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Worried about predators on Tiktok? What about on dating apps? Do you have a different level of tolerance/expectation?
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Man found guilty of dating app rapes
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A Sydney man who posed as a doctor on dating applications has been found guilty of sexually assaulting four women in a five-month period.More opinions on Shore?
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I went to Shore but I'm not sending my son there
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I am a Shore Old Boy, but I never quite felt at home inside the school gate. That leaked muck-up day list reminded me why.How many days until we can say that community transmission is a thing of the past? 7? 14? 28?
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Fourth day of no community transmission of coronavirus in NSW
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Coronavirus: Fourth day of no community transmission in NSWBy Olivana Lathouris • Associate Producer1:00pm Sep 29, 2020 Tweet Facebook Mail Two new cases of coronavirus have been reported in New Sou...What an awesome way to start the day! Gifts from clients. Of course we always go above and beyond what clients expect of us. It’s based on what we expect of ourselves and what we would expect of us if we were in our clients’ situation. Empathy is our engine.
Could these cases in Melbourne also see similar action taken in New South Wales or other states? Why do some people feel that their human rights take priority over the human rights of others?
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Mum who challenged Melbourne curfew says she needed bodyguards
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The Melbourne mum who launched a court bid to free the city from the COVID-19 curfew says the government’s scrapping of the harsh lockdown measure is “a win for Victorians”.Do you feel sorry for TikTok? Caught in the middle of geopolitics. These days, it seems that anything bad is associated with China and anything associated with China must be bad.
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TikTok has ‘never’ shared Aussie users’ data
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Chinese-founded app TikTok says it would “never” share Australian users’ data with the Chinese Government.Should everyone affected by the restrictions be entitled to compensation from the government? Or is this just perceived self importance/entitlement above (or at the expense of) everyone else. The responsibilities of public office are great and at times like this (the pandemic) those responsibilities are put to the test. As much as others may criticise decisions made with the community's best interest, even if it means short term pain, who else is going to step up to take this responsibility? If they think they can do better, they can always run for office.
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Jim’s Mowing vows to keep up fight against government
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Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman is not backing down on his fight for compensation despite hundreds of previously suspended franchisees returning to work on Monday.Why does the senate committee believe that TikTok should be investigated over matters of national security? Is it just because Donald Trump said so?
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TikTok denies participation in Australia security probes
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TikTok executives told a Senate committee on Friday that they lobbied Australian lawmakers but did not enga...More and more media outlets are going to get on this story. It's interesting how the public has shown an interest in this, as though it was some big secret that's suddenly been revealed. The whole concept of privilege and elitism has always existed in the world and a career in the legal profession over nearly 25 years has also been a stark reminder of this. Although merit potentially allows anyone to be accepted into law school, where you go after that and where you eventually end up can be a little different depending on where you came from and who you know.
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Shore's muck-up day proves privileged families can make consequences go away
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Shore School's muck-up day scandal proves privileged families can make consequences go away.How many other schools, both private and public, will be hoping that they don't get singled out next? The media obviously senses that there's a story to be told and once they're done with Shore, who's going to be next?
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Shore School’s disgusting past revealed
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Shore School boasts of its “strong emphasis on character formation” which challenges students to be “responsible citizens of integrity who seek to serve the wider community”.Starting to make progress?No new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, with the total number of cases in NSW remaining at 4,029.
The last time NSW had no new cases in a reporting period was on 10 June.
There were 12,333 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 12,258 in the previous 24 hours.
NSW Health thanks the community for all they have done towards reducing COVID-19 numbers, and continues to ask people to remain vigilant and come forward for testing immediately if symptoms like a runny nose, scratchy throat, cough or fever appear.
This is particularly important with the start of school holidays and increased movement of people around the state.
Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates.
NSW Health is treating 68 COVID-19 cases, including three in intensive care, none of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-seven per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care.
COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away – don’t delay.
- Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out.
- Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
- Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should sit in the back and wear a mask.
COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics, or call your GP.
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Is it a good time to be a first home buyer?
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Millennials Charging The Property Market, But Could Face Long-Term Pain
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The time is ripe for first-home buyers to step into the property market - but what lies ahead for this new wave of house hunters?Not local news, but interesting nonetheless. How much money do people really need to live? After feeding, housing and supporting yourself and your family, everything else is just extra - isn't it?
