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The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Wednesday 8.30pm AEDT January 18

Born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Velasquez was first bullied as a child in school and later online, when she discovered a YouTube video labelling her "The World's Ugliest Woman."
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AUSTRALIA HAD EXTREME WEATHER AND FOURTH-HOTTEST YEAR IN 2016

The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement shows this year was fourth-warmest on record for Australia.
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AUSTRALIAN HONEY CAN FIGHT SUPERBUGS JUST LIKE NZ’S MANUKA

Aussie researchers have discovered potent antibacterial activity in locally harvested honey, making it comparable to New Zealand’s manuka.

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The Lizzie Velasquez Story

AUSTRALIA HAD EXTREME WEATHER AND FOURTH-HOTTEST YEAR IN 2016

AUSTRALIAN HONEY CAN FIGHT SUPERBUGS JUST LIKE NZ’S MANUKA

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