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Going ballistic: spider spins a spring-loaded trap

Going ballistic: spider spins a spring-loaded trap

A bizarre new species of spider has been discovered in the rainforests of far north Queensland that spins a unique trap to snare a single species of ant.

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of child sexual abuse may be left in the lurch after an organisation representing the Christian Brothers revealed it can no longer continue.

Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences

Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences

Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences

Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences

A senior detective is accused of committing a range of stalking and domestic violence offences over a period of years, some while he was allegedly on-duty.

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Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return

Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts.

Teacher allegedly had child abuse material at school

Teacher allegedly had child abuse material at school

A teacher has allegedly been found with child abuse material after police officers executed a search warrant at the independent primary school where he worked.

Innocent man almost mowed down after gangland shooting

Innocent man almost mowed down after gangland shooting

CCTV captured the moment a car believed to be driven by the shooters almost hit an innocent pedestrian as it fled the scene of an underworld shooting.

Extradition refused for one of Australia's most wanted

Extradition refused for one of Australia's most wanted

A man who has been hiding out in Greece may not be prosecuted over a 27-year-old murder after his extradition to Australia was refused.

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Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Bookings made through online messaging platforms and paid for in cash sparked suspicions that have lead to a beauty business being hit by a record fine.

'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

A state's corruption watchdog is examining nepotism allegations at a university, including that jobs were handed to mates despite glaring conflicts of interest.

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

A community reeling from a shark attack that left a woman in a critical condition has returned to the water in a show of support for her and her family.

Manhunt under way after deadly early morning shooting

Manhunt under way after deadly early morning shooting

Manhunt under way after deadly early morning shooting

Manhunt under way after deadly early morning shooting

A man in his 30s has died in hospital after he was found with suspected gunshot wounds in an inner-city suburb, while his killer remains on the run.

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

The heartbroken families of soldiers killed in a helicopter crash are demanding answers almost three years later, with calls for defence to face prosecution.

'Absolute disgrace': fatal park attack shocks parents

A school community has been left to pick up the pieces after a man died following a violent attack in broad daylight metres from its gates.

'Reckless': second man charged for illegal black flight

A black flight that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia has led to the arrest of a second man, who is accused of being one of the pilots.

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'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

Contentious changes to the NDIS remain up in the air, with a final report into the reforms still to be released as another deadline is missed.

Manslaughter charge over laneway drug overdose

A man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly administering drugs to an older man who died of an overdose.

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

A law-and-order crackdown in a crime-troubled territory has been credited with reducing offending rates, but one urban centre is bucking the trend.

Thousands show support after pram crash tragedy

The deaths of a five-year-old girl and her baby brother in a horrific pram crash have prompted an outpouring of donations from the community.

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Counter-terrorism police say they have charged a third man in relation to the firebombing of a synagogue that caused worldwide outrage.

'Dark fleets' brought to light by world-first ocean map

For the price of a working internet connection, conservationists and the maritime-curious will get an almost real-time look at global fishing activities.

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

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