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A 70-year-old activist attempted to plead insanity" after ridiculing Queensland's new hate speech laws for using a slogan in support of Palestine.
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NSW Police are investigating an allegation a recruit sexually assaulted a female colleague at a training facility.
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The opposition leader has been confronted over whether Australia could adopt US-style armed deportation teams - and he didn't say no.
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Travellers will be slugged with higher costs and fewer options as the fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to drive oil prices higher.
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An expert has lifted the lid on a volatile" industry in crisis - and while Aussies are about to feel the consequences, China is having the last laugh.
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Police have made a shock arrest some nine years after a young pregnant woman was found dead in suspicious circumstances.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off their four-day Australian trip by visiting sick kids at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
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A cleaner's routine visit to a Melbourne rental uncovered more than $1m in drugs, firearms and explosives linked to organised crime.
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Bunnings Warehouse and a host of other Australian brands have announced a major cost of living relief, as the country continues to grapple with the global fuel crisis.
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A 70-year-old activist attempted to plead insanity" after ridiculing Queensland's new hate speech laws for using a slogan in support of Palestine.
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As the former royal couple landed in Australia for a whirlwind trip, fellow passengers shared the moment they realised they were on the same flight.
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A minister has been confronted over whether Australia could adopt US-style armed deportation teams - and he didn't say no.
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An expert has lifted the lid on a volatile" industry in crisis - and every one of us is about to feel the consequences.
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The grandmother had been staying with her daughter for chemo treatment when they were allegedly woken by two armed thieves at their door.
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A Sydney council's plan to introduce paid parking along its most popular beaches has sparked a furious backlash from locals, who have labelled it a cash grab".
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A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening to kill a woman while armed, sparking a siege involving tactical police.
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Dramatic footage has captured the moment a multi-hour operation unfolded to rescue a teenager, after he was swept out to sea.
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The Liberal leader has unveiled a hardline crackdown that would see tens of thousands forcibly removed in sweeping changes.
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The Liberals have declared Palestinian refugees from Gaza represent a clear risk" to the nation in an extraordinary speech on migration policy
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One Nation has overtaken the Coalition to become the top choice on primary votes for men, but Labor maintains an election-winning position through female support.
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A council's plan to introduce paid parking along its most popular beaches has sparked a furious backlash from locals, who have labelled it a cash grab" and sales pitch".
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Concerns about a national security risk in the case against a couple accused of trying to spy for Russia have surfaced in court.
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Tragedy has rocked a popular Aussie outback tourist spot after police confirmed a woman drowned while on a trip with her friends.
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An alleged arsonist accused of firebombing a synagogue has appeared in court carrying a luxury Louis Vuitton bag.
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A woman whose husband was allegedly murdered by her former lover has told a court of the moment she made the decision to end the love triangle.
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Bodycam footage has captured the moment a man is placed into handcuffs and charged with the alleged stabbing of a teenager on the Gold Coast.
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Labor has delivered a commanding leader against the Coalition - buoyed by surging support among one group of people.
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Wild images have captured tactical police and heavily-armed vehicles swarming a NSW street, drawing comparisons to SWAT teams".
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Gold miners and tech stocks have dragged the ASX 200 down, but oil has soared after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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One of the world's largest travel giants has issued a warning to Aussies after it suffered a massive data breach, leading to customers' personal information being compromised.
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Three Victorian Ministers have quit government ahead of November's election, with Premier Jacinta Allan expected to announce a reshuffle imminently.
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A mother told friends and neighbours she was exasperated with her son, wishing he would overdose and musing about tampering with his drugs, a court heard.
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Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic and girlfriend Keely Hannah have shocked fans with the sudden family announcement of their most beautiful secret".
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Aussie commuters in one capital city have endured queues stretching hundreds of metres and lengthy delays after major rail track closures triggered chaotic scenes.
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A celebrity chiropractor has been banned from calling herself a doctor due to misleading" material in her social media posts.
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A new update to one state's petrol-price-viewing app will add a feature that clearly identifies the most expensive servos in any given area.
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Bodycam footage has captured the moment a man is placed into handcuffs and charged with the alleged stabbing of a teenager on the Gold Coast.
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Aussies are set to see a fresh hike in the cost of Uber rides after the firm introduced a temporary new surcharge.
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Three Victorian Ministers have quit government ahead of November's election, with Premier Jacinta Allan expected to announce a reshuffle imminently.
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The Australian Defence Force is set for a major shake-up as the war on Iran rages.
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A late-night fire that witnesses described as explosive has left a rural property in ruins, with its two elderly residents still missing.
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Athletics fans have slammed Channel 7 for an absolute disgrace" broadcast blunder that marred Australia's historic new 200m record moment.
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Heroes of the Bondi Junction massacre have been recognised with Australia's highest bravery honours, yet their humble responses reveal the true cost of courage.
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Aussies are set to see a fresh hike in the cost of Uber rides after the firm introduced a temporary new surcharge.
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Anthony Albanese has given the strongest indication yet Labor could seek to scrap a controversial housing tax break at next month's budget.
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Heartbroken loved ones are remembering a young Australian man who died in Bali as police continue to investigate.
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Anthony Albanese has revealed that the US didn't consult Australia about its unilateral" blockade plan.
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Barnaby Joyce has poked fun at the Federal Government's new advice to Australians to cut down on fuel costs, dismissing it as a ridiculous" idea.
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An untimely injury to Liam Martin could open the door for a star edge forward to make his State of Origin debut.
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Critics have slammed Labor's fuel-saving ad campaign as out-of-touch for its eye-watering pricetag, as the government insists it's a good investment".