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Rebekah Cavanagh
Rebekah CavanaghCourt reporter

Rebekah Cavanagh is a court reporter for the Herald Sun. She has more than 13 years experience in journalism, mostly covering crime.

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Prue and Ben Gilbert at home in Kew with their children Mary-Jane 7yrs , Freddie 4yrs and Fitzy 8yrs.Final in the series 'Secret Life of Mums'. Picture : Ian Currie

Aussie marriages impacted by ‘the mental load’

AUSTRALIAN women’s marriages are under impossible stress, with the juggling required of mothers “the major presenting issue” at marriage counselling. But solutions can be found to fix the unique strain relationships are under. TIPS: HOW TO KEEP THE SPARK.

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The brand new Fawkner Krispy Kreme store ahead of its grand opening

Six-day power outage shuts CBD shops

BUSINESSES along a stretch of Swanston Street in Melbourne’s CBD have been forced to shut their doors amid a power blackout. And there’s no end in sight with Citipower unable to say when it will be fixed.

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Generic image silhouette of young child with hands pressed against window. (Getty Images)

Ice-addict accused of snatching boy, 5

A SELF-CONFESSED ice addict accused of kidnapping a five-year-old boy from outside his home has refused to appear in court today after a bizarre series of outbursts during a court hearing last night.

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Teen boys arrested over crime spree

FOUR teenage boys have been arrested after a series of terrifying armed robberies on strangers in several South Melbourne locations, where they used weapons including a combat-style knife.

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A man walks onto Mornington Pier as heavy winds cause massive waves. Photo taken on the 3rd of May, 2016. Picture: Christopher Chan.

Wild weather sweeps state, brace for more

WE suffered a wild ride with the weather today, amid fallen trees, high waters, power cuts; and transport, alpine and coastal areas all hit. But there’s another winter blast set to hit — just in time for Mother’s Day.

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