Current Affairs
AUGUST 2016
"My son overdosed on painkillers at 34 years old."
#ad: Kardashians identify product placements in social media posts after complaint threat.
Beau Ryan has been hospitalised with a mystery illness.
Bali murder accused Sara Connor and David Taylor return to beach for reconstruction.
Kalgoorlie protest: Community mourns as elders call for action against online racism.
Zoe Marshall has an unconventional bedroom arrangement with her NRL star husband.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Chris Brown surrenders after 11-hour standoff with police at his LA home.
Mother who sleeps naked with her 16-year-old son asked the internet whether it was okay.
Baby's body accidentally cremated after switch at Sydney hospital.
The industries with the biggest gender pay gaps in Australia.
Bec Judd issues strong warning against paparazzi who invaded her home.
Two babies died because doctors dismissed “mother’s intuition” as folklore.
Coronial inquest hears 15yo girl in NSW state care 'raped', 'probably involved in prostitution'.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
A Perth hospital sent baby boy home saying he was 'teething'. Three days later, he died.
"Without Susan Alberti, women's sport in Australia wouldn't be where it is today."
Edwin Daly just became the first millionaire in 'Hot Seat' history.
Kim Kardashian is Snapchatting every A-lister at the VMAs, and it's glorious.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
An Aussie doctor has delivered Pete Evans the most glorious smack down we've ever seen.
Disabled schoolgirl, 6, lured to toilet and sexually abused by 4 primary school boys at recess.
Pauline Hanson says she regrets one of her most controversial political statements.
Adelaide Stratton almost died in the Nice terrorist attack. Now, she's met the man who saved her life.
Man allegedly added hydrochloric acid to lubricant dispenser in Sydney gay club.
Queensland backpacker killing: Wounded man's father praises son's bravery in trying to stop attack.
Charlize Theron has come under fire for her son's latest dress-up.
Loyce is celebrating her 24th birthday, something she says is a miracle.
Feud erupts between celebrity fitness trainers Ashy Bines and Emily Anderson.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Constance Hall has told fans she is back with her husband after a turbulent 24 hours.
Young girl found hanging from swing flown to hospital in critical condition.
The heart-wrenching 'texting while driving' video that could save your life.
A peek inside the "dirty" world of Melbourne's black market solariums.
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
A Perth mum bragged about her child's Book Week costume and parents are furious.
Queensland backpacker killing: Man charged over Home Hill stabbing of Mia Ayliffe-Chung.
"I was harassed for writing about my sexual assault."
The confronting video of a lifeless baby, born in a bombing, being brought back to life.
Italy earthquake: 10yo girl pulled alive from Pescara del Tronto rubble 17 hours after disaster.
Survivors of child sex abuse share their haunting and heartbreaking stories.
That one photo that says more than words ever could about the burkini ban.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Chilling new details in the stabbing death of British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung.
Fifi Box was pressured to have cosmetic procedures in her twenties.
"If we want to break the cycle of bullying, we need programs like Safe Schools."
Adelaide Crow Eddie Betts forgives woman who threw banana during football match.
Queensland backpackers stabbing: Federal police investigate possible extremist link in fatal attack.
#TwoWomenTravel: Women live tweet trip from Ireland to UK for abortion.
A cruel meme about a Suicide Squad fan went viral. The Internet responded in the best way.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Stephanie Scott’s killer had a ‘rape kit’ he prepared before his attack.
Thank God for camera phones: the tables are now turning on abusive men.
What everybody has so wrong about Roxy Jacenko.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Boyfriend of Sara Connor confesses to killing Bali policeman.
"Racism can lurk within the most ordinary of people."
ACA obtains terrifying footage of Salim Mehajer "threatening to rape" his estranged wife's parents.
Loren O'Keeffe: “I still forget that Dan's not missing any more."
Kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart says pornography made her captivity worse than "hell."
Tragic news for the family of Syrian boy Omran.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
Mother sues hospital in Victoria for costs of raising son after failed termination.
The intense ways Olympic pressure can impact an athlete's mind.
A Current Affair has released "frightening" video footage of Salim Mehajer.
Same-sex marriage plebiscite: PM's office denies report vote will be delayed until February.
How a dog died saving the life of a baby girl during a house fire.
Waleed Aly delivers his most fierce wake-up call yet, and we are definitely listening.
Rio 2016: Emma McKeon to attend Olympics closing ceremony after AOC discipline U-turn.
These female news anchors have been booted off air for a horribly shallow reason.
Judy Smith thought heroin addiction happened somewhere else - until it took her son.
This sorority video full of beautiful girls is giving people nightmares.
The conversation we need to have: Taking nude selfies is too much of a risk.
Emma McKeon and Josh Palmer both got banned. Yet their actions in Rio are no where near equal.
Rachael Finch told the world she's pregnant. The response has been nothing short of disgusting.
Heartbreaking end to Rio Olympics for Aussie high jumper Eleanor Patterson.
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
Aussie swimmers banned from closing ceremony after wild night out in Copacabana.
Pole vaulter responds to the unfortunate penis incident that got in the way of his Olympic dream.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Couple who cable tied their 4-year-old to her bed as punishment arrested for child abuse.
“My waters broke and I said, ‘No way’." Caitlin and Tom Perkins' baby is one in 48 million.
Manus Island detention centre to close, PNG Prime Minister confirms.
