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Two South Australians have been named Senior of the Year following an embarrassing awards blunder at the official ceremony.
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Senior NSW Police have defended the actions of officers who used pepper spray on an armed elderly man during a confrontation at an aged care facility.
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Hours before the new NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane was elected unopposed, she became aware she was the target of neo-Nazi messages.
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A coroner will reveal his findings into a religiously-motivated terror attack where two police officers and a Good Samaritan neighbour were murdered by crazed gunmen.
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A first-term MP has been named as the new NSW Liberal leader less than 24 hours after Mark Speakman's bombshell resignation.
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An underworld heavy hitter with decades left behind bars has returned to court over a quick but brutal" attack on a prison officer.
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Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival at the Roosters has led to two key questions for them going forward. One involves his role, and the other centres on the future of one of their young stars.
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Australia Post has revealed its cut-off dates to deliver parcels nationwide in time for Christmas Day.
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Australian Federal Police have arrested a leading neo-Nazi involved, days after another member of the group was kicked out of the country.
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A businessman who conned international investors into handing over almost $400m has had his hopes of being released from jail sooner dashed.
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There's been a grim twist after a family dog was found dead in a ute in Brisbane following a weeks-long search for the family pet.
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NSW Police have used pepper spray on an armed elderly man during a confrontation at an aged care facility.
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Three neo-Nazis have been urged to seek legal help as they plan to defend against allegations they behaved offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.
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There has been a twist in the case of an NRL star's mother, who is charged with manslaughter over a triple-fatal crash.
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Four people have been arrested after police seized two full van loads" of allegedly stolen toys in their investigation into a large-scale operation.
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Entry-level jobs are disappearing at their fastest rate in a decade, leaving several groups of Australians more vulnerable than ever.
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NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has suddenly cancelled a string of media appearances as rumours swirl his days in the top job are numbered.
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Police are hunting a car thief who tried to take off in a stolen vehicle as a 15-month-old baby slept in the back seat.
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The Opposition Leader has denied avoiding a first-time MP rumoured to be a shoo-in for his job as spill rumours fly.
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A young child and a woman died and a man is fighting for life after a horror truck crash that has closed a Queensland highway.
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Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has demanded action on toxic" forever chemicals, claiming company profits are being prioritised over public health.
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Childcare centres in one Australian state have been given a final warning" to comply now or face up to $155,000 in fines.
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A new national report has revealed the brutal reality facing Australians on JobSeeker, with entry-level roles evaporating faster than ever before.
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A senate inquiry has handed down dozens of recommendations to regulate the risks of the so-called forever chemicals" across Australia.
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Uber has been fined $250,000 after unlicensed and inexperienced Uber Eats drivers gave lifts to passengers.
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Mark Speakman has struck a defiant tone amid rumours of a leadership challenge, stating reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated".
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A teenager faces adult jail time over a fatal e-bike crash that killed an eight-year-old boy on the Sunshine Coast.
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A former popular mentor to young surfers has told a court how he intends to plead to child exploitation and abuse charges.
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The entire Australian football team was sick in bed' ahead of their devastating 3-0 loss to Colombia on Wednesday, coach Tony Popovic has revealed.
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Embattled former Labor leader Mark Latham has read sections of Hitler's Mein Kampf onto the record in a spectacular display in NSW parliament.
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A senior federal police chief has revealed a devastating detail during a Senate inquiry into Australia's early childhood education and care system.
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A disruptive" passenger has been removed from a Sydney-bound Qantas flight after being restrained on-board.
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A man accused of fatally hitting a teenager with his ute and leaving her to die allegedly left a panicked voicemail just minutes after the horrific crash.
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Movie star Russell Crowe has shared a touching detail about his first meeting with radio icon John Laws at a packed funeral.
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A key detail has been revealed after dozens of people staged a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament, with one participant now awaiting deportation.
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A massive 209 million days of unused annual leave has Australians approaching summer with more time off than they know what to do with.
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NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has made an unusual pitch, stating boring gets the job done", as speculation continues to swirl about his leadership.
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Movie star Russell Crowe has shared a touching detail about his first-ever meeting with radio John Laws at a packed-out funeral.
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The award-winning Dear Rachelle podcast has hit another major milestone after it was ranked as the top new show on Apple Podcasts for the year. LISTEN NOW
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Emergency crews are scrambling through thick bushland after a vintage warplane went down north of Brisbane.
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A man who allegedly hit a teenager and left her to die at the scene has been named, as bodycam footage reveals the moment he was arrested by detectives.
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More than 1100 beds in one state are unusable as the stage is set for a showdown with the Commonwealth, the Health Minister has warned.
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England's Barmy Army' has made a pledge to the family of Shane Warne ahead of the first Ashes Test at the MCG since his passing.
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ANZ's new chief executive has apologised to parliament for the bank's past failures and spoken about the 3500 staff who will lose their job.
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People found guilty of evoking Nazi slogans, chants, and other imagery" could face a year in prison or up to a $20,000 fine under new laws.
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A former senator has claimed Sussan Ley is has been undermined by completely inept" colleagues amid mounting pressure on her leadership.
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Maurice Trindall has been jailed after glassing an innocent woman and participating in a brawl that left a man with multiple brain injuries.
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Optus has been hit with a huge penalty over a security flaw that allowed scammers to bypass its systems and defraud customers as much as $39,000.
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Australia's leader has revealed the awkward truth behind diplomatic gift exchanges, confessing some presents were worth just $10.
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A bizarre spat over a common Australian slang term has brought one state's parliament to a grinding halt.