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Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery

Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery

A late-night dash turned into a driveway delivery when a quick-thinking officer at a police station helped deliver baby Lyla in the back seat of a car.

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Local mayors are calling for more action to combat crime and improve public safety after a spate of high-profile incidents.

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Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Elite school's students charged with sexual assault

Elite school's students charged with sexual assault

Three teenagers who attend a prestigious private boys school have been charged with a sexual assault, with the alleged victim aged 14.

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Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

A week after a man died following an alleged attack, seven children have been charged with murder and face life sentences under a state's controversial laws.

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Australia's poultry farmers face likely devastating losses as bird flu entrenches itself in the nation, similar to the impact endured by the American industry.

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.

Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder

Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder

Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder

Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder

A police body camera has captured a man surrendering on the steps of a rundown home and being arrested for an alleged domestic-violence murder.

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth advisers have outlined youth-focused approaches to counter extremism, as an inquiry heard programs can succeed without strictly changing beliefs.

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

A warning has been issued for the public to avoid two alleged fake doctors who engaged in the unqualified treatment of a chronically ill patient.

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Man charged over extremist anti-Semitic website

A 60-year-old man allegedly plastered a website with anti-Semitic material including Nazi symbols and a video containing extremist violence.

Violent, gory content shaping youth extremist pathway

A youth justice insider has exposed the gory mix of content shaping a new form of extremism, as authorities call out gaming and social media.

Five teens arrested over violent dating app assaults

Police have arrested five teenagers following accusations they ambushed and assaulted men after they were lured to meet them on dating apps and social media.

Alleged Aussie drug kingpin arrested in Lebanon

A 42-year-old Aussie alleged drug baron accused of running a global narco-trafficking operation for several syndicates from Lebanon has been arrested.

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Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

An ex-Liberal Party member turned lobbyist has been questioned at an integrity probe over payments made to a colleague's wife for services she did not render.

'Preconceived plan': eight charged after party death

Eight teenagers arrived at a party armed and with an intent to cause harm before it erupted into violence and left a 21-year-old man dead, police allege.

Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

What happens in suburban backyards now will be critical to keeping the deadly H5 bird blu strain out of poultry and away from pets as infections rise.

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

A community leader has defended vigils held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the charities regulator pushed for greater enforcement powers.

Homicide probe over as 'body' found to be lifelike doll

The contents of a dumped suitcase, which initially sparked a murder investigation, have been revealed as a lifelike doll with bruises and grazes.

'Fed up' locals demand change after shop owner's death

Locals are hoping a local grocery store owner's death following an alleged attack by youths can be a catalyst for change.

Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

A liquor and gaming regulator has warned licensed venues that influencers soliciting free drinks via QR code challenges risk severe breaches of alcohol laws.

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