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Top Stories 'Like being raped again': Survivors reveal pain of applying for redress The National Redress Scheme was meant to help compensate survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, but many say having to retell their stories in a 62-page application is making them relive the trauma. Drug-addicted father jailed for abandoning toddler at boat ramp to die The 51-year-old man left his two-year-old son Baden Bond near a river south of Brisbane at dusk in 2007 because he was tired of looking after him. 'Dripping with arrogance': Sydney Football Stadium dismantled despite legal challenge Despite an ongoing legal challenge, bobcats and diggers are dismantling the Sydney Football Stadium in Moore Park — and the NSW Opposition Leader says the Government has got "a bit of explaining to do". Short-term tenant 'deserved everything he got', accused murderer told police A jury hears a man who found a room in a Melbourne house on Airbnb was killed after the other tenants became convinced he was going to "do a runner" without paying the rent he owed. 'Who came up with this?': Red Hot Chili Peppers lash NSW festival rules Californian rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit out at stricter live music regulations in NSW, describing them to Australian fans as "the stupidest thing ever". Albino lizard in rice cooker among scores rescued in reptile-smuggling ring bust A syndicate is busted for wedging lizards into cooking appliances, food packaging and toys in an attempt to smuggle them out of Melbourne to be sold as pets in Hong Kong and China. Farmers tighten security as livestock thefts increase Sheep farmers like Rebecca and James Hamilton are doing everything they can to stop criminals taking animals from their property near Bendigo, but they say it's time for the Government to step in and assist with GPS tracking equipment. Driving examiner accepted bribes to fund 'hedonistic' lifestyle, court hears A driving instructor who accepted bribes for licences was using the money for "hedonistic activities" and "luxury services", the prosecution tells South Australia's District Court. Three young people jailed over 'torturous' premeditated assault on teenager In what a magistrate described as a "torturous act", three Wimmera women and one man are convicted of pre-planning and assaulting a 17-year-old boy in 2018. Cold case detectives charge man over death of girl last seen 27 years ago Almost three decades after 14-year-old Radina Djukich was last seen leaving her Perth home, police charge a man with manslaughter, alleging he killed the teenager by injecting her with a substance before burying her in the bush. Gravesites among the factors prospective church buyers in Tasmania have to consider Most prospective church buyers are drawn to the "character, blank canvas and history", real estate agents say, but it's not all renovations and decorating — you might find "people in your backyard". Stood-down player sues NRL, demands advertising campaign to fix reputation St George Illawarra's Jack de Belin takes the NRL to Federal Court over its new rules that have seen him banned from the field while he faces serious criminal charges. Bird shot out 'like a bullet' after falling into US lake's 'glory hole' A cormorant sucked into a huge drain in a Californian reservoir survives a turbulent 75-metre drop and flies away unharmed after being shot out "like a bullet". World's most expensive car picked up by mystery buyer for $27m Bugatti describes it as "the highest level of automotive haute couture one can reach" and company president Stephan Winkelmann said the car combined "extraordinary technology, aesthetics and extreme luxury". Sydney dentist was 'living her best life' before being found murdered The sister of Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy, whose body was found dumped in a suitcase, says that prior to the "unthinkable event" her family had never seen her so happy. 'Tragic': Facebook defends processes over NRL sex tapes scandal The social media giant defends its prevention measures for revenge porn and fake news in light of a memes page that falsely claimed Mark Geyer's daughter was caught up in the latest NRL sex tapes scandal. Analysis: It's the gender catchcry we always hear, but what if we've got it wrong? Boosting workforce participation has been the go-to equality policy for at least a decade. But what if we've been thinking about it the wrong way, asks Rachael Bolton. Up to half of migrant workers exploited, now dodgy bosses may risk jail Employers found to have engaged in deliberate and systemic underpayment of migrant workers could face jail time, following a review that found wage underpayment was "widespread" and "entrenched". 'Everyone thinks they have endometriosis': Why I wish I trusted my instincts two surgeries later When Stephanie Dalzell told her doctor she thought she had endometriosis he laughed at her. Five years on, and two surgeries later, she wishes she trusted her instincts and is warning others to do the same. 'It's unrelenting and unremitting': The real signs of work burnout Forget the dramatic meltdown — indifference and fatigue could be signs you're suffering from workplace burnout. As experts warn, the consequences can be serious. Dingoes are a 'fair dinkum' separate species, researchers say A team of researchers say the Australian dingo cannot be "lumped in" with domestic or wild dogs, after assessing their genetics, vocal communication and behaviour. Analysis and Opinion It's the gender catchcry we always hear, but what if we've got it wrong? By Rachael Bolton Dominating the Cup of Nations is nice, but are the Matildas ready for a World Cup tilt? By Simon Smale and Jacqueline Howard There's an important thread missing from the abortion conversation By political reporter Stephanie Borys Camry in a coal mine - are slumping car sales warning us the economy's about to crash? By business reporter Michael Janda World 'Terrified' Taylor Swift carries army-grade bandages with her over stalker fears   US senator and pioneering fighter pilot says she was raped in Air Force   When is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby due?   Business Up to half of migrant workers exploited, now dodgy bosses may risk jail   GDP slowdown will trigger job losses and RBA rate cuts that won't be passed on, analysts warn   If you thought yesterday's 'per capita recession' was bad, today's economic data is even worse   Politics Farmers tighten security as livestock thefts increase   After several failed attempts, there's a fresh plan to breathe new life into the WACA Ground   'Dripping with arrogance': Sydney Football Stadium dismantled despite legal challenge   Sport Stood-down player sues NRL, demands advertising campaign to fix reputation   'Tragic': Facebook defends processes over NRL sex tapes scandal   Andrew Bogut signs with Golden State Warriors   Science and Technology Aussies are taking on the anti-vaccination movement when Facebook won't   Once 'lost' scribblings of Albert Einstein put on public display   Uber not criminally liable in fatal self-driving crash, prosecutors say   Environment Farmers tighten security as livestock thefts increase   Dry weather forces Government to make largest-ever order for desalinated water   Rate of plastic pollution is predicted to double by 2030. 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