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Community reels over toddler, mum's deaths

Community reels over toddler, mum's deaths

A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has died in custody, sparking a review and bringing more grief for their local community.

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

Firies forced to use paper maps to find emergencies

Firies forced to use paper maps to find emergencies

Firies forced to use paper maps to find emergencies

Firies forced to use paper maps to find emergencies

Firefighters are turning to pen, paper and pagers to do their job during communications failures, two years after a cyber attack shut down their IT networks.

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Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police are refusing to apologise for their large presence in and around the A-League grand final, citing troublesome behaviour in the past.

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

Mum begs to know missing daughter's whereabouts

Mum begs to know missing daughter's whereabouts

The mother of a missing teenager has pleaded to know her daughter's whereabouts whether she is dead or alive.

Flood victims wait in hope for future-proof solutions

Flood victims wait in hope for future-proof solutions

Flood victims are crying out for solutions to help prevent the further decimation of their communities by future extreme weather events.

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Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Manufacturer 3M on notice for 'silent' but toxic PFAS

Cancer-causing chemicals left at an old quarry have flowed into a national park river and could affect unique species and campers.

'Chain of love': political leader farewells her mum

'Chain of love': political leader farewells her mum

'Chain of love': political leader farewells her mum

'Chain of love': political leader farewells her mum

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has delivered an emotional farewell to her mother, paying tribute to the woman who taught her how to take on the world.

Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed

Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed

Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed

Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed

A man has been jailed for nine months after a sweeping investigation into an exotic wildlife trafficking gang spanning three states.

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King Charles says his thoughts are with those impacted by flooding in northern NSW after two more affected areas were added to the list to get support payments.

Breakthrough in missing mum mystery after three decades

Breakthrough in missing mum mystery after three decades

Breakthrough in missing mum mystery after three decades

Breakthrough in missing mum mystery after three decades

Police believe they have cracked a 32-year-old cold case, after charging a man over the disappearance of a woman from a regional city in late 1993.

Cash, cars and contraband: tobacco raids target shops

Cash, cars and contraband: tobacco raids target shops

Cash, cars and contraband: tobacco raids target shops

Cash, cars and contraband: tobacco raids target shops

A black market crackdown has uncovered a secret tobacco store and fake wall full of money, seizing almost $500,000 in cash and assets including a Mercedes.

Alleged house fire killer in custody as manhunt ends

Alleged house fire killer in custody as manhunt ends

Alleged house fire killer in custody as manhunt ends

Alleged house fire killer in custody as manhunt ends

A man accused of killing an 80-year-old former pastor by setting a house on fire has faced court after his dramatic arrest on a train.

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Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

While some support funds have become available, others are still being finalised, as a flood recovery co-ordinator takes charge of the clean-up efforts.

Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain

A ministerial decision to extend the life of a massive gas project despite climate concerns represents an endorsement of the sector by the Labor government.

Man charged after directing, streaming child abuse

An Australian man has been charged with online sexual exploitation after paying for footage showing the sexual abuse of Filipino children as young as six.

'Archaic' law casts cloud over Kiwi's top cop job

Concerns over the eligibility of a New Zealander to serve as an Australian state's top cop have forced law changes to be rushed through parliament.

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App could change how Aussies with a disability dine out

Australians with a disability will be able to simplify the process of finding out just how accessible given venues are thanks to a revolutionary new app.

Second housemate of missing girl charged over weapons

The second housemate of a missing teenager has been charged with weapons offences as police continue their search for the girl.

'See you in court': anger over huge gas plant extension

Resources giant Woodside is facing renewed legal threats after being granted approval to continue operating a massive gas project for decades to come.

Man held after rifle shots spark search and shut school

A man is in custody after being accused of firing multiple shots at a property before stealing a car in a bid to evade police, forcing a nearby school to close.

Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up

Thousands of people remain isolated while other flood-hit communities continue the clean up, with homes declared beyond repair as the premier meets farmers.

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

Huge fuel tanks for the US military in the Top End could be smashed by a big cyclone, potentially endangering local communities and the environment.

Child raises alarm before married couple found dead

A husband and wife have been found dead with gunshot wounds inside a home in northern Australia, sparking a police probe after a girl raised the alarm.

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