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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.
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Bank chiefs must defend their record on previous misconduct, super profits and regional branch closures on day two of a parliamentary inquiry.
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A technical issue at air traffic control has disrupted flights across three major airports across Australia.
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The CSIRO has announced it will cut up to 350 science jobs across Australia as rising costs outpace funding.
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Millions of Aussies are in for a wet and thunderous Christmas Day, with showers and cloudy conditions forecast in most capital cities.
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One of the world's biggest miners will axe 180 jobs from one of its Aussie sites as the company scales back its operations.
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Schools affected by asbestos-linked play sand have more than doubled overnight, with closures across Australia and New Zealand.
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Shocked that another Australian has died because a call to triple-0 failed, an MP says it's unacceptable" and has pleaded with authorities.
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A search for a missing german shepherd has ended in tragedy, with police vowing to find those responsible.
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The P-plater who allegedly caused the horror crash in which an expectant mother was killed has signalled his next court move.
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A popular Sydney restaurant, which became known for its trendy blend of Asian cuisines, has announced it is closing down after 15 years.
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Senator Pauline Hanson used a racist trope" that is very exclusionary" when she told a Greens Senator to piss off back to Pakistan" in a heated social media exchange, a court has been told.
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A man who bought his first-ever Oz Lotto ticket as a change of pace has been revealed as the sole winner of the $20m prize.
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A finding that Senator Pauline Hanson was an unreliable" and argumentative" witness during a landmark Federal Court trial has been raised at an appeal hearing.
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Severe weather has left two women stranded, with emergency teams forced to retreat after an overnight attempt and a rescue helicopter unable to reach the site.
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A South African-born man who took part in a neo-Nazi protest on the steps of NSW parliament will be deported after his visa was cancelled.
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Northern Territory Police have shared a major update in the search for a married couple missing in Finke Gorge National Park.
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The new NSW Nationals leader has broken his silence after he was elected on Tuesday, following a shock resignation just a day earlier.
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NSW Liberals have split with their federal colleagues on a major issue, with polling showing why.
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A person has died in Sydney after they were unable to call triple-0 from their phone.
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Pauline Hanson has revealed a key detail about Barnaby Joyce's suspected defection to One Nation.
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The next leader of the NSW Nationals has been decided after a leadership crisis sparked by a shock resignation just a day earlier.
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A shock detail has emerged as former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser, charged with beheading her partner, is held in a psychiatric facility.
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A tradie who murdered his ex-girlfriend and tried to cover it up as a suicide is set to learn how just many years he will spend behind bars.
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New research shows millions of Aussie families can no longer afford to play sport or participate in other outdoor activities as costs now out of reach.
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Health authorities warn women to get cervical cancer tests as new data reveal one in four skip lifesaving screening.
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Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge after being told he has lost party room support.
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Immigration Minister Tony Burke has cancelled the visa of a South African man who joined a neo-Nazi protest outside NSW Parliament House.
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A Byron Bay healer who was struck off after a man died at his frog poison ceremony has accused authorities of a persecution campaign" while fighting to continue practicing.
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A keyboard warrior" who sent disgusting email threats to a WA senator has avoided jail, with a court hearing he was drinking a case of beer a day at the time.
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A man is fighting for life after nearly drowning in a backyard swimming pool at a property west of Sydney.
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A pregnant mother who was allegedly killed by a P-plate driver and just weeks away from welcoming her second child has been identified.
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Sydney Airport has been forced to reduce runway operations, leading to widespread flight delays.
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The leader of the NSW Nationals has announced his shock exit from the role, saying it's the right time".
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Pauline Hanson has given her reaction to a surprise poll result that shows a shake-up on the conservative side of politics.
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has made a major claim in court about a racist tweet made during a clash on social media.
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Three men accused of behaving offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service have revealed plans to fight the charges.
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An alleged stolen car chase ended dramatically when a bucks party guest stepped in to help police apprehend the driver.
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Sussan Ley has delivered a one-word response to a grilling by Sunrise host Nat Barr on her future as Opposition Leader.
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More than 70 schools will remain closed amid growing concerns about potentially asbestos-contaminated play sand.
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A passing motorist made a chilling discovery when they found a young man lying unresponsive on the roadside.
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Bombshell court documents have revealed how Molly Ticehurst pleaded with her killer ex-partner to leave her alone in the weeks before he murdered her.
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A popular children's toy sold across Kmart and Target stores has been urgently recalled over fears of a deadly contamination.
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More than 70 schools will remain closed amid growing concerns about potentially asbestos-contaminated play sand.
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A car competing in a race has crashed through a fence and into spectators at a NSW showground, seriously injuring multiple people.
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More than 300 lives have been lost on NSW roads this year, sparking an urgent message from the state's road minister.
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A vibrant young woman vanishes without a trace. A person of interest released into the community. And an investigation riddled with more questions than answers. WATCH episode one now.
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Dozens of schools and educational facilities in one state have reported the presence of coloured sand products, following a nationwide alert of potential asbestos contamination.