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Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

The endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo has been thrown a lifeline, with more than 200,000 trees being planted to create a crucial 10km bushland corridor.

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

Three charged with murder after man dies in hospital

A man whose head was stomped on during an attack at a bus interchange has died in hospital, prompting murder charges against three men.

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

There are warnings of possible riots as overcrowded and understaffed jails subject inmates to "inhuman" treatment amid escalating use of force and assaults.

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Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Australian cattle producers are well placed to benefit from a dip in global beef production but are warned hard-pressed consumers may switch to cheaper cuts.

Public servant feared assault by 'unhinged' CFMEU boss

Public servant feared assault by 'unhinged' CFMEU boss

A senior public servant has tearfully claimed she was abused by a former CFMEU boss, prompting denials from the controversial union's ex-state leader.

Senator questions benefits of AI data centre hub boom

Senator questions benefits of AI data centre hub boom

Independent senator David Pocock is questioning the benefit of big tech companies' huge investment in artificial intelligence data centres across the country.

Modern slavery investigators urged to follow the money

Modern slavery investigators urged to follow the money

Conviction rates on modern slavery are around one per cent of reports, leading to calls for fresh thinking on how to investigate the crime.

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Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends

A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Three spearfishers have died in shark attacks in just 21 days as an expert warns of the risks involved in the activity.

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.

New suspect emerges in widower's murder investigation

New suspect emerges in widower's murder investigation

New suspect emerges in widower's murder investigation

New suspect emerges in widower's murder investigation

Police have released an image of a man they are trying to identify as part of the investigation into the kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.

Man dies after police deploy taser during confrontation

Man dies after police deploy taser during confrontation

Man dies after police deploy taser during confrontation

Man dies after police deploy taser during confrontation

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man who died during an arrest involving a taser.

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

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'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

An Australian school teacher who went missing in India is being remembered for his "heart of gold" as police allege he was murdered by his brother.

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

A state government says its strengthened knife laws are working, as several teenagers are arrested following a brawl at a major train precinct.

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

Where there is a will, there is a way, except when you die without one - a lack of estate planning can trigger headaches for loved ones, experts say.

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'This is a tragedy': diver dies in shark attack

A 35-year-old man has been attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing with his family.

Man's hand severed in 'brutal' home invasion

Police are calling for public assistance as they investigate a violent home invasion that resulted in a young man's hand being severed by a machete.

Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry

The royal commission on anti-Semitism stands to do more harm than good for social cohesion unless it gets a key, highly divisive, definition right.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

'Attack plan': community assured after boy's arrest

Police say they have evidence a 13-year-old boy intended to cause "serious harm" to a primary school but are not referring to it as a terrorist attack.

Hunt for teens after homeless man stabbed, left to die

Police are examining CCTV footage appearing to show a group of hooded youths mouthing off at the victim before the man stumbled into a sports bar for help.

'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral

The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.

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