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A jogger who found a man stuck in a stormwater drain has detailed their interaction as a potential twist in the incident emerges.
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Bill Shorten has had a heated clash with 2GB host Ben Fordham over growing frustrations about the NDIS, which is facing a major overhaul.
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The three people who died after a freak wave knocked over their fishing boat have been revealed, with four of the five on board part of one family.
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The politician joked that politics is tough" before explaining how he ended up with such a nasty shiner.
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Wild footage shows the moment a massive brawl involving men, women and children broke out at a Queensland shopping centre.
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An inquiry into the supermarket sector has revealed the extent Australians are going to keep food on the table.
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Federal parliament's final question time until the May budget has ended with the Greens leader copping a sledge down from a surprising minister.
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Scammers stole a record amount from Aussies in one state last year, with authorities warning artificial intelligence will likely have a further impact this year.
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The police sniper tasked with killing the terrorist responsible for the Lindt Cafe siege says he is still living with guilt almost a decade later.
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Several hundred sex assault cases brought by NSW prosecutors will be reviewed as part of a major audit into cases.
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The Northern Territory has announced a major new rule and extra police to crack down on youth crime in Alice Springs.
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A Melbourne doctor suspended from practising medicine over allegations she provided dodgy Covid exemptions has made a bold allegation in court.
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The Albanese government has reacted angrily after the Coalition blocked an emergency Bill to tighten migration laws following the detainees furore.
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Lisa Wilkinson's husband has been dragged into the Bruce Lehrmann saga, asking the court to order the former political staffer to pay his legal costs.
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A Sydney woman has won a major court battle against Kmart after she was injured while shopping.
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Aussie shoppers can save up to 70 per cent off a range of popular brands from fashion and beauty to homewares, technology and travel. Take a look at this week's top deals.
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A new report has seen one Aussie city fall in the rankings for liveability, wellbeing and housing. A radio host has chimed in on the reasons why.
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After copping fierce criticism from some vehicle manufacturers, the Albanese government has made a huge call on new cars.
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Lingering effects of a tropical cyclone are dousing huge chunks of Australia in rain, causing issues on the roads ahead of the Easter long weekend.
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The music festival is the highlight of any music lovers calendar, but has faced a number of challenges in recent years.
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While criminals siphon hundreds of millions of dollars via scams each year, one bank has launched a new defence.
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A student who had no idea her university debt would surge has lashed Australia's broken" HECS system - declaring it's becoming impossible" for Gen Z to go to uni.
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The leader of Tasmania's Labor Party has announced her next steps after failing to win government for a third time at last Saturday's state election.
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The NRMA has issued an urgent warning ahead of the rush to hit the road this Easter long weekend.
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A mother who lost her army veteran son to suicide said the military's delay, deny, die' culture had taken the life of her beloved boy.
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The Albanese government has been called to scrap a test that experts say is unfairly punishing low income families and keeping women out of work.
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Police have delivered a tragic update after a boat capsized overnight, plunging the crew into the water and triggering a frantic search for survivors.
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Gladys Berejiklian's ex-boyfriend will face a criminal trial after being charged with running a cash-for-visas scheme while still a state politician.
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A man says he was stuck in a capital city's drainage system for 36 hours, stumbling into the predicament after trying to retrieve his phone.
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The pay packets of 2.8 million Australian workers have become the latest battle between business and unions.
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The Liberal politician joked that politics is tough" before explaining how he ended up with such a nasty shiner.
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Disturbing" footage of a 16-year-old being beaten by a gang of 10 females in the middle of the street has been slammed by politicians.
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An Aussie landlord has campaigned for sympathy on live television, saying she's sick of being criticised.
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The government's contentious new migration legislation has upset the crossbench, which delayed the start of question time.
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Champion equestrian Shane Rose has broken his silence about the horrific riding accident that risks derailing his Olympic dream.
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A bride to be is offering a reward after her fiance put her wedding dress on top of his car and then drove off forgetting it was there.
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An MP has used his appearance on a popular television program to call on the federal government to phase out negative gearing and capital gains tax.
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The former 7 producer who booked a Thai masseuse for Bruce Lehrmann has fronted the press following the revelation.
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Experts are warning chocolate lovers should stock up on their favourite treats as global cocoa supply issues could see prices double.
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An outgoing Victorian Ombudsman has blasted former premier Dan Andrews and his government in a scathing last report.
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A TikTok star's girlfriend has shared a touching tribute to the reformed criminal and child abuse survivor after his sudden death.
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A key business group has claimed the generosity of previous wage hikes and cost pressures on small businesses mean some workers should have to stomach a real wages cut.
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Australians rejected a federal Voice to Parliament with a thumping No vote, but one state has pressed ahead with its own election.
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NSW's top cop, Karen Webb, has given a stunning interview after 2GB's Ben Fordham slammed her for reportedly cancelling on him.
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Two Islamic clerics who described Jewish Australians as monsters", rats" and vile" have had vilification complaints lodged against them.
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Police have made a grim discovery in the search for a 26-year-old who vanished from a Sydney nightclub in the early hours of the morning.
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Wine bottles, herbal tea and bath salts have been allegedly used to try and smuggle more than 20kg of meth through Australia's busiest airport.
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Shocking footage shows the moment families fled a Qld beach after spotting a shark fin, while one man swam just metres from the massive" visitor.
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Radio host Ben Fordham has made a shock claim about NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb after she cancelled an interview.