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Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

Women in immigration detention put beside sex offenders

Male sex offenders in Australian immigration detention centres are being housed next to vulnerable women, human rights inspectors have found.

Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

Push on for safe battery disposal after spate of fires

At a key meeting of Australia's environment ministers, one state pledged to demand battery suppliers take part in safe disposal of their dangerous products.

'Boys club' police force scrutinised in scathing report

'Boys club' police force scrutinised in scathing report

'Boys club' police force scrutinised in scathing report

'Boys club' police force scrutinised in scathing report

Discrimination and sexual harassment have impacted Queensland Police's entire culture, according to a scathing independent report that has 36 recommendations.

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Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

The opening of a Pacific policing base and training centre in Australia comes a day after China donated boats, 4WDs and motorcycles to Vanuatu police.

'Cheap and late': PM heckled at firebombed synagogue

'Cheap and late': PM heckled at firebombed synagogue

An angry crowd has met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he visited a synagogue to see for himself the destruction caused by a suspected terrorist attack.

Vision plea as police step up deadly yacht crash probe

Vision plea as police step up deadly yacht crash probe

Police are calling for witnesses to a yacht crash on Sydney Harbour that killed a sailor.

Insurance giant sued over 'loyalty tax' on policies

Insurance giant sued over 'loyalty tax' on policies

A class action has been filed against NRMA Insurance's parent on behalf of millions of customers allegedly ripped off on home and contents insurance policies.

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Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Debate about nuclear power and the energy transition is causing fear and dividing rural communities.

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Two best friends who died of methanol poisoning after a holiday in Laos have been farewelled by heartbroken family and friends at separate services.

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Calls are mounting for government relief from high childcare fees as analysis shows young families are struggling most from rising living costs.

'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.

Woolies rushes to deck the shelves with Christmas stock

Woolies rushes to deck the shelves with Christmas stock

Woolies rushes to deck the shelves with Christmas stock

Woolies rushes to deck the shelves with Christmas stock

Woolworths is counting the cost of a 17-day strike that took millions of dollars from their bottom line and left shelves empty in the lead-up to Christmas.

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.

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New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay

In a move likened to roadside breath testing, police will randomly target areas where violence has previously occurred and wand people for weapons in new laws.

Narrowing window for release of secret robodebt section

The window to publish the secret sealed section of the robodebt report before this term of parliament is up next year, is becoming slimmer.

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

On-demand drug pushers are being put on notice during the festive period after police arrested more than 100 people over three weekends.

'Mayhem': Woman injured after tourism hot spot blasts

An electrical fault may have caused a number of underground explosions on the Gold Coast which injured a young woman after she fell into a manhole.

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Confirmation: 2024 will be the hottest year on record

After months of catastrophic heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and tropical cyclones, data has confirmed 2024 is now certain to be the hottest year on record.

Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens

The number of Aussies sleeping rough has surged over the last three years according to a new landmark report into homelessness across the nation.

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two men in two states have been charged with murder as police investigate a spate of stabbings.

Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

Couple stalked by giant crocodile after car washed away

A missing couple has spent two terrifying nights being stalked by a giant crocodile after their car was swept away in floodwaters.

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