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Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence fell on tens of thousands of cricket fans in the MCG in a tribute to teenager Ben Austin after he was killed in a training accident.

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

The future of e-mobility devices faces scrutiny after two children died in separate accidents in different Australian states, sparking calls for tougher laws.

Storms brewing as tributes flow for lightning victim

More wild weather has been forecast with multiple states on high alert as tributes flow for a young woman fatally struck by lightning.

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More anguish as dam drained in search for missing boy

No trace of missing boy Gus Lamont has been found after police drained a dam on a remote property where the four-year-old went missing in September.

Push to challenge sentence that sparked prisons protest

Push to challenge sentence that sparked prisons protest

Prosecutors have asked a court to reopen sentencing after a seemingly lenient penalty given to a man who assaulted prison officers caused mass outrage.

Explosive device under review after fatal mine incident

Explosive device under review after fatal mine incident

Investigators have revealed the accidental initiation of an explosive device lead to the Cobar mine incident that resulted in the deaths of two workers.

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

A hearing on a bid to stop the release of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis on parole will be held privately, the commissioner overseeing the process has ruled.

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Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

The Liberals have held hours-long talks to thrash out their policies on energy and climate change, as they inch towards a new position on the issue.

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

A court system has avoided chaos after a planned strike by prison guards, incensed with the sentencing of man who bashed four officers, was overturned.

Call for inquest after woman's island death on cruise

Call for inquest after woman's island death on cruise

Call for inquest after woman's island death on cruise

Call for inquest after woman's island death on cruise

An investigation has been launched after an 80-year-old woman's body was found on a tropical island during a cruise but her family have called for an inquest.

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

A rise in violent behaviour towards retail workers has sparked exasperated calls from supermarket giants for stronger workplace safety protections.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

'Rest easy Benny': heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

'Rest easy Benny': heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

'Rest easy Benny': heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

'Rest easy Benny': heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

Tributes are flowing for a teen, who is being remembered as a "a truly great young person" before his death from injuries during a cricket pre-match warm-up.

Dam to be drained as searchers return to boy's home

Dam to be drained as searchers return to boy's home

Dam to be drained as searchers return to boy's home

Dam to be drained as searchers return to boy's home

A dam near the home of missing boy Gus Lamont will be drained to rule out the possibility the four-year-old drowned after he vanished from a remote property.

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Aged care worker charged after 104-year-old robbed

An aged care worker allegedly went on a spending spree for days after stealing a debit card from a 104-year-old man, blowing thousands of dollars, police say.

Cops challenge court call that strip searches unlawful

Police are continuing to fight for their right to strip search festival-goers, appealing a landmark ruling that found their use was unlawful in some cases.

Dozens arrested, assets seized in organised crime sting

A digital sting targeting organised crime has led to dozens more arrests and the seizure of almost $26 million in assets by police.

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Federal politicians are calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology’s revamped website after it was labelled difficult to navigate and missing key tools.

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Teachers stop work to school government on stalled deal

Workers and the government are at loggerheads over pay with teachers walking off the job and public sector staff planning wider industrial action.

Youth prison reopening 'politicised response' to crime

A youth justice centre will reopen two years after what was supposed to be a permanent closure with some arguing the move offers no solution to crime.

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.

Teen charged with murder over stabbing at tourist spot

A teenager has been charged with murder after a young man died in a stabbing at a sandstone-lined tourist strip in Hobart.

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

The closure of a childcare centre where staff allegedly assaulted a child comes against the backdrop of extra scrutiny and pressure on a troubled sector.

'Slam dunk': Microsoft sued for misleading Aussie users

Microsoft might have misled millions of Australian customers when it sent emails about higher fees for its flagship AI assistant.

Time running out for 'irreplaceable' $95b reef

The Great Barrier Reef is an ecological and economic jewel, but a growing body of research shows it will be lost without swift and decisive action.

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