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Massive fine for home loan compliance failures

Massive fine for home loan compliance failures

Defunct home lender RAMS has been fined $20 million by the Federal Court after admitting to widespread misconduct over a four-year period.

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Police have charged a woman with three counts of murder after she was injured in the same house fire that killed a woman and two children.

Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

A highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu is tipped to eventually find its way to the mainland after suspected cases on a remote Australian island.

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Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Detectives investigating the murder of Aboriginal teenager Colleen Walker-Craig from Bowraville in 1990 have launched a two-day river search for her remains.

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

A new task force will take the helm in the search for wanted fugitive Dezi Freeman, two months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers.

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

Police have made three more arrests in the case of a "kill crew" who were looking for a man, and when they couldn't find him allegedly took revenge on his wife.

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia can help solve a complex and growing challenge without spending vast sums harming people to deter others, the Human Rights Commission president says.

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Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

Popular species including calamari, garfish and King George whiting have suffered severe declines because of SA's algal bloom, forcing restrictions on fishing.

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Two men who drowned in rough waters were swept off a popular pier during extreme winds, with a state's scorching conditions on track to smash records.

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Costs of policing weekly pro-Palestine marches have been raised by a premier as a reason to ban them but police say an accurate figure is hard to come by.

Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

The decision to release convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis from prison after 26 years in jail will be reviewed.

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Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

Body found in search for missing bushwalker

A body has been found in the search for a missing bushwalker, who vanished in harsh weather conditions in Tasmania 11 days ago.

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

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Grief overwhelms families of trio killed in house fire

The families of three people killed in a house fire have spoken publicly for the first time since the tragedy ahead of a community gathering for the trio.

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Australia is being encouraged to be savvy with how it recycles old technology, with high-demand critical minerals able to be extracted and repurposed.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

More than 1000 firearms and parts seized in nationwide raids include hundreds of 3D-printed items police say are increasing in quality and pose a bigger threat.

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Tourism operators and businesses are demanding action to ensure locals and out-of-towners are not put off travelling to a major capital.

Safe to return as early-season bushfire causes scare

An emergency warning for an uncontrolled bushfire in a rural area has been downgraded, with residents told they can return with caution.

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