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Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

For decades, Barbie and Ken had bodies you’d never find in the real world, but Australian researchers say the plastic power couple are finally human‑ish.

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Native birdlife on the frontline as flu rapidly spreads

Another state has recorded its first native bird case of H5 bird flu, and surveillance in the affected region remains ongoing as the national tally rises.

Teen charged amid probe into notes linked to syndicate

Teen charged amid probe into notes linked to syndicate

Teen charged amid probe into notes linked to syndicate

Teen charged amid probe into notes linked to syndicate

A teenager has been charged amid an investigation into a series of notes left on shopfronts instructing them to call an offshore international crime syndicate.

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Unknown soldiers who died decades apart get back names

Unknown soldiers who died decades apart get back names

Two Australian soldiers who died on the same date more than two decades apart have been identified.

Citizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Citizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Hundreds of citizen scientists across Victoria, NSW and the ACT are setting out on foot to map the health of the besieged snow gum.

Reverberations from overseas conflicts drive extremism

Reverberations from overseas conflicts drive extremism

Conflicts in the Middle East are fuelling an increase in extremist material being accessed in Australia and the need for more widespread deradicalisation.

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

A major agricultural show will celebrate its 150th year, buzzing with news of an upgrade of almost $300 million to be completed ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Confronting images of children's clothing released by police have helped identify further alleged victims of a former childcare worker.

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Preventative measures are set to be enforced on poultry farms to prevent the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu as more cases are detected.

Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention

Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention

Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention

Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention

Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

Two youths carrying machetes have taunted their victim, questioning whether to kill him after stealing his $10,000 e-bike, as police search for the culprits.

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

Police drop hundreds of charges over climate blockade

More than 100 climate protesters who successfully blockaded coal ships in a large-scale demonstration have had their charges dropped two years later.

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come.

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of an industrial estate fire containing sulphur, after at least one worker was hospitalised.

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Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.

Teen's charges upgraded over beloved shop owner's death

A suburban community has been plunged into mourning following the death of a shop owner as police upgrade charges against a teenage boy.

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

A scandal-plagued DNA lab is auditing hundreds of criminal cases after finding widespread statement errors prompting another review.

Toddler survives siege in shattered outback town

Two adults are dead, and a young child has survived a terrifying overnight siege that locked down an outback town and left a tight-knit community in mourning.

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Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Police in one state may soon have the power to compel those with suspected organised crime links to provide phone passwords or face up to seven years in jail.

High Court's important victim decision on DV rape case

The right of bodily autonomy for domestic violence victims has been upheld by the High Court, a legal expert says, after a major decision on secret recordings.

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

The brother of a former state premier became obsessive about stacking Liberal Party branches but felt slighted for not being paid for his endeavours.

Mass stabbing attack sparks mental health policy revamp

A clinician-led response model for people experiencing mental health crises will be rolled out after a man experiencing psychosis went on a stabbing rampage.

Murder charge after 'malnourished', 29kg man's death

Years after a non-verbal "malnourished" man with Down syndrome died, a 70-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a "complex" investigation.

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

Authorities investigating an arson attack on a suburban defence manufacturer may face challenges proving the incident was an act of terror.

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.

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