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Punishing storm eases but leaves trail of destruction

Punishing storm eases but leaves trail of destruction

An unusually long-lasted and destructive weather system that formed over the Australian desert is weakening as a potential cyclone looms elsewhere.

'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

A territory's pollution monitor has been "asleep at the wheel", allowing two gas giants to pollute a city's air with impunity, an environmental watchdog says.

'She's in the sky': K'gari tragedy teen farewelled

'She's in the sky': K'gari tragedy teen farewelled

'She's in the sky': K'gari tragedy teen farewelled

'She's in the sky': K'gari tragedy teen farewelled

Canadian teen Piper James has been farewelled at a funeral after her death on K'gari, where her body was found surrounded by dingoes.

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Why conspiracy theories tend to be so irresistible

Why conspiracy theories tend to be so irresistible

Australian researchers say people who favour structured, rule‑based explanations may be attracted to conspiracy theories over chaos.

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

People are being urged to exercise caution when going for a dip following a recent spate of shark attacks, as rainy weather increases swimming risks

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Denmark’s Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre".

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'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

Police have charged a man allegedly motivated by racist ideology who was planning a terrorist attack targeting public buildings and mosques.

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

The sister of tourist Celine Cremer, who vanished three years ago, has spoken out after reports the 31-year-old's remains have likely been found.

'Need to talk to mum': parents charged with son's death

'Need to talk to mum': parents charged with son's death

'Need to talk to mum': parents charged with son's death

'Need to talk to mum': parents charged with son's death

Two young parents have been charged with their little son's manslaughter after the boy died at a police station following a horror crash.

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

A deluge of rain has hit Sydney, with a school forced to send students home after a sinkhole opened up in a busy area for traffic and pedestrians in the city.

Syndicate 'busted' after drugs seized, dozens charged

Syndicate 'busted' after drugs seized, dozens charged

Syndicate 'busted' after drugs seized, dozens charged

Syndicate 'busted' after drugs seized, dozens charged

Dozens have been charged with hundreds of offences after a nine-month police operation seized more than $3 million worth of drugs in central Queensland.

Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi

Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi

Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi

Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi

Gun laws in one state are set to be overhauled after the Bondi terror attack, although some say they don't go far enough.

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.

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Pedestrians hit in alleged drink driving crash

Two pedestrians are recovering from serious injuries after allegedly being hit by an out-of-control car on a busy inner-city street.

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Sodden northern states are facing the threat of yet more flooding, but increased rain on the way is welcome news for some parched southern areas of Australia.

Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts

The head of Optus has accepted a "culture of carelessness" was entrenched at the telco, leading to a series of failures which have been linked to two deaths.

Shots fired, police car rammed in dangerous attack

Police have been forced to open fire on a driver seconds before a blue ute allegedly tried to run down officers and rammed a patrol car in central Australia.

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Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

An emerging criminal network police have claimed are responsible for violence has resulted in two of its alleged members facing court.

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

The government has been urged to draw a clean break on any changes to taxes on investment properties as it considers major reforms in the federal budget.

Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.

Armed police to patrol landmarks, places of worship

The sight of heavily armed police will be a permanent reality for tourists at landmarks like the Sydney Opera House after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Bondi gunman family jail visit stopped for fruit knife

The family of Naveed Akram has been stopped from visiting the Bondi Beach gunman in prison after police found "suspected contraband" in their parked car.

'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms

Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.

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