12 moments from the Rio Olympics that restored our faith in humanity.
Samuel Johnson has revealed fascinating details about his family life in an emotional post.
Boy with autism locked in 'cage', NSW school being investigated.
This Olympic pole vaulter had a dream. Then his penis ruined it.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
The night he killed teenager Maddison Tiltyard her 28-year-old boyfriend told her: “I’ll put you in a grave tonight.”
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have reached a divorce settlement.
An Olympic swimmer raced with her period and a lot of people are really, really confused.
Justin Bieber just deactivated his Instagram, and the Beliebers are NOT HAPPY.
Olympic diving duo break up over all-night sex session.
"The moment I learned we can't always be the best at everything we do."
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Toddler almost dies after flesh-eating bacteria attacks her lungs while on holiday in Thailand
Rio 2016: We're halfway through the Olympics, are we doing better than last time?
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
New type 2 diabetes treatment 'easier, cheaper' option.
Two parents invited a friend to join them in a threesome. Then she accused them of sexual assault.
"The horrifying moment I found my name on the 'Aussie Sluts' forum."
'Big gay kiss-in' staged at London Sainsbury's after homophobia row.
Addicted to Viagra at 13: "I just want my life back."
A seven-year-old boy has been found on the street trying to sell his teddy bear to buy food.
Former The Voice host Darren McMullen has some harsh words for Sonia Kruger.
A 'burkini ban' is now in place at popular French beaches, sparking outrage.
Mother charged after her six-year-old boy brutally beat his newborn sister to death.
A terrified mother has found an online live-stream of her twin daughters' bedroom.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Something very strange is happening in Cotton On stores right now.
Australians spend eight times more hours per week looking at screens than with loved ones: survey.
Bowe Maddigan pleads guilty to rape, murder of Wangaratta schoolgirl Zoe Buttigieg.
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
Beautiful tribute to Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers from teammate Cameron McEvoy.
Melbourne mother and daughter allegedly served father poisoned meatballs.
Miss World Australia finalist passes away after car accident.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
This is why there are so many empty seats at Rio.
Father jailed for raping wife in front of young child.
Planning to have a baby in the next few years? We might have good news.
Why do we only care about Australian children being abused?
Why 'Bondi Vet' Dr Chris Brown has created his own Census.
"Married At First Sight using same-sex couples in their social experiment is sickening."
Facebook removes Blokes Advice page after anti-domestic violence petition launched.
Nauru data leak paints 'disturbing picture' of refugee abuse, human rights groups say.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Ivan Milat linked to the disappearance of two teenagers.
Sarah Paino death: Teen sentenced to five years' detention for killing mother in Hobart crash.
Yes, I'm terrified. But I won't stop running.
Dylan Voller's mother breaks her silence on his juvenile detention treatment and troubled past.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Explain to me: Why everyone is getting so worked up about tonight's Census.
Woman urinated on by “smirking” fan at Spiderbait gig says she felt “humiliated.”
Bec Judd's husband Chris has just responded to the Tony Jones kiss saga.
A Chinese newspaper has taken a swipe at Australia over Mack Horton's "drug cheat" comments.
"On the outside, Lindsay Lohan is nothing like you and me. But she is all of us."
Serena Williams' great advice for Aussie swimmer sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell.
Meet Yusra Mardini, the refugee Olympic swimmer who nearly drowned at sea.
Toddler shot dead just two years after receiving life-saving heart transplant.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
Rio 2016: Gold medal winner Mack Horton trolled online after calling out 'drug cheat' Sun Yang.
“Attention seeking” mum faked son’s terminal illness and even bought his casket, police claim.
Oscar Pistorius is in hospital after reportedly self-harming in prison.
Woman whose baby was cut from her and killed remembers her little girl.
#IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood.
"I received a text from an unknown number. It was a picture of me sleeping."
An airline stopped this little girl from flying because of a simple medical condition.
A breastfeeding mother unexpectedly died with her baby in her arms.
Renee Zellweger addresses all the "humiliating" plastic surgery rumours as she confronts tabloids.
The 10 best moments of the Rio Olympics opening ceremony.
Explosive messages reveal Wayne Carey was "cheating" on his ex while pregnant.
Derryn Hinch in push to strip convicted sex offenders of their passports.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
The story I didn't know so many men had.
Adeel Khan sentencing: Rozelle shop owner gets 30 years' jail over fatal fire.
'I watched a woman save someone from a racist attack.'
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
Girlfriend of AFL's jailed domestic violence felon Nick Stevens launches vicious attack on Steven's victim.
Bill Leak cartoon in The Australian an attack on Aboriginal people, Indigenous leader says
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Parents “gifted” their 14-year-old daughter to a 51-year-old man who helped them with their financial difficulties.
Poor results are a failure of NAPLAN, not teachers.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Australia’s oldest mum has given birth aged 63, but IVF experts have called her “irresponsible.”
This is how much you should spend on wedding gifts, there is no grey area.
A 13-year-old rape victim has been denied an abortion.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Adelaide woman jailed after obsessively stalking ex-boyfriend’s new partner.
Melania Trump nudie pictures get old white men hot and bothered.
Rebecca Judd and Tony Jones just shared the most awkward moment in TV history.
Andy Lee's relationship is over. He must be getting desperate.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
Mentally ill mum who murdered her two daughters refused help because she didn’t want to lose her kids.
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