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Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she has given away $1.7 billion and aims to give away the majority of her wealth.What starts in the school play grounds spills over into adulthood - maybe they just learn to hide it a bit better.
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‘Toxic’ culture at elite school laid bare
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A former student at one of Sydney’s elite boys’ private schools has laid bare the “toxic” beliefs ingrained in students, saying he would never send his own son there.Would you like?
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An unusual NSW home styled like a medieval castle has come up for grabs with a bedroom atop a spiral tower and stained glass windows. There’s even a laundry once used as a sword forge.Have you updated your iPhone to the latest iOS?
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Updating new iPhone software could delete Fortnite, creators warn
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The popular video game's creators tell players how to avoid losing the app while installing iOS 14, while the gaming company's lawsuit against Apple is coming to a head.Not too keen on catching a taxi since the last coronavirus scare? Maybe it's time to try ride-sharing... for free (free of charge, not necessarily free of COVID-19).
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Sydneysiders offered ride-share trips for free from Saturday
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Just another reason to get out of the house this weekend.Wait... didn't they just say the property market was going to drop? So does that mean that 2020 is/was a bad year, but 2021 is going to be a good year (possibly because of how bad 2020 is/was)?
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Bank expects house price to surge 15 per cent
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Economists at one of Australia’s largest banks anticipate property prices will start to surge in late 2021 despite an expected rise in vacancy rates due to weak immigration.Only just the beginning. Expect to see more retailers to do this...
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Kmart trick to change a whole room
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Kmart Australia has released new technology that allows you to see what homewares, furniture and other items will look like in your home before you buy them.The world knows that these attitudes and behaviours (or similar just in different context) exist and that they're shared across demographics regardless of private or public schools regardless of TikTok or any other social media platform, right? In jest or otherwise, taking a swipe at others (or themselves) is nothing new. Don't be so shocked or appalled. The only difference is what used to happen or take place behind closed doors, the private conversations and the sniggering, is now on display for everyone to see. It's embarrassing but it's the same as it was before or always has been (and potentially always will be).
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Private school kids mock ‘druggo’ suburbs
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One of Sydney’s elite private schools has been hit with another controversy, just hours after vile muck-up day challenges set by Year 12 students were uncovered.It's easy for onlookers to pass judgments and make comments, isn't it? But did they really know what it's like for Olga? All those years in an abusive and violent relationship, going through legal proceedings, and having to fight for every inch to protect herself and her children. Maybe the judgments and the comments are out of context or without empathy or understanding of what she had to endure (or what she was dealing with at the time). Maybe it's a reflection on the system that's been desensitised to the needs of individuals whose lives are dramatically (and in this case, fatally) affected by those who chose to help, or not.
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Lawyer called mum “hard-nosed bitch”, inquest hears
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Olga Edwards, the mother of two teenagers later murdered by their father, was labelled a “hard-nosed bitch” by the independent lawyer appointed to act for her children in family court proceedings,...This is true. 3 metres away from your unattended vehicle, the windows must be secured and the doors locked (if they can be). r213 Road Rules 2014.
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Outrage after Sydney driver cops $112 fine over bizarre window road rule
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"Sometimes I wonder if these types of fines have any benefits besides producing revenue."Wait... have you ever heard of a price reduction? Good news for motorists.
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Tolls on busy Sydney motorway reduce for the first time in years
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Tolls on busy Sydney motorway reduce for the first time in yearsBy 9News Staff4:20pm Sep 21, 2020 Tweet Facebook Mail For the first time in years the toll on one of Sydney's busiest motorways will go ...So are you more or less likely to catch a taxi now? What about Uber or some other ride sharing service?
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'You'd be safer on a train': What you need to know before jumping in a taxi
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The race continues to find nine passengers who may have been infected by a Silver Service taxi driver with COVID-19, but the incident begs the question — just how safe are taxis?How do you read this?
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Sydney barrister's fight to keep 'offensive' Lamborghini number plates
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The high-profile barrister - used to taking on hardened criminals - has instead waged a battle to keep his licence plates.10 days? Shifts between 7 September and 18 September.
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REVEALED: Trips COVID-positive taxi driver worked in Sydney
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All of the cabbie's passengers are considered close contacts and must self-isolate immediately.Is this one way to deal with anti-maskers?
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Indonesians caught without a mask forced to dig graves for COVID-19 victims
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Indonesians caught without a mask forced to dig graves for COVID-19 victimsBy CNN10:06am Sep 18, 2020A man works near a monitor screen which honours health workers in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday. Twe...Not named as a beneficiary in the Wil, so found his own way...
