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An ex-cop will not be jailed for fatally tasering an elderly woman in a nursing home after prosecutors lost a bid for a harsher sentence.
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The aftermath of a fatal shooting of a beloved dad has spilled out on TV - as a witness comes forward with a big claim.
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The shocking sum some Aussies are having to cough up because of return to office mandates has finally been revealed.
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A man has died after being pulled from a fierce blaze that broke out above a popular eatery in Sydney's north-west.
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The RBA's next interest rate cut hangs on Wednesday's crucial inflation figures, with economists predicting the magic number that could lead to rate relief for millions of Aussies.
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An ex-cop who avoided jail after he said bugger it" before fatally tasering an elderly woman may be handed a harsher sentence.
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Police are investigating after the grim discovery in bushland off a great Australian landmark.
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Former St Kilda star Nicky Winmar has faced court over an alleged assault on a woman two weeks ago.
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A former Labor parliamentarian has launched a bombshell $2.3m lawsuit against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, alleging a widespread conspiracy.
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As parents and authorities alike grapple with teenagers taking up vapes, the Albanese government has praised a critical" program getting results.
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ASX clawed back early losses to finish slightly higher on Tuesday, as patient traders wait for key economic data to be released on Wednesday.
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Mystery continues to surround how a man sustained serious head injuries after he was found unconscious in a carpark - with police releasing a new public appeal after the man died in hospital.
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A pair of glamorous Melbourne lawyers are set to stand trial after a junior solicitor was allegedly instructed to make up a story" to a magistrate, a court has been told.
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The Coalition has thrown its support behind Labor's childcare reforms following a series of shocking alleged incidents at Australian daycare centres.
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A Sydney PhD student has been suspended after he was allegedly caught with more than 25,000 files of child abuse material on his phone.
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NSW Police will seek to block a planned pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday, saying it is not viable to organise in such little time.
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Millions of Australians are closer to getting thousands wiped off their student debt after MPs passed a major Labor Bill.
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A couple's murder trial over their infant son's death has stalled after extraordinary claims about the lack of competent counsel" to handle the case.
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A fire has broken out at a site responsible for manufacturing some of Australia's favourite snack foods.
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Organisers of a pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge say they are prepared to take their fight to the Supreme Court.
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A Sydney university student has allegedly been caught with more than 25,000 files of child abuse material on their phone.
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Claims about Donald Trump's involvement in Australia's US beef deal have sparked criticism, with Karl Stefanovic labelling the arrangement a dog's breakfast".
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A passenger's bid for $300,000 compensation has been rejected after the Ruby Princess Covid outbreak that infected 700 people and killed 28 passengers.
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The mayor of Sydney has spoken out about plans for a pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge, while concerns remain about chaos" from the protest.
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Qantas and Jetstar have released more than 425,000 discounted seats, with domestic fares from $45 and international returns from $499.
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The Nationals' push to abandon net-zero targets has been slammed as Australia grapples with its role as a major fossil fuel exporter.
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A cash-strapped Sydney council is moving forward with a proposal to sell part of a public road to a prestigious school, despite outrage from residents.
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A 102-year-old woman has died after a fire broke out at a home in an inner suburb of Melbourne.
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A stunning threat has been issued on national television as the daughter of an Adelaide man fatally shot on Saturday night breaks her silence.
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A man was shot at a regional property in a small Victorian town, sparking a manhunt for the alleged gunman.
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Qantas and Jetstar have released more than 425,000 discounted seats across their networks, with domestic fares starting from $45 and international returns from $499.
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A parliamentary inquiry into controversial workers compensation reforms will resume, but one of its equally controversial members - Mark Latham - has taken the spotlight.
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North Sydney Council will charge $50 to watch New Year's Eve fireworks from Blues Point, ending decades of free access to the prime harbour viewing spot.
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The Coalition has called for a probe after Labor reversed the partial ban on US beef imports, with David Littleproud pointing fingers at the concerning" timing.
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Ever clicked on a plane deal thinking it's too good to be true? Well Webjet has just been ordered to pay $9m for exactly that.
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Record-breaking Aussie dollar could smash through 66 cents this week as markets await make-or-break trade deals and inflation data.
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Residents of a state renowned for its beautiful beaches and tropical climate have been warned to prepare for potential snow this weekend.
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Radio giant Kyle Sandilands shared details on Monday of how he is personally involved in an incident which has been all over the news".
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White collar professionals could be next in line for job losses as AI and economic pressures create a 'more complicated' crisis than previous downturns.
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An alleged scammer has been arrested and charged after allegedly convincing one Australian government to transfer him more than $3.5m of taxpayers dollars.
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A pig farm is staring down the barrel of potential legal action" after pigs were put down on the orders of the RSPCA.
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Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell have announced they were expecting a vegan" baby due in the first days of 2026.
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A music teacher accused of sexually abusing an underage girl allegedly dared" her to kiss and date another girl, a court has been told.
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Kiama MP Gareth Ward could be booted from parliament as early as next week after he was convicted of assaulting two young men.
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A court has been told of the alleged horrific abuse a former MKR star inflicted on a child, including an alleged attack over a tomato sauce dispute.
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A man has been shot during an altercation at a regional property, with police now hunting a gunman.
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A Liberal senator banished to the backbench is breaking from the opposition to push for major changes to Labor's student debt-slashing Bill.
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Netflix star Matt Wright has denied attempting to pervert justice over a fatal helicopter crash that killed his co-star Chris Wilson in remote Arnhem Land.
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The former NSW premier compared Israel's actions in Gaza to war crimes committed by the Nazis and Joseph Stalin, and urged stronger action from the PM.
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The former NSW premier compared Israel's actions in Gaza to war crimes committed by the Nazis and Joseph Stalin, and urged stronger action from the PM.