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Fisherman opened the stomach of a catch to find something rather unexpected.
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The woman recounted how she told her attacker she loved him, thinking it was her partner.
Woman reveals how her company was destroyed by reviews
Gee McCracken's business was targeted by a handful of malicious and fake online trolls.
Why Rugby Australia settled with Folau
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Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia
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It's burning out of control: Furious mega fire bigger than Sydney
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Comment: Importing police brutality
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Death Penalty call: Brother unleashes as Kiwi's killer left stunned
Borce Ristevski will spend years longer in jail over the death of Kiwi wife Karen.
Heartbroken dad of twins who died in co-sleeping tragedy speaks out
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York proving mind over matter
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Man's 'disturbing' sex with teen relative in caravan
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Steve Liddle: Bolstering democracy via low-cost satellites and mobile phones
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She faked resume to get a govt job. Now she'll spend at least a year in jail
False education and work history was just the start of this woman's deceptions.
'Kiwi' Australian Aboriginal fights deportation to NZ
His mother is Aborginal, his father is a Kiwi - but Australia considers him an "alien".
In the new world of whiskeys, Australia strives to stand out
New York Times: Is the whiskey world becoming more like the wine world?
Mike Hosking: Donation law is laudable but ultimately pointless
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Tortured and killed: Kiwi mum jailed in horrific murder case
She didn't kill - but has been jailed for "despicable deeds" leading up to pair's death.
Letters: Trust the wisdom of first people
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Gold Coast Young Libs under fire over racist slur interview
Young Liberals in hot water after a racist remark about Aboriginal people.
Noosa locals outrage at backpacker beach graffiti
Furious locals have been left to clean up an "ugly" mess on the Queensland beach.
Former love rival tells Claremont killings trial about 'sneaky' affair
Bradley Edwards' first wife 'would sneak into my room' for sex.
Stomping on the 'temple' of Uluru no more
There's more reason than ever to visit the central Australian monolith post climbing ban.
Rabbit thief unmasked: Why finance exec's case was kept secret
"There must be a significant public interest where a person targets pet animals."
Influencer twins 'blowing up' the internet
The twins reveal the moment that almost cost them their 15 million followers.
Suddenly, the Chinese threat to Australia seems very real
New York Times: "We've underestimated how quickly China's power has grown."
Aussie teen cries in Bali after allegedly assaulting officer
Teen facing years for assaulting an officer is often heard crying in his cell.
Stunning share-plates in an old converted tramshed
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