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Parents of infant twins questioned about 'inconsistencies in evidence'
A coronial inquest is being held into the death of 18-week-old, premature-born twins, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, who died i…
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One Nation SA says it will not support 'one scrap of legislation' by Labor
South Australia's One Nation is threatening to block every Labor government bill in a bid to ask for "equal" resources in parliament.
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Katter attempt to dodge ban and debate abortion access shot down by Qld government
The subject became an issue ahead of the last Queensland election in October 2024, with premier David Crisafulli implementing a ban on abort…
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Councillor defends calling CEO 'despicable, disgusting woman'
A regional councillor has justified using offensive language towards the council's CEO in multiple emails and social media videos, claiming …
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Man charged over weekend double stabbing across Melbourne
The 27-year-old is accused of two separate stabbings on the opposite sides of Melbourne.
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Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib suspended by health ombudsman
Obesity surgeon Reza Adib has been suspended from practising medicine as he faces rape charges.
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Inquest considers whether care of Adelaide man's bed sores was 'appropriate and reasonable'
A coronial inquest will investigate whether an aged care facility in Adelaide's inner north appropriately treated the bed sores a 79-year-ol…
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Search for Tasmanian devil 'Mary' missing from popular Gold Coast wildlife park
The recently arrived young devil has been kept in a secure indoor facility while quarantining, but was noticed missing on Tuesday morning.
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ATSB investigates engine shut down in remote plane crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau releases its preliminary report into how a small aircraft crashed in mangroves, with five passengers …
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'It is very scary': Parents shocked school was target of alleged deadly plot
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with violent extremist offences and posed an "imminent threat" to the school.
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Moses's Eels absence raises concerns over potential Origin return
NSW coach Laurie Daley is facing a crunch call over the make-up of the Blues's spine with Mitchell Moses still sidelined with a hamstring in…
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Copper thieves are more brazen and taking exceptional risks, demolition experts say
Demolition sites are being stripped for copper at an escalating rate, according to a Perth demolition contractor, risking electrocution and …
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Almost one-third of NT children in care allegedly harmed, report finds
Almost one-third of children in out-of-home care in the Northern Territory were allegedly harmed in the last financial year, according to a …
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Rescue efforts for two missing men in Laos cave shift to vertical tunnels
Rescue efforts for two remaining men believed to be trapped in a cave in central Laos have shifted to investigating deep vertical tunnels in…
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ICAC to probe allegations against University of Wollongong executives
The anti-corruption commission is to examine allegations about recruitment and the employment of a consultancy firm against Chancellor Micha…
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Labor MP calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation'
An outspoken backbencher has pointed to changes that will see Australia buy three used Virginia-class submarines as a catalyst to consider c…
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'A life filled with honour': WA's longest-serving MP farewelled at state funeral
Hundreds of mourners farewell WA's longest-serving parliamentarian, war hero Bill Grayden, at his state funeral in Perth.
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NSW Police signals body-worn cameras change after Four Corners investigation
NSW Police will move to the mandatory use of body-worn cameras for sworn officers in the wake of allegations of a culture of impunity within…
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Trump's reportedly 'crazy' phone call to Netanyahu reminds world who calls the shots
Donald Trump's intervention in Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to strike Beirut goes to the heart of the relationship between the two sides, in t…
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Foran gets Manly's top job, Origin rep signs with two clubs in one day
Manly shows faith in Kieran Foran by appointing the ex-NRL star as its head coach through to the end of the 2029 season.
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Weather warning for abnormally high tides along entire SA coastline
South Australia's State Emergency Service warns people not to risk their safety as abnormally high tides are set to lash the state's coastli…
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Families out of pocket as migration law firm goes into liquidation
Gold Migration Lawyers went into liquidation yesterday, leaving customers out of pocket thousands of dollars and their visa applications unr…
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Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has one of charges against him dropped
Prosecutors drop one of the criminal charges against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones less than two months before the start of his trial, redu…
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Strategy to remove red tape that hinders Aboriginal cultural burning
The NSW Cultural Fire Strategy has set a clear timeline to better resource and support Indigenous-led cultural burning.
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North Canberra Hospital to cost $1.5b, will be ready in 2031
The ACT government unveils details of the new North Canberra Hospital as part of its latest budget, with the total cost of the project now e…
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Media boss Antony Catalano can visit wife he's accused of bashing as bail varied
Former ACM executive Antony Catalano has successfully applied to have his bail conditions changed, allowing him to travel to Byron Bay to vi…
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French Open boss backs line judges despite controversial missed call
Despite the other grand slams relying on technology for their line calls, French Open director Amelie Mauresmo is still happy with her human…
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Farm profits to dive by 70 per cent as drought and costs bite
The ABARES report for the June quarter predicts national crop production will fall by more than 20 per cent, with profits down 70 per cent f…
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Owning a dog wasn't like I'd imagined
I completely neglected to give much thought to whether my personality would slot into a dog's lifestyle. Spoiler — it did not.
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Offers made for Whitsundays resort 'comparable to Hamilton Island'
A proposed resort and overwater gondola at a Whitsundays island is a step closer to becoming reality, after attracting expressions of intere…
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Union claims under-resourcing led to delayed Melbourne fatal fire response
The United Firefighters Union says the only fire truck at the nearest station had already been called to a job, leading to a delayed respons…
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Minimum wage to lift by 6 per cent, award rate by 4.75 per cent
Australia's minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Comm…
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Breaking: Boag's to cease beer production in Tasmania
The Iconic northern Tasmanian brewer announces it will cease production in the state by November and pay back a government loan it secured t…
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Teenage boy dies after stolen car rolls on major NT highway
A teenager has died after the stolen vehicle he was inside rolled on a major Northern Territory highway in the early hours of this morning.
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Under-16 e-scooter ban watered down by Qld government
Under the amended bill, children aged between 12 and 17 will be allowed to ride-mobility devices if they're supervised.
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Funeral director advocate says lax rules make it too easy to start a business
A First Nations family is calling for changes to the "unregulated" funeral industry after complaints about a loved one's burial went nowhere…
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Meg Lanning gets AI slop treatment in team promo
The controversial takeover of Hundred franchise Manchester Super Giants continues with a promotional video criticised for seemingly being en…
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Breaking: Gas workers strike as negotiations on pay deal stall
Australian workers at the Japanese gas company Inpex walked off the job this morning, and plan to strike again this evening.
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Domestic violence survivors say it's 'powerful to be heard' through art
Dozens of women share their experience of domestic violence through art.
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Police release CCTV footage of Melbourne shooting incident
A man was filmed firing three shots at a house in Melbourne's north in what police believe was a targeted incident last year.