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'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

Australia has been urged to condemn Israel and help create peace as the Lebanese diaspora pays tribute to those killed in the region's bombings.

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

A small fine and an ownership ban for starving and killing a pet dog has come during a spike in animal cruelty complaints.

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

An anti-Semitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May.

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'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Racism against Australia's Palestinian, Muslim, Jewish and Arab communities has spiked since October 7, but things could get worse as the US-Iran war continues.

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

An 18-year-old man who allegedly attacked a man and woman inside a suburban home will face court charged with attempted murder.

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a warm welcome on their return to Australia as they toured charity organisations and a children's hospital.

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Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

The coalition's hardline plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of ''fair go" Australian values has drawn widespread criticism.

Building code of practice urged to tame union "beast"

Building code of practice urged to tame union "beast"

Building code of practice urged to tame union "beast"

Building code of practice urged to tame union "beast"

A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to a rogue union's demands.

Police trainee allegedly raped by fellow recruit

Police trainee allegedly raped by fellow recruit

Police trainee allegedly raped by fellow recruit

Police trainee allegedly raped by fellow recruit

A male police academy recruit has been suspended from training after he allegedly sexually assaulted a fellow trainee.

Bomb squad called after cleaner makes explosive find

Bomb squad called after cleaner makes explosive find

Bomb squad called after cleaner makes explosive find

Bomb squad called after cleaner makes explosive find

Explosives, firearms, drugs and $1 million in cash were among the troubling finds made by a house cleaner that sparked an ongoing police investigation.

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

A state government has launched an inquiry into new environmental laws as it calls for a national interest exemption for an oil exploration project.

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

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Woman drowns at popular outback swimming hole

Police have urged people to take care around outback swimming holes after a woman drowned at a popular tourist spot.

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards.

Convicted rapist, immigration detainee back in custody

Police have caughtan immigration detainee, who was convicted of rape, after he escaped from a hospital.

Three charged after police foil alleged 'kill car' plot

Three men have been charged with multiple offences after police pursued a car they believe to be linked to a string of suspected gang crimes in Sydney.

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You're probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving

Tips from Formula One mechanics and fuel economy world-record holders could save you a few pricey trips to the servo. And you can keep your air con on.

Schoolgirl drowns at popular swimming spot

A family is in mourning after a schoolgirl drowned at a popular swimming spot.

Missing man found shot dead and buried on his farm

A 65-year-old man who disappeared from his farm for two days has been found shot dead on his rural property, as police allege foul play.

Green advocates urge reset on food security goals

Australia's future food security priorities need to be redefined when a third of the country is going hungry, a conservation group says.

Man extradited after $100k scam targeting elderly women

A man who allegedly helped fleece $100,000 out of the elderly across several shopping centres has been extradited from Perth to Sydney.

You’ve got mail: tales from Australia's oldest 'postie'

After running the Bellata post office for more than three decades, Australia's oldest postmistress reflects on her time in the mail industry.

Murder charge over shooting at apartment tower

A man has been charged with murder and two others have been arrested after a fatal shooting at an apartment building.

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