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  1. Arrest made after man was hospitalised following alleged kidnapping and prolonged assault

    Some assaults were recorded on the man's phone, police allege.

  2. Talk about a DASH-hund! More than 100 sausage dogs take part in annual race

    More than 100 sausage dogs took part in the fourth Munich Dachshund Race in Germany over the weekend, battling out to see who was fastest.

  3. Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

    Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have tied the best-of-seven WNBA finals series against Golden State at 1-1 as both teams chase their first championship.

  4. Pregnancy discrimination remains widespread in Australian workplaces

    Many Australian women are still being penalised at work for pregnancy.

  5. Critica tables monster $2.7B valuation for WA rare earths play

    Critica Limited’s WA rare earths scoping study has delivered a huge $2.7 billion pre-tax valuation, 56% IRR and $556 million in upfront capital earmarked for a 14-year operation.

  6. Eleven people still missing after boat capsized off coast of Mexico now feared to have been eaten by sharks

    The US Coast Guard has suspended its search for 11 people missing after a boat capsized off Baja California, with survivors reportedly suffering severe injuries consistent with shark bites

  7. UK singer Ellie Goulding issues lengthy apology after criticism for wearing jewels from controversial WA mine

    Singer Ellie Goulding has revealed that she is ‘mortified’ after accidentally promoting pink diamonds from a controversial WA mine at a recent event.

  8. I'll fight for assisted dying from beyond the grave, Esther Rantzen said in final note

    The family of the philanthropist and broadcaster shared her emotional message in an announcement of her being laid to rest in an 'incredibly beautiful' funeral.

  9. Look away now Royal Melbourne members, this major winner prefers Kingston Heath, too

    Ryan Fox has confirmed he will play in the Australian Open as he deals with the new-found fame and hectic workload that has followed his major victory in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July.

  10. 'Too big': Tiley's ex-2IC fears for Abdo as Open boss

    Former NRL boss Andrew Abdo is facing a baptism of fire as Australian Open tournament director and Craig Tiley's one-time deputy is tipping he may not last.