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Giant hail batters communities in two states

Giant hail batters communities in two states

Golf ball-sized hail has pummelled towns as severe thunderstorms packing heavy rain and powerful winds lash two states.

Teen driver charged after crash kills pregnant woman

Teen driver charged after crash kills pregnant woman

Teen driver charged after crash kills pregnant woman

Teen driver charged after crash kills pregnant woman

A 19-year-old P-plate driver has been charged over the deaths of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby, after she was struck by a vehicle at a car park entrance.

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Police will be deployed across more of a major state train network and shopping centres in a bid to reduce the likelihood of violent crime.

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Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

The true depth of Australia's deepest lake, which sits in a picturesque world-heritage national park, has been revealed by the hard work of scientists.

Shots fired at suburban home in 'targeted' drive-by

Shots fired at suburban home in 'targeted' drive-by

Multiple rounds have been fired at an empty home in what is suspected to be a targeted drive by.

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

Pet crocodile plans scaled up by territory's snap call

Pet crocodile plans scaled up by territory's snap call

Owning a pet crocodile is being made easier in the Top End, but on the other side of Australia the reptiles are being banned as household companions.

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Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Years in jail and store bans are among tougher penalties flagged by a state government tackling a troubling surge in attacks and threats on retail shop staff.

Warning national interest exemption no friend to nature

Warning national interest exemption no friend to nature

Warning national interest exemption no friend to nature

Warning national interest exemption no friend to nature

The author of the review informing the federal government's nature law reforms has taken issue with the public interest override as open to power abuses.

Woman charged with DV murder of 84-year-old

Woman charged with DV murder of 84-year-old

Woman charged with DV murder of 84-year-old

Woman charged with DV murder of 84-year-old

A woman will appear before court after being charged with domestic violence-related murder following the death of an elderly woman.

Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

As summer approaches and many gear up for a swim at the beach, a study suggests unclear warning signs to non-English speakers could pose risks.

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Increasingly violent protesters will not be tolerated by police who are hunting eight people suspected of involvement in pelting officers with rocks at a rally.

Dangers of adult dating sites for children revealed

Dangers of adult dating sites for children revealed

Dangers of adult dating sites for children revealed

Dangers of adult dating sites for children revealed

Children using adult dating sites have admitted to sexting and dangerous sexual encounters, with warnings that more are signing up to explore risky behaviour.

Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

A self-described fortune teller allegedly swindled vulnerable clients out of $70 million by claiming there was a "billionaire" in their future.

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Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.

Air safety watchdog warning after reality TV star trial

Helicopter operators have been warned by the air safety watchdog it has zero tolerance for rule breakers following a high-profile trial of a reality TV star.

Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be 'exposed as racists'

Neo-Nazis are attempting to legitimise their ideology by forming a political party in the aftermath of a high-profile protest.

Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

A state premier has defended backing down on plans to ban face coverings at protests after concerns were raised about a possible legal challenge.

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Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.

Alleged plumber killer linked to rising criminal gang

A third man has been charged with the murder of a young plumber in what police suspect is a case of mistaken identity.

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.

'Terrifying': runway change leads to two near misses

Two international airliners flew so close to an active work site at a major city airport that jet blast affected the area, causing a vehicle to shake violently.

Victim's family pleads for help on 'senseless' stabbing

The devastated family of a stabbing victim have described the moment they got the phone call and switching off his life support as police search for answers.

'Arc up': offshore detention mired in corruption claims

Australia's offshore detention outpost in Nauru is under a corruption spotlight after claims of government oversight failures for taxpayer-funded contracts.

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

Tensions have bubbled to the surface over a federal overhaul of support for autistic children to rein in snowballing NDIS scheme costs.

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