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Corruption charges linked to state's train service

Corruption charges linked to state's train service

A state corruption watchdog has brought charges against two people for allegedly rigging contracts and deliberately understaffing for financial gain.

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date.

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

More than 10 years after it was first proposed, and sparked community backlash from high profile critics, the construction of a wind farm has begun.

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Complaining NDIS families face child protection threats

Complaining NDIS families face child protection threats

The national disability agency is referring families that complain about support levels to child protection services, an autism help network says.

Illegal tobacco shops shut amid national clamp down

Illegal tobacco shops shut amid national clamp down

Amid a widespread crackdown on illegal tobacco, a senior police taskforce member says the black market cigarette trade doesn't appear to be slowing down.

'Our hearts are broken': family, force farewell officer

'Our hearts are broken': family, force farewell officer

A promising young police officer who was loved and respected by her peers has been laid to rest and awarded posthumous medals for her distinguished service.

Moonshot: lunar rover gets ready for launch

Moonshot: lunar rover gets ready for launch

The Australian Space Agency has developed its first lunar rover, designed to transmit secrets from the moon back to Earth and never return home.

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Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation

Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation

Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation

Coalition slashes migrant intake to counter One Nation

Graduate and bridging visas would be axed under a future coalition government, Angus Taylor announced as he revealed his long-awaited migration plan.

'Like a zombie movie': worker relives attack on digger

'Like a zombie movie': worker relives attack on digger

'Like a zombie movie': worker relives attack on digger

'Like a zombie movie': worker relives attack on digger

A witness has described masked union members as "like something out of a zombie movie" in a long-running inquiry that has heard evidence of a wild brawl.

Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks

Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks

Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks

Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks

More helicopter, beach and drone patrols will be rolled out ahead of summer to keep beachgoers safe, just weeks after a fatal shark attack.

Woman charged over alleged random stabbing of man

Woman charged over alleged random stabbing of man

Woman charged over alleged random stabbing of man

Woman charged over alleged random stabbing of man

A 26-year-old woman is set to face court after an alleged random stabbing of a man outside a cinema in a bustling inner-city suburb.

Activist fights legality of cops' weapons expo powers

Activist fights legality of cops' weapons expo powers

Activist fights legality of cops' weapons expo powers

Activist fights legality of cops' weapons expo powers

A young climate activist has launched a legal challenge against a police ban that blocked her from entering a weapons conference.

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

Urgent call on fire danger posed by invasive grass

Urgent call on fire danger posed by invasive grass

Urgent call on fire danger posed by invasive grass

Urgent call on fire danger posed by invasive grass

Invasive buffel grass is fuelling fears of supercharged wildfires across Central Australia, prompting calls for federal action to curb its spread.

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Police taser woman after alleged random stabbing of man

A woman has been tasered by police after an alleged random stabbing of a man outside a cinema in a bustling inner-city suburb.

Man shot dead after aiming loaded rifle at cop: police

Police were told a man had a weapon in the car when he crashed into a tree, in an incident where he was shot dead by officers.

Four remain in hospital after footy fans struck by car

Four people, including a five-year-old girl, remain in hospital after a group of Newcastle Knights fans were hit by a car as they waited to support their team.

Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held

A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.

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Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans

Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.

Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls

There are multiple weather warnings and a watch and act alert in place as a severe weather system continues to dump heavy rain.

State shudders to early morning earthquake

The earth moved overnight in a southern capital after the biggest earthquake in three years struck a state, with aftershocks ongoing.

'OMG, we're back here again': daylight saving returns

While daylight saving time will be welcomed by most eastern states, one state remains an outlier - and an annual political headache.

Experts warn about gaps in online video game regulation

The push to compel online gaming providers to comply with the government's online safety regulations is struggling to keep pace with technological growth.

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.

OpenAI discloses another government website breach

Another government website has been breached by a rogue AI agent as experts warn that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking.

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