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Behind this pristine beach picture lies a deadly threat that claims up to 21 lives per year - more than sharks, floods and cyclones combined.
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Emergency crews have launched an urgent operation to contain a fierce fire threatening businesses near a Sydney paper storage facility.
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Daylight saving begins on the first Sunday of October, giving about 18 million Australians an extra hour of afternoon daylight.
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The Health Minister quickly moved to protect the PBS following Donald Trump's shock announcement to hit pharmaceutical imports with a 100 per cent levy.
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Cash-strapped homeowners face more pain as dozens of financial experts agree on the likelihood of interest-rate relief at the RBA's next meeting.
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Australia's leading biotech has shed $2.4bn after Donald Trump's shock tariff move on pharmaceuticals not made in the US.
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A store's security cameras have captured the heartless" moment a woman allegedly stole wigs earmarked for children battling cancer from a local business.
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Qantas is flying non-stop international flights out of one city again as the airline reveals how much tickets will cost.
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Some of the biggest childcare providers in one state have had their say on sweeping reforms proposed for the sector.
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Another council in one Australian state has voted to remove fluoride from drinking water.
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Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, to put 100 per cent levies on pharmaceuticals not manufactured in the US, could have significant impacts for Australia.
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A quiet suburban street was turned into a crime scene before dawn when a man was brutally stabbed inside his home.
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Residents in remote coastal communities have been put on alert after a series of gross discoveries on local beaches.
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In October 2024, Housing Minister Clare O'Neil said Labor's signature $10bn housing fund would deliver 700 homes by July this year. The forecast fell flat.
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There are serious concerns about what the RBA might do next after higher-than-expected" consumer price figures.
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Another council in one Australian state has voted to remove fluoride from drinking water.
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The mysterious Chinese woman whose $1.5 million Rolls-Royce SUV was smashed in a head-on crash in Sydney has copped another blow.
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Health authorities have confirmed another case of measles prompting fears of potential spreading ahead of the AFL final.
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The desperate hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman in Victoria's alpine region has reached a grim milestone.
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A Sydney builder has been ordered to pay $350,000 after leaving two homes with cracked brickwork, dodgy pipes and visible defects.
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There are serious concerns about what the RBA might next after higher-than-expected" consumer price figures.
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A candlelight vigil has drawn hundreds of Melburnians out to honour the memory of the assassinated American political activist.
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Police have warned fake cash has been used to buy petrol, goods and takeaway at stores across Brisbane.
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A man who threatened to kill Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz is asking to be freed from jail early.
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Queensland health authorities have confirmed another case of measles prompting fears of potential spreading when Brisbane Lions fans travel for the AFL final.
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Thousands of staff at the University of Wollongong were found to have been underpaid over a 10 year period.
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The heartbroken mother of a three-year-old girl who died despite multiple trips to the hospital has urged doctors to truly listen to parents".
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Bullsharks have been filmed circling in the Swan River, closeby to the area where a Perth schoolgirl was fatally attacked two years ago.
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A major bank has agreed to pay back $321m lost to a collapsed superannuation fund as it is taken to court by the financial services watchdog.
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One of Australia's big four banks has ruled out rate cuts for the rest of the year after higher-than-expected" consumer price figures.
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An anti-corruption watchdog has charged a former mayor and a well-known property developer over alleged secret payments.
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Police seek help to identify a woman who was found dead in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne's northwest.
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Independent MP Nicolette Boele will represent the seat of Bradfield after her Liberal opponent dropped a court challenge over ballot papers.
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Catherine West is stepping down as Nine Entertainment chair, less than 18 months after taking the role.
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Gunfire has torn through a home, with police investigating a theory about the terrifying drive-by attack.
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Optus can expect more' penalties following Wednesday's $100m slugging, a leading government minister has warned, as outrage over last week's triple-0 meltdown rolls on.
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Independent MP Nicolotte Boele will represent the seat of Bradfield after her Liberal opponent dropped a court challenge over ballot papers.
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A major bank has agreed to pay back $321m lost to a collapsed superannuation fund as it is taken to court by the financial services watchdog.
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The senior Liberal MP rumoured to be gunning for Sussan Ley's job has drawn fresh ire after a social media post about migrants.
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Shoppers across Australia have been warned not to consume a popular grocery item after a safety hazard was discovered.
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These are the haunting texts a 20-year-old woman sent her mate during a date with a 31-year-old tradie, who later raped her in a hotel room.
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A new treatment for Alzheimer's disease has been registered with the TGA to help patients with early to mild conditions.
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The PM's UN speech stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump's positions just weeks before their first formal meeting.
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The Australian War Memorial has issued a third and final change for the display of Australia's most decorated soldier after his defamation trial.
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A man aged in his 30s has died after a workplace incident in NSW, with authorities investigating what happened.
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A key change will ensure energy companies are forced to warn vulnerable Australians so they do not miss out on valuable bill concessions.
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Students and staff of a Sydney high school have been sent into lockdown as police raced to the scene following reports of a threat'.
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An aged care worker allegedly used her position to steal bank details from four elderly residents and make more than 100 fraudulent purchases.
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Two senior officials from the embattled Victorian branch of the CFMEU are facing Fair Work court action, accused of intimidation and threats.
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An early learning centre run by a large multistate operator has been forced to close for two weeks over a recurring issue.