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Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands

Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands

The third and strongest earthquake recorded in Australia this week has struck, with thousands reporting feeling the effects and aftershocks expected.

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

An urgent plan to close loopholes in working with children checks will not "reinvent the wheel" but the government is confident it will help protect children.

Man dies as police tasering fails to stop injuries

Man dies as police tasering fails to stop injuries

Man dies as police tasering fails to stop injuries

Man dies as police tasering fails to stop injuries

Police used a taser to try and stop a man self-harming but the 62-year-old died after officers tried to execute a search warrant at his home.

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Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Firefighters have kicked down the wages door, winning a large pay bump after their work was noted for being "significantly undervalued".

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Australians have paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with many thankful for the sacrifices made to ensure peace in Australia.

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

An analysis of Australia's sewers shows record consumption of meth, cocaine and heroin, triggering a call to abandon the "failing" war on drugs.

Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

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Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

A peak retail group welcomes the efforts of police in dismantling a major theft syndicate, but warns more action is needed to curb the retail crime rate.

Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns

Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns

Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns

Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns

Childcare educators are working for years after being banned and police want parents to report suspicions immediately to protect kids, an inquiry has been told.

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More children are being held without conviction following bail law changes as a premier defends being tough to get kids "back on track".

Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues

Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues

Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues

Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues

Friends are remembering a man killed in a suburban park as a keen dancer as police hunt for the person responsible for his death.

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.

Algal bloom 'collapsing the ecosystem': opposition

Algal bloom 'collapsing the ecosystem': opposition

Algal bloom 'collapsing the ecosystem': opposition

Algal bloom 'collapsing the ecosystem': opposition

More marine life could be added to the threatened species list as the opposition claims SA's devastating algal bloom is "collapsing the ecosystem".

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'A luxury not a lifeline': call to defend penalty rates

Unions are urging the government to protect the penalty rates that help bolster the pay packets of millions of Australians.

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Health advocates warn a state is facing a preventable crisis after drug overdose deaths, driven in part by illicit drugs, reached a 10-year high.

'We're open', but tourists scared off by algal bloom

Tourism operators are seeing visitor numbers plummet as reports of a devastating algal bloom spread, with misconceptions it is affecting the entire coastline.

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Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water

More types of so-called "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water as scientists grapple with finding and removing them from the environment.

'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

Activists are concerned one state's proposed laws to deter the glorification of illegal activity on social media could impede the right to protest peacefully.

Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.

'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine

Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.

Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams 'unfair' $2m deal

The NSW premier is not budging on a $2 million compensation offer to wrongfully jailed mother Kathleen Folbigg after she described it as "a slap in the face".

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.

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