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A dog that was “used as bait” in dog fighting and lost half her face has discovered the meaning of genuine love after being adopted. Haddie is unrecognizable after being mercilessly mauled by fighting dogs in an unlawful operation. Her skin was “rotting” and flaking off, so she had to have a significant amount of … Read more

Since irresponsible owners abandon their dogs with little guilt, there is no end to the number of canines roaming the streets. Each rescue facility has a finite amount of capacity and resources for holding animals in their temporary home, so they can only do so much to clean up this shambles. Some pet owners will … Read more

Australians who seriously desecrate the national flag in public could face up to 12 months in prison under a new Coalition proposal that has ignited a wider argument over patriotism, free political expression and Pauline Hanson’s growing electoral threat. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has pledged to take new national-symbol protection laws to federal Parliament, arguing … Read more

Labor has defended the upcoming Pacific climate summit against criticism over its modest list of confirmed world leaders, arguing the success of the taxpayer-backed event should be judged on whether it advances the priorities of Australia’s Pacific neighbours rather than the number of presidents and prime ministers in attendance. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and … Read more

The federal Coalition has unveiled plans for sweeping new laws protecting the Australian flag, war memorials and other nationally significant monuments, while also seeking to make any future attempt to move Australia Day from January 26 subject to a national vote. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor announced the proposed Australian National Symbols and Heritage Protection Bill as part … Read more

For Elena, and our first child. The old vendor broke. Because years ago, the whole town had watched the mayor bury his young wife. And everyone was told her unborn baby died with her. There had been flowers. A funeral. A sealed grave. And whispers that disappeared the moment powerful people walked past. Now that … Read more

She was staring at the boy like she had seen a ghost. The room fell silent again. The boy’s eyes filled with tears, but he kept walking until he stood directly beneath the chandelier, just a few feet away from her. Then he whispered, “Your mother told me this would happen.” A wave of shock … Read more

Abandoned in the Snow While Heavily Pregnant, Tiya Survived the Cold—Then Gave Birth to 15 Tiny Miracles Alone in the freezing snow and carrying an enormous belly, Tiya was struggling through what may have been the most vulnerable period of her life. The heavily pregnant dog had no warm bed, no secure shelter, and no … Read more

Tucker Budzyn, the Michigan-based golden retriever who became one of the internet’s biggest canine stars, has died after a short battle with cancer. He was 8. Tucker’s owner, Courtney Budzyn, revealed that her beloved pooch died on Wednesday — less than a week after she shared he had been diagnosed with lymphoma. “I thought that was … Read more

One of Australian horror cinema’s most notorious villains is heading back to the big screen, with John Jarratt officially returning as Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek: Legacy, the long-awaited third feature film in the homegrown horror franchise. The new film brings Jarratt back to the role that transformed the seemingly friendly Australian bushman into an internationally … Read more