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David Anderson stole from dying father, splurged on boat
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A thieving son who stole more than half a million dollars from his dying father splashed out on a new boat and gambled the cash on the stock market.With interest rates so low, is there actually any benefit to having a 'savings' account?
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CBA customers take a hit with savings rate cut
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Commonwealth Bank has dealt a blow to savers with the major bank slashing savings rates on deposit accounts, including the financial product it offers to kids.The more they reveal during this inquest, the more you realise that the horror wasn't just how it all ended but also the life they lived. Piecing together each part of the story re-tells the nightmare - so why didn't anyone (especially the authorities, or those with the power to do something about it) act or even help?
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'Yearly threat': Killer dad's disturbing warning revealed
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'That was something Olga heard every year of the relationship and that bore on her mind.'Would $60m be life changing?
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Winning Powerball numbers revealed
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A woman in her twenties from NSW has become an instant multi-millionaire after winning the $60 million Powerball jackpot in Thursday’s night’s draw 1270.Have you tried the practice test?
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Big changes to Australian citizenship test flagged
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Five questions new questions are in the pipeline - and prospective Aussies must answer every single one correctly.Have you seen the price for puppies lately? No wonder there's a booming trade and we wouldn't be surprised if there was also an exponential growth in the number and size of puppy farms.
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Two NSW puppy farms raided over alleged ‘extreme animal cruelty’
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Two puppy farms in NSW have been raided by the RSPCA this morning following reports of “extreme animal cruelty”.Daylight savings is bad for coronavirus?
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Call for daylight saving to be cancelled
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There are growing calls from health professionals around the world to scrap daylight saving, with warnings turning clocks forward for half the year can have significant health impacts.More scams. Watch out.We are aware that some of our customers have received this email asking them to verify their account. This is a hoax. If you, or anyone you know has received this email, please delete it. If you have clicked the link and provided your details, please call our customer service team on 132221 to secure your account.
Classic. More satisfying than the hush money?
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Reason Facebook staffer turned down $87k
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A departing Facebook data scientist has given up $US64,000 ($A87,860) to avoid signing an agreement not to disparage the company, and has quickly done just that.Your home. Your family. It's supposed to be where you are the safest and most secure. But what happens when it's not? There should be zero tolerance when it comes to domestic violence.
A single offence is already inexcusable, but what about 15 reported offences? That doesn't even include everything that's happened in between that wasn't reported (or reported and just ignored). Also, it's not like these families (and not just Olga and her children) have suffered in silence for all these years. They spoke out. But no one was listening. Those responsible for ensuring the safety of others ignored the obvious signs of danger. You could say they literally put the gun in his hands.
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Gun registry ‘scrolled past’ evil Dad’s DV incidents
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A gun registry officer scrolled past several domestic violence incidents in a police database before giving a dad who went on to murder his children the green light for the next step towards getting a...Hahaha Jeff is so old now - they're really going to have to get him to wake up. WAKE UP JEFF!
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Adorable reason Purple Wiggle Jeff is coming BACK to The Wiggles
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Wake up, Jeff! Original Wiggle Jeff will pull on his purple skivvy once again to film an exciting new seriesDo the statistics influence your decision whether to buy, sell or hold?
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Property prices starting to slump
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Australia’s capital city property prices have slumped, as coronavirus lockdown measures stifle buying activity.Has 'high school drop out' become a badge of honour? It's really just to show that completing school isn't a pre-requisite for 'success' - but how many parents actually encourage their kids to 'drop out' and pursue business goals?
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Vegan fake tan business makes high school dropout $12K a month
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Perth-based self-taught entrepreneur Chloe Jayde Weinthal, the founder and CEO of self-made fake tan business Sahara Soul, became a successful businessperson at the age of 17.Is this really a concern? Governments, corporations and other individuals (both Australian and foreign) only know as much as information as you willing disclose - even if you inadvertently disclose that information. Everyone leaves some sort of digital footprint in some way because that's just the way modern society functions. Use your mobile phone, travel in your car, tap your credit card, go to work, go to the shops, turn on your computer... and it's not just China, but right now it's the headline grabber in the midst of the Australia-China geopolitics.
