Pistorius walking on his stumps before the courtroom.
Amber Heard's latest decision proves the last thing she's after is money.
EXCLUSIVE: 'What man would want to be with me now? I wasn't a ray of sunshine on Seven Year Switch.'
The Orlando massacre and the dangers in the 'lone wolf' explanation.
Thanks to Nick Jonas we all know what a NARB is.
Abbie Kilbride experienced third-degree burns after teeth-whitening treatment.
A two-year-old child has been taken by an alligator at Disney World resort.
Chris Gayle at it again: Says Mel McLaughlin had it coming.
Queensland police have found toddler snatched from his home.
Teacher finds 13-year-old's relationship contract. It's comprehensive.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Doctor on frontline in Orlando shares heartbreaking tribute to the people he worked to save.
Target workers have had to defend a breastfeeding mother from an abusive man.
'If you thought the Orlando shooting was a stand-alone act of gay hatred, you'd be wrong.'
Orlando shooting: #TwoMenKissing floods social media in defiance of homophobia.
'Omar Mateen may have hated people like me. Yet I refuse to be Islamophobic.'
Henri said he survived the brutal axe murder of his family. Today he handed himself in.
Two Melbourne men kissed in an Uber. So the driver kicked them out.
Adeel Khan found guilty of mother and baby's manslaughter in Rozelle shop fire.
Anderson Cooper just delivered the most powerful tribute to the Orlando victims.
Amber Rose just can't resist taking a swipe at Kim Kardashian.
Here's how you can support the victims of Orlando shooting.
This is how celebrities responded to the Orlando shooting.
Parent outrage grows over Tasmanian Government plan to lower school starting age.
Devastated Ruby Rose reveals connection to Orlando shooting.
Orlando shooting rifle 'gold standard for mass murder'.
Oscar Pistorius 'a broken man' who should not be jailed, psychologist tells South African court.
Australians join vigils in wake of mass killing at gay nightclub.
Six things we love about Lara Bingle (and why we don't understand all the hate).
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
One of the victims of the Orlando attack captured the gunman's first shots.
The father of the 'Orlando shooter' has spoken about his murderous son for the first time.
Dear Kim, please shut up about your workouts. We know it's all fake.
The names and faces of the Orlando shooting victims have started to emerge.
Orlando shooting: What happened in the Pulse nightclub attack.
Orlando shooting: Blood donation centres overwhelmed but gay men remain banned.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
At least 50 people have been killed in the worst mass shooting in US history.
They met at the shopping centre and within minutes, she had stolen her baby.
Parents vow to fight for new laws after their 6-month-old Kyran died in hospital.
NT Sports Minister Nathan Barrett resigns amid sex video scandal.
The Queen is being heavily criticized for her daring birthday outfit.
Perth stepmum charged after flying abroad, leaving children home alone.
Mother of Stanford rapist writes letter to introduce us to "the REAL Brock Turner."
Why Silverchair's Daniel Johns has fled Australia.
Horrific footage has emerged of a man bashing and then locking a woman in a car boot.
Candice Alley on why she left her "unhealthy relationship" with Grant Hackett.
Rye Hunt: Tests confirm body found on Rio beach is missing Australian man
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Stanford rapist shared photos of his unconscious victim's breasts with friends.
"I never reported it." Why the Stanford rape victim statement meant so much.
Manus Island asylum seekers plead with Canada to rescue them from detention.
Rove McManus' latest radio prank was hella awkward.
Belle Gibson was meant to appear in court this morning. She didn't show up.
The terrifying moment a Melbourne woman is attacked in a car park by a masked man.
Footage shows Justin Bieber being smacked down in fist fight.
The week in politics for sleep-deprived mums: Gender is on the agenda.
The moment a NSW policewoman realised innocent bystanders were caught in a shootout.
Ireland abortion laws led to 'inhuman' treatment for mother forced overseas for procedure, UN says.
Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton for president, 'fired up' to begin campaigning.
Former Armidale teacher jailed for sexual abuse of eight students.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Horrifying CCTV footage shows desperate mum fighting off kidnapper.
Stanford University rapist Brock Turner to leave jail early.
We need to tell our daughters about the importance of Hillary Clinton's nomination.
Stanford rapist Brock Turner's full statement has been released.
Woman who breastfeeds boyfriend says it leads to sex 'six out of seven times'.
Home and Away star Samara Weaving unintended centre of US Election social media scam.
Kylie Maybury cold case: Victorian man arrested over the alleged 1984 abduction, murder.
BREAKING: Shooting at Westfield Hornsby in Sydney.
Roxy Jacenko celebrates her birthday with a gift fit for a PR queen.
The cast of Girls has just delivered a powerful message about sexual assault.
Bacchus Marsh stillborn scandal: Second review finds 11 baby deaths 'potentially avoidable'.
Rye Hunt: Body found outside Rio in search for missing Australian traveller, family says.
Rockhampton hospital apologises after review into baby death, injuries.
Meet the Heg: You'll never have to iron another thing in your life.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
The funding change all Australian women should be worried about.
QLD mum accused of murdering newborn and leaving him on top of washing machine for 17 hours.
How two women took their businesses global, then shared everything they knew.
Meryl Streep's spot on impersonation of Donald Trump has the critics raving.
Hillary Clinton smashes history, claims victory in US Presidential primary.
Rape is one of the most serious crimes committed. It's also the easiest to get away with.
The moment a little girl vomited on Paula Abdul on So You Think You Can Dance.
Cancer patient given wrong chemotherapy dose offered 'sizeable' compensation.
