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US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

The Trump administration has again taken aim at some of Australia's policies, claiming American businesses may be facing unfair treatment.

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

An internationally significant weather station on a remote cliff that was initially a repurposed NASA caravan is marking its 50th birthday.

'Nature is bashing us': cyclone-hit towns mop up again

'Nature is bashing us': cyclone-hit towns mop up again

'Nature is bashing us': cyclone-hit towns mop up again

'Nature is bashing us': cyclone-hit towns mop up again

Cyclone Narelle left a trail of destruction across Western Australia's northwest in a double whammy for the region, as it grapples with rising fuel costs.

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Slain fugitive could become sovereign citizen 'martyr'

Slain fugitive could become sovereign citizen 'martyr'

Double police killer Dezi Freeman may now be considered a martyr by some who share his extreme anti-government beliefs, experts have warned.

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

Good character evidence ban could create bad sentencing

A law preventing judges considering good character in sentencing is too indiscriminate and invites potential harms, legal experts warn.

Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim

Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim

Using nicotine-based vapes is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even if e-cigarette users do not smoke tobacco, a watershed academic review has found.

Frog poison ceremony leader charged with manslaughter

Frog poison ceremony leader charged with manslaughter

A ritual leader has become the second person charged over the death of a paying customer who died after taking a mix of dangerous drugs at a spiritual retreat.

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'Pretty devastating': tourism hit by rare cyclone

'Pretty devastating': tourism hit by rare cyclone

'Pretty devastating': tourism hit by rare cyclone

'Pretty devastating': tourism hit by rare cyclone

One of Australia's most remarkable cyclones may impact a state's tourism sector after leaving a trail of damage across the country.

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free trade deal with the European Union.

Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved

Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved

Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved

Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved

A high-profile stunt resulting in multiple lawsuits has ended with a major metropolitan newspaper apologising for causing distress to staff at a takeaway shop.

Violence against principals almost doubles in 15 years

Violence against principals almost doubles in 15 years

Violence against principals almost doubles in 15 years

Violence against principals almost doubles in 15 years

Australian principals are facing a surge in violence, with some schools forced to restrict parent access to drop-off and pick-up zones.

Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle

Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle

Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle

Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle

Pickle jars were the alleged would-be vehicles of 115kg of methamphetamine bound for Australia from Canada, with accused attempted smugglers now in a dill-emma.

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

Memory of 'despicable' bombing lingers 40 years on

One of Australia's most brutal bombings has been relived as the memory of its sole slain victim endures four decades since the attack.

First snow falls as sudden chill brings wild weather

First snow falls as sudden chill brings wild weather

First snow falls as sudden chill brings wild weather

First snow falls as sudden chill brings wild weather

Eastern states have been lashed with heavy rain and strong winds as skiers rejoice after fresh snow lands the first powder of the season.

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Daylight robbery as time clock stops for shift workers

Employers are being encouraged to pay night workers for every hour they work this Easter Sunday during a daylight saving glitch.

Triple-zero text function could be piloted after outage

Liberal senator Sarah Henderson asked an inquiry why text-to-triple-zero had not been implemented in Australia as a solution after a fatal outage last year.

Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar's civil war

An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Civil rights groups are alarmed over a plan to almost double the number of patrolling police officers in a major city, citing fears of increased profiling.

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'Frightening' arson attack destroys infamous nightclub

A "highly suspicious" blaze that tore through a notorious inner-city nightclub in the early hours was likely a targeted attack, police have suggested.

Murder charge laid over alleged drug-motivated shooting

Nearly 18 months after suspected drug syndicate member David Khou was shot dead outside his family home, police have arrested and charged a man with his murder.

Lunchbox staples prove costly for families

Classic school snacks are proving costly for families, with the price of a large basket of everyday lunchbox items varying between supermarket giants.

Bondi terror attack hero unlocks more Keys to the City

Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded a Key to the City of Waverley and a lifetime beach parking permit for his extraordinary act of bravery.

ISIS flag seized as accused terror teens face court

Teenage boys are staring down potential jail time after being charged with terrorism offences over separate incidents in Australia’s two largest cities.

Third time unlucky: cyclone to make landfall again

A cyclone that has weaved its way across northern Australia before weakening is forecast to slam into the mainland for a third time after reforming out to sea.

Accused orchestrator nabbed over grandad's fatal kidnap

Police say they have charged one of the top figures responsible for the kidnap and murder of an elderly grandfather but half a dozen others remain at large.

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