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JUNE 2015

‘When can I take down my rainbow profile picture without being a douche?’
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Tanya Plibersek gets honest on the very real consequences of education cuts.
Mark Webber: 'Mum wasn't a massive fan of my older 'soul mate'.'
The heroes of the Tunisia massacre.
Woman who died in cruise ship fall likely 'making dramatic gesture' to alarm boyfriend: coroner.
We're behind Q&A. But we're not behind this comment from last night's episode.
Greek debt crisis: Five things you need to know about Greece's deepening economic woes.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Miranda Kerr is trying to sell you a very dangerous message.
Tonight, a grandmother is pleading with Australia for help to get her daughter home.
A sarcastic wedding photographer is our new hero.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Somebody set Jessica on fire. Now the Internet is obsessed with her murder.
Stop complaining: There is power in the rainbow profile pictures.
BRAVE: Thank you for talking about depression, Mitch Clark.
Is big business the real reason people are faking illness?
Proceed with caution: The tea that's making women pregnant.
"Gen Y can't win. And I've had enough."
Yes, terrorism is 'un-Australian'. So is paedophilia and domestic violence.
Kate Hudson and her brother have been disowned by their father.
He was the 'boy with no face". Now, he finally has one.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
The 14 most revealing moments from Belle Gibson's 60 Minutes interview.
EASY: How to add the rainbow filter to your Facebook profile picture.
A detective has revealed exactly how police caught Jill Meagher's killer.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Thank you, Matildas. You made us so proud.
The Internet's best responses to same-sex marriage in the US.
It's the biggest sporting event for Australia this year. Watch it.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Here's how to make Sizzler cheese bread. (Eat first, thank us later.)
Australia looks increasingly absurd on same-sex marriage.
We have never seen a newborn photo like this before.
Where are they now: The cast of Empire Records.
He pretended to be his girlfriend for weeks after he killed her.
The way rival media responded to this news anchor's death was unexpected and beautiful.
EXCLUSIVE: Zoe from Married at First Sight opens up about her miscarriage and selling the house.
Woman killed 8 babies who she says were the result of incest.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
A wish for William Tyrrell's family on his fourth birthday.
Whoever took this disabled car spot just got slapped. Hard.
How we can turn around horrific levels of violence against Australian women.
Huh? Bristol Palin now says her pregnancy was planned.
'Chillicothe’s missing women' began disappearing a year ago.
'Tony Abbott does not speak for me and should not be our Minister for Women.'
Every night when this women goes to sleep, someone turns on the shower.
How an 18-year-old mother survived for 4 days in the jungle with her baby.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The world’s first ‘abortion drone’ to deliver DIY drugs to Polish women on Saturday.
Apparently what you do for a living can stop you from getting sex.
A mother has been sentenced for one of the worst child abuse cases ever seen in Australia.
The real story behind the guy who broke up with his wife and split all their possessions in half.
Christine Milne's farewell vow: 'I'll be more dangerous than ever.'
New laws mean life in prison for convicted paedophiles.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
'Sorry, Zaky. You do not speak for us.'
Belle Gibson says she's lost everything. But she's not the victim here.
Thousands of Maxi-Cosi child car seats taken off shelves over serious safety concerns.
Everyone’s on the 5:2 diet. Just not the right one.
Thousands of students are leaving the country and Julie Bishop couldn’t be happier.
You might not love sport, but if you're a woman this will make you angry.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Beware: There's an agenda behind this anti-ABC hype.
She was 24 weeks pregnant with twins, and on her 'babymoon' when she went into labour.
This confirms it. No one will ever work as hard as Roxy Jackenko.
The government just made the cruellest cut to funding. And it's women and babies who will suffer most.
"My daughter and grandchild are alone in a troubled and dangerous country. Please help."
Waleed Aly takes down a former terror suspect in an interview.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Married at First Sight couple share their heartbreaking loss.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The key to saving lives as a female superhero? Wearing stilettos, apparently.
The moment that should have killed Tony Abbott's career.
Every time Cathy meets someone new, she has to wonder if they've seen her naked.
'Fashion victim' forced to crawl after skinny jeans cut blood supply to her legs.
WATCH: The most perfect smack down of online misogyny.
The little baby boy that nobody wanted.
Steve Ciobo tells man acquitted of terrorism charges, Zaky Mallah, that he should no longer be a citizen.
The scary new thing some Australian mothers are doing to get through the day.
No means no: the controversial method that can stop (some) rape.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
'My husband's stance on nude photos almost made me choke.'
Why is an adorable baby squished into a test tube?
Australia doesn't know the names of these sporting heroes. But today, we should learn.
