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Lithium in tap water may lower the risk of dementia

People with higher levels of lithium in their drinking water have a lower risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. Lithium - currently used as a drug to treat bipolar d [...]

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Teresa Palmer reveals family member asked if son was gay

Australian actress Teresa Palmer has written about her young son's love of his long blond hair and 'gender fluid outfits' in a candid blog post.The 31-year-old Hollywood star - who [...]

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Mum loses 41 kilos in a year with Jenny Craig

When Wendy Davison recently took her 18-year-old son to his school formal, she hooked her arm around his so that she could walk in her new high heel shoes. His partner spotted the [...]

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Cyclist who knocked down a mother had a ghoulish tattoo

The reckless cyclist who knocked down a mother-of-two had a death skull tattooed with three blood-red tears after the fatal crash - but hid it from the court, it was revealed today [...]

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The woman who turned idea into a million dollar business

A Melbourne-based cosmetics queen and entrepreneur started her nail polish business from her bedroom.Anna Ross, 29, had originally created a small jewellery business but before lon [...]

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Second suspect arrested over Rotterdam rock gig attack

Dutch police have arrested a second suspect in relation to a potential terror attack which forced the cancellation of a concert in Rotterdam. Armed officers swooped on the Maassil [...]

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New Zealand tourism ad ruled to NOT be misleading

A tourism ad that shows a woman drinking from a stream has been ruled to not be misleading, despite complaints claiming otherwise.The Tourism New Zealand '100% pure' promotion was [...]

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Expert reveals what condition of nails means signifies

If you want to know more about the innermost state of someone's health, look at their nails.Yes, really. For just as the skin is an indicator of how we are functioning on a deep do [...]

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Muslim woman agrees with Pauline Hanson on banning burqa

A Muslim woman from Sydney's west wants the burqa banned to protect Australians from suicide bombers.Emma Eros, a licensed plumber and company founder, agrees with One Nation leade [...]

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Jetstar boots elderly man off a Darwin flight

Charlie Bicheno was told his seat on a flight to Sydney was 'double-booked'The 85-year-old had been visiting his son, Dale, in Darwin and was returningDale said he didn't like the [...]

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Whale and calf filmed chilling off the Perth coastline

A mother whale and her calf were spotted offshore near Mettams Pool in WAThey were filmed repeatedly rolling in the water and smacking their fins and tails Drones were spotted f [...]

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Victoria private schoolboy arrested for trafficking acid

Private schoolboy in Victoria arrested for buying acid online with his friendsWhen the boys realised they had bought too much, they sold it to classmatesOne classmate had bad trip [...]

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Australia’s highest-paid CEOs are Peter and Steven Lowy

TOP TEN HIGHEST-PAID AUSTRALIAN CEOS IN 2016 1. Peter and Steven Lowy - Westfield2. Nicholas Moore - Macquarie Group3. Don Meji - Domino's Pizza4. Louis [...]

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Car ploughs through trans lives matter protest in St Louis

A car has driven through protesters at a trans lives matter vigil honoring a black transgender woman who was shot dead by police in St Louis.The memorial for Kenneth 'Kiwi' Herring [...]

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Footy Show host Erin Molan FAKED her injury at the snow

Channel Nine star Erin Molan 'faked' a snowboarding accident on the slopes at Perisher ski resort, then posted video online which showed her being stretchered to safety as part of [...]

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Princess Mary tries on VR glasses at UNLEASH 2017

As Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark sails around the Whitsundays at Hamilton Island Race Week in Australia, Princess Mary has been busy attending official events back home.And desp [...]

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Trump aid sent email concerning potential meet with Putin

A senior aide to President Donald Trump emailed campaign officials concerning a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last summer, it was reported Wednesday.Deput [...]

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Neo-Nazi featured in Vice doc submits himself to police

Police said a white nationalist who says he pepper-sprayed a demonstrator in self-defense on the campus of the University of Virginia has turned himself in.Campus police issued a s [...]

