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Massive turnout for Gaza expected despite bridge ban

Massive turnout for Gaza expected despite bridge ban

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are gearing up for nationwide rallies calling for action to stop the bombing of Gaza as a court bans a bridge protest.

Deaths spark homicide investigations, murder charges

Deaths spark homicide investigations, murder charges

Deaths spark homicide investigations, murder charges

Deaths spark homicide investigations, murder charges

The death of a critically injured woman has sparked a homicide investigation, while a murder charge as been laid over the fatal assault of a 55-year-old man.

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

Early whale sightings on the South Australian coast are being hailed by scientists who say they are a flagship species for successful conservation management.

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Australian blitz targets illegal fishing in the Pacific

Australian blitz targets illegal fishing in the Pacific

Fishing is the cornerstone of smaller Pacific island nations that heavily rely on stocks for revenue but that's come under threat from illicit practices.

Pro-Palestine march changes route after bridge ban

Pro-Palestine march changes route after bridge ban

Activists have bowed to police pressure and abandoned plans to march across a major bridge as part of a national day of action against the war in Gaza.

Mother charged after dead baby found in storm drain

Mother charged after dead baby found in storm drain

The mother of a baby boy found dead inside a stormwater drain by maintenance workers has been charged with concealing the birth of a deceased child.

Police files link Milat to 58 cold cases over decades

Police files link Milat to 58 cold cases over decades

A new investigation could give closure to the families of 58 victims police have linked to the backpacker killer across every Australian jurisdiction.

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'Boondoggle' dam wall project dismissed amid heavy rain

'Boondoggle' dam wall project dismissed amid heavy rain

'Boondoggle' dam wall project dismissed amid heavy rain

'Boondoggle' dam wall project dismissed amid heavy rain

Heavy rain is expected to move away from the east coast amid an abnormally wet August but floods will threaten some areas through the weekend.

Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop

Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop

Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop

Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop

A woman caught up in a mass stabbing is among probationary constables welcomed to the nation's biggest police force by its trailblazing retiring commissioner.

More than $150m worth of meth hidden in rice seized

More than $150m worth of meth hidden in rice seized

More than $150m worth of meth hidden in rice seized

More than $150m worth of meth hidden in rice seized

Police have charged a man with trying to import 185 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in rice into Australia.

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Bank customers in well-to-do suburbs have been swindled after a postal worker allegedly earmarked envelopes with credit cards and handed them to associates.

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban

Safety fears have led a magistrate to rule a pro-Palestine march should not be held on a major bridge but rally organisers could defy the court order.

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Father and son dead in river as flood threat grows

Police divers have recovered the bodies of a father and son in floodwaters while a third man escaped to safety after heavy rain caused dangerous conditions.

Second man charged over synagogue firebombing attack

Police say they have taken yet another step towards justice, with a second man charged over the firebombing of a synagogue.

Drivers die in fiery two-truck crash on major highway

An emergency declaration has been revoked after two men died on a rural highway in a head-on collision between heavy vehicles.

Doctor accused of toilet filming faces fresh charges

A junior doctor accused of secretly filming in hospital staff toilets has been slapped with another 127 charges ahead of returning to court in a bid for bail.

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'Forever tarnished': Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

Israel's prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm.

State squeezes feds on national CCTV trial in childcare

A national trial of CCTV in childcare centres is expected to be discussed at a meeting of federal, state and territory ministers after a damning safety review.

Woman assisting police after baby found in storm drain

Police investigating how a newborn came to be inside a suburban stormwater drain are talking with a woman.

Lost trust prompts swift overhaul for childcare checks

A state premier has promised to overhaul childcare safeguards after admitting parents' trust has been shattered by "horrific" allegations of abuse.

Mum's justice plea for coffee-attack baby as man found

Almost a year after an attack that shocked a nation, the mother of a baby badly burnt by a stranger's coffee is still seeking justice for her recovering son.

Murder charge after woman found dead inside her home

A man accused of murdering a 32-year-old woman in a home where her two children were sleeping has not been given bail and will face court for a second time.

Weary east coast prepares for another flooding battle

Months after a deadly flood that caused carnage on Australia's east coast, another weather event could again push residents to their limits.

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