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Syndicate smashed in $2 million steroids, peptides bust

Syndicate smashed in $2 million steroids, peptides bust

More than $2 million worth of steroids and peptides have been seized in cross-agency raids to break up an alleged criminal syndicate.

No extra fuel security measures after refinery inferno

No extra fuel security measures after refinery inferno

No extra fuel security measures after refinery inferno

No extra fuel security measures after refinery inferno

An increase in Australia's fuel security level is not being considered, despite a major fire at an oil refinery disrupting 40 per cent of petrol production.

Crime slumps as police hail move to lock up more people

Crime slumps as police hail move to lock up more people

Crime slumps as police hail move to lock up more people

Crime slumps as police hail move to lock up more people

Significant drops in offending rates in a crime-troubled territory are in part due to locking more people up, police claim after revealing the latest figures.

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Dozens more child abuse charges for childcare worker

Dozens more child abuse charges for childcare worker

A former childcare worker already in custody over alleged child abuse has been hit with more than 100 new charges after investigators identified more victims.

Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australian farmers will receive an additional 250,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Indonesia, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to squeeze supplies.

Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes

Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes

Australia's relatively low jobless rate has reinforced the Reserve Bank's view the labour market is still tight, adding to the case for more rate hikes.

CFMEU phoned safety boss over toilet spray, probe told

CFMEU phoned safety boss over toilet spray, probe told

A former union boss confronted a senior public servant after phone calls about safety complaints were not immediately answered, an inquiry has been told.

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'It killed my mum': Prince Harry reveals royal turmoil

'It killed my mum': Prince Harry reveals royal turmoil

'It killed my mum': Prince Harry reveals royal turmoil

'It killed my mum': Prince Harry reveals royal turmoil

The Duke of Sussex has spoken candidly about the death of his mother and his struggles in his early life as a royal during his final appearance in Melbourne.

Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Fresh fuel supply fears hosed down after refinery blaze

Australia will lean more heavily on fuel imports after a fire caused by a suspected gas leak ripped through one of the nation's two oil refineries.

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

One of the most pristine and biologically important mangrove estuarine ecosystems should be protected from industrial development, a report has found.

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

Australia has been urged to condemn Israel and help create peace as the Lebanese diaspora pays tribute to those killed in the region's bombings.

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

'Very low' fine condemned after dog starved and beaten

A small fine and an ownership ban for starving and killing a pet dog has come during a spike in animal cruelty complaints.

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

An anti-Semitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May.

'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.

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Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Racism against Australia's Palestinian, Muslim, Jewish and Arab communities has spiked since October 7, but things could get worse as the US-Iran war continues.

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

An 18-year-old man who allegedly attacked a man and woman inside a suburban home will face court charged with attempted murder.

Crowds abuzz for former royal couple's Australian visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a warm welcome on their return to Australia as they toured charity organisations and a children's hospital.

Roblox's game-changing safety overhaul under scrutiny

The sweeping changes to the controversial gaming platform came after Communications Minister Anika Wells called for an urgent meeting.

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'Dangerous garbage': coalition migration plan panned

The coalition's hardline plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of ''fair go" Australian values has drawn widespread criticism.

Building code of practice urged to tame union "beast"

A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to a rogue union's demands.

Police trainee allegedly raped by fellow recruit

A male police academy recruit has been suspended from training after he allegedly sexually assaulted a fellow trainee.

Bomb squad called after cleaner makes explosive find

Explosives, firearms, drugs and $1 million in cash were among the troubling finds made by a house cleaner that sparked an ongoing police investigation.

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

A state government has launched an inquiry into new environmental laws as it calls for a national interest exemption for an oil exploration project.

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

Woman drowns at popular outback swimming hole

Police have urged people to take care around outback swimming holes after a woman drowned at a popular tourist spot.

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