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Police have provided a sad update on the search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing in the surf.
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Two fishermen in NSW and a swimmer in WA have died in separate water-based incidents over the Australia Day long weekend.
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Economists warn a magic number' to be released on Wednesday will decide if cash-strapped mortgage holders have to endure more rate pain.
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The 42-year-old has admitted to his role in a cryptocurrency scheme that left three victims thousands of dollars out of pocket.
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An alleged flasher has been terrorising one of Sydney's most popular suburbs with locals making their own warning signs to alert passers-by.
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Caught with child abuse material on his phone after returning from a family holiday, a Melbourne teacher said: My life is over now, isn't it?" a court has been told.
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A man has been arrested at Sydney Airport after allegedly grooming a child for sex in Thailand.
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NSW Premier Chris Minns has been roasted for celebrating India Republic Day" before Australia Day on January 26.
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A man in an Aboriginal flag T-shirt has been filmed telling a woman attending an Australia Day event I hope the white genocide does happen" in a foul-mouthed tirade.
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A young child with cerebral palsy was reportedly ordered out of an inflatable pool by council officers during an Australia Day outing over safety concerns.
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Police say a homemade bomb containing screws, nails and ball bearings found at an Invasion Day rally had the potential to injure many people or kill them".
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A group of medical experts are pushing for a new five-minute rule in Aussie schools that they say would quite literally save lives".
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There has been a truly staggering development in Australian politics as Pauline Hanson's popularity continues to surge.
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A British-Israeli influencer who called for Islam to be banned" has accused the Albanese government of tyranny" after his visa was revoked.
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Australia's most prominent neo-Nazi group formally disbanded earlier this month - but sickening scenes on Monday show its influence continues to be felt.
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A former teacher at a prestigious $37,000-a-year school told a 15yo I hope I don't teach you" while he was grooming the teenager on a dating app.
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A controversial protest act during an Invasion Day" demonstration has prompted fury from politicians.
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A Liberal frontbencher has weighed in on murmurs Sussan Ley is facing a leadership challenge from conservative forces within her party.
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Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed al-Ahmed has revealed the one-word answer as to why" he disarmed the gunman at the risk of his own life.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his Holocaust Remembrance Day address to make a solemn vow in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.
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A former teacher at a prestigious $37,000-a-year school groomed a 15-year-old boy through the Grindr dating app, a court has found.
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Police have confirmed a tragic update in the search for a young man who disappeared from the Australian outback in 2017.
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One Nation could win as many as 36 seats if an election were held today, becoming the official opposition party, as Pauline Hanson's popularity continues to surge.
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Sir Donald Bradman's Baggy Green cap has sold for a record price at an Australia Day auction.
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Police have shared more details about a bomb scare which rocked Australia Day protests in a major city, sparking evacuation efforts.
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Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an alleged assault at a popular pub, after two men were allegedly struck with a beer glass and bar stool.
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One Nation's polling breakthrough has sparked Pauline 4 PM" slogans as the party leader launched a scathing attack on new hate speech laws.
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Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed al-Ahmed has revealed the one-word answer as to why" he heroically disarmed the gunman at the risk of his own life, while receiving a first-ever city accolade.
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A man has been charged with inciting hatred at an Australia Day rally as ugly scenes from dual protests erupted around the country.
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Five popular beaches have been shut down on Australia Day due to shark sightings, while two others that were closed have reopened.
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Under-siege Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has broken her silence as murmurs of a Liberal leadership challenge swirl.
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Anthony Albanese has warmly welcomed a group of Aussies to the country who will finally be able to chase their dreams in the land of opportunity.
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An Australian flag was burned, a statue vandalised and crowds called for a prominent neo-Nazi to be released from remand as protests swept capital cities.
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A bomb scare has rocked a protest in a major Aussie city - with crowds evacuated and police swarming the CBD after a suspicious object was thrown into the crowd.
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The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, and a statue in Melbourne was daubed with slogans in chalk.
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A beloved Australia Day event has been canned as a historic' and record-breaking heatwave grips the nation, leaving Aussies sizzling.
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Mark Hughes, who has raised millions in the fight against brain cancer, Cathy Freeman and a former Wallabies coach all recognised in Australia Day honours.
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The Prime Minister has urged Australians to reflect on the kindness and courage that makes up the character of the nation, in his Australia Day message.
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Speculation is intensifying of a Liberal Party leadership spill as parliamentarians from all sides weigh into the debate.
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The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, and a statue in Melbourne was daubed with slogans in chalk.
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Speculation is intensifying of a Liberal Party leadership spill as parliamentarians from all sides weigh into the debate.
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Aussies in one major city could swelter through their hottest Australia Day on record as extreme conditions sweep across the country.
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An iconic Australian musician has been awarded one of the nation's top honours just days after his tragic death.
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The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, while a manhunt for the alleged shooter continues.
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Authorities have revealed the fate of dingoes believed to be involved in the death of a Canadian backpacker after rangers observed aggressive behaviour".
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The first astronaut to qualify under the Aussie flag has clinched a major honour, revealing details about the moving moment she donned the iconic blue space suit.
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Pauline Hanson has defended her new movie-length cartoon against cancel culture", after a scathing report revealed wild details of the animation.
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Authorities have ordered the euthanisation of dingoes believed to be involved in the death of a Canadian backpacker after rangers observed aggressive behaviour from the pack.
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Up to 80 beaches will be patrolled by shark-spotting drones as the NSW government ramps up its efforts following an unprecedented" spate of attacks.
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A Western Sydney man has been arrested after absolutely abhorrent" day letters sent to a local religious institution ahead of Australia Day.