Nationwide egg shortage has retailers in scramble to meet growing demand.
Adelaide teen cuts off hair and raises $1,000 for cancer patient wigs.
'Axe slashes family apart' and other strange stories about domestic violence.
Tasmania floods: Thousands told to evacuate as rivers rise in Launceston.
Sydney's beachfront homes may need to be partially dismantled, engineer says.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Every 10 seconds, a woman gets called a 'slut' or 'whore' on Twitter.
The incredibly worrying footage of Sea World's killer whale, Morgan.
Michelle Obama's United State of Women video is peak #squadgoals.
John Oliver just out Oprah-ed Oprah with his latest stunt.
The true cost of our brutal detention policy is the lives of young women.
“Every time I hear about another woman being killed by her partner I freeze, terrified it’s you.”
Perth shark attack victim Doreen Collyer a 'devoted grandmother, mother and loving wife'.
Boy left in Japanese forest as punishment 'forgives Dad', father tells media.
What happens when a mother decides to leave her children.
Richard Huckle jailed for life after Queensland Police operation targeting online paedophiles.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Pregnant drug trafficker pleads with judge to avoid jail for the sake of her baby.
Seven homes “gone” after third night of king tide at Sydney’s Collaroy Beach.
'They raped me but I was the one who became known as the slut who had a threesome.'
Attention Home And Away fans: Your favourite River Boy is returning.
A Melbourne couple secretly recorded their Uber driver's disgusting homophobic rant.
Perth shark attack: Baited drum lines reset after diver's death at popular reef.
Election 2016: Catch up on what happened on the campaign trail this weekend.
Ellen DeGeneres made a joke on her show. Now she's being sued for it.
Malcolm Turnbull's new video proves single dads can be heroes.
Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby admits: "I've made the worst decision of my life."
Yassmin: "I am sick of people using my religion to tell me how to dress."
Why it's time for a serious conversation about our guns laws.
Hundreds of CEOs camped out in the cold. Help them help others.
Election 2016: Labor to announce further childcare funding to expand services in high-demand areas.
Nadia Bartel shares sweet snap of her baby's first shower with his Dad.
East Coast storm: wild weather moves south as Tasmania, Victoria brace for major flooding.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
The terrifying moment a lion tries to pounce on a little boy at a zoo.
"Amber Heard was courageous to speak out about abuse. We've failed her."
Extreme Animal Hoarding: 276 dogs found locked inside house.
Election 2016: Labor to unveil $2,500 increase to childcare rebate cap from next year
The hard truth about gorillas in zoos and why a little boy slipped through the cracks.
Horrific footage has surfaced of a man violently swinging a baby by its feet while crowd cheers.
Peter Helliar pokes fun at Liam Hemsworth, calls him "desperate."
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has died.
Why teaching has become a soul-crushing career.
Little girl locked in burning house places terrifying emergency call "I'll burn, I can't get out."
Amber Heard details new domestic violence allegations against Johnny Depp.
A little girl cries tears of joy after getting a doll with a prosthetic leg.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
A model removed her ribs and got cartoon eye implants to look beautiful.
Calvin Harris has tweeted about his split with Taylor Swift.
Johnny Depp's assistant claims texts to Amber Heard outlining abuse were doctored.
Everything you need to know about this weekend's wild weather.
Cosmetic surgery crackdown in NSW to focus on breast implants, liposuction.
Amy Schumer just shared a half-naked selfie. A bottom-half naked selfie.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australia's Rio 2016 Olympics team, slams AOC's 'unjust treatment'.
People are losing their minds over this gif of Elijah Wood and Daniel Radcliffe.
Incredible tale of survival as Japanese boy missing in mountains is found.
Nina Proudman has found herself in a love square in the new season six Offspring trailer.
Australian principal accused of 74 child sex charges walks free in Israel.
Finally, a glimpse into Kate Middleton's parenting style.
NSW Food Authority defends decision to approve sale of unpasteurised milk product.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Murdered Adelaide mum had been charged with assault after "beating her son with a broom."
Official: Prince’s cause of death has now been confirmed.
Adam Goodes gorilla meme removed by Facebook following AFL complaint.
Clueless star Stacey Dash was raped at gunpoint while her infant son slept nearby.
Politicians no talk and no action on childcare.
Rye Hunt's family 'cautious' of island sighting reports.
Hunger Games star Jena Malone's baby name is a throwback to the unusual celebrity baby names of old.
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have broken up after 15 months together.
Lego sculpture destroyed after child knocks over $20,000 statue an hour after it goes on display.
Harambe: Boy entered Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla enclosure while mother distracted, witness says.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Mum helped her nephew rape her 12-year-old daughter by holding her legs down.
Sister of missing pregnant 14-year-old pleads for compassion for teenage mums.
Geordie Shore's Gary thinks Charlotte should have kept her ectopic pregnancy "private".
"Michael Ware scares the shit out of me - and I love it."
The tragic story behind the 15-year-old filmed having sex in a bathroom stall.
Has Australia become the "ungenerous country"?
Kaley Cuoco weighs in on gorilla controversy: "Bring on the hate!!!"
Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin's tattoo double act.
The hip-hop album Victoria Beckham's record label didn't ever want us to hear has leaked.
Sharron Phillips: Sister calls for new inquest into 1986 disappearance of Brisbane woman.
Surfer critical after losing leg in shark attack in Mandurah, south of Perth.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Mothers found guilty of the horrific abuse and murder of their two-year-old.
Amber Heard has released an explosive statement about the Johnny Depp domestic abuse claims.

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