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What Pauline Hanson got wrong in Press Club speech

What Pauline Hanson got wrong in Press Club speech

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has made a series of false and misleading claims during an appearance at the National Press Club.

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk.

'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

Pauline Hanson has rejected criticism the multiracial make up of the Socceroos shows Australia did not have a monoculture, arguing it actually proves her point.

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Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

A state police force will review its interactions with former prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre before her death near Perth in 2025.

Homemade explosives found during raids over firebombing

Homemade explosives found during raids over firebombing

Police have made a surprising discovery in two houses during early morning raids that led to the arrest of an alleged firebomber.

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

Swimmers could continue to be at risk of pathogens in waterways after a state regulator said upgrades to the sewage system will be done over many years.

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Shark victim's first words as fight for life continues

Shark victim's first words as fight for life continues

Shark victim's first words as fight for life continues

Shark victim's first words as fight for life continues

A woman attacked by a shark at Sydney's famed eastern beaches has uttered her first words after waking from a coma, about 10 days after sustaining injuries.

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Unravelling the mystery: crater formed by a big bang

Clever detective work by scientists has uncovered the Earth's oldest known asteroid impact crater in the outback, dating back three billion years.

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

A decision to approve the ongoing use of toxic weedkillers has been slammed by an advocacy group which warns it leaves people at risk of deadly diseases.

Broken landing gear bolt sparked horror hangar crash

Broken landing gear bolt sparked horror hangar crash

Broken landing gear bolt sparked horror hangar crash

Broken landing gear bolt sparked horror hangar crash

An instructor and a pilot killed in a light plane crash faced a "very peculiar emergency" before their plane hit a hangar and injured nine other people.

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

An investigation into a $1.5 billion package to support an end to native logging has sparked debate about funding transparency and regulatory loopholes.

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Man arrested over alleged bomb hoax on flight

Police boarded a flight shortly before it was due to take-off after a passenger holding a piece of electrical equipment allegedly declared he had a bomb.

Going ballistic: spider spins a spring-loaded trap

A bizarre new species of spider has been discovered in the rainforests of far north Queensland that spins a unique trap to snare a single species of ant.

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of child sexual abuse may be left in the lurch after an organisation representing the Christian Brothers revealed it can no longer continue.

Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences

A senior detective is accused of committing a range of stalking and domestic violence offences over a period of years, some while he was allegedly on-duty.

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Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts.

Teacher allegedly had child abuse material at school

A teacher has allegedly been found with child abuse material after police officers executed a search warrant at the independent primary school where he worked.

Innocent man almost mowed down after gangland shooting

CCTV captured the moment a car believed to be driven by the shooters almost hit an innocent pedestrian as it fled the scene of an underworld shooting.

Extradition refused for one of Australia's most wanted

A man who has been hiding out in Greece may not be prosecuted over a 27-year-old murder after his extradition to Australia was refused.

Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Bookings made through online messaging platforms and paid for in cash sparked suspicions that have lead to a beauty business being hit by a record fine.

'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

A state's corruption watchdog is examining nepotism allegations at a university, including that jobs were handed to mates despite glaring conflicts of interest.

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