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One Nation could win as many as 36 seats if an election were held today, becoming the official opposition party, as Pauline Hanson's popularity continues to surge.
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Sir Donald Bradman's Baggy Green cap has sold for a record price at an Australia Day auction.
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Police have shared more details about a bomb scare which rocked Australia Day protests in a major city, sparking evacuation efforts.
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Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an alleged assault at a popular pub, after two men were allegedly struck with a beer glass and bar stool.
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One Nation's polling breakthrough has sparked Pauline 4 PM" slogans as the party leader launched a scathing attack on new hate speech laws.
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Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed al-Ahmed has revealed the one-word answer as to why" he heroically disarmed the gunman at the risk of his own life, while receiving a first-ever city accolade.
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A man has been charged with inciting hatred at an Australia Day rally as ugly scenes from dual protests erupted around the country.
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Five popular beaches have been shut down on Australia Day due to shark sightings, while two others that were closed have reopened.
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Under-siege Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has broken her silence as murmurs of a Liberal leadership challenge swirl.
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Anthony Albanese has warmly welcomed a group of Aussies to the country who will finally be able to chase their dreams in the land of opportunity.
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An Australian flag was burned, a statue vandalised and crowds called for a prominent neo-Nazi to be released from remand as protests swept capital cities.
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A bomb scare has rocked a protest in a major Aussie city - with crowds evacuated and police swarming the CBD after a suspicious object was thrown into the crowd.
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The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, and a statue in Melbourne was daubed with slogans in chalk.
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A beloved Australia Day event has been canned as a historic' and record-breaking heatwave grips the nation, leaving Aussies sizzling.
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Mark Hughes, who has raised millions in the fight against brain cancer, Cathy Freeman and a former Wallabies coach all recognised in Australia Day honours.
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The Prime Minister has urged Australians to reflect on the kindness and courage that makes up the character of the nation, in his Australia Day message.
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Speculation is intensifying of a Liberal Party leadership spill as parliamentarians from all sides weigh into the debate.
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The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, and a statue in Melbourne was daubed with slogans in chalk.
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Speculation is intensifying of a Liberal Party leadership spill as parliamentarians from all sides weigh into the debate.
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Aussies in one major city could swelter through their hottest Australia Day on record as extreme conditions sweep across the country.
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An iconic Australian musician has been awarded one of the nation's top honours just days after his tragic death.
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The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, while a manhunt for the alleged shooter continues.
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Authorities have revealed the fate of dingoes believed to be involved in the death of a Canadian backpacker after rangers observed aggressive behaviour".
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The first astronaut to qualify under the Aussie flag has clinched a major honour, revealing details about the moving moment she donned the iconic blue space suit.
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Pauline Hanson has defended her new movie-length cartoon against cancel culture", after a scathing report revealed wild details of the animation.
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Authorities have ordered the euthanisation of dingoes believed to be involved in the death of a Canadian backpacker after rangers observed aggressive behaviour from the pack.
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Up to 80 beaches will be patrolled by shark-spotting drones as the NSW government ramps up its efforts following an unprecedented" spate of attacks.
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A Western Sydney man has been arrested after absolutely abhorrent" day letters sent to a local religious institution ahead of Australia Day.
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The nation's first official astronaut has been named Australian of the Year for 2026 for her pioneering role in establishing Australia's space program.
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Nationals leader David Littleproud has repeatedly refused to answer a question about a reported unhinged" demand he made to the Opposition Leader.
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A leading Nationals senator has revealed what could have stopped the Coalition split after leader David Littleproud faced a combative interview.
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Anthony Albanese has struck a defiant tone after it was revealed far-right associates of neo-Nazis allegedly threatened to kidnap him.
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The nation's top honour will be awarded at a star-studded event on Sunday night, with some of Australia's best minds and biggest hearts in the running.
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A bomb squad has conducted controlled detonations of suspicious devices found at a Melbourne property, with multiple explosions reportedly heard this morning.
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Anthony Albanese has struck a defiant tone after it was revealed far-right associates of neo-Nazis allegedly threatened to kidnap him.
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Health authorities have issued another warning just a week after a confirmed case of measles attended a popular Sydney parkrun.
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Anthony Albanese has named Australia's next ambassador to the US as Kevin Rudd prepares to leave the role.
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Australia faces a nationwide weather emergency as extreme heatwave and fire danger warnings blanket much of the country, with officials warning conditions don't get much worse than this".
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A bomb squad has conducted controlled detonations of suspicious devices found at a Melbourne property, with multiple explosions reportedly heard this morning.
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Police have flagged a major update after an allegedly threatening letter was sent to a popular mosque in Sydney's south west last week.
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A fourth man has been arrested by police probing the alleged torture and murder of a loving father", who vanished from his home.
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Towns in Victoria's Otways have been told to act immediately to survive" after an out-of-control bushfire changed direction.
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A driver has been taken to hospital under police guard after a horror crash killed two of his passengers.
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An Australian music legend has made a massive call on his future after more than five decades in the industry.
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The heartbroken parents of Nico Antic have announced their son has died nearly a week after he was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach.
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Police have released details of the vehicle an alleged gunman was driving after his former partner and two others were shot dead in a small rural town.
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Communities in Victoria's Otways have been urged to take action after a bushfire, burning for the past two weeks, has escaped containment.
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A fourth man has been arrested by police probing the alleged murder of a loving father", who vanished from his home.
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Police are investigating a Melbourne jogger after he yelled remarks at three strangers in an unprovoked outburst at a park.
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Police have declared a critical incident after a 55-year-old man died falling from an apartment building during a call-out in Sydney's southwest.