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Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

A man has been charged with murder years after his wife drowned while kayaking, with police alleging he tried to claim more than $1 million in life insurance.

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

An experienced pilot who crashed in front of thousands of spectators at an air show remains without full feeling below his waist as he continues his recovery.

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say.

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Tuna tune-up: calls for clearer green claims on cans

Tuna tune-up: calls for clearer green claims on cans

Canned tuna brands spruiking their sustainability credentials have been urged to stick with the facts and steer clear of exaggerated assertions.

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

Strewn steel shards strand hundreds of cars on motorway

Strewn steel shards strand hundreds of cars on motorway

A major highway has reopened after scattered metal shards were spread across a 30km stretch of road, stranding hundreds of drivers with tyre punctures.

Three people rescued from seaside helicopter crash

Three people rescued from seaside helicopter crash

A helicopter has crashed into waters near a beachside tourist town, with a passerby and surf liversavers helping to rescue them from the wreckage.

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Men charged over major kava seizure in remote community

Men charged over major kava seizure in remote community

Men charged over major kava seizure in remote community

Men charged over major kava seizure in remote community

Two men have been charged after police seized more than 200kg of kava in a remote community as well as more than $15,000 cash in a property search.

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

Devastated towns are still picking up the pieces as the full extent of a state's disaster season was revealed, with the damage bill at $2 billion and counting.

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Linda Kelly-Lawless has been campaigning for more than six years for the Catholic Church to recognise that she is the daughter of an Australian priest.

Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry

Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry

Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry

Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry

An inquiry into child sexual abuse in institutions has resulted in a substantial rise in misconduct allegations against public servants.

Pests, weeds to cost $30 billion a year without action

Pests, weeds to cost $30 billion a year without action

Pests, weeds to cost $30 billion a year without action

Pests, weeds to cost $30 billion a year without action

An expensive invasive species crisis is on the horizon unless a state government pours billions of dollars into containing nearly 400 biosecurity threats.

Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff

Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff

Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff

Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff

More than 135 people have been charged under tough laws to help protect retail workers from aggressive shoppers.

Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Victims of domestic violence could be at greater risk of criminalisation under a plan to give police rapid protection powers, advocates warn.

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Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

An Australian baker and social media influencer says she has received online attacks after being accused of plagiarising recipes from other authors.

'Needs to stop': fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws

Another bail crackdown has been triggered by a store owner's fatal stabbing in a crime-hit territory, but critics are calling for more to be done.

Murky waters surround federal salmon farm review

A federal assessment of salmon farming in a marginal federal seat continues despite law changes designed to ensure the future of the industry.

Indians set to overtake Brits as top Aussie migrants

New data shows a surge in Indian migrants has pushed the nation's population to a record level of overseas-born Australians.

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Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials.

Remote work saving time and money with benefits for all

Australians who work from home have cut their commutes by about three hours a week, saving more than $5000 a year in doing so, research has found.

Woodside to tap US gas in Louisiana LNG project

An oil and gas development in the southern United States will position Australian giant Woodside as a global powerhouse, the company says.

Man charged, 140kg of cocaine 'found in boat engines'

A man has appeared in court after Australian Federal Police claimed more than 100kg of cocaine had been hidden in boat engines and imported into Australia.

Bursting flexi-hoses lead to eye-watering damage bills

A simple check under the sink could save households tens of thousands of dollars in water damage bills by ensuring worn and corroded flexi-hoses are replaced.

Tough youth crime laws under fire ahead of expansion

Tough youth crime laws have been hailed a success but with legislation set to be expanded there are calls for authorities to release key legal advice.

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Catholics and political leaders have gathered across Australia to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the late Pope Francis.

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