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The man who murdered 13-year-old Sunshine Coast boy Daniel Morcombe wants his conviction quashed despite a videotaped confession to the crime famously obtained in an elaborate sting by undercover police.

Ato Boldon, the former world and Olympic 200-metre sprinter, has hit back at claims that Senator Nova Peris, herself a former Olympic medallist, arranged a tax-payer funded affair for the couple, saying the accusations were “gross fabrications”. First published by The Northern Territory News, the claims – which were headlined “sleazy romps at public expense” […]

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie, of the Palmer United Party, has proposed a $34,000 fine and up to 12 months jail time if parents force their children to wear a burqa. Her draft legislation, which details prohibiting full face coverings in public places, was released via a media statement. Senator Lambie’s bill would see “any person […]

Australians have never needed to be more aware of child abuse and it traumatic effects than now, says Dr Cathy Kezelman, president of national support group, Adult Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA). “Childhood trauma directly affects an estimated five million adult Australians”, says Dr Kezelman. “It also affects their family, including their children and their communities. It’s like the […]

Rosie Batty, the mother of murdered 11-year-old Luke Batty, has been named Victorian of the Year.

Sunrise co-host Samantha Armytage has revealed her body image struggle as a teenager.

Speaking to The Times, Ms Steenkamp labelled the convicted athlete “possessive”, “moody” and “arrogant”. She said she didn’t believe Oscar’s version of events of that fateful night on Valentine’s Day last year when her daughter was shot dead. Remembering Reeva Steenkamp “It seems to me he did not look for her when he says he […]

A former violent extremist, who warned three weeks ago that a terror attack in Canada was inevitable, says this week's killings are likely to inspire more "lone wolf" attacks.

Pakistani teenager and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban, told U.S. President Barack Obama he could "change the world" if he would send books overseas instead of guns.

Athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to a maximum of five years' jail for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year on Valentine's Day.