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Gob has been making rafts in his local river his whole life. It's never made him sick until now

World

Melanie was sceptical of this underutilised cancer treatment. It saved her life

Health

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This jailed Australian needs help. But a major move has put them in a 'horror situation'

Australia

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'Like the Castle': The Australian families who could lose farms in Trump's rare earths push

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'I thought I was gone': Calls for greater awareness of prostate cancer

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Liberals attempt to rebuild relationship with multicultural communities

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New report places spotlight on racism experienced by healthcare workers

Australia

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Calls for Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to apologise over comments on Indian migrants

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An Australian couple bought a French palace for $1.2m. Strangers are helping pay to restore it

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I'm an Australian and wanted nothing to do with religion. Here's what changed my mind

Life

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'It creates a worry in your head': International students plan to stay home during protests

Australia

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My parachute didn't open and I thought I would die. The aftermath was much worse

Life

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How Li fought for justice against the family member who abused her

World

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'When I wear the clothes... I feel proud': How these women fleeing conflict find strength

Australia

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Diana lived in her car while battling cancer. A new housing initiative is offering hope

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An atomic bomb, a missed train and an extraordinary story of survival.

World

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What this grieving daughter found online is helping thousands in Australia

Life

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