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Why China’s spying on 35,000 Aussies
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A Chinese database containing information on more than 35,000 Australians could be used to blackmail them, a cyber security expert has warned.What is the independent children's lawyer (ICL) supposed to do? According to the Family Court website, the ICL is "obliged to consider the views of the child, but ultimately provide their own, independent perspective about what arrangements or decisions are in the child’s best interests." In other words, they advocate for and are the voice of children caught in the middle of family law proceedings. How many times has the ICL failed the children they were supposed to protect? Between all the lawyers, family law consultants, therapists and psychologists, where does it go wrong? We're only reading about this case because of the tragic outcome and the subsequent inquest, but there are so many other untold stories happening every day.
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Teenage girl murdered by dad wanted strict 'no-time order'
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The Family Court was never told Jennifer Edwards was uncomfortable about her father knowing anything about her, an inquest has heard.Battle of the burgers. Would you get confused by references to 'Big Jack' and be unable to differentiate it from a 'Big Mac'?
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Hungry Jack’s cheeky TV ad comeback to McDonald’s Big Mac lawsuit
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The fast food rivalry between Hungry Jack’s and McDonald’s continues, with Hungry Jack’s launching an advertising campaign defending its Big Jack burger.The system failed her and it continues to fail others.
We've seen first hand how sometimes - after dealing with case after case, day after day, week after week, month after month - the police, the prosecutors, the lawyers and the courts can end up just going through the motions (ie, just another file, just another case) lacking in both understanding or empathy. Not always, but unsurprising it does happen. Add an unhealthy (or healthy) touch of cynicism caused by repeated 'vexatious' claims and sadly the end result is that some times things that should be taken seriously, aren't.
So what happens when people 'just doing my job' (and potentially not even doing it that well) in the system, results in the deaths of those the system was designed or intended to protect?
They're not just another file, or another case, or number, or a statistic... real lives, real lives lost.
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Olga’s fears were written off, top cop says
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Police failed in their duty when they wrote off Olga Edward’s complaint that her husband had repeatedly assaulted their teenage children, the head of NSW Police’s domestic violence unit says.Let's go Western Sydney!
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Station Locations Confirmed For Western Sydney's New Metro | Sydney Metro
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The exact station locations for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project have been confirmed. The 23 kilometre driverless railway line will service St Marys, Orchard Hills, Luddenham, t...Do you love Dyson products as much as we do?
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Dyson’s first ever one week sale
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For the first time in Australia, Dyson, the maker of popular household and beauty appliances, will host its own online sale called Dyson Week."Six of his seven ex-partners interviewed after the murders told of psychological or physical abuse." How is it that these things only come to light after the murders?
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Vale John Fahey.
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Former NSW premier John Fahey dies
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John Fahey, the NSW premier famed for leaping for joy when Sydney won the Olympics and thwarting an attack on Prince Charles, has died aged 75.The worst is yet to come?
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Are these statistics surprising? Comparing university to university is limiting. Maybe they really need to commission a study to compare outcomes for university graduates and those who choose not to undertake further study. There's more too life than that...
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The uni degrees that will give you better job prospects
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Australian Catholic University (ACU) has come out on top with the best employment rate for undergraduates three years after they finish their undergraduate degrees, the latest 2020 Graduate Outcomes S...Did you expect this would happen?
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Budget airline Tigerair officially collapses after 13 years
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The airline has revealed what customers can do with any remaining travel credits.The new economy, the gig economy. Where there is money. Where there is risk. There is always insurance.
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Gig economy workers: did you know you can get income cover?
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Freelance and gig economy workers are increasingly turning to insurtech to protect their finances from downtime, but many still aren’t aware products designed specifically for such insecure employme...Vegan dairy protein powder?
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Urgent recall issued for influencers’ protein powder sold at Woolworths
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Woolworths supermarkets across the nation have been warned to pull a popular brand of protein powder from the shelves over fears it may contain dairy despite being marketed as vegan.Why are we reporting on this inquest every day? It's because there needs to be a lesson learned from this tragedy.
Do you think the system failed Olga and her children? The law? The courts? The independent children's lawyer? The family consultant and therapists? Lawyers - despite the fact that Olga was a lawyer too?
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Evil John Edwards who killed kids mistreated their pets
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A lawyer appointed by the Family Court to advocate for two children who were later murdered by their father said the son told her he wanted to see his dad, despite multiple allegations of violence, wh...So with the recent spotlight on TikTok and censorship, do you really think the problem is with the social media platforms? If it's not TikTok, then it's Snapchat. If it's not Snapchat, then it's Facebook or Instagram? Or what about instant messaging apps like Messenger or Whatsapp? Have you heard of House Party?
