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Childhood centres wary of raising sex abuse concerns

Childhood centres wary of raising sex abuse concerns

A review of system responses to child sexual abuse is underway in Queensland following the jailing of one of Australia's worst pedophiles.

Third person charged over murder of Pheobe Bishop

Third person charged over murder of Pheobe Bishop

Third person charged over murder of Pheobe Bishop

Third person charged over murder of Pheobe Bishop

Authorities have charged a third person over the disappearance and murder of teenager Pheobe Bishop who disappeared six weeks ago on her way to catch a flight.

Major search for man's head paused as police trawl CCTV

Major search for man's head paused as police trawl CCTV

Major search for man's head paused as police trawl CCTV

Major search for man's head paused as police trawl CCTV

Investigators are poring over video footage in attempt to find the head of a man allegedly murdered by his partner, a former reality TV star.

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Parents demand answers after childcare abuse scandal

Parents demand answers after childcare abuse scandal

Families of more than 1000 children have been told to test for diseases after a childcare worker linked to 20 centres was charged with "sickening" crimes.

Major dam to likely spill as 'bomb cyclone' hits coast

Major dam to likely spill as 'bomb cyclone' hits coast

As millions of residents brace for a fast-moving, severe low-pressure system to hit their region, a massive dam is nearly full and could spill in coming days.

Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Police have initiated an internal probe into the break-up of a pro-Palestine protest that left a former federal Greens candidate with a serious eye injury.

Millions brace for 'cyclogenesis' impact on east coast

Millions brace for 'cyclogenesis' impact on east coast

People already reeling from floods are on high alert as a storm intensifies and is expected to dump up to 200mm of rain on parts of the east coast.

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Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Loved ones have come together for a private service to say goodbye to "free spirited" teen Pheobe Bishop, who was allegedly murdered six weeks earlier.

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

A private health giant admits to knocking back thousands of claims it should have covered, lumping customers with huge hospital fees.

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

A community has been left in shock after human remains were discovered in a quiet suburb, as police continue to investigate the disappearance of Joshua Bishop

Activists demand Gaza ceasefire and no war on Iran

Activists demand Gaza ceasefire and no war on Iran

Activists demand Gaza ceasefire and no war on Iran

Activists demand Gaza ceasefire and no war on Iran

Protesters have once again filled the streets of a major Australian city, rallying in support of Palestinians and calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

South Australia will conduct a three-month period when people holding banned machetes and swords can surrender them to police.

Arrest as remains found in search for missing man

Arrest as remains found in search for missing man

Arrest as remains found in search for missing man

Arrest as remains found in search for missing man

Police have made an arrest after finding human remains as they investigate the suspicious disappearance of a man who's been missing for a month.

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

One of the nation's busiest cities is bracing for possible flash flooding, with two-day rain totals of over 200mm predicted to inundate the east coast.

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'No other option': desperate plea from stranded Aussies

As Australians return home from the Middle East, a family stranded in Iran says it has no way to flee after receiving advice to cross international borders.

Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

In his first day on the job, a newly minted top cop insists he won't shy away from asking "hard questions" of the state government.

Arrests over Gaza protest at fighter jet-linked firm

Protesters outside a business connected to fighter jets used by the Israeli military have clashed with police, resulting in injuries and five arrests.

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Girls targeted as numbers of deepfake images double

New data reveals reports of digitally altered intimate images, including deepfakes of underage girls, have more than doubled in the past 18 months.

Teen held on murder charge after businessman's stabbing

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after the multimillionaire co-founder of a national clothing chain was killed at a packed house party.

Stranded cruise passengers rescued from remote island

All passengers and guides have been rescued after becoming marooned when a low tide caught them unawares on a tour off a remote island in northern Australia.

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Better mattress firmness standards, breathability testing and clearer information for parents are being targeted in an effort to halt infant sleep deaths.

Emission targets on track but nature in 'deep trouble'

NSW is making great strides expanding renewable energy but more needs to be done to address waste management, biodiversity loss and climate change.

Student couldn't hack parking fees before $40k 'ransom'

An aggrieved student has allegedly taken out her frustrations on her university, engaging in a years-long campaign of cyber attacks and financial extortion.

Activists in court action over aerial koala cull

A government department is being taken to court in a bid by animal rights activists to quash a decision to shoot bushfire-affected koalas from helicopters.

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