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A military man accused of betraying his country for China could face up to 65 years in prison after losing his extradition fight.
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An election seat narrowly won by One Nation has been cast into doubt after dozens of uncounted votes were discovered.
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Australia's Treasurer has signed an extraordinary joint statement with US allies warning governments to be responsible" as fallout from the Iran war grows.
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Nurses and midwives in NSW are set for bumper payrises in a landmark ruling after a long battle.
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More details have come to light as a fire at one of Australia's two operating oil refineries remains out of control in Geelong.
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A four-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Dubbo, with a 24-year-old woman arrested and released pending further police inquiries.
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Next month's budget will probably include cuts to the capital gains tax or negative gearing - or both. And it could backfire spectacularly.
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the inferno at an Aussie refinery will have an impact on petrol production as the country struggles with a fuel crisis.
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Australian families have been forced to spend significantly more as cost of living pressures re-emerge, with fuel prices accounting for much of the rise.
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Thousands of workers will be eligible for $100 fuel vouchers, as cost of living pressures put Australia's housing future at risk.
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One of Australia's only two remaining oil refineries is ablaze after a significant fire" with the cause now being investigated.
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A fire that broke out at one of Australia's two operating oil refineries is expected to impact the production of fuel as the war in Iran continues to threaten global fuel supplies.
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Defence spending will increase by more than $53bn over the next decade in the biggest peacetime increase", minister Richard Marles has revealed.
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A young boy has died days after suffering critical injuries during a multi-car collision on a busy Melbourne freeway.
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One of Australia's only two remaining oil refineries is ablaze after a significant fire" with the cause now being investigated.
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Multiple explosions have triggered a significant" fire at one of Australia's last oil refineries forcing authorities to issue shelter warnings across dozens of suburbs.
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A lesbian rights group has won a Federal Court appeal to exclude transgender women from its public event. But the legal fight is not over yet.
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Several electronic devices were seized by police from Horsham Town Hall after reports hidden cameras were placed in change rooms over an extended period.
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One of Australia's only two remaining oil refineries is ablaze after a significant fire" which is not under control".
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Trains have completely stopped along multiple Sydney rail lines and passengers have been left stranded, after a fire broke out on a freight train.
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The Royal Commission set up in the aftermath of the deadly Bondi terror attack will host its first public hearings within weeks.
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The prospect of the US and Iran meeting for more peace talks has taken some sting out of oil prices, pushing ASX futures toward gains.
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Two brazen fuel thieves have allegedly struck in two separate states - one making off with 1000L of diesel and another taking $3000 worth.
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A man has been charged following an alleged chaotic joy ride involving multiple stolen cars - ending with him crashing one vehicle into a pool.
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A man has been charged after allegedly stealing 1000 litres of diesel fuel from a rural property in Queensland.
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An Aussie finance giant has copped a massive fine after breaching spam regulations millions of times - despite being fined for similar conduct years before.
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A community gathering aimed at resolving family disputes has ended with tragedy in a remote town.
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An Aussie conspiracy theorist has gone on an explosive courtroom rant about the number of judges named in the Epstein files as part of a major case.
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A man charged with a hate crime after allegedly ramming a Jewish place of worship in Brisbane City with his car has revealed his next court move.
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Claiming every purchase of a home or piece of land represents Aussies being denied ownership, the One Nation leader has urged Labor to crack down.
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A core claim underpinning the Coalition's migration plan has been rebuked by the Home Affairs Minister.
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A rural house fire that left a property in ruins has taken a tragic new turn, with human remains now discovered in the wreckage.
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Police have found a man dead after a large scale conflict broke out in an isolated Northern Territory community.
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Two Romanian nationals allegedly involved in an elaborate con targeting elderly shoppers across the country have indicated their next move in court.
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Two of Australia's wealthiest citizens have found out who is entitled to billions of dollars worth of mining royalties and assets.
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen has made a big call on one type of energy and its role in preparing Australia for the Iran war's global shocks.
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Victoria's top cop has unleashed on the state's bail system in a brutal admission that will have Melburnians rattled.
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On day two of a four-day trip, the Duke of Sussex showed off his footy skills in Melbourne's west and shared the importance of mental health and fatherhood.
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US pop star Katy Perry is being investigated by Victoria Police after actor Ruby Rose alleged the California Gurls singer sexually assaulted her at Melbourne CBD nightclub Spice Market in 2010.
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The future of Australian cricket hangs in the balance after one of the biggest players in Big Bash League privatisation held a late meeting on Tuesday night.
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The Victorian Premier has revealed the reshuffle of senior ministers following a mass resignation earlier in the week.
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One Aussie state is bringing in a major change making it easier for women to access contraceptives.
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Australian travellers are being warned of higher costs and fewer flights as both major airlines increase prices due to the Middle East conflict.
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Angus Taylor's newly unveiled values-centric migration plan has been met with comparisons to other countries", including Donald Trump's America.
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A senior Nationals senator has delivered a grim warning for Australia's economy as recession fears grow and the war in the Middle East rages on.
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A key part of Anthony Albanese's fuel crisis plan hinges on an ageing autocrat who believes anal sex and adultery should be punishable by lapidation - death by stoning.
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Two of Australia's wealthiest citizens will on Wednesday find out who is entitled to billions of dollars worth of mining royalties and assets.
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NSW has been rocked by a magnitude 4.5 quake that has shaken houses for 30 seconds.
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The AFL has handed down a historically long suspension to St Kilda forward Lance Collard for his homophobic slur in the VFL.
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Family members of a young girl have paid tribute to the lovely, shy, caring, and remarkably mature" after she drowned at a popular swimming spot.