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When Lacey's little boy became sick, nobody guessed she was killing him in plain sight.

by Vanessa Mulquiney

Troubled teens, wilderness camps and the legal kidnapping that's happening in the United States.

Danny Shannon wanted to get high so he decided to escape from Sydney's Silverwater prison.

1 in 6 Australian men reports sexual feelings towards children. Here's what experts say must happen.

The people who work among ghosts every day.

A year ago, Jessica accepted a lift from a stranger outside a pub. Then she vanished.

Jenna was in a club when she realised she'd been 'needle spiked'.

The 18 biggest revelations in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case.

How Oscar Pistorius was granted parole, despite killing Reeva Steenkamp.

'Saying sorry does not excuse or erase it.' The thalidomide apology 62 years in the making.

From AI chatbots to GPS tracking. An expert on how technology could prevent domestic violence.

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Five years ago, Jordan Turpin fled the 'House of Horrors'. This is her life now.

Machelle Hobson made millions from her 'perfect' family. The truth was more sinister.

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The name Malcolm Naden is infamous, but do you remember his victims?

The 'pregnant mummy blogger' whose terminally ill baby was exposed as a lie.

The yoga teacher found guilty of murder.

One of Australia’s most famous ‘murder’ cases you’ve never heard of.

A hospital kidnapping, a mother's suicide, and a $210 million payout. This is Maya Kowalski's story.

The cost of our true crime addiction.

Cathy had finally escaped her abusive relationship, but then a police officer arrived.

'Dr Roxy': The plastic surgeon who live-streamed herself performing botched surgeries.

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Jean Lee died in an Aussie prison. Legend says she still haunts the cells.

In 2016, the Tromp family fled their home and drove 800km north. We still don't know why.

Charlene Warrior's family doesn't agree with how the police say she died.

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Celeste Manno shook a stranger's hand. It led to her alleged murder.

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We did it with the 'coward punch'. Why not with domestic and family violence?

'Dear men and boys: this is what I want you to know about consent.'

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Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation. It also spikes violent assaults on women.

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16 years later, police have apologised to Madeleine McCann's parents.

There are calls for Australia's paid parental leave to be significantly expanded. Here's what we know.

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Australia voted No for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. So what happens now?

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'Force like never before.' Israel has declared war with Hamas. Here's what you need to know.

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'Closing the gap' with the Voice referendum: What is it and what does it mean?

'For her voice, her privacy, her freedom.' The 5 Australian charities actually making a difference for women and girls.

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We’re in the middle of an intense advertising blitz around the Voice. One side is clearly winning. Why?

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Did Kendall, Roman or Shiv win? The children taking over from Rupert Murdoch.

Meet the new Andrew Tate. She's a woman.

How to have a conversation with someone voting 'no' to the Voice.

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20% of young people who forwarded nudes say they had permission – but only 8% gave it. Why the gap?

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Sports

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From a nude calendar to 4 million viewers: The epic rise of the Matildas.

Matildas goalie Mackenzie Arnold juggled illness and hearing loss to become Australia's champion.

Everything you want to know about Sam, Alanna, Mary and all the other Matilda legends.

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OPINION: No, the Matildas popularity has nothing to do with them ‘playing like men’.

The Matildas just won the quarter final against France. Australia will never be the same.

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'A male commentator was criticised for his comment during the Matildas game. I agree with him.'

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'We weren’t honest.' The Matildas' manager on keeping Sam Kerr's injury a secret for 24 hours.

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Liz Hayes has been stalked by the same man for decades.

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One of Australia’s most famous ‘murder’ cases you’ve never heard of.

In 2007, Rebecca Hazel had coffee with JC. It led to her trying to uncover the truth about Chris Dawson.

A hospital kidnapping, a mother's suicide, and a $210 million payout. This is Maya Kowalski's story.

The cost of our true crime addiction.

'Dear men and boys: this is what I want you to know about consent.'

Cathy had finally escaped her abusive relationship, but then a police officer arrived.

'My brother lives with a disability. His schooling experience taught me one thing.'

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The words that helped wrongly convict Kathleen Folbigg.

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'Find the words': Dr Justin Coulson's plea after nephew's tragic death.

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'Dr Roxy': The plastic surgeon who live-streamed herself performing botched surgeries.

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The families involved in the Victoria pub crash were visiting for the weekend.

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