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A polar blast has triggered emergency warnings across five states as destructive Antarctic winds blanket the country with snow.
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Fresh insight into Erin Patterson's life inside a Melbourne prison has come to light as the killer cook faces a life sentence with no chance at parole.
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The police hunt for self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman has entered its 5th day. But horrible weather is hampering efforts.
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A video has shed light on the dark secrets" of a picturesque Victorian town with a night and day difference to what is on the postcards to what is reality".
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It seemed like a harmless joke by a well known female comedian - but for Katie Lees' father, the reaction left him shocked and ready to walk out.
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Victoria's top cop has issued a direct message to alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, as his wife was released after being arrested.
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A shocking plot to hijack a commercial jet at an Australian airport has been uncovered by the Australian Federal Police.
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Former Labor leaders Daniel Andrews and Bob Carr are on the guest list for an event in Beijing to commemorate the end of World War II.
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A polar blast has triggered emergency warnings across five states as destructive Antarctic winds threaten to turn debris into dangerous projectiles.
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Authorities have vowed to find self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, who is wanted after two police officers were gunned down five days ago.
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Police have delivered a stern warning ahead of controversial rallies in Sydney on Sunday, saying they will have no tolerance' for any hint of violence.
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NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has made a blunt assessment of a proposal to establish a Brumby World" tourism centre.
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Leaked audio from organisers of this weekend's so-called March for Australia' rallies has exposed their approach to the rally.
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After years of delay, Tasmanians finally have an answer on whether a major wind farm will go ahead.
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Female runners have been forced to arm themselves with weapons over safety fears, with one state announcing $800k in funding to tackle the issue.
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Victoria's top cop has issued a direct message to alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, as his wife was released after being arrested.
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A man who threatened to break into his ex-girlfriend's home and called her more than 200 times before abducting her has apologised in court.
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Victoria's top cop has issued a direct message to alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
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A port worker who was sacked for skipping work on Australia Day before having dinner with friends and watching a fireworks display has scored a huge win.
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An alleged attempt to hijack an Australian passenger jet and fly it overseas has been foiled, with a man arrested and a major investigation under way.
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A bizarre spat between two Coalition MPs has sparked chaos during a hearing into energy management.
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Insiders have opened up on the deeply personal" reason Bob Katter blew up over questions surrounding his family's Lebanese heritage.
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Anthony Albanese clashed with hecklers at an event in regional Victoria, while Premier Jacinta Allan also felt the anger of the audience.
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A fierce cold front is delivering winds strong enough to shred roofs, bringing blizzards, power outages and rare snowfalls as winter makes a dramatic final stand.
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Two people have been arrested in the hunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
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Police have revealed horrific details of the alleged kidnapping and murder of a mother whose remains were found in a burnt-out SUV.
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Anthony Albanese has taken a final dig at Iran's expelled ambassador, who was booted out of the country in a historic move.
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Police have made a desperate plea for alleged cop shooter Dezi Freeman to surrender as the manhunt enters its fourth day without a single confirmed sighting.
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Anthony Albanese clashed with hecklers at an event in regional Victoria.
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Two people have been arrested in the hunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
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Police have delivered a major update on the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney mum Thi Kim Tran, whose remains were found in a burnt-out SUV.
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Women have been forced into doing this while taking part in one common activity, and one state is on-board with their concerns.
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The $50m Powerball jackpot has failed to go off on Thursday night, skyrocketing again to an even bigger prize for next week.
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A family member of alleged police killer Dezi Freeman has revealed a snippet of the Victorian man's descent, claiming he detached himself" decades ago.
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The new laws promise to strengthen protections for penalty and overtime rates, however, the Coalition says it could hit the bottom line of small businesses.
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A very intelligent" fraudster who has admitted to stealing from a man he met on Grindr has victims across three states, a court has been told.
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Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping an older man known to him and then holding him against his will for two weeks.
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This action in relation to disaster grants has been taken after it was revealed three-quarters of primary producers are still waiting after almost 100 days.
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Police have delivered a direct appeal to the man who allegedly shot dead two officers two days ago, as more bangs were heard from the property.
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The children of a convicted NDIS fraudster have lost a legal battle to hold onto a slice of her multimillion-dollar property portfolio.
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A service for teenagers looking to use Uber is set to launch in three Australian states on Friday.
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Bruce Lehrmann's legal team has suffered a blow in their bid to access privileged material in his Toowoomba rape case, amid fresh concerns over destroyed" evidence.
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Australia has sadly been reminded of the insanity of fringe movements once again. In the case of sovereign citizens, the hypocrisy is too glaring to ignore.
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The rich-lister responsible for ousting key Liberals in blue-ribbon seats splurged $15k for a charity joy flight with the Opposition Leader.
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Police have delivered a direct appeal to the man who allegedly shot dead two officers, warning they will not rest" until he is caught.
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A press conference held by Bob Katter descended into chaos when the federal MP threatened to get physical with a journalist who'd asked about his Lebanese heritage.
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It may be possible for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman to survive in the bush for an unthinkable period of time.
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AFL hall of famer Nicky Winmar has received an excellent" bail review as he faces court over the alleged assault of a woman.
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The mother of a 10-year-old girl has told police a man allegedly used the chat function of a gaming console to groom her daughter.
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Police are set to give an update on the manhunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.