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‘I have been blessed’: Julie Bishop announces resignation from politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked his colleague for her service, describing her as an "incredibly classy lady".

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Radiant Meghan jets home after lavish ‘$500K’ New York baby shower

Meghan's six-day trip reportedly cost more than half a million dollars.

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Man, 66, avoids jail after ‘beating dad, 97, and leaving him in pool of blood’

The Adelaide man was handed a suspended prison sentence of two years and almost 10 months.

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Healing compound found in plant could hold key to treating Alzheimer’s: Study

Globally, as many as 44 million people are living with Alzheimer's or related dementia.

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Severe weather warnings as Cyclone Oma threatens to batter QLD coastline

Cyclone Oma is expected to move towards the Queensland coast over the weekend.

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by Starts at 60 Writers

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A local priest was walking down the street

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Amal Clooney puts on vibrant display in red at Meghan’s lavish baby shower

Amal Clooney joins an array of guests at the lavish baby shower.

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Toddler ‘left in bus outside child care centre for six hours amid soaring heat’

Police are conducting inquiries into the incident that took place in the NSW Southern tablelands.

Music

Hugh Jackman steals the show with spectacular Greatest Showman performance

"Flawless mate! Just flawless."

Politics

Coalition claim ‘flawed’ Medevac bill could be a one-way ticket to Australia

Attorney-General Christian Porter says the bill, as it stands, could see refugees remaining in Australia for good.

TV and Movies

Nine slams ‘false’ report blaming ‘ice maiden’ Georgie Gardner for low ratings

Amid the Today Show's plummeting ratings, a newspaper has falsely claimed Nine held secret meetings and focus groups into the new line-up of presenters.

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‘The dust storm across Australia caused chaos at my house’

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‘A perfect moment reminded me to appreciate the simple things’

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Books

Book Review: On little Ava’s birthday, Lisa rethinks her mothering skills

by Fran Spears

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Low-fat apricot chicken

Flavours and aromas that will make your mouth water. Show me the recipe

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