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I took my daughter to see Dog Man. Now she’s hooked, and I’m spooked

You’re paid to cycle to work in France and the Netherlands. Sydney could be next

You’re paid to cycle to work in France and the Netherlands. Sydney could be next

Put down the AI toy: kids need you, not a robot

It’s hardly breaking news, people: Sex sells and Sabrina’s a savvy vendor

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The transport minister made a safety promise. Four days later, it was torn apart

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The untold story of the Australians who helped fight Franco

The alarming letter that made the premier change his mind

The digital age is a pain in the digit – and my texting thumb is over it

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We’re becoming dumb and dumber – welcome to the idiocracy

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