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OCTOBER 2016

Georgia Love shares the painful news her mother Belinda has passed away just days after meeting Lee for the first time.
Explain to me: What's the deal with Hillary Clinton and those emails?
Osher Gunsberg responds to fans who criticised him for attending the races.
Dreamworld staff begin optional return to work almost week on from fatal ride accident.
When it comes to Ariel Winter's Halloween costumes fans are very, very divided.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
She thought her husband was having an affair. What Leah Mouatt found was worse than she could've imagined.
We've been there, Hillary. This is what you can expect as a woman in the highest office.
Dreamworld deaths: Father of Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett thanks public for 'outpouring of love'.
This week, there was one insult every smart woman was happy to own.
Dreamworld deaths: Kate Goodchild's daughter feels responsible, needs counselling, family friend says.
Khloe Kardashian has been slammed for 'showing off' her jewellery after Kim's robbery.
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
Devastating new details of Kate Goodchild's final moments before her death in her husband's arms.
'Before I had kids, I was a senior journalist. Now I clean toilets for a living.'
CCTV footage shows hows children Ebony Goodchild and Keiren Low survived the Dreamworld tragedy.
Australia falling behind in gender pay gap, women's safety and incarceration rates, new report shows.
There is one despicable detail no one is talking about in the new paid parental leave scheme.
Dreamworld tragedy not just a 'freak accident', lawyer says directors should be 'nervous' about litigation.
Sydney GP murdered his wife with deliberate insulin overdose, court hears.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Husband of Kate Goodchild who died at Dreamworld makes difficult decision to leave the Gold Coast.
Four working mums talk about Cassandra Thorburn's open letter.
Dreamworld rapid ride deaths: Tributes flow for four killed in theme park malfunction.
Experts believe the Dreamworld accident could cost millions.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Two children who were in the raft that flipped at Dreamworld survived, but watched their mothers die.
'My son, and children like him, don't need shock jocks making fun of them.'
Convicted sex offender given go ahead to undergo IVF with wife.
Rising number of Year 12 students seek special provisions for exam anxiety, depression.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
AFL star's bizarre claims: 'I concocted an illicit drug habit to break up with my girlfriend.'
Girlfriend of Gable Tostee labels Warriena Wright a “drunk phycho” in vicious social media rant.
Nikki Francis Coslovich: Alleged killer John Torney accused police of 'playing mind games' in interview.
Sally Faulkner is living every mother's worst nightmare.
How "asking for Angela" is helping women escape unsafe dates.
Chris Hemsworth has responded hilariously to reports he's getting divorced.
Need to wake up at 7am? Then you should go to bed at one very specific time...
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
Canberra man accused of sending indecent messages to child on Facebook granted bail.
Gable Tostee pens what really happened the night Warriena Wright died, despite being told not to.
Jewel wished she was blind, so she had a psychologist pour drain cleaner in her eyes.
Mum discovers her 3-year-old son used to be a 30-year-old woman.
Bodies of two children found in Yanchep home, man in hospital with stab wounds
These were Gable Tostee's first words after the not guilty verdict was read out.
Drink up! Three glasses of champagne a week prevents dementia.
'I will choose my own time of departure': Family releases video of euthanasia advocate's final moments.
The Instagram posts from a juror that almost derailed Gable Tostee's murder trial.
Chilling new footage of Kim Kardashian's robbers has finally been released.
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
Postnatal depression affects 47,000 Aussie mums. Here's how we can beat it together.
The stunning revelations in Gable Tostee’s psychiatric report.
Gable Tostee's lawyer has answered the questions many have been asking.
The best tweets from the third and final US presidential debate.
These are the moments from the final presidential debate we can't stop talking about.
CCTV released of 'attempted abduction' of woman in Canberra suburb of Red Hill.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Euthanasia group backpedals on claims Fernando Manrique contacted them for suicide advice.
Have You Been Paying Attention has upset a high-ranking official with a "disrespectful" skit.
Geelong's Jimmy Bartel retires from AFL after super career, three premiership wins and a Brownlow Medal.
Millennials rejoice! Cafes are offering discounted smashed avocado so you can buy a house.
Kim Kardashian's Paris hotel concierge has lifted the lid on shocking security failings.
A mum’s battle with her 3-year-old over dessert branded cruel.
"Give the child a couple of whacks over the bum." Australian mayor calls for the return of caning.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
'I travel the world in first-class style without paying a single cent.'
Two 14-year-olds who murdered a mother and daughter said the killings were “a breeze.”
Davidson deaths: Maria Claudia Lutz's friends pay tribute to 'amazing mother' found dead with family in murder-suicide.
Channel 9 is going to extreme lengths to protect Karl Stefanovic after his marriage split: reports.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Family-of-four dead: Parents 'struggled to cope' with severely disabled children.
Mothers argue for the right to 'free birth', despite concerns.
Meet the forgotten children of Nauru.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
6-year-old Brisbane boy finds crystal meth inside toy egg.
Marie came up with one simple money trick. It saved her $36,000.
The haunting last words Mia Ayliffe-Chung's mum said before her daughter flew overseas.
Gold Coast drugs: Another eight hospitalised amid probe into possible bad batch
"In 18 days I'm going to lose my friend, Phil. Please, help us."
Stephanie Scott murder: Who is her killer Vincent Stanford?
