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Two men have been killed after their car crashed and burst into flames off a Melbourne highway, closing the major route for hours.
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A major Australian airline has returned to the package travel market after shelving the service during the pandemic.
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Labor has been grilled on its ambitious capital gain tax reform amid reports landlords are taking a controversial step in response to the changes.
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Australia's weapons of war are undergoing a massive upgrade, but while creating tens of thousands of jobs critics say we are too reliant on foreign companies.
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One state government has accelerated nurse recruitment beyond its current 900 new hires a year to improve the treatment of patients in public hospitals.
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One of Australia's busiest states has slashed its economic growth forecasts as the prospect of a resumption of the war in the Middle East looms.
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A major Melbourne route has been closed after a horror crash that killed two people, threatening traffic chaos for commuters.
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One of Australia's most recognisable entertainment venues is preparing for a major identity shift.
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Cory Bernardi has delivered a controversial maiden speech in the SA parliament, taking swings at communism and the transgender community.
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One Aussie state's groundbreaking pet rental laws have been put to the test after a landlord attempted to block a tenant from keeping a rescue kitten.
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A security surveillance officer who was sacked after he fell asleep on the job has had a major win after taking his boss to the Fair Work Commission.
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Lawyers for two of Australia's wealthiest mining dynasties have returned to court to discuss who should pick up the hefty legal bill over a commercial dispute about mining royalties.
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Former governor-general and Anglican bishop Peter Hollingworth has died aged 91.
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The Aussie sharemarket has recovered from Monday's heavy losses, with nine of eleven sectors posting gains amid falling oil prices.
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Peak-hour traffic chaos has erupted in the heart of Melbourne after a truck rolled onto its side while trying to enter a major freeway - leading to the entrance being blocked.
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A prominent refugee advocate will hand back her OAM and renounce her citizenship, a year after leaving an $800,000 taxpayer-funded project amid racism accusations.
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The Albanese government has officially responded to the interim findings of the Bondi royal commission.
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The Albanese government is facing backlash for proposed reforms it says the country needs to fix intergenerational inequity.
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Aussies are feeling pessimistic about buying a home in the wake of the federal budget, but falling fuel prices have eased some consumer concerns.
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A doctor has been hit with 148 charges - including 94 counts of rape and 54 counts of sexual assault - over the alleged assault of multiple women more than a decade ago.
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One Aussie state has issued a major warning to young drivers over a viral TikTok trend involving them bedazzling" their L and P-plates before hitting the road.
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A radio host appeared shocked on air when she pressed Anthony Albanese on domestic violence. Now the PM is being slammed for his response.
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Two women accused of vandalising RSL clubs with offensive graffiti on ANZAC Day have made an appearance at court.
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There has been a major update after three people were found dead inside a Sydney home, in what police say was a particularly violent crime scene".
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A senior Bureau of Meteorology leader is leaving after the agency's troubled website overhaul sparked national backlash.
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A routine supermarket shop took an unexpected turn when a household unpacking groceries discovered a surprise sealed inside a bag of lettuce.
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Karl Stefanovic has revealed his next big move, teaming up with another seasoned veteran of Australian media.
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A busy retail precinct was thrown into chaos on Tuesday morning after a bomb scare triggered evacuations.
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Major Aussie businesses are spending millions on foreign AI solutions while homegrown companies struggle to secure local contracts. VOTE, HAVE YOUR SAY.
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There has been a major update after three people were found dead inside a Sydney home, in what police say was a particularly violent crime scene".
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Ariarne Titmus, Andy Lee and Adam Liaw have thrown their support behind Australian manufacturing, as new research reveals how far $20 can go to creating 20,000 new jobs.
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A 25-year-old man is fighting for life after being found with stab wounds in Sydney's northwest, with police revealing an update.
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Cheap overseas imports from Temu and Shein have put the nation in its most vulnerable position yet, as Aussies are being urged to make a critical change.
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There has been a major update after three people were found dead inside a Sydney home, in what police say was a particularly violent crime scene".
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A man has been arrested after a woman and two children, one just four, were found dead in a suspected domestic violence attack in Sydney's south west.
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Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has slammed Anthony Albanese's electric vehicle manufacturing vision, citing high energy costs after a Chinese company ruled out Australian production.
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A cult soft drink flavour has been transformed into a new range of lollies hitting supermarket shelves.
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A young boy who inhaled a metallic powder used to decorate cakes has been discharged from hospital, as the consumer watchdog recalled the product.
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A 25-year-old man is fighting for life after being found with stab wounds in Sydney's northwest, with police making an arrest.
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There were huge delays after a pedestrian was involved in a ten car crash on a major motorway.
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Former Labor leader Mark Latham's ex has denied insider trading tips and a drunken and drugged" attack in an extraordinary reply in parliament.
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Educators wanting to teach international students English or vocational training will face new restrictions.
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A woman and two children have been found dead in a suspected domestic violence attack in Sydney's worth west.
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Authorities have recalled finger painting kits containing toxic substances that were sold online and could cause death.
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Two major Australian banks have moved quickly on changes to property investor tax handouts.
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A woman and two children have been found dead in a suspected DV attack at a home in Campbelltown, Sydney.
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Jim Chalmers has been accused of favouring foreign multinationals over mum-and-dad investors" by introducing a 50 per cent CGT discount for renewable energy.
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A 25-year-old man is fighting for life after being found with stab wounds in Sydney's northwest.
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The consumer watchdog has recalled a metallic powder used to decorate cakes after a young boy who inhaled the product was hospitalised.
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Ultra Tune mogul Sean Buckley alleges his model ex-girlfriend demanded $16m or an engagement not to release audio recordings.