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A six-year-old autistic, non-verbal boy who disappeared from a playground on Friday afternoon has been found a day later.
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New footage showing the final hours of Crystal Beale has been released nearly two months after she was found dead in the Brisbane River.
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A woman has been charged after she was shot by police following a horror alleged carjacking and 12-hour pursuit.
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A man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting an 83-year-old woman after offering to help her carry her shopping home.
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Four people have drowned in a horror start to the Easter long weekend, after Surf Lifesavers issued a sobering warning.
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A sausage dog who captured worldwide attention has been spotted after more than 500 days in the wilds of a remote island.
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Bombshell new polling reveals one major party surging ahead just weeks out from the May 3 election.
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The search for a 6-year-old boy continues after he wandered away from a local playground on Friday afternoon.
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Peter Dutton has reacted to a shock new poll about the Coalition's primary vote, as Anthony Albanese tries to lure voters with a new vow to protect three million workers. FOLLOW LIVE
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A body, believed to be that of a 45-year-old woman allegedly kidnapped an hour earlier, was found inside a burning car in Sydney's south overnight.
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ABC host Sarah Ferguson struggled to pull the duo into line when their appearance on 7.30 descended into an ugly screaming match.
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A major Sydney university has become the latest institution set to scrap hundreds of jobs under huge cost-cutting measures.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have taken a break from full-on election campaigning on Good Friday, while Adam Bandt has different plans.
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Sunseekers are being warned of a toxic micro-algae milkshake across this Australian coastline.
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Three people have drowned in a horror start to the Easter long weekend, after Surf Lifesavers issued a sobering warning.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are taking a break from full-on election campaigning on Good Friday at the start of the four-day Easter break.
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Huge Powerball held big returns for one Aussie who hit the jackpot. Read to find out if it's you.
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The convergence of rap and politics has come to an end after a state Labor branch was forced to quickly and quietly remove its response to a Coalition diss track.
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Peter Dutton was floored by a reporter's straightforward question as son Harry joined the Opposition leader on the campaign trail.
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A new energy provider is vowing to free customers of the loyalty tax' by automatically switching Aussies to the cheapest provider on the market.
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A father has set up a tent outside Anthony Albanese's new home in a bid to send a stern message to the Prime Minister, as the housing crisis continues to worsen.
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Investigations are underway after a body was found inside a burning car in Sydney's south overnight.
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Peter Dutton this week strapped on the skis and channelled his inner Fonzie with a baffling new tax plan.
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Police have issued a harrowing warning as family violence incidents are expected to spike over Easter.
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A woman revealed her late father's home was broken into after the address was shared by a renter's advocate and socialist politician.
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The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have wished Australians a happy Easter, but Anthony Albanese had a word of advice for the youngest Aussies.
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Former AFL player and agent Ricky Nixon has been arrested for allegedly threatening police on social media.
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The cheeky young boy was killed when a gun unexpectedly fired while at a farm at Windellama, near Goulburn in regional NSW, on Sunday.
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A fire extinguisher has been let off in a Melbourne cinema as part of a viral TikTok trend causing chaos at screenings of A Minecraft Movie across the globe.
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One person is dead and at least 12 others have been infected after the outbreak of a major disease in Sydney's central business district.
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A major update has been revealed as prosecutors challenge the manifestly inadequate" sentence handed to a cop who tasered 95-year-old Clare Nowland.
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Cyclone Errol has been upgraded to a Category 4 system after making an abrupt change of direction towards Australia's coastline.
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One thing has been made abundantly clear this week: Peter Dutton is the long-term boyfriend that isn't ready for marriage right now."
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The three-year-old boy had been reported missing from the Gold Coast, after police found a 70-year-old woman seriously injured.
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An application by police for the protection of a woman killed after running through a glass door in a glitzy suburb has been heard in court.
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A popular brewery has entered voluntary administration after its major financial backer collapsed, triggering challenges at venues in Hobart, Melbourne and Perth.
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A damning audit has exposed failings at Northern Beaches Hospital following the death of toddler Joe Massa, raising doubts about its private partnership model.
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Aussies celebrating the Easter long weekend are in for a sudden drop in temperatures and cool front which will impact most of the country.
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Aussies have weighed in and most seem to agree on the best way to eat the beloved Easter treat - but there was another surprising result.
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Aussies looking to get away this Easter long weekend are being warned to plan ahead to avoid potential airport chaos.
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The three-year-old boy had been reported missing from the Gold Coast, with police alleging he was taken by a woman known to him.
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While the second leaders' debate had no official winner, one group of Australians emerged as the real loser'.
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Peter Dutton made a huge admission in the second leaders' debate, leading to the Prime Minister raising questions of how the Opposition Leader would deal with Indonesia.
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A serving member of parliament has joined the subscription-based platform, best known for its adult content - but not for the reason you think.
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A man has lost his hand in an alleged brutal assault at a popular Aussie beach city.
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Double demerits will be enforced across most of the country this long weekend, with drivers being urged to stay vigilant on the roads.
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Police believe the three-year-old boy was taken by a woman known to him and could be at significant risk.
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Peter Dutton has outlined a plan to overhaul income tax and prevent bracket creep, with a big caveat, after last night's second debate and a shock new poll. LIVE UPDATES
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Peter Dutton made a huge admission in the second leaders' debate, after claiming the Indonesian President had confirmed reports of a Russian military request.
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Both leaders were asked if they could give renters more certainty, but their answers were criticised as ignoring the reality' faced by a third of households.