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Carly Douglas is a reporter at the Herald Sun, covering courts, state politics, breaking and general news. She was previously a News Corp cadet journalist. Prior to starting at News Corp she worked at The Australian Jewish News.

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Aussies paying $10k to get out of Bali

“Exhausted” Aussies stranded in Bali are going to great lengths to return home after a series of flight cancellations on a budget airline.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: 1996 North Melbourne Premiership player, Danielle Laidley is seen before the round 21 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium on August 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

AFL legend reveals heartbreaking battle

Former AFL star and coach Danielle Laidley has spoken candidly about her struggles while transitioning to a woman.

Environment

Heavy downpours loom for east coast

As east coast Aussies are prepare for another “La Niña” summer, another weather event could bring on even wetter conditions.

Victoria

‘Don’t have to hide’: Laidley breaks silence

Ex-Kangaroos coach Danielle Laidley has opened up about her 50-year struggle with gender dysphoria.

Banking

Surprising scam catching out Aussies

While all eyes are on a new viral WhatsApp scam dubbed “Hi Mum”, another type of scam has also been wreaking havoc.

Parenting

Mick Gatto and his grandson Dominic who has autism. Mick has started a foundation to raise money for autism. Picture: Tony Gough

Ex-underworld figure reveals soft side

A well-known “colourful businessman” has started up a new venture in support of his grandson.

Coronavirus

Michelle Menzies. Writing in her journal. For TasWeekend. Supplied.

Heartbreaking diary entries from lockdown

Australians have shared their secret journal entries from when they were locked down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Royals

Ally reveals what she thinks of Meghan

Meghan Markle’s newly released podcast has attracted a mixture of opinions, including from two high profile Australian women.

News

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 03, 2022 Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave at the end of the National Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen's reign at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations. - A probe into allegations of bullying by Meghan Markle against royal family staff has led to a change in HR policy but details will not be published, according to a senior family source. During a briefing on the annual royal finances report, published on June 30, 2022, a royal family spokesperson said that the details would remain hidden to protect the privacy of those who took part. (Photo by Matt Dunham / POOL / AFP)

Popular word Aussies don’t know meaning of

Whether its use is intended as a compliment or criticism, the amount of people who use this term without knowing what it means may surprise you.

News

WARNING HOLDING Day in the life ride a long with Mica Paramedic Cullen Hamilton including picking up possible COVID-19 patients. Ambulance Victoria paramedics and MFB fire fighters wearing protective PPE, work on a young woman by the side of the road for a suspected drug overdose and possible COVID in West Heidelberg. Picture: David Caird

Why firefighters ‘didn’t try to save child’

ACT fire fighters are in the spotlight as an investigation is underway following allegations Covid-19 fears prevented them entering a house where a child needed assistance.

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