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One state has experienced nearly 500 cases of a parasitic disease so far this year, and authorities want to stop its spread.
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Nearly 2000 residents are being impacted by storms that have hit the outer suburbs of Sydney.
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With banks closing up shop in remote parts of the country, Australia Post is forking out thousands to ensure there's cash in the towns.
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Police swarmed a major east coast hospital and train station on reports of an armed man in the area.
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The Australian sharemarket fell again on Tuesday as it reacts to the half year results of companies.
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Police are evacuating properties and have established an exclusion zone for the safety of those nearby after a truck crash.
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A young school student skipped school to grill the Prime Minister about one issue that she's lived with her entire life.
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The Opposition Leader is getting a jump start ahead of the next federal election, giving his party room one job to start doing now.
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They work full-time jobs and earn a good salary that's more than the average, but these Aussies are barely getting by - and can't hold on much longer.
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A former police officer who was active in local sports has been revealed as a pedophile after admitting to a child sex offence.
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A clever tactic employed by supermarkets has been called out by shoppers amid a long-awaited government inquiry into our supermarkets.
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One of the nation's biggest banks has made a major call on cash transactions, with many Aussies up in arms over the decision.
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A major city could soon become a city with no grandchildren, with a new report revealing the alarming reason why.
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Ex-AFL powerbroker Ricky Nixon has appeared in court over an alleged memorabilia fraud as his lawyer indicated he intends to fight the charges.
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The former ACT chief prosecutor is fighting to overturn damning findings from the inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial.
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Dozens of people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning, with the venue confirming changes will be introduced to ensure it doesn't happen again.
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A French national will walk free after he was arrested for free climbing a 56-storey building in Melbourne.
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Aussie bosses have been put on notice about a work from home trend expected to sweep through offices this year, with warnings it could lead to a mass exodus.
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The daughter of a grandmother who was stabbed to death at a shopping centre has issued a blistering attack on Qld government.
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Queensland MP Bob Katter says his split income' tax model would exempt struggling families from paying income tax.
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A popular annual festival has been cancelled a few days out after a potentially deadly substance was found at the venue.
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A major city has confirmed a deadly find has been detected in three parks, with more testing underway to find out how far the danger has spread.
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Photos of a mum's huge grocery haul have left Aussies gobmacked, with many stunned by one impossible" detail in the images.
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A former brothel boss was found with some very unusual items during a police drug search.
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A 70-year-old man has been charged with sending the letter which allegedly contained homophobic comments and was delivered to parliament.
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An international flight was forced to turn back to Australia after just 30 minutes following a worrying smell in the cockpit and cabin.
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Police have released surveillance footage of three young men walking near the scene of an alleged brawl that put two in hospital.
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A catastrophic bushfire warning remains in place in Victoria, with soaring temperatures and high wind gusts sparking fires across the state.
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New data has revealed the extent of one state's homelessness crisis as housing affordability continues to plummet.
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The government has announced a massive new jobs program for remote Australia designed to close the gap' on Indigenous life outcomes in two key metrics.
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The Bureau of Meteorology is warning Australians of hazardous weather conditions during the week.
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ABC head David Anderson faced a grilling over the network's coverage of Gaza and the sacking of Antoinette Lattouf.
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Anthony Albanese says he won't be held to ransom by the Greens, as the minor party threatens to block a key policy unless the government does one thing.
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Police are calling for help after a masked and armed man indecently assaulted an elderly woman in her own home.
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A showdown between the former ACT chief prosecutor and a board of inquiry's findings into his handling of Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution - which resulted in his resignation - is about to begin.
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A major player during the Coalition's nine years of power has confirmed she will retire at the next election.
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Fresh details about the number of non-citizen criminals released from detention following a shock high court ruling have been revealed.
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The Australian sharemarket fell on Monday after biotech giant CSL dropped its plans to continue with a major drug trial.
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The PM is under fire after it emerged seven murderers, 37 sex offenders and 72 violent criminals were released from immigration detention.
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Coles has come under fire after a customer revealed the humiliating question a staff member asked him at the self-service checkout.
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A much-loved beautician is lucky to be alive" after a horror fall from her 11-storey apartment building.
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Supermarket giant Coles has quietly signed a concerning' deal with a data intelligence firm that provides services to the CIA and Pentagon.
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A woman's vile procurement of a child for historic prostitution has been revealed at a court, with the victim detailing the irreparable" impact it has had on him.
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An Australian beer company has entered into voluntary administration after almost 10 years.
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Australia paid companies linked to suspected bribery and money laundering to run offshore detention, review finds
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An international recording artist and television star accused of stalking a woman has spectacularly claimed the charges against him are part of a conspiracy".
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Australia paid companies linked to suspected bribery and money laundering to run offshore detention, review finds.
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Heavy rainfall has caused dangerous flooding across the territory, trapping people in deadly spots on the road.
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Thousands of Toyota drivers are being warned to return their car after a dangerous flaw was uncovered.
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A three-month-old child is in a critical condition after they were allegedly stabbed at a suburban home.