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Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police

Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police

A 12-day manhunt for accused double murderer Dezi Freeman has been bolstered by a million-dollar reward offer for information leading to his arrest.

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

The government must act to protect koala habitats from bulldozers, which will destroy 4000 hectares in 2025 - the worst on record, a green group has warned.

'Tragedy': Dad fatally mauled by 'obviously huge' shark

'Tragedy': Dad fatally mauled by 'obviously huge' shark

'Tragedy': Dad fatally mauled by 'obviously huge' shark

'Tragedy': Dad fatally mauled by 'obviously huge' shark

A man killed by a shark while surfing leaves behind a wife and young daughter as beaches remain closed while authorities probe the species involved.

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Nation-leading pay set for nurses after talks, strikes

Nation-leading pay set for nurses after talks, strikes

Queensland's nurses and midwives have agreed in-principle to a wage offer that will make them the highest paid in the country after months of talks and strikes.

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.

Search over as man's missing head formally identified

Search over as man's missing head formally identified

Police have confirmed that a skull found in bushland has been formally identified as the remains of murder victim Julian Story, ending months of searching.

'Inherently dangerous': women die trying to help roo

'Inherently dangerous': women die trying to help roo

Two women have been struck and killed after stopping to help an injured kangaroo, sparking a call for caution from police.

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'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

Researchers have discovered an abandoned coal exploration borehole leaking the same amount of greenhouse gases as 10,000 cars, sparking calls for an audit.

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

A dead sex offender's victim has mounted a campaign to stop other prisoners accessing voluntary assisted dying, saying inmates are "taking the easy way out".

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims are soaring to record levels in one Australian state while falling in all others, prompting concern amongst insurers.

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia, which has committed funds to help Afghans impacted by two large earthquakes, says it will ensure that the money does not go to the Taliban regime.

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Eureka moment for scientists who solved 'cold case'

Scientists who proved an Antarctic ice meltdown theory by cracking a crucial 'cold case' using octopus DNA have received a major science award.

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Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued

A former hostage negotiator has revealed how surrender plans work as police continue to urge a man accused of shooting dead two officers to hand himself in.

Human remains found in missing man search

A search for a man who has been missing for almost two weeks has led to the discovery of human remains at one of several crime scenes being investigated.

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Employers will need to invest in AI training and education, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, as workers replaced by the tech call for more support.

Trail leads cops to boy, as Uber driver critical

An Uber driver is fighting for her life after being stabbed and left for dead, with a 16-year-old boy criminally charged over the attack.

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Junior doctors take unpaid overtime fight to court

Historic legal action against a state government has been launched by junior doctors who claim they haven't been paid entitled overtime.

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

A corruption watchdog is pushing ahead with prosecuting two people at the centre of a protracted developer payments scandal.

Wife of accused cop-killer 'present' for shooting

Police have revealed the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman was present when he allegedly executed two officers in cold blood.

'Promise to Jack': parents warn about fatal knife crime

Hard truths about dabbling with deadly weapons are being delivered by the parents of slain teen Jack Beasley after an escalation in youth stabbings.

Record forecast set for Australian production

Drought has not stopped forecasters from predicting record agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, with the value set to surpass $100 billion.

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

A storage tank at a major gas export hub that has emitted methane for almost two decades is causing federal government concern, sparking repair option talks.

'Corrupt' dockers accused of hiding drugs in false wall

As night fell over Australia's second busiest port, two dock workers are accused of quietly toiling away on a discarded container, packed with 500kg of cocaine.

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