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There has now been a fourth suspicious incident involving a man approaching children across a major city in as many weeks.
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2024's NAPLAN scores are out, revealing which parts of the country are achieving the greatest academic success. Here is your guide to the results by state.
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The Prime Minister treated world leaders to a $40,000 performance at dinner adorned with $18,000 worth of flowers, new documents reveal.
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Commuters have been urged to allow extra time for travel as a result of industrial action.
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Australia's relationship with Israel is at its lowest ebb in decades" after a controversial former Israeli minister was refused entry.
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Millions across the country are being warned to brace for more hot and sweaty nights this summer.
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One state has moved to tackle a pervasive" issue at a major health summit, with promises there will be no guard rails" placed on those trying to address problems with drug reforms.
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There has now been a fourth suspicious incident involving a man approaching children across a major city in as many weeks.
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Australian economic prospects have rarely been more bleak - and fears are growing that the dollar is headed for an almighty fall.
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The NSW premier has reportedly been referred to the corruption watchdog over a proposal to redevelop one of Sydney's iconic racecourses into 25,000 homes.
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Peter Dutton has declared he can win the next election as he prepares to unveil new details of his nuclear power plan.
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With the festive season rapidly approaching, Uber has announced the best and worst-rated spots across Australia, with one surprising city landing in last place.
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At least five different products from Woolworths, Aldi and Lindt have become the latest casualties in the shrinkflation epidemic' plaguing Aussie shoppers.
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There has now been a third suspicious incident involving a man approaching children across a major city in as many weeks.
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The Australian sharemarket has fallen just days after cracking a record high 8500 points in a broad market sell-off on Wednesday.
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A 71-year-old has recounted the terrifying moment he fought off two armed intruders during an alleged robbery, resulting in a broken arm.
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Bunnings has pulled a popular item from its shelves after an eagle-eyed shopper raised questions about its unusual contents.
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A school principal is alleged to have stolen money from funds earmarked for maintenance and building works at schools in western Sydney.
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Find out how Aussies on low and middle incomes can boost their superannuation payments by hundreds of dollars each year.
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The sister of one woman slain in the notorious Easey St double-homicide almost 50 years ago has come face to face with the alleged killer.
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A proposed $3 fee on cash withdrawals from Commonwealth Bank branches for some customers has been paused in response to national fury.
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Court documents have revealed shocking new allegations against former radio legend Alan Jones, after he was charged with multiple serious offences.
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A school employee is alleged to have stolen money from funds earmarked for maintenance and building works at schools in western Sydney.
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The daughter and brother of a beloved mum murdered in a horrific domestic violence attack have broken their silence with a desperate plea.
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Despite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
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The sister of one woman slain in the notorious Easey St double-homicide almost 50 years ago has delivered dirty look" as she came face to face with the accused killer following a gruelling extradition from Italy.
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An Indian national who allegedly forced his way onto a plane and assaulting a security guard will seek to have the charges dealt with on mental health grounds.
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Moments before a mum of two was stabbed to death during a violent break-in on Boxing Day, CCTV picked up chilling audio of the confrontation.
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As higher for longer interest rates and inflation continue to bite, Aussies have been hit with more bad news.
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A 23-year-old man has faced court after a bizarre" incident at a popular nightspot in Perth.
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The lawyer for the family of a 95-year-old woman fatally tasered by a police officer said that the family wants positive changes' and is not seeking revenge'.
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The Albanese government has slammed a bank's decision to charge customers a fee to withdraw money from their own accounts, claiming it doesn't seem fair".
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A new report reveals a staggeringly low number of jobs up for grabs in Australia, with one state reporting far more people available to work than there are jobs.
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The Greens have announced a major election plan to make all forms of birth control free, including the contraceptive pill and IUDs.
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An Indian national is facing court after dramatic scenes where he allegedly forced his way onto a plane and assaulted airport security.
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The cap is of historical significance to Indian cricket fans, having been worn at the 1947-48 India tour not long after the country gained independence.
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Three year 10 students have been hospitalised after a science experiment went wrong in a rural NSW high school, leaving the teenagers with burns.
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While plumbers and bricklayers made the cut on the skilled visa list alongside dog trainers and yoga teachers, a key industry group said more needs to be done.
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The Greens have announced a major election push to make all forms of birth control free, including the contraceptive pill and IUDs.
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Concerns about a photo posted to social media resulted in police with high-powered rifles descending on the ritzy Sydney suburb in an early morning raid.
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The 60-year-old is set to go to trial over allegations he hid hundreds of lizards in handbags, cereal boxes and chip packets.
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Evacuation centres have been set-up as residents of towns in southern WA are urged to get out while they can as a bushfire bears down.
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Australia's sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Tuesday, on the back of renewed economic confidence.
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The family of a 29-year-old tradie shot dead in Victoria are still looking for answers to the motive behind the horrific home invasion.
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Strong public spending is offsetting an overall weak economy, new figures from the ABS reveal, ahead of the release of the latest growth figures on Wednesday.
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China has removed its last remaining ban on two beef exporters, ending a raft of restrictions and sanctions on Australian products which totalled about $20bn.
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Two men have been pulled from the water after their boat capsized in rough seas off the north of Perth.
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A mother jailed after forcing her youngest daughter to marry the man who would kill her just months later has asked a court for mercy.
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A billionaire Aussie couple have secured a major victory over a bizarre request involving a tree and their $20.1m luxury waterfront mansion.
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A former Bachelor contestant accused of supplying drugs to an undercover police officer has taken issue with her onerous" conditions.