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Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

Kebab shop shooting continues state's 'violent chapter'

Kebab shop shooting continues state's 'violent chapter'

Kebab shop shooting continues state's 'violent chapter'

Kebab shop shooting continues state's 'violent chapter'

An allegedly high-ranking organised crime figure is expected to recover from the latest attempt on his life as police hunt for those behind the brazen attack.

Days of chaos ahead after burst pipe causes evacuation

Days of chaos ahead after burst pipe causes evacuation

Days of chaos ahead after burst pipe causes evacuation

Days of chaos ahead after burst pipe causes evacuation

One of Australia's busiest courthouses has been evacuated and three people have been trapped in elevators after a burst water main led to a power outage.

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Alleged killer faces court after body found in bush

Alleged killer faces court after body found in bush

A man could remain in custody for months after he was charged with the murder of a 47-year-old woman whose body was found in remote bushland.

Woman on murder charge after man stabbed to death

Woman on murder charge after man stabbed to death

A woman is facing a murder charge after a home invasion was linked to the stabbing death of a man at an adjacent property.

Backflip on post and boast laws after 'disturbing' rise

Backflip on post and boast laws after 'disturbing' rise

A rising trend of young thugs gloating about their crimes online has prompted one state's change of heart on a "post and boast" crackdown.

'Committed, respected': tributes flow for slain officer

'Committed, respected': tributes flow for slain officer

Police have released the name of a 57-year-old experienced officer who was shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order.

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School denies soiled nappies, no access to carer claims

School denies soiled nappies, no access to carer claims

School denies soiled nappies, no access to carer claims

School denies soiled nappies, no access to carer claims

The grandmother of a young girl who suffered spinal and brain injuries in a car crash that killed her mother claims a school is not doing enough to support her.

City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting

City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting

City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting

City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting

An innocent bystander is one of three victims of a "horrifying" daylight shooting in Sydney that authorities have linked to an ongoing gang war.

'Tragedy': dedicated policeman shot dead at rural house

'Tragedy': dedicated policeman shot dead at rural house

'Tragedy': dedicated policeman shot dead at rural house

'Tragedy': dedicated policeman shot dead at rural house

A police officer shot dead at a rural property while on "routine" duties was a dependable constable of 25 years service.

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

Rogue dentist a 'serious risk' to patients: regulator

A suspended dentist who poses a serious risk to patients' health still claims to be a registered health professional, the nation's health worker regulator says.

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes.

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Push for early learning safety crackdown to go further

Further early learning safety measures are on the agenda amid a safety crackdown affecting mandatory reporting and phone use, as advocates push for more reform.

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault

Police have charged a second teen over the violent assaults and stabbing of two people after arresting a 19-year-old man.

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Help for disabled youths left at the mercy of carers

A young disabled woman has described feeling "lost" with no idea where to turn when a carer damaged her wheelchair and left her feeling unsafe.

Australian diplomats in Middle East safe, accounted for

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has assured Australia's embassy staff stationed in Iran and Israel are safe and accounted for amid hostilities.

Teen nabbed, one flees after shopping centre attack

A 70-year-old man and a boy have been seriously injured in an attack at a shopping centre and an "unprovoked" stabbing at a bus stop that police say are linked.

Bikie code of silence blocks 20-year old murder case

Police are calling for outlaw motorcycle gang members to break ranks and help them solve the murder of a notorious bikie boss missing for 20 years.

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Momentum building for global plastic pollution pact

The federal environment minister has joined forces with more than 90 countries to clamp down on plastic waste harming the environment and human health.

Use of restraints key focus of death in custody probes

A man has died in hospital weeks after becoming unresponsive during an arrest, sparking a string of investigations into the incident.

Man pulled alive from rubble of suburban unit explosion

Some of 40-odd evacuated residents remain unable to return home after a blast ripped through a block of flats and left one man trapped under ruins.

No Australians believed dead in Air India plane crash

Australian diplomats believe no citizens or residents were on board an Air India plane that crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing more than 240.

Hopes fade for man missing in freezing wilderness

Search efforts in a remote highland national park for a missing 52-year-old man have been scaled back after several days.

Someone has taken out the $100m Powerball draw

A mystery buyer has pocketed the entire $100 million prize in Thursday's Powerball draw - the biggest lottery jackpot of the year so far.

Victims at risk as cops waver on warning about abusers

A family violence advocate says notifying victims when their attackers are released could significantly enhance their safety and save lives.

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