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2016 is Year of the Fire Monkey: 10 Things to know

Those born in the years 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016 are under the year of the Monkey and are predicted to have their share of good and bad luck in the New Year.

Three New Zealanders charged for child porn distribution

Three New Zealanders have been arrested for distributing child abuse material online.

New Zealand student Joshua Iosefo goes viral with graduation speech

Joshua Iosefo, a student from the Auckland University of Technology, told the 2015 Design and Creative Technologies graduation ceremony how his degree meant more to him than “a piece of paper.”

Domestic violence services ‘overwhelmed’ with calls over Christmas

Australian domestic violence services are expecting a large influx of reports of both domestic abuse and sexual assault over the Christmas period.

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2015 Meteor shower: Geminid meteor shower display to peak on Dec. 14, where and how to best view

The Geminid meteor shower peak this December will offer the viewers with an amazing display.

Australian Federal Police aims to increase female representation

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will implement a new program in 2016 that aims to increase the representation of women in the force.

New Zealand institute gets more than $6 million endowment from Gama Foundation

The Gama Foundation has given an additional $6.42 million after giving $2.75 million in 2012.

Queen Elizabeth II does not like selfies, prefers eye contact with public

Prince Harry also does not approve of selfies.

Court has ‘reasonable doubt’ if Gerard Baden-Clay had ‘intent to kill’ his wife; verdict downgraded to manslaughter

The Court of Appeal did not find enough evidence to prove that Gerard Baden-Clay had intentionally killed his wife.

Rape megaphone: 5 times social media was used to fight rape culture

A five part list applauding the best uses of social media to combat rape culture, sexual abuse and sexual boundaries.

Coca-Cola's ad deemed offensive to Mexico’s indigenous people, company offers apology [SEE VIDEO]

“We have now removed the video and apologize to anyone who may have been offended," said Coco Cola.

Australia’s war on drugs needs to move over for decriminalisation, say experts

The legalisation of cannabis in Australia is pointless while all other drugs remain criminalised, a leading expert in drug policy believes.

Florida mother’s breastfeeding in public photo goes viral, gawkers silenced as support pours in

Ashley Kaidel’s breastfeeding in public photo has already received close to 400,000 likes, more than 123,000 shares and 2635 comments.

Controversy surrounds domestic violence campaign by Alexsandro Palombo showing bruised Kendall Jenner, Emma Watson

The effectiveness of Alexsandro Palombo’s domestic violence campaign has been questioned after it emerged celebrities’ pictures were used without their permission.

Man in military uniform with a gun terrifies Brisbane schools

A man with a gun was seen walking on the southern Brisbane suburb of Rochedale.

5 out-of-the-box ways to spend holiday money this Christmas

While most may decide to spend their Christmas in a conventional manner, some may decide to spend their holiday money for a cause.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Southeast Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology has asked people not to use the telephone during a thunderstorm.

Sydney International Art Series: Art After Hours, free art making activity for kids, Primavera 2015 and MCA Collection

Art exhibits, events and activities are open to the public at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Arts.

French flag makes a ‘comeback’ as a symbol of solidarity

The French national flag is typically viewed as a far-right symbol, but it was used as a symbol of nationalism.

Australian ‘Christmas Lights Man’ David Richards sets Guinness World Record once again

The Guinness World Record has confirmed the Canberra lawyer’s feat.

$1 million reward offered for Albert Pisani murder mystery information

Albert Pisani was last seen in October 1986 and later found dead in June 1987.

British scientist compares ‘Clock boy’ with ISIS executioners, suffers Twitter backlash

British scientist Richard Dawkins compared “clock boy” Ahmed Mohamed with a young executioner from Islamic State group.

$20 million and apology: US teenager demands compensation after ‘public humiliation’ when his clock was mistaken for a bomb

The teenager was arrested after his homemade clock had been suspected to be a bomb.

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