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News A Kiwi “witch doctor” has been charged with murdering a family of five found on a cliff with a sole survivor — a 12-month-old baby girl.

Crime Paul Pisasale has been committed to stand trial for sexual assault, where he is accused of “unlawfully and indecently” assaulting a woman twice.

Crime A man has faced court accused of murder and arson after a house fire in which the body of a man was found last month.

Offbeat It may look like a harmless bunch of teddy bears, but this fence in South Australia has divided a community — with council voting to have it destroyed.

News LEAVING Neverland, a documentary accusing Michael Jackson of molesting a young Australian dancer from the age of seven, has won an Emmy.

Politics THE drone attack on the Saudi oil sites has raised the stakes in the Gulf region, escalating tensions between the US and Iran and the risk of open conflict.

Rugby League The complete details surrounding the NRL finals fixtures have been confirmed for the semi finals and preliminary finals as well as the upcoming NRLW clashes.

Crime AN investigation has revealed gay conversion therapy is still being performed in some dark corners of the Christian church in Australia. Warning: Distressing.

Cricket Steve Smith started the English summer as a villain but he finishes it a hero, as one heartwarming moment in the final Ashes Test proved.

Education Student-to-teacher ratios for every school in NSW can be revealed for the first time. SEARCH YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL AND SEE HOW IT RATES.

Music Rock star Courtney Love has claimed that Prince Andrew came to her house wanting sex and says they were introduced through Jeffrey Epstein.

Rugby League As the Broncos brace for the fallout from their worst defeat, besieged skipper Darius Boyd has warned an NRL player could take their own life.

News Days after their wedding, Laura’s “perfect” husband turned into a monster — but when she sought help, the advice left her floored. WARNING: Sensitive

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Business AN airline practice that leaves passengers paying more to fly within Australia than internationally will come under pressure from an influential lobby group.

Health The devastated parents of a baby boy who died from a disease he contracted before he was born are now on a mission to spread awareness.

Netball Despite a club ­record-defeat in the ­season-decider, Lightning coach ­Noeline Taurua says there’s still plenty for the club to proud about.

Crime A teen who was “bashed by African youths” wouldn’t leave his bedroom. His father was in tears. Now the real story has emerged.

Opinion IF A great leader is measured not just by the quality of his friends but by the quality of his enemies, Anthony Albanese could be the greatest yet.

Crime BELLE Gibson has gone to ground in Northcote, as authorities chase the $410,000 fine she still hasn’t paid.

Offbeat They say never work with children or animals but these photographers took the risk and delivered some absolutely wild results. PICTURE SPECIAL