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Michael Clarke gives an emotional tribute at the funeral for teammate and close friend Phillip Hughes

Michael Clarke gives voice to the anguish of a nation at the funeral for Phillip Hughes

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke today gave voice to the anguish of a nation, fighting back tears as with a touching tribute at the funeral of his “little brother”, Phillip Hughes. Speaking at the emotional ceremony in the Macksville High School hall where Phillip grew up, Clarke said the spirit of cricket would forever be […]

Twitter allows users to easily report harassment

Twitter makes reporting harassment easier

Social media giant Twitter has introduced an easier way for users to report abuse and harassment on the site. Twitter users can now block and file a report, identify problems and choose from a list of issues (impersonation, private information, harassment, self-harm or suicide). They can also report the degree of harassment. Starting today we’re […]

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Phillip Hughes farewelled at funeral

Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes has been farewelled at a funeral service in Macksville, the tiny town on the NSW north coast.

On Sunday Police searched Maroubra beach for clues after a newborn girl was found buried under the sand.

Baby buried on Maroubra beach was a girl

An autopsy has found that the newborn found in a shallow grave on Maroubra beach was the body of a baby girl with her umbilical cord still attached.

Republican spin doctor faces backlash for criticism of Obama’s daughters

Elizabeth Lauten, who is the communications director for Republican Representative Stephen Fincher, has faced backlash for her damning Facebook comments on the fashion and attitude of Barack Obama’s daughters during a ceremony at the White House for Thanksgiving.

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Children find body of dead baby while playing at popular Sydney beach

Two young boys, aged six and seven, made the gruesome discovery of a baby's body that had been buried in a shallow grave at Maroubra beach.

Stephanie Gilmore celebrates her victory at the Hurley Pro Trestles in September

Aussie Stephanie Gilmore wins sixth surfing world title as Tyler Wright and Sally Fitzgibbons get knocked out at Maui Pro in Hawaii

Stephanie Gilmore has won the 2014 women's world surfing title in a dramatic end to the tour at the Maui Pro in Hawaii.

Cricketer Phillip Hughes dies age 25

Cricket Australia has confirmed that much loved player Philip Hughes died after being struck by a ball during a match.

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Is it the Government’s responsibility to help break the glass ceiling?

Big German companies will be forced to have women in at least one third of their executive positions following a decision by the government to introduce a new law. The agreement will involve the Frauenquote – or women’s quotas – becoming law in December and companies will have to implement it by 2016. Some of Germany’s 108 […]

Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition

Cricketer Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition after suffering a head injury during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG on Tuesday afternoon.