Newborn baby attacked by the family dog.
They lost their baby girl. But they honour her every day in the most beautiful ways.
Nikita Chawla should have turned 24 this weekend.
Sunday's news in under five minutes.
The game-changing tip that will help you win any argument.
Wake up, America. It's time to sort your sh*t out.
On Luke's birthday, Rosie Batty has a simple message for Australia.
A-ha! So that's why suddenly everyone is watching women's sport.
Still grieving for Jon Snow? Apparently, you're normal.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Meet the schoolgirl crowdfunding her first home.
The rude letter from a neighbour that has backfired spectacularly.
This model lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome. Now she has a warning to all women.
The 13 things only country kids will understand.
Ex-boyfriend can't get over it. Cuts up all of their possessions.
A 21 year old man has been arrested in Charleston hate crime shooting.
Should Fred Nile have been on the queer Q&A last night? Yes.
The reviews of the new Fifty Shades of Grey book are in... and they're hilarious.
Rekiah O'Donnell killing: Melbourne mother forgives abusive ice addict who shot dead her daughter.
Friday morning's news in under 5 minutes.
To the 500 women who had their nude pics stolen: You are not to blame.
Another day, another person claiming they've 'cured' autism.
The real reason Melissa Doyle got a promotion has nothing to do with her weight.
A divine sign the Catholic church should change its views on same sex marriage.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
One photo that tells you everything you need to know about Hollywood.
Found: The app that helps you UNSEND an email.
Five things everyone's talking about this week.
He should have been in jail. Then she would still be here.
One minute of silence. Is that really too much to ask?
The machine that can detect the extent of breast cancer in just 30 minutes.
Superbugs: What are they and how are they treated?
Kelly Thompson inquest: Woman made 38 calls to police before being stabbed to death by ex-partner, court hears.
Is there a homophobic leaflet in your child's school bag today?
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The next TV series you need to watch.
The incredible lengths one white woman went to to prove to the world she's black.
7 celebrities on why failing was the best thing that ever happened to them.
They've worked their whole lives and saved for retirement. And now the government is going to punish them for it.
Married at First Sight bride files restraining order.
Breast cancer survivor fights for the right to own her own genes.
Penny Lancaster says cooking robs men of their masculinity.
The truth behind a big, fat celebrity wedding.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
One of your favourite TV journalists is being replaced by another.
A 58-year-old woman wants to give birth to her dead daughter's babies.
WATCH: What do Australian kids know about refugees?
Why our Prime Minister is wrong on asylum seeker policy in 7 sentences.
The lie one third of all married women tell in a job interview.
Move over Aldi, a new supermarket's defining the word 'bargain'.
The first Married at First Sight couple has broken up.
The Killing Season: Julia Gillard admits giving Kevin Rudd 'false hope' before ousting him as prime minister
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Study says babies born via C-section are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses.
And the princess bride was serenaded with Umbrella... It's the royal wedding of the future.
Did the government pay people smugglers to turn boats back to Indonesia?
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
The 11 everyday chemicals affecting your child’s brain.
Bank manager sued after allegedly telling teller. “Your boobs are so perfect.”
The number of measles cases in Australia has hit a 16 year high.
No one knew that missing NSW teen Clancy Ellis was suffering.
Kick-arse female scientists respond to Nobel Prize winner's sexism.
Canberra couple who want to divorce are having a terrible weekend.
It's the biggest event in the world right now - and you haven't heard about it.
This is the reality of raising your family in a rental property in Australia.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
She was paralysed by a prank on her hen's night. This is what she wants you to know.
The number of people who have doubts on their wedding day is actually really high.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
A professor's perfect smack down for a sexist Nobel Laureate.
A response from the brother of the man who says he'll get divorced if same-sex marriage is legalised.
Christopher Lee dies at 93 after battling respiratory problems.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
This one man has saved the lives of more than 2 million babies.
Richard Branson just put every other parental leave policy on the planet to shame.
12 years for murder. 9 years for terrorism. Death penalty for drugs. Welcome to Bali.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Radical idea: Could job-hopping be good for your career?
Dear Joe Hockey. We just want to feel like we have some control.
'My husband suddenly suffered dementia in his early 50s.'
Mortgage-payer Tony Abbott reckons Joe Hockey’s not out of touch.
The phone rang. He heard his friend screaming "get off me."
A father has strangled his own daughters to avoid "wasting money" on their education.
More details emerge in the arrest of a second man relating to the murder of Stephanie Scott.
People are angry about this Rolling Stone cover.
Grill'd burger chain apologises for support of anti-abortion group.
