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'A hate crime': disgust, anger at anti-Israel graffiti

'A hate crime': disgust, anger at anti-Israel graffiti

The prime minister and other leaders have called out a spate of vandalism in a well-heeled suburb after cars were graffitied with anti-Israel slogans.

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

A lack of regional forensic services is forcing sexual assault victims to endure long, traumatic journeys to the city, a royal commission in SA has been told.

'Nightmare': PM's tribute after teen's methanol death

'Nightmare': PM's tribute after teen's methanol death

'Nightmare': PM's tribute after teen's methanol death

'Nightmare': PM's tribute after teen's methanol death

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones following her death from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

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Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

A regional Queensland town has been struck by flash flooding after nearly 100mm of rain came down in an hour, testing local drains.

Pen and paper deployed as emergency system crashes

Pen and paper deployed as emergency system crashes

An investigation has been launched after a system crash led to Victoria police, ambulance and fire crews being manually dispatched for almost two hours.

Nightclub goes up in flames in suspicious blaze

Nightclub goes up in flames in suspicious blaze

A massive fire has engulfed a nightclub in Melbourne's inner southeast, sparking a police investigation and disrupting morning traffic.

Didn't see it coming: 'psychic' faces multiple charges

Didn't see it coming: 'psychic' faces multiple charges

A woman accused of being part of a group that pretended to have psychic powers to scam customers out of money and property faces a string of fraud charges.

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Rio to take full control of uranium mine near Kakadu

Rio to take full control of uranium mine near Kakadu

Rio to take full control of uranium mine near Kakadu

Rio to take full control of uranium mine near Kakadu

Rio Tinto plans to compulsorily acquire shares in Energy Resources of Australia and get on with rehabilitating the Ranger uranium mine surrounded by Kakadu.

Last-ditch meeting before days of commuter train pain

Last-ditch meeting before days of commuter train pain

Last-ditch meeting before days of commuter train pain

Last-ditch meeting before days of commuter train pain

Australia's biggest city rail network is due to be shut down for three days as the NSW Labor government and a union engage in an increasingly bitter pay spat.

Car found after gran's mysterious disappearance, death

Car found after gran's mysterious disappearance, death

Car found after gran's mysterious disappearance, death

Car found after gran's mysterious disappearance, death

A car belonging to a Queensland grandmother has been found by police after she was inexplicably found dead hundreds of kilometres from her hometown.

Alleged killer in court as teen's remains found at tip

Alleged killer in court as teen's remains found at tip

Alleged killer in court as teen's remains found at tip

Alleged killer in court as teen's remains found at tip

A man has fronted court charged with the murder of a Melbourne teenager after human remains were found in a waste management facility.

Many young Aussies agree with violence to back causes

Many young Aussies agree with violence to back causes

Many young Aussies agree with violence to back causes

Many young Aussies agree with violence to back causes

A third of Gen Z and a quarter of Millennials would support violence or vandalising government offices to advance a cause they care about, a survey has found.

Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond

Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond

Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond

Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond

Prominent Australians have responded to the dramatic arrest of Alan Jones as police hit the once-powerful broadcaster with more indecent assault allegations.

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids

Australian parents won't be allowed to decide whether their children can use social media if they are under the age of 16.

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Family prayers as teens fight for life in Laos tragedy

The family of an Australian woman gravely ill in Thailand is praying for her, after she and her best friend suffered apparent methanol poisoning in Laos.

Human trafficking, sexual slavery reported in Australia

Modern slavery still persists in developed countries with the Australian Federal Police receiving 150 reports about entrapped victims.

Reef coral battling after bleaching, natural disasters

Coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef continues to struggle following extensive bleaching events which are increasing in frequency amid climate change.

Refugee mums start new chapter with mind, body and baby

Refugee mothers suffer pregnancy issues compared to Australian-born women but a specialist midwifery service is easing labour pains and giving peace of mind.

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Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain

Another week of storms is bearing down on Queensland, bringing more than 200mm of rain along the state's central coastline.

Extradition of Easey St murders suspect edges closer

One of Australia's most shocking cold cases is edging towards a trial as the Italian government signs off on the extradition of suspect from Rome.

Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

New laws entrenching harsher penalties for vape suppliers are set to pass NSW parliament.

Data analyst named Queensland Australian of the Year

Geoffrey Smith believed in employees who were long overlooked. Now he's Queensland's 2025 Australian of the year.

Carbon credits scheme missing threatened species mark

Australia's carbon projects are doing little to conserve the nation's most threatened species whose habitat is mostly on privately owned agricultural land.

Silent Alan Jones to fight indecent assault charges

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail after being, charged with 24 offences against eight victims between 2001 and 2019, when he dominated the airwaves.

Tribute to 'happy, vibrant' brothers in plane tragedy

A local football club has paid tribute to two brothers killed in a light plane crash that also claimed the life of their cousin.

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