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Iron deficiency symptoms going undetected
Iron deficiency can impair the body's ability to make healthy red blood cells. (AP PHOTO)
Katelyn Catanzariti
AI character helping dementia patients feel understood
Meet "Viv", an AI character who helps dementia patients feel understood and connected. (HANDOUT/UNIVERSITY OF NSW SYDNEY)
Maeve Bannister
New PM to ban mobile phones in New Zealand schools
New Zealand is set to ban mobile phones in schools to help students focus on their studies. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
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From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030
Samantha Lock
Australia is on track to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030, but some challenges remain. (EPA PHOTO)
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From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
Opinion
If you want women to have more babies, fix this first
Jenna Price
Fellas, here's a simple recipe to get the birthrate cooking again. Picture Shutterstock
Ambulance code one response times still below target
The latest performance of ambulance responses times in Victoria have been detailed in a report. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)
Rachael Ward
Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'
Andrew Brown
A memorial to survivors of thalidomide drug has been opened in Canberra. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
'Basin's heart broken' as Senate passes water bill
Talia Pattison
MIA grower Rob Houghton speaks at the rally protesting water buybacks. Prior to the bill passing he held real concerns for the future of the community and now, those concerns could be a very real reality. Picture by Talia Pattison
Opinion
If we want to unlock AI's potential, we must give it more data
Adam Triggs
Artificial intelligence has already allowed great progress in a number of fields. Picture Shutterstock
Grieving mum's maternity care improvements adopted
Shannon Fentiman has praised a grieving mother for raising concerns over hospital maternity care. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Laine Clark
New Zealand PM Luxon unmoved over Smokefree backlash
Ben McKay
NZ's Smokefree 2025 had sought to stop the sale of cigarettes to anyone born from 2009 onwards. (AP PHOTO)
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? Take our weekend quiz
Anna Houlahan
Did David Duchovny play Mulder or Scully? File picture
Man airlifted to hospital after being buried in sand
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was buried in sand on an island in Moreton Bay. (HANDOUT/RACQ LIFEFLIGHT)

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National
Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Easing deluge brings relief for rain-soaked towns
Duncan Murray
Persistent heavy rain that has drenched parts of southeastern Australia is set to ease. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
RBA likely to spare borrowers Christmas rates pain
Poppy Johnston
The Reserve Bank of Australia will hold its final board meeting on for the year on Tuesday. (AP PHOTO)
Fearful farmers say river lifeline may sink agriculture
Liv Casben
Minister Tanya Plibersek has created new laws setting out how water is shared in the Murray Darling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Puffin' pollies: leaders on the record over cannabis use
Anna Houlahan
Cannabis harvest. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Sport
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Greyhounds Adoption Day returns to Dapto
Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
Leading jockey's love of greyhounds
Michael Cowley
Tyler Schiller (left) and Zac Lloyd have moved into greyhound ownership and are pictured with their broodbitch Newhaven Nellie. Photo Ross Schultz.
Athletics in 'survival mode' after Games cancellation
Rachael Ward
Athletics Australia says Victoria's cancellation of the Commonwealth Games had a devastating impact. (EPA PHOTO)
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Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
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See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
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The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
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What's On
Buhai denies Lee to defend Australian Open crown
South African Ashleigh Buhai has won back-to-back Women's Australian Open crowns. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Darren Walton • 6m ago
'Foreign terrorists' blamed for deadly Philippine blast
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Troops are on high alert after a blast during a Catholic mass in the Philippines killed four people. (AP PHOTO)
One dead, two injured after attack in central Paris
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A German national has been killed following an attack near the Eiffel Tower in central Paris. (AP PHOTO)
Lions coach Starcevich happy with AFLW flag, spectacle
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Craig Starcevich was delighted not just with the result of the grand final but the Lions' style. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Triple-bogey howler won't deny Scott British Open spot
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Adam Scott watches his tee shot during the final round of the Australian Open in Sydney. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
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All Australians must help combat violence against women and kids
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Half of our nation is not as safe as its counterparts. Picture Shutterstock
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You don't need to be Christian to pray for this Christmas miracle
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