To say the problem is with the technology isn't fair. The problem is with people (as it's always been). The technology may facilitate it, but it's not technology's fault and certainly not one single application or platform either. If people want to perpetrate these kinds of acts and behaviours, they'll always find a way - right now, it's easier to do it over social media. but don't assume it's only social media or will always be social media.
Which is worse? Predators attempting to get your attention on social media or those who physically stalk and threaten you at your home, school or workplace?
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Untrained. Undisciplined. Uncensored?
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Guards caught in sex on the job, inquiry told
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Two security guards who allegedly engaged in sexual activity while working in Melbourne’s hotel quarantine initially tried to keep their tryst secret.When things get bad, gyms naturally will be the first to close. It’s all about hygiene and despite all the precautions the question is whether going to the gym is a necessary health risk to your health improvement.
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Super-fit star’s scary gym warning after COVID diagnosis
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Super-fit former Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels has issued a warning about gym safety after contracting COVID-19 “several weeks” ago.Sounds like a plan. The influx of people would potentially be beneficial to the Northern Territory economy.
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Closed borders: NT loophole Australians are using to travel freely
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Fed up with living under one of the toughest coronavirus curfews in the world, Victorians are among an army of 62,000 people who have fled to COVID-free Darwin since the borders reopened in July.The daily revelations continue.
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Disturbing allegations against killer Sydney dad were 'misrecorded'
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Olga Edwards told police her estranged husband John assaulted their children. But they were never noted as victims.The internet is a dangerous place - not just TikTok or any other social media platform for that matter. Managing a child's access to the internet and social media starts at home (it doesn't start in cyberspace). If parents are looking to blame someone, shouldn't they start by looking in the mirror first?
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Parents could sue over shock suicide video
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Parents are contacting lawyers to find out how they can take legal action against social media giants that have allowed a disturbing video to circulate on their platforms.An interesting and sad story. You can see how it unfolds or could unfold for anyone in the same situation. Uncertainty. Fear. Conflict. Hopelessness.
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'It wasn't worth it': Nicola Gobbo tells all about becoming a police informer
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Nicola Gobbo, who is living in hiding in a secret location, spent months talking to the ABC to explain for the first time in her own words why she became a police informer.Catching public transport can be problematic during a pandemic, especially if some travellers don't take it seriously or take any precautions. At the very least it's about being courteous isn't it?
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Sydney trains ‘packed to the rafters’ sparking coronavirus concerns
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Photos have shown crowds “packed to the rafters” on trains and rail platforms in the Sydney CBD sparking fears over the possible spread of coronavirus on public transport.More on the domestic violence front. It obviously requires acknowledgement that there's a problem and a desire to fix/change it. But that doesn't often happen. Do you think this works?
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Domestic violence intervention pilot launches
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South Australian men concerned about their controlling behaviour can access accommodation and dedicated support in a 12-month trial to break the cycle of domestic violence.Does it just seem a little too geo-politically convenient to hate on Tiktok right now? The live stream was on Facebook and people have since reposted it on other social media websites, including TikTok. So why is TikTok the focus of all the attention?
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PM unleashes on TikTok in furious video message
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Scott Morrison has put social media companies on notice over a “disgraceful” TikTok video targeting children that includes a shocking clip of a man taking his own life.Ready for this?
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Sydney council rates to increase – what does it mean for you?
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Council rates are set to increase across Sydney – what does it mean for you? By 9News Staff5:39pm Sep 8, 2020 Tweet Facebook Mail Residents in council areas across Sydney could be hit with rate rise...Following on from that story yesterday. Each social media platform have terms of use or codes of conduct (whether you read them or not is another thing). Violation of those terms or the code generally result in some form of administrative action like deleting content, or suspending or banning accounts. Sadly in some cases, the damage has already been done.
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TikTok responds after graphic suicide livestream video appalls parents
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'No child should be exposed to horrifying content like this.'It's interesting how the world works.
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Outrage as sex parties allowed but dancing banned in Qld
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The ABC has put the spotlight on Queensland’s bizarre coronavirus rules, revealing that while guests are barred from dancing at weddings, sex parties have the official OK.Increasing number of scams during the pandemic?
