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Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls

Worker dies amid 'tragic spike' in building falls

There's a warning about a spike in construction workers suffering serious falls on building sites after the death of a worker in Melbourne.

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

Swim warning at dozens of Victorian beaches after rain

More than 30 beaches around Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay have been deemed unsafe for swimming after days of heavy downpours.

Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

Indigenous teen's family hope inquest will bring change

The mother of an Indigenous teen who died after self-harming in the youth wing of an adult prison says she is determined to get justice for her son.

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Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Aviation firefighters will cause major school holiday travel disruptions when they strike over claims staff shortages are posing "extreme risks" for passengers.

Dangerous weather heading north after record downpours

Dangerous weather heading north after record downpours

Heavy and intense rain is forecast in parts of NSW within days after storms lashed Victoria, with hundreds of calls for help amid record breaking downpours.

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Despite opposition from his victim's family, a man who killed a toddler during a police pursuit will be released on parole after "a real shift in mentality".

Heartbroken community rocked by double drowning tragedy

Heartbroken community rocked by double drowning tragedy

The drowning deaths of a father and grandfather on the Gold Coast have been called "a pain for every family" in their their Sikh community.

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Cops lash 'irresponsible' drivers over Easter road toll

Cops lash 'irresponsible' drivers over Easter road toll

Cops lash 'irresponsible' drivers over Easter road toll

Cops lash 'irresponsible' drivers over Easter road toll

Senior police say the community needs to work with them to ensure safety on NSW roads after eight people died during the Easter long weekend.

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

The remains of a 100-year-old shipwreck have been discovered off the coast of Western Australia using new underwater drone technology.

Police union questions legality of Alice Springs curfew

Police union questions legality of Alice Springs curfew

Police union questions legality of Alice Springs curfew

Police union questions legality of Alice Springs curfew

The legality of the youth curfew imposed in Alice Springs has been called into question by the Northern Territory's police union.

Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler

Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler

Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler

Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler

An Easter tragedy has unfolded on the Gold Coast with a father and grandfather dying while trying to save a toddler who fell into a pool.

Severe thunderstorm warnings as rain, wind hammer state

Severe thunderstorm warnings as rain, wind hammer state

Severe thunderstorm warnings as rain, wind hammer state

Severe thunderstorm warnings as rain, wind hammer state

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for large parts of Victoria, with heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and large hail likely.

Two dead, driver on charges after three-car crash

Two dead, driver on charges after three-car crash

Two dead, driver on charges after three-car crash

Two dead, driver on charges after three-car crash

A 51-year-old man has been refused bail after being charged over the death of two people in a three-car crash.

Motorcyclist dies after crash during police pursuit

Motorcyclist dies after crash during police pursuit

Motorcyclist dies after crash during police pursuit

Motorcyclist dies after crash during police pursuit

A probe has been launched after a motorcyclist crashed his bike and died after sparking a police pursuit.

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Man charged after woman killed in stolen vehicle crash

A man has been charged with speeding and dangerous driving causing death after a crash involving a stolen car claimed the life of a woman.

One dead, one seriously injured in quad bike crash

A man has died after a quad bike rolled over in NSW's Hunter region, with the driver in a serious condition in hospital.

Man seriously injured in home invasion

A home invasion has left a man with serious injuries as his flat was ransacked in Sydney's southwest.

Teen charged over pulling a knife on two cabbies

A man will face court accused of threatening two taxi drivers with a knife and injuring one of them during botched robbery attempts.

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Messages of forgiveness as Australia marks Easter

Messages of forgiveness and renewal featured throughout Easter messages and religious services, as volunteers served feasts to those who are doing it tough.

Man charged after car crash and daylight shooting

An accused gunman has been charged days after a car crash that led to a man being shot in the leg in broad daylight.

Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters

Emergency services have rescued five people from floodwaters inundating a campsite while 24 others have decided to stay until the water levels drop.

Peak bushfire season draws to a close

The peak bushfire risk period is winding down for another year in southeastern Australia but people are being urged to stay vigilant.

Vigilance as crime continues under Alice Springs curfew

Alice Springs is still being hit with underage crime, days after a curfew was imposed, but the NT's police chief says there are some positive changes.

Wage review should consider tax cuts: retail bosses

The retail sector wants the workplace umpire to be more conservative as it considers the size of the next annual pay rise for millions of low-paid workers.

Prominent youth advocate Les Twentyman dead at 76

Les Twentyman leaves a legacy of helping the disadvantaged in Victoria that will live beyond his extraordinary life, his foundation said in a statement.

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