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Days of rain, strong wind and flash flooding ahead

Days of rain, strong wind and flash flooding ahead

Prolonged rain, strong winds and dangerous surf will batter parts of Australia's east coast with some regions to cop up to 400mm over the course of the week.

Camp leader spied on bathroom, stole underwear: police

Camp leader spied on bathroom, stole underwear: police

Camp leader spied on bathroom, stole underwear: police

Camp leader spied on bathroom, stole underwear: police

A man has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly spying on children in a bathroom and stealing their underwear at a campground.

'Brave' woman hurt by machete fighting off carjackers

'Brave' woman hurt by machete fighting off carjackers

'Brave' woman hurt by machete fighting off carjackers

'Brave' woman hurt by machete fighting off carjackers

A woman has been hospitalised after being hit with a machete during an attempted carjacking while filling her car at a petrol station.

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Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Significant changes have come into effect for millions of renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.

Failures of 'broken' child safety system sparks inquiry

Failures of 'broken' child safety system sparks inquiry

Almost half of children experienced physical abuse before entering out-of-home care in one state, prompting a landmark inquiry into the "broken" system.

No backdown on product names for EU trade deal: farmers

No backdown on product names for EU trade deal: farmers

European officials have signalled they are willing to compromise to get a free trade deal with Australia over the line as negotiations resume.

PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy

PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise efforts to free Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins from Russian custody with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Thorny nature reforms threaten to entangle new minister

Labor's pledge to deliver a once-in-a-generation overhaul of environmental laws went unfulfilled in its first term, leaving a new minister to finish the job.

Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine

Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine

Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine

Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine

A captured Australian fighter jailed for 13 years by Russian forces was given a "sham trial" and should be treated as a prisoner of war, the government says.

Husband, brother-in-law charged with young mum's murder

Husband, brother-in-law charged with young mum's murder

Husband, brother-in-law charged with young mum's murder

Husband, brother-in-law charged with young mum's murder

Two men have been charged with murder after a young mother was found unconscious in her suburban home and could not be revived.

Escaped detainee charged after alleged stabbing attack

Escaped detainee charged after alleged stabbing attack

Escaped detainee charged after alleged stabbing attack

Escaped detainee charged after alleged stabbing attack

Two days on the run have ended for an escaped detainee who has been arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing one man in the neck and assaulting another.

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

A large shipment of fireworks bound for a region's famed cracker night celebrations has been seized, potentially putting a dampener on a 47-year tradition.

Bikie dropped off at hospital after being shot, burnt

Bikie dropped off at hospital after being shot, burnt

Bikie dropped off at hospital after being shot, burnt

Bikie dropped off at hospital after being shot, burnt

A senior bikie has been dumped bleeding and burnt outside hospital after trying to leave an outlaw motorcycle gang, police say.

Residents to pursue class action over 'toxic tap water'

Residents to pursue class action over 'toxic tap water'

Residents to pursue class action over 'toxic tap water'

Residents to pursue class action over 'toxic tap water'

Cancer-causing "forever chemicals" have likely been present in a tourist hotspot's drinking water for decades, a major investigation has found.

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Algal bloom linked to surge in shark sightings

An algal bloom that has killed dozens of species of fish and sharks amid a lengthy marine heatwave, is being linked to a rise in shark sightings.

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.

Police storm house over violent home invasion murder

A 45-year-old man has been arrested by heavily armed police and charged with murder after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into a "home invasion gone wrong".

Mother hit with charges over fatal primary school crash

A woman whose car rammed through a suburban school fence into a group of children, killing an 11-year-old boy, is facing two driving charges.

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Immigration escapee breaks out under new management

Concerns are being raised about unsafe staffing during immigration detainee transfers as police search for a man who carried out a violent escape.

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Online tracking and monitoring have become common among family and friends but a study suggests the practice could pose problems in romantic relationships.

Broncos spurred on to rebrand and retire Buck the horse

Animal activist group PETA has called for NRL club the Brisbane Broncos to rebrand as the Boomerangs and retire their famous mascot, Buck the horse.

Ship's near stranding exposes emergency response flaws

A ship's near stranding exposed flaws in maritime emergency responses by key agencies, an investigation has found.

Appeal set for killer who brutally stabbed ex 78 times

NSW prosecutors are set to appeal a sentence handed down to Tyrone Thompson, who killed a woman by stabbing her at least 78 times.

Anti-corruption chief quits role over workplace claims

A finalised report into allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the office of a prominent anti-corruption commissioner has prompted his resignation.

Cycling buddies caught up in public funding probe

An under-investigation school infrastructure boss, the man overseeing his agency and a contractor hired to work there all rode their bikes together.

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