Friday's news in 5 minutes.
Warriena Wright’s mum lashes out at judge over release of Gable Tostee's audio tapes.
"Stephanie Scott was so much more than Vincent Stanford's victim."
Mylee Manning smiled at her dad and went safely to sleep. She never woke up.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Australian father snatched his child from school to 'throw her off a bridge'.
Gable Tostee trial: Murder accused ordered pizza after Warriena Wright's fall, court hears.
Julia Gillard says women going into politics should expect rape threats.
"Why the f**k is everyone losing their minds over the Justin Bieber concert?"
An open letter to the 'Scary Clowns': Stop hiding behind your masks, and get a life.
James Charles is the world's first CoverBoy. And we can't stop admiring his makeup.
Former sex workers claim harassment by pro-prostitution groups after speaking out.
Sophie Collombet killing: Man pleads guilty to rape, murder of French student.
Woman refused permission to withdraw guilty plea over 4yo daughter's freeway crash death.
Preschool asks SAHMs to pick kids up early. Frankly working parents SHOULD get priority treatment in childcare.
Professional clowns say 'silly' trend is threatening their safety and livelihood.
Daniela D'Addario's murderer no Ivan Milat, lawyer tells ACT court.
Social media users show support for victim of coffee shop racism.
Heart disease 'number one killer' of Australian women, causing more deaths than most cancers.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
Khloe Kardashian has finally broken the silence surrounding Kim Kardashian's robbery.
"Dear Jennifer Hawkins: it's time to reconsider your loyalty to Donald Trump."
Axe-wielding man in clown mask arrested in Victoria's south-east.
Bali police complete probe in murder case against Sara Connor and David Taylor
Stephanie Scott's mother tells Vincent Stanford her daughter 'spent her wedding day in a morgue'.
Baby born mid-air over Bass Strait during medical transfer.
Inside the mens' locker room: Male athletes are now revealing what really goes on.
When trans men choose to breastfeed - or 'chestfeed' their babies.
Same-sex marriage: Labor MP Susan Lamb makes emotional call for legislation in maiden speech.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Teens share horrifying footage after coming home to find their parents on a 'heroin binge'.
Watch Fox News presenters make 70 misogynistic remarks in just six horrifying minutes.
Mia Freedman writes: "Why I'm so obsessed with Donald Trump."
Missed the second presidential debate? Here's a 'real talk' translation of the crucial points.
The comment that perfectly sums up the ridiculousness of the US presidential race.
House star Amber Tamblyn reveals she was sexually assaulted by "abusive" ex boyfriend.
Chris Bath on Talitha Cummins: "She hid her drinking very well."
A health obsessed vegan mother allegedly fed her baby nothing but nuts and berries.
Monday's news in 5 minutes.
Nurses break hospital rules so a man can spend a final moment with his dying wife.
Donald Trump's 'sickening' Access Hollywood comments spark flood of sexual assault stories.
Melania Trump has something to say about the release of Donald Trump's appalling video.
Dear Trump: I remember when a man ‘grabbed me by the pussy’. I was 13. It’s called sexual assault.
Jim Wilson: "I lost my six-year-old to a brain tumour and now I've lost my big sister."
Rebecca Wilson was a guide on the trail she blazed for female sports journalists.
'My baby bump photo went viral. But not in a good way.'
“This storm could kill you.” Millions flee Florida as Hurricane Matthew swirls toward them.
'Budgie nine' apologise for stripping at Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix, free to leave country.
JonBenét Ramsey's dad: My son is innocent.
CCTV footage of Kim Kardashian's five attackers has been obtained in an incredible fluke.
Thursday's news in 5 minutes.
Mother who secretly fed sedatives to daughter with cerebral palsy avoids jail time.
Missy Higgins shares the parenting anxiety she's been "losing sleep over".
Caitlyn Jenner is the first family member to break their silence on the robbery of Kim Kardashian.
Wednesday's news in 5 minutes.
A 3-year-old boy has been found dead amongst the inflatables in a Queensland play centre.
"Michael Cox and Taylor Anderton's parents are concerned about their family plans. And I know why."
One of the most worrying aspects of Kim Kardashian's hold-up is being ignored.
A mother is suing a major airline after it 'lost' her unaccompanied son.
Aleppo: Seven-year-old Bana Alabed tweets her day-to-day life in a warzone.
Everything we know about Kim Kardashian's "secret" Paris apartment.
Tuesday's news in 5 minutes.
Hiker mauled by bear in Madison Valley shares grizzly tale on social media.
West Australian mum jailed for her baby's 'violent' death.
Carrie Bickmore just got refreshingly honest about her worst bedroom habits.
Mindy Kaling's brother's horrible attack on her character and career.
Kim Kardashian held at gun point in Paris hotel room.
Couple with Down syndrome fights for parenting dream.
Margot Robbie made her first SNL appearance, but it was her T-shirt that got everyone talking.
Personal trainer faces backlash after forcing reluctant homeless man to join a gym.
Layne Beachley shares what it's like to grow up as the result of date-rape.
Woman dead, another 'bound and gagged' in 'home invasion' in Valley View, in Adelaide's north-east.
Melbourne boy, 4, dies in house fire in Dandenong as uncle manages to save 1yo in cot.
A doctor explains everything you need to know about the breast cancer gene.

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