A Canberra couple will divorce if same-sex marriage is legalised.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
A pregnant woman goes missing an hour before her scheduled C-section.
She thought her husband had man flu. He was actually having a stroke.
The best internet responses to Joe Hockey's advice for young people.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
A 23-year-old woman who terminated her pregnancy has been charged with murder.
VIRAL: Mother tells 6-year-old boy to punch woman in the face in shop brawl. Bystanders do nothing.
Julie Bishop explains the story behind those pictures of koalas flying first class.
"Being a hater might sometimes help you win in politics. But you’ll lose at life."
Why we should care about the hounding of Gillian Triggs.
Australian shoppers ripped off on more than 200 million 'free range' eggs, Choice says.
102 year old German woman receives doctorate 77 years late
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes
The common cooking ingredient that stole a little boy's life.
The 6 game-changing moments of the The Killing Season.
5 things you need to know about Apple's newest product.
12 Vanity Fair covers even more inspirational than Caitlyn Jenner's.
Man who died jumping off cruise ship after girlfriend recommended for bravery award, inquest hears.
How claims made by boys, 8, wrongly jailed a woman for child abuse.
Everyone watching Q and A last night was applauding Tony Abbott's sister. Except for one audience member.
Oscar Pistorius to be released in August.
5 reasons we desperately need to talk about the movie 'Spy'.
Monday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Hillsong ditches sexist preacher after backlash.
Sunday's news in under five minutes.
AMAZING: Doctors can make ears out of ribs.
Stop presuming this man is a kidnapper.
The five best moments from the adorable Gilmore Girls reunion.
A woman has smothered her sick friend to death - even though he wanted to live.
More creepy revelations as the Duggar daughters give a new interview.
The woman who paddles across the world's most dangerous oceans.
Saturday's news in under 5 minutes.
Friday afternoon's news in after 5 minutes.
Sarah Palin to Lena Dunham: "YOU PAEDOPHILE, YOU!". (But the Duggars are cool).
The only time it's appropriate for women to fake it.
The Attorney General can't be a$$ed doing his job. Reads a book of poetry instead.
A 14-year-old pregnant girl has been found buried under her boyfriend's porch.
Alan Bond dies in Perth hospital after heart surgery complications.
'She misses two appointments. I start to feel panicked ...'
The four times the Duggars straight-up lied during their Fox News interview.
13-year-old girl takes her own life after being publicly shamed by her dad.
Hardcore porn 'most prominent sexual educator' for kids.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
The Internet has been searching for these newlyweds to give them a stunning wedding photo. And they found them.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
You need to hear what Charlie Pickering has to say about Indigenous youth and incarceration.
This ad has been banned because the model was 'too thin.'
Stephanie Scott's alleged killer charged with her sexual assault.
Sheryl Sandberg has written about the sudden death of her husband.
BBC apologises after journalist wrongly tweets Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
The chilling moment a husband confessed to his wife's murder caught on camera.
The new film that exposes the 'truth' about the amateur porn industry.
Transphobic blogger calls Caitlyn Jenner a “mentally ill cross-dresser”.
UN representative: Female captives of the Islamic State are being 'bought and traded like cattle'.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Domestic violence: Rosie Batty appeals for more media freedom to report on family violence.
What's the worst thing someone could say after you say, "I love you"?
People on the internet are saying some really sh*tty things about Caitlyn Jenner.
A Melbourne mother desperately needs your help.
The FIFA president who resigned is also a racist, sexist homophobe.
The mother who put her child on a leash and put the photos on Facebook.
Julia Gillard: 'Rudd was menacing, angry and bullying.'
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
The only TV show anyone's going to be talking about today.
Owen Clune is missing. Have you seen him?
Tanya Plibersek: 'The ball's in your court, Tony.'
Floyd Mayweather is the world’s highest paid athlete. This is how he talks to women.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
US police recently arrested two men for 'manspreading' on public transport.
Seven months pregnant. Trying to get home. And kicked off a plane because her child was crying.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Victoria's only female premier, Joan Kirner, has died.
Australian police deal with a domestic violence matter every 2 minutes.
Waleed Aly owns the debate over Adam Goodes' war cry.
Thousands of young Australians are trapped in nursing homes.
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
"It's clear you don't know what feminism is": Mark Ruffalo just dropped a truth bomb.
Same-sex marriage: Opposition Leader Bill Shorten introduces bill to Federal Parliament, urging MPs to 'step up'.
An 11y/o refugee needs surgery or faces permanent disability.
Cardinal George Pell described as 'sociopathic', 'callous' by Pope-appointed abuse commissioner.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
A customer in a café complained about a breastfeeding mother. What the café did will have you crying bravo!

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