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Bakari Henderson’s parents speak out for the first time

The parents of 22-year-old Bakari Henderson have spoken out for the first time about their son's tragic death in July.His mother spoke to CBS News as she revealed her son felt: 'mo [...]

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Daniel Holdom to stand trial over Pearce-Stevenson murder

Daniel James Holdom (pictured) will face trial over the deaths of a mother and her daughterA man charged with murdering a woman and her young daughter has been ordered to stand tr [...]

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Florida murderer says he’s ready for his execution

A man who is set to become the first white Florida convict to be executed for killing a black man has said that he is ready to die.Mark Asay, 53, was convicted in 1987 of killing [...]

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Melbourne suburb banned from naming street after Lannister

Roads in Charlemont Rise, Geelong, include Winterfell Road and Stannis Street But Lannaster Road has been changed to Precinct Road after a complaint Jaime and Cersei Lannister [...]

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Constance Hall shares the secrets to good sex

Well known mummy blogger and mother-of-four, Constance Hall, has shared her tips on how to increase your sex drive when you are in a long-term relationship.The 34-year-old from Per [...]

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Push on to change Father’s Day to ‘Special Persons’ Day’

An early childhood activist wants Father's Day to be renamed 'Special Person's Day'.Dr Red Ruby Scarlet is pushing for the annual day on the first Sunday in September to be renamed [...]

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Road rules for cyclists that every driver should know

While the relationship between cyclists and drivers is strained at the best of times, it appears some of the anger may be misdirected.A misunderstanding of road rules for cyclists [...]

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Utah teen took video as he helped friend commit suicide

A courtroom witnessed the horrifying video that a teen took as he allegedly helped his friend commit suicide by buying her a noose and filming her death.Tyerell Przybycien, 18, is [...]

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More Melbourne councils consider banning Australia Day

Another two Melbourne councils are reportedly considering taking the controversial step of 'changing the date' and banning Australia Day, beginning in 2018. Yarra City Council and [...]

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Sydney man in hospital after angle grinder slit his throat

Man, 70, in a serious condition after cutting his throat in angle grinder accidentMan was fixing a fence at St Marys, western Sydney, when blade disintegrated Helicopter arrived w [...]

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Tropical storm could reach hurricane status

Former Tropical Storm Harvey could become a hurricane by the time it makes landfall later this week. There are fears Texas could face catastrophic flooding as the tropical storm b [...]

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Malcolm Turnbull addresses Fiona Richardson’s death

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull broke his silence on the death of Victorian MP Fiona Richardson during a press conference on soaring energy costs and the postal plebiscite. 'A t [...]

ShowBiz & TV

Celine Tam advances to semis of America’s Got Talent

Celine Tam advanced to the semifinals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday and the nine-year-old singer said she felt 'very great' about the opportunity.The sweet child had caused [...]

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Mariah Carey arrives in Toronto for her concert

She was recently accused of altering her latest magazine cover.And Mariah Carey didn't seem too concerned on her latest outing. All eyes were on Mariah Carey as she exited her tou [...]

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Gastro outbreak spreads to more than 50 childcare centres

There has been a 4x increase in gastro outbreaks in Brisban's childcare centresMore than 50 daycare centres have alerted Queensland Health to an outbreakParents have been strongly [...]

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Hundreds rally for Kaepernick in front of NFL offices

Unemployed National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick received a rousing measure of support Wednesday when hundreds of fans attended a demonstration in front of the lea [...]

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Woman loses third of weight for daughter’s birthday

An Australian woman has revealed how she lost a staggering 67 kilos, after vowing to become a 'new woman' in time for her daughter's birthday.Heidi Swallow, 34, from Victoria, weig [...]

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Giant swells destroyed interior of Carnival Spirit cabins

New footage from inside the cabins of the Carnival Spirit cruise ship when it was struck by giant swells and 100km/h winds has emerged. A video shared by a passenger on the vesse [...]