Sarah Davidson's first blood relative arrived when she gave birth to her son Teddy.

Growing up, Sarah always knew she was adopted; brought to Australia from South Korea at just five months old, it was never a secret her parents, her brother and Sarah herself weren't biologically related to each other.

But even after finding out you're adopted there are so many other questions, some of which people may choose to never find answers for.

As Adoption Awareness Month comes to a close, we find out what life growing up adopted in Australia is really like.

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One of Australia's worst pedophiles faces court on for more than 300 sexual offences; Pressure mounting for US President Joe Biden to pardon Wikileaks founder Julian Assange; After being suspended from the chamber, Senator Lidia Thorpe returned in protest today; Musician Marilyn Manson has dropped his lawsuit against former fiance Evan Rachael Wood.

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It's not always nice to think about, but giving people the choice to end their life might be the greatest gift we can offer.

Today we hear from two people who were there when their loved ones ended their lives via voluntary assisted dying, and what they want you to know about that journey.

Plus we look at how the laws are accessed, or not, across Australia too.

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Bodies of two teen travellers returned to Australia after suspected methanol poisoning; Ceasefire deal secured between Israel and Hezbollah; Mother who lost her unborn baby in car crash slams minimal sentence for teen driver; Greens support Labor's Build To Buy laws; Police Officer who tasered 95 year old woman learns fate in court; Margot Robbie soaks up motherhood enjoyment.

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The Diddy story continues to develop... this time we're diving into a Netflix confession, fresh allegations levelled against the musician turned mogul and Ellen DeGenres? (don't worry we'll explain)

With his trial date set for next year, Diddy has kept himself busy in the Brooklyn prison he currently calls home while his family continue to their attempts to preserve his character on the outside.

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News about two Australian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos has sent shockwaves through the country.

With holidays right around the corner, and many people preparing to head overseas, how do we make sure this doesn't happen to ourselves or our loved one?

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Families of the two Aussie teens who died from methanol poisoning in Laos call on financial support to bring the girls remains home; Local Bishop joins calls to bring the remaining Bali Nine prisoners to Australia; Mental health experts divided as social media ban bill enters parliament; Australia's most decorated Olympian announces her retirement.

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