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Tribute to 'happy, vibrant' brothers in plane tragedy

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.

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies revellers on the Gold Coast have been congratulated with the overwhelming majority keeping out of trouble and just four arrested for minor offences.

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Lights still coming back on after 'nightmare' storms

Hundreds of people in inland NSW remain without power after severe thunderstorms battered the nation's east.

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Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns

Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns

Supreme Court justice Gregory Geason has formally tendered his resignation after being found guilty of assault and emotional abuse.

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

Customers facing issues such as domestic violence and serious medical conditions were let down by NAB in their requests for support, a lawsuit alleges.

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

An ankle monitor removed from an Afghan refugee has been reattached by officials despite the High Court ruling such visa measures to be punitive.

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Green energy-intensive exports could net Australia eight times more than fossil fuels and bridge the gap in other nations' clean energy shortfalls, data shows.

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Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Three teenagers witnessed the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old woman in her home but police say it wasn't family violence but a 'tragic set of circumstances'.

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal what Australia's future climate targets will be, suggesting voters may not know until after the federal election.

Home lost, people told to flee Great Ocean Road towns

Home lost, people told to flee Great Ocean Road towns

Home lost, people told to flee Great Ocean Road towns

Home lost, people told to flee Great Ocean Road towns

Tourists have been evacuated and people in Great Ocean Road towns have been told to leave immediately as Victoria's bushfire emergency claims at least one home.

Three killed after plane crashes into paddock

Three killed after plane crashes into paddock

Three killed after plane crashes into paddock

Three killed after plane crashes into paddock

A pilot and two passengers have died after a small plane crashed and caught alight in a paddock in Victoria's East Gippsland.

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Government crackdown on port protest 'unprecedented'

Climate protesters say locals found swimming inside a sweeping marine exclusion zone could be arrested during a blockade of the world's biggest coal port.

Man arrested after teens witness woman's fatal stabbing

Man arrested after teens witness woman's fatal stabbing

Man arrested after teens witness woman's fatal stabbing

Man arrested after teens witness woman's fatal stabbing

A man has been arrested after emergency services called to a home in Melbourne found the body of a woman.

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

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Man charged over siege and carjacking

A man has been charged with assaulting police, false imprisonment, threats to kill and other offences following a carjacking and siege.

Scientists make splash as native fish risk going under

Scientists are demanding action over findings a third of native freshwater fish species populations are under threat.

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

Multi-faith leaders have stood in solidarity against protesters planning to target a Christmas event, as the organiser insisted children were never a target.

Dog walkers, picnickers have roles in biosecurity bout

A major gathering of global biosecurity experts has been told about the fight against Disease X and efforts to contain bird flu and other zoonotic diseases.

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Queensland on highway to hellish road toll record

The Sunshine State is trending towards the most road fatalities in a year with a major highway the scene of an increasing number of deaths.

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.

Police budget blowout referred to corruption watchdog

Queensland's police commissioner has referred a controversial lease for a new station in Brisbane to the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

The Cbus chair, who's faced calls to resign after the superannuation fund delayed disability and death payments, says he will ensure it never happens again.

‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their emissions using a phone app for a gut health study.

Learn from anywhere: kids' advocate ACT Aust of Year

ACT Australian of the Year Megan Gilmour has been recognised for making sure kids suffering from chronic illnesses don't miss out on their chance to learn.

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

An event to launch Myer's Christmas Windows has been scrapped after protesters planned to crash the celebration, with police vowing a strong presence.

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