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The most obvious signs of an online romance scam explained
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With lockdowns in place and feelings of isolation at an all-time high, romance scams have become increasingly concerning.Did you know that the roads and traffic conditions around Parramatta have changed? George Street now flows in both directions.
No right turn? No problem...
Do you consider social media 'blackface' or cultural appropriation to be misleading? What about 'catfishing'? If these are all misleading, what about the use of filters?
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Controversy as Insta account sold for $116m
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A Canadian Instagram account owner and his business partners who recently sold their content creation agency for $116 million to the Warner Music Group has been forced to respond to allegations of pro...*WARNING FOR ALL PARENTS.*
Monitor your children's social media usage. Suicide video on Facebook Live has been recorded and being reposted on other social media platforms.
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Parents warned to keep their children off of TikTok
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Parents have been warned to keep their children off TikTok today after a shocking video purporting to show a man taking his own life was uploaded.Australians stranded overseas. Is this the Australian Government's problem/responsibility to bring them back?
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Mum stranded overseas: ‘Australia’s turned its back on me’
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A young mother stranded overseas with her baby has accused Australia of “turning its back” on her amid the coronavirus pandemic.The facts being revealed throughout this inquiry continues to shock.
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'Demonic': Sydney dad 'spent six months meticulously planning to kill his kids'
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'He had a history of exerting control over the women in his life and his children,' a detective said.Travel restrictions don't just affect Australians abroad (or people trying to leave Australia) - it's affecting people all over the world for all kinds of reasons. Are you affected and how are you coping?
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DFAT staff accused of double booking flights as Aussies remain stranded overseas
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EXCLUSIVEMaybe it's time to re-evaluate your investment portfolio...
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Elsa glitter Ooshie on eBay for $15k
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How much would you be willing to pay for a “rare” Ooshie to add to the collection?Should this have been allowed (with appropriate warnings)?
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Facebook deny dying man’s wish
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Facebook has blocked a French man who wanted to live stream his death to protest the country’s euthanasia laws from doing so.Does he advocate on behalf of all Victorians or just the ones who pay him franchise royalties (or can't because of the restrictions as the case may be)? There are some valid points, but they also apply to more people and businesses than just his franchisees and contractors. Criticising governments, especially in a democracy, is so easy. They're either not doing enough or they're doing too much or they've done it wrong and very rarely they've done it right. Unfortunately, democracy isn't the same for everyone especially when not everyone gets a voice or the attention of the media like this.
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Jim’s Mowing pens scathing letter to Dan Andrews
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Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman has penned an emotional open letter to Premier Daniel Andrews, saying he’s “shocked and appalled” his path out of lockdown offers “no relief” for struggling...Do you remember this? As terrible and tragic as these stories are, maybe they're not told or re-told often enough to remind everyone that it happens and that it's going to continue to happen until things change. Never forget.
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Extreme lengths evil Dad went to kill his kids
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John Edwards had a long history of perpetuating domestic violence on the women and children in his life before the horrific shooting murder of his children Jack and Jennifer.Would this help?
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Huge tax cuts likely to be brought forward in wake of recession
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An emergency rescue plan is being prepared in the wake of Australia’s financial catastrophe, with massive tax cuts on the cards.Are you affected?
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Westpac app, online banking crashes leaving thousands without access to funds
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Thousands of Westpac customers have been left panicking this morning as the bank’s app and website were shut down due to technical issues.Increasing unemployment despite jobs that no one wants?
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The job that pays $3800 a week that no one wants
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Queensland farmers are desperately trying to entice young Australians to fruit picking as they face a chronic shortage of workers, despite the fact they could be earning up to $3800 a week.Australian made trains? Yes! How awesome would it be if the government backs a push towards revitalising the Australian manufacturing industry with major projects like this? Has to start somewhere, why not here?
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NSW open to push for Australian-made trains as critics rail against imports
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The NSW Transport Minister says he’s ready to work with other states to develop a plan to foster local manufacturing and international demand for Australian-made trains.Councils and trees. It's nothing new. Have you had a problem with trees in your neighbourhood or affecting your home?
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Hunters Hill Council's expensive tree-hugging exercise comes down
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An almost century-old tree's roots were pushing up a couple's pavers, sparking an expensive legal battle that will culminate on Friday when the tree is felled.Face masks or no face masks?
Happy Friday. Enjoy the weekend.
