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'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

Bachelor star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after a judge detailed serious allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.

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Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86

Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86

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'Cruel' mushroom killer in rare air as key thrown away

'Cruel' mushroom killer in rare air as key thrown away

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'Not going to defect': Hanson downplays staffing issue

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Gas bosses turn up heat with 'market failure' warnings

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Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants

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'Down, down': Coles supermarket sales trail big rival

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'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

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Pressure mounts on Spain train crash probe, toll rises

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Netanyahu’s party claims Israeli election was 'stolen'

Netanyahu’s party claims Israeli election was 'stolen'

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'Cruel': Russian drone strike kills 14 on rail platform

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Farmers led down 'dead end' on opposition to EU deal

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Tiny fraction of rentals inspected amid housing crunch

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Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal

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Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

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Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces

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Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

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Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

Authorities investigate if Aussies in fatal crash

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Government must 'explain' itself, listen on migration

Government must 'explain' itself, listen on migration

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Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

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Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

Domestic gas scheme necessary for nation's future: PM

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Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

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Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns

Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns

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Alleged terror prepper 'got machete, explosive guides'

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Location and intent disputed after man's alleged murder

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Murder accused 'kissed, held, spoke to' wife's body

Murder accused 'kissed, held, spoke to' wife's body

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Bloody scissors could hold answer to grandma's death

Bloody scissors could hold answer to grandma's death

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Jurors dismiss pier killer's bloody pants claims

Jurors dismiss pier killer's bloody pants claims

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'I am not avoiding them': killer cop's call to police

'I am not avoiding them': killer cop's call to police

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Six ways mushroom killer's appeal could turn out

Six ways mushroom killer's appeal could turn out

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Tough state bail laws passed as murdered boy remembered

Tough state bail laws passed as murdered boy remembered

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Run-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport

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'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

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'Orwellian': Jewish group pushes back on envoy report

'Orwellian': Jewish group pushes back on envoy report

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Teen allegedly promoted mass casualty attack online

Teen allegedly promoted mass casualty attack online

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Childcare centre charged after kids wander into lifts

Childcare centre charged after kids wander into lifts

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'Highly sexualised': top cop briefs MPs on threat risk

'Highly sexualised': top cop briefs MPs on threat risk

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Green groups slam 'weak' Aloca environmental conditions

Green groups slam 'weak' Aloca environmental conditions

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Gangs not ruled out in young woman's drive-by death

Gangs not ruled out in young woman's drive-by death

yesterday

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

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Latest in Finance

Aussie shares finish the week higher as banks improve

Aussie shares finish the week higher as banks improve

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'Excited': sleep apnoea machine maker beats forecasts

'Excited': sleep apnoea machine maker beats forecasts

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Liquor giant soothes shareholders in tough market

Liquor giant soothes shareholders in tough market

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Inquiry to ensure Australia Post continues to deliver

Inquiry to ensure Australia Post continues to deliver

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Banks, energy stocks lead Aussie market higher

Banks, energy stocks lead Aussie market higher

yesterday

Soft spending and supply pain hit major retailers

Soft spending and supply pain hit major retailers

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Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float

Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float

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AI inquiry prompts public for questions and answers

AI inquiry prompts public for questions and answers

yesterday

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

Gas supply overhaul looms as road-blocks disintegrate

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Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print

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Latest in Sport

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'Pretty cool': Samoa women into World Cup semi-finals

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Late bit of Bryce magic helps 36ers break NZ resistance

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SA hit back against WA to set up epic last Shield day

SA hit back against WA to set up epic last Shield day

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'Happiest ever': Cook Islands changed life of KL Iro

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'Earn it': Holmes is Cooking to get next Dragons deal

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Aussie golfer makes move at Asia-Pacific Amateur

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Aussie ace trumped in Tokyo, as injury fells world No.1

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Maddinson snares a stunner but Tasmania take control

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Aussies help Hawks hold off Cavs to square NBA ledger

Aussies help Hawks hold off Cavs to square NBA ledger

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Kangaroos halves still in flux before World Cup semi

Kangaroos halves still in flux before World Cup semi

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Spain mourns after second deadly train crash in months

Spain mourns after second deadly train crash in months

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Israelis await vote results as tough choices lie ahead

Israelis await vote results as tough choices lie ahead

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US warns allies of possible Iran strikes after midterms

US warns allies of possible Iran strikes after midterms

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Iran sees 'only unacceptable ideas' in new draft deal

Iran sees 'only unacceptable ideas' in new draft deal

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In the US, Bolsonaro says he's Brazil's president-elect

In the US, Bolsonaro says he's Brazil's president-elect

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Netanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after election

Netanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after election

yesterday

Spanish high-speed train crash kills at least 68

Spanish high-speed train crash kills at least 68

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Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

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High-speed train collision kills dozens in Spain

High-speed train collision kills dozens in Spain

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Netanyahu, key rival both stake claims to lead Israel

Netanyahu, key rival both stake claims to lead Israel

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Latest in FactCheck

No, Philippines has not passed law to execute corrupt politicians

No, Philippines has not passed law to execute corrupt politicians

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TV interview misrepresented to suggest Helen Haines 'attack' was a hoax

TV interview misrepresented to suggest Helen Haines 'attack' was a hoax

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Disinformation pages fabricate Angus Taylor "go back to your country" quote

Disinformation pages fabricate Angus Taylor "go back to your country" quote

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Clickbait posts spread fake quotes about Helen Haines

Clickbait posts spread fake quotes about Helen Haines

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Fabricated headlines distort allegations against Greens senator

Fabricated headlines distort allegations against Greens senator

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Fake footage of French riots spreads online

Fake footage of French riots spreads online

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Foreign disinformation operators fake Pauline Hanson health scare

Foreign disinformation operators fake Pauline Hanson health scare

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Footage of plane exploding is an AI fabrication

Footage of plane exploding is an AI fabrication

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Fake Paul Keating quote targets NSW premier and Israel

Fake Paul Keating quote targets NSW premier and Israel

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Fake AI doctors used to promote one-star antifungal treatment

Fake AI doctors used to promote one-star antifungal treatment

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