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One of Australia's biggest states has taken an extraordinary step as hundreds languish in public hospitals.
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The Albanese government will splurge $74m on a bold new strategy to combat the online terror threat targeting Aussie children.
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Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has cancelled book tour events after her partner was charged with rape.
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Firefighters have battled a van blaze that fully engulfed a vehicle and forced the closure of a Sydney street as crowds gathered to watch the dramatic scene.
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Australian shares slipped to a fresh 20-day low after the Reserve Bank delivered a third consecutive rate hike.
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Baking a Bluey-themed birthday cake for a friend has turned into a parent's worst nightmare, after their beloved boy was left in an induced coma.
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A controversial Globalise the Intifada" information session has been relocated despite being sensationally blocked by the City of Sydney council.
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Canadian authorities have suspended their six-day search for a missing Victorian hiker, with no further search activity" planned.
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New laws allowing police to target e-bike ratbags" by seizing vehicles on the spot could be rolled out in one state.
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Tax breaks for electric vehicles costing more than $75,000 will be wound back, as more details come to light about next week's budget.
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The state government handling the largest debt pile in the country has handed down an election year budget.
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After the deadliest flu season this century, Australia is heading into another tough winter, with health experts warning against complacency.
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Two unions are leveraging their influence over the train networks of one Aussie state in an effort to secure upgraded pay conditions for workers.
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Senator Jacinta Price broke down while revealing her tragic connection to the five-year-old girl allegedly murdered this week. She has a message for Australia.
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Anthony Albanese has been grilled on unconfirmed reports the government will take a big step to support Aussie wage earners in the federal budget.
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New data reveals a surprising change to consumer spending as the RBA prepares to make a crucial decision on interest rates.
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Nationals Leader Matt Canavan has lashed out at One Nation after senior figures from the populist party erupted in a spat over their Farrer candidate.
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Karl Stefanovic has hit the government with a brutal question as the Treasurer prepares to hand down big bang' tax reforms in next Tuesday's budget.
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New data reveals a surprising change to consumer spending as the Reserve Bank makes a crucial decision on interest rates.
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Some of the bizarre social media posts made by an alleged triple murderer have been revealed.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to unveil a cash boost for Australian workers on May 12 as speculation around the federal budget hits fever pitch.
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South Australia's top cop has revealed the next tangible move in the ongoing search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, after he mysteriously vanished seven months ago.
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Aussies are being warned to brace for a deepening fuel crisis, as experts say the worst is yet to come.
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A man has been rushed to hospital with serious upper body injuries after an attack on one of Melbourne's busiest streets in broad daylight.
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The government is reportedly considering a secret tax cut for workers, funded by a crackdown on wealthy Australian with trusts.
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A newborn baby has died at a campsite occupied by rough sleepers in south NSW, with a local councillor voicing his devastation at the incident.
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A man has appeared in a Sydney court after being charged with three counts of murder after his parents and brother were killed inside their Rosemeadow home.
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The government plans to crackdowns on tax minimisation moves by wealthy Australians to fund a secret tax cut for workers.
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A former school principal turned mental health professional, convicted of multiple child sex offences, has been investigated for treating a young child while posing as a doctor.
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A retired poultry farmer has been hit with workplace health and safety charges after a worker lost part of his arm in a feed mixer accident.
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From needing help opening milk cartons to forgotten chickens, one Aussie state's police force has revealed the absurd" reasons behind some of their triple-0 calls.
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A retiree attending the Anzac Day Dawn Service has told a court he was disgusted" by an alleged effort to disrupt the Welcome to Country.
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Aussies are being warned to brace for a deepening fuel crisis, as experts say the worst is yet to come.
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Arrests continue following violent riots and looting as a town grieves the loss of a beloved little girl.
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Australia's most indebted state will hand down a budget on Tuesday - just seven months from an election - amid grim forecasts debt interest is set to hit $28m per day.
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Another Aussie state has moved to ban no-grounds evictions for tenants, despite warnings from housing industry figures there will be no winners" from the decision.
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Cash, gold and cryptocurrency have been seized in a sweeping investigation into an alleged NDIS fraud syndicate.
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Australia's transition to electric vehicles is gathering pace as consumer confidence hits new highs.
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The daughter of a woman who went missing nearly 30 years ago is leading a renewed effort to track down answers to the mysterious disappearance.
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From needing help opening milk cartons to forgotten chickens, one Aussie state's police force has revealed the absurd" reasons behind some of their triple-0 calls.
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A man attending the Anzac Day Dawn Service has told a court he was disgusted" by an alleged effort to disrupt the Welcome to Country.
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Australia's housing targets continue to be missed, as new research reveals the number of approvals recorded during March.
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Australia's most indebted state will hand down a budget on Tuesday - just seven months from an election - amid grim forecasts debt interest is set to hit $28m per day.
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The energy company that operates the Geelong oil refinery which went up in flames last month has issued a major update on its repairs.
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A substitute teacher performed Nazi salutes to shocked students in a classroom shortly after the October 7 attacks, a royal commission has heard.
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The Ross and Rachel' of Queensland parliament face questions over when they told colleagues about their affair and what funding decisions they made for each others' electorates.
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The boss of confectionary giant Nestle has warned of bad news for Kit Kat and Allen's lollies fans stemming from the US-Iran conflict.
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Viral footage allegedly shows a dog being severely mistreated along a busy roadway, sparking widespread outrage.
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Australia's biggest business bank predicts more interest rate pain, with the Middle East crisis adding to a prolonged period of economic uncertainty.
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A man has led police on a dangerous chase through congested traffic as terrified onlookers rushed onto footpaths to get out of the way.