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Comedian goes viral after sharing photo of tiny mask bra
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Comedian Chelsea Handler has gone viral after posting a photo of her sports bra made entirely from surgical masks.Remember these guys? They're back. Would you join a class action like this? Or would you back the likes of Jim's contractors? The legal and financial consequences are going to be with us for a long time.
#classaction #AntiMask #lawyer
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Anti-mask lawyer wants $200k for class action against Vic Government
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Lawyers who last month urged Melburnians to reject the chief health officer’s mandatory mask directive are asking for $200,000 worth of donations to take Daniel Andrews, Brett Sutton and Jenny Mikak...AB to Jay-Z... can we even write that?
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Jay Z ends fight with Aussie business
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Grammy-award winning rapper Jay-Z may have 99 problems but a children’s book ain’t one after he settled a lawsuit against an Australian small publisher.Taking supplements is the answer?
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Vitamin D ‘can build COVID-19 immunity’
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A Melbourne medical research institute is calling for a vitamin D rollout in Australia’s aged care facilities “without delay”, arguing the supplements can build immunity to COVID-19 and help sav...Fun and games.
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Big Mac vs Big Jack: McDonald's accuses Hungry Jack's of burger ripoff
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A battle of the fast food giants is shaping up over McDonald’s famous ‘Big Mac’ trademark.Where is all this heading? Will it encourage others to disregard the current restrictions? Is organised social disobedience only one step away from anarchy where everyone defies the authorities?
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Jim’s Mowing contractors vow to work, fight fines
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Jim’s Mowing founder Jim Penman says there will be “widespread civil disobedience” if harsh stage 4 lockdown measures in Victoria are extended beyond September 13.What's with these multi million dollar operations like Australia Post and Telstra asking their workers to volunteer? Won't be surprised if the media continue to uncover more and more of these 'requests' from other organisations... do you know of any?
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Telstra begged workers to ‘volunteer’, email reveals
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Australia’s biggest telco emailed staff to plead for “volunteers” as the company reeled from the coronavirus pandemic, it has been revealed.No Schoolies. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? As much as some people may complain, surely there would be some businesses that looked forward to the influx of visitors for the annual Schoolies festivities. The tourist dollar has already been hard hit and this just makes it that little bit worse off.
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Fed up Year 12 students demand deposits back for Schoolies trips
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Thousands of angry school leavers say they're being ripped off by companies not giving back deposits paid f...Is working from home a good thing? Maybe it really depends on the perspective. Is it good for businesses or just for workers? Unfortunately, we think it hasn't been great for productivity. Too many times we've tried to contact people in government departments or large corporates and it's very obvious that they're working from home (or somewhere not in a work environment). Maybe there's music or computer games playing in the background, they're 'out of the office', they don't have access to files or can't see documents or transfer calls... the list goes on. Just makes it immensely frustrating for everyone else trying to push ahead and get back to normal. How does the economy recover with/from this?
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Working from home: how to avoid going bonkers
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Working from home, or never leaving the office depending on how you look at it, has plenty of benefits, but there’s a few key things those housebound aren’t doing enough of.With some people digging into their superannuation during the pandemic, did they consider how much money they should be saving or have saved to survive the 'worst recession in history'?
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How much money should you have in your emergency fund?
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With Australia now officially in its worst recession in history, everyone should be putting away money for an emergency.Making the most of bad economic times.
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Flatmates make $250k in pandemic
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A positive story is hard to come by in the pandemic but not for Reever Botha and Vlad Kosovac.The police are using his internet browser history against him?
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Why millionaire allegedly hired hitman to kill ex-wife
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A Melbourne millionaire accused of hiring a hitman to kill his ex-wife has been granted bail – as long as he doesn’t touch his money.Would you buy your groceries from the Reject Shop?
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The Reject Shop introduces surprising new grocery staples
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One of Australia’s best-known budget chains is making it easier for Aussies to save on staples with a new partnership with a globally recognisable brand.More from Australia Post. Volunteer deliveries but executive bonuses?
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AusPost board poised to back down on executive bonuses amid backlash
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Australia Post's executive team will not get bonuses this year despite making a profit, with the board poised to veto any payments.More on that story about Facebook (and other social media/search engine providers). What do you think about this threat?
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Former Facebook boss hits out at tech giant's threat to ban all news
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Stephen Scheeler says the 'dramatic' measure poses a serious risk to democracy in Australia.