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After hundreds of complaints, eHarmony’s auto renewal subscription case begins in Australian federal court

Dating website accused of misleading and deceptive conduct as sign up process and memberships examined on day one of hearing

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Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site eHarmony allegedly misled customers with statements about the pricing, renewal and duration of its memberships, the consumer watchdog says.

The mouse that roared: how a little Australian website stared down Murdoch’s millions

The mouse that roared: how a little Australian website stared down Murdoch’s millions

Incensed by an opinion piece, Lachlan Murdoch came at Crikey with guns blazing. But in the end he walked away – for the second time in a week

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DNA lab boss 'depicted as Disney villain'

A managing scientist stood aside from duties at Queensland's troubled DNA lab says she was shocked when given five minutes' notice to leave.

'I am not a liar', Qld DNA lab boss says

The managing scientist at Queensland's DNA lab has repeatedly denied lying in evidence before an inquiry investigating a decision not to test certain samples.

Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen chokes back tears as she finally fronts DNA inquiry

The head of Queensland's troubled forensics lab is accused of deliberately lying in order to cover up a decision that led to thousands of samples going untested, and potential crimes unsolved.

Human error blamed for Qld DNA decision

The managing scientist at Queensland's DNA lab has rejected the idea she deliberately gave misleading advice when the state government was in damage control.

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Queensland lab manager slammed for 'complete failure' to respond to DNA testing flaws, 'standing by' while police were misled

Queensland lab manager slammed for 'complete failure' to respond to DNA testing flaws, 'standing by' while police were misled

A manager at Queensland's state-run forensic lab faces a tense grilling over his response to grave concerns about DNA testing, and for allowing police to be misled.

Queensland DNA testing inquiry public hearings begin, forensic scientist 'quite scared' about extent of lab failures

Queensland DNA testing inquiry public hearings begin, forensic scientist 'quite scared' about extent of lab failures

Dr Kirsty Wright describes Queensland's commission of inquiry into forensic DNA testing as the "most important event" the state's criminal justice system has ever seen.

Qld forensic flaws 'tip of the iceberg'

Qld forensic flaws 'tip of the iceberg'

The mother of slain Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn hopes the probe into Queensland's troubled forensic laboratory is another step on the path toward justice.

Data scientists invents device to beat ten week passport application queues

Data scientists invents device to beat ten week passport application queues

Data scientist Dr Michael Hodge has come up with a way to help Brits desperate to get a new passport and travel abroad this summer despite the lengthy Passport Office queues

Court told of Craig McLachlan's fury

Court told of Craig McLachlan's fury

Craig McLachlan was regularly furious during the 2014 run of the Rocky Horror Show, throwing tantrums and physically assaulting cast members, a jury has heard.

Judge relied on 'improper, odd' evidence from witness to remove Christian Porter's lawyer in ABC trial, court told

Judge relied on 'improper, odd' evidence from witness to remove Christian Porter's lawyer in ABC trial, court told

The decision to prevent Sue Chrysanthou from representing the former federal attorney-general against the ABC cost Christian Porter more than $400,000.

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