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Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Investigators say an overcharged e-bike battery was likely the cause of a house fire that killed a man in the western suburbs of a capital city.

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Multiple states are beefing up vilification laws in a push to curb anti-Semitism and other racist crimes, but some groups are worried they are an overreach.

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Six public servants involved in the robodebt disaster will be investigated for possible corrupt conduct, offering hope to victims of the illegal welfare scheme.

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Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Alleged assaults of two Muslim women at a shopping centre in separate attacks have been denounced by politicians, as Islamic groups call out double standards.

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

Despite the good news that Russia is treating captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins as a prisoner of war, his release is unlikely to be immediate.

Iconic fish market to hook visitors after cost blowout

Iconic fish market to hook visitors after cost blowout

A major milestone has been reached in the stalled plan to overhaul the Sydney Fish Market, with its "crowning glory" finished ahead of the November opening.

Controversial bail crackdown spurs youth custody surge

Controversial bail crackdown spurs youth custody surge

The number of young people in custody in one state has jumped more than 30 per cent following a surge in bail refusals.

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Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

Freight routes cut, shelves bare as flood panic hits

Freight routes cut, shelves bare as flood panic hits

Freight routes cut, shelves bare as flood panic hits

Freight routes cut, shelves bare as flood panic hits

Post-cyclone panic buying and freight problems have left empty shelves and limited options for some residents of flood-ravaged northern Western Australia.

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

The political and police responses to alleged assaults on two Muslim women have sparked allegations of double standards from Islamic organisations.

Boy bitten in latest dingo attack at tourist spot

Boy bitten in latest dingo attack at tourist spot

Boy bitten in latest dingo attack at tourist spot

Boy bitten in latest dingo attack at tourist spot

A boy has been bitten on the back by a dingo before people fishing nearby came to his rescue in the latest attack at a popular tourism destination.

Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal

Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal

Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal

Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal

A convicted murderer is one of three released immigration detainees the federal government will pay Nauru to take off Australia's hands as part of a visa deal.

'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

Officers are expected to learn who will lead a state police force moving forward as the government claims a decision is yet to be made on its chief.

Children among seven injured as burnout goes wrong

Children among seven injured as burnout goes wrong

Children among seven injured as burnout goes wrong

Children among seven injured as burnout goes wrong

Two children, aged eight and 10, are among seven people injured after a teen driver lost control of his car while doing a burnout.

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Adventurer embarks on next leg of long trek to legacy

An Australian adventurer is preparing to resume her groundbreaking trek on a journey to become the first woman to walk the entire length of the Americas.

Endangered salmon farm talk stirs hot political waters

An increase in Tasmania's Maugean skate population has reportedly prompted the prime minister to assure the salmon farming sector of its continued existence.

Pressure on police chief after no-confidence vote

There are reports one state's police chief will not stay in the job after a more than half the force declared they have no confidence in him.

Investigation continues after nurses sacked over video

Two nurses remain under the police microscope after a video surfaced of them appearing to claim they would kill Israeli patients.

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Stoush over anti-Israel 'kill' rant video stalls probe

Two nurses who bragged about killing Israeli patients are yet to be charged by police as investigators seek access to video footage.

Life extinct behind bars for Family Court bomber

Family Court bomber Leonard Warwick has died while serving life sentences for slaying a judge, a judge's wife and a church-goer in acts of revenge.

Sneak strike 'gaslights' commuters on Valentine's Day

Authorities are blaming a "sneak strike" for the cancellation or delay of more than 1200 train services amid union claims workers were locked out.

Gambling drives cop to steal $200k in evidence cash

A police officer who stole almost $210,000 from the evidence room of a Sydney cop shop has been hit with a prison sentence for her "opportunistic" crime.

'We're the glue': spotlight thrust on army signallers

Current and former army members have put on a show full of pomp and ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Plea to save dinosaur fish from extinction

Environmental advocates are calling for the United Nations to save an endangered dinosaur fish as a farming ban is under consideration.

'High risk' uncontrolled bushfire threatens mining town

Out-of-control bushfires are threatening small communities as weather conditions change, with residents preparing to escape and evacuation centres established.

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