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Renters across Australia are copping a flogging to their hip pocket with new data showing rents are on the rise over the first quarter.
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Peter Dutton has vowed $260m in an attempt to boost the number of high school students taking up trades, pledging at least one new technical college in each state.
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New research has found Gen Z men may have more in common with the baby boomer generation - rather than their millennial and Gen X peers.
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Lauren Zonfrillo will speak publicly for the first time on TV about her husband Jock Zonfrillo's death.
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The shocking behaviour of drivers in one Aussie state have been caught on camera following the installation of roadside safety cameras.
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Standing in front of millions of voters, the Prime Minister and his challenger have danced around the elephant in the room as global relations sit on a knife's edge.
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Popular independent Jacqui Lambie has taken aim at the Coalition for its failure to do the work" and look credible" on the May 3 election trail.
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Standing in front of millions of voters, the Prime Minister and his challenger have danced around the elephant in the room as global relations sit on a knife's edge.
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A 100-year-old company that survived two world wars has been taken down by the cost-of-living in 2025.
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Anthony Albanese has failed to answer a key question in the second leader's debate, despite being asked four times in a row.
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The heartbroken family of a three-year-old girl who was struck by a car and killed near Geelong have paid tribute to their beautiful daughter".
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Defence Minister Richard Marles has recused himself from two major class actions against his portfolio amid family conflict concerns.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off in their second leaders' debate on Wednesday night, amid tight security at the ABC venue.
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The boyfriend of a marketing executive who died from catastrophic" injuries after running through a glass sliding door has been questioned by police.
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A man's hand has been severed in a brutal alleged assault at a popular Aussie beach city.
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The two people vying to be the next housing minister have different views on how to solve the housing crisis, as new data shows new homes are lagging behind expectations.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are going head-to-head for their second debate of the election campaign tonight. LIVE UPDATES
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The glamorous daughter of a property tycoon has been left to fend for herself" after her controversial father fled overseas.
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Haunting details are emerging after a Sydney marketing executive died from catastrophic" injuries sustained while trying to flee her apartment.
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Jeanswest will close down all of its stores in the next six weeks, leaving hundreds out of a job.
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Millions of Aussies are expected to travel through the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, with airlines issuing this warning to jetsetters.
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Peter Dutton has responded to blistering criticism that he fabricated" comments from a world leader, as the PM is ambushed by activists at his hotel. LIVE UPDATES
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are campaigning in Melbourne, as the fallout from Russia's reported bid to have military assets in Indonesia continues.
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A police interview with Rohan Dennis has revealed what happened in the tragic seconds before champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins' death.
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American-style' reforms on Medicare would cost Australian families $800 a year.
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Fifteen Aussies have woken up this morning as millionaires, each claiming a stake in Oz Lotto's huge $70m jackpot.
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Peter Dutton is being accused of fabricating" a response from Indonesia's president on Russian military expansion, as the PM is ambushed by activists at his hotel. LIVE UPDATES
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are campaigning in Melbourne, as the fallout from Russia's reported bid to have military assets in Indonesia continues.
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A beloved marketing executive has died after suffering horrific injuries while allegedly fleeing an attacker inside her Sydney home.
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Labor claims new analysis shows Aussies will be worse off under Peter Dutton but the opposition leader says his tax relief would help families now.
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Former prime minister John Howard has thrown his weight behind the Liberal candidate tasked with winning back a critical blue-ribbon seat.
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The Coalition has reaffirmed its support for a social media ban for kids under 16 in a new policy announcement which will see millions poured into online safety.
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A 45-year-old man has been charged with domestic violence, murder and arson after the body of a Queensland mum was found inside a burnt out home.
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Peter Dutton's response to the spectre of Russian military ties with Indonesia is being slammed by his opponents ahead of tonight's second leaders' debate. LIVE UPDATES
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The Foreign Minister has fired back at Peter Dutton's response to reports Russia wanted to expand in the region, saying he is too reckless' to be prime minister.
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The spectre of Russia forging military ties with Indonesia will shadow the election campaign today - as both leaders prepare for their second debate tonight. LIVE UPDATES
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One lucky punter has become a lot richer after taking home the top price in Tuesday's draw.
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A male pedestrian has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after he was struck by a bus in Melbourne's north.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will take part in the second leadership debate of the election campaign, after their campaigns were sidetracked by Vladimir Putin on Monday.
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Jaden Martinovich, the son of an Aerobics Oz Style star, has been jailed for life over the murder of a 17-year old boy who was stabbed during a fake drug deal.
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It has been confirmed that Aussies' data, including passports, may be compromised if they have rented a car from this major company, even once.
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Two security guards have been fired from a bar in Perth's north following an alleged assault that resulted in one patron being hospitalised with head injuries.
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A shock move by Russia has renewed the election battle on national security, with Peter Dutton attacking the Albanese government's handling of the issue.
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The woman allegedly at the centre of a deadly lunch has been photographed for the first time since she was charged with murdering three relatives.
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Sickening footage shows the moment a pack of unruly youths set upon a Sydney dad in a park after he confronted them for attacking his kids, aged six and three.
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The WA Greens have come under fire for advertising a dance party fundraiser to be held on Anzac Day, leading to a sudden update on the planned rave.
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Zoos Victoria staff has been left heartbroken after they were forced to euthanise a three-week-old African lion cub.
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Petrol prices are tipped to drop heading into the Easter long weekend, with Aussies in these major cities set to get the best deals at the bowser.
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The man charged with murdering Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has reportedly been taken out of jail to assist investigators.
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The Opposition Leader says the Coalition housing policy is about supporting all young people into the housing market, as he said he would help his own three kids.