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Inquest after church group found guilty of killing girl

Inquest after church group found guilty of killing girl

A coroner will inquire into the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs after her medicine was withheld by religious group members who included her parents.

Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Heavy rain has again lashed a region on cyclone watch, prompting authorities to send reinforcements amid fears of "life-threatening" flash flooding.

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

An internal investigation into the murder of a mother and daughter has found eight police missed crucial red flags and did not perform their duties as required.

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Glowed-up Pesto 'flirting' as star penguin turns one

Glowed-up Pesto 'flirting' as star penguin turns one

After stealing the hearts of international penguin lovers, Pesto may have found a love interest of his own as the viral sensation turns one.

Security beefed up after temple named on bomb plot list

Security beefed up after temple named on bomb plot list

The discovery of an explosive-laden caravan with a list of possible Jewish targets has put communities further on edge amid rampant anti-Semitic attacks.

Alleged 'Pam the Bird', 'Srock' graffiti vandals busted

Alleged 'Pam the Bird', 'Srock' graffiti vandals busted

Two men are facing dozens of charges for the "Pam the Birdz' and "Srock" cartoon graffiti that's been prominently plastered across well-known landmarks.

Long-term homelessness grows amid housing cost crunch

Long-term homelessness grows amid housing cost crunch

Calls are mounting for more funding for homelessness services as data shows the number of people without a home long-term jumped.

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Woman linked to bomb caravan accused of hate attack

Woman linked to bomb caravan accused of hate attack

Woman linked to bomb caravan accused of hate attack

Woman linked to bomb caravan accused of hate attack

A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident.

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

A huge multi-agency operation is probing a potential terror act after a caravan full of explosives was found alongside a note with addresses of Jewish people.

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

Second getaway car twist in hunt for gangland killers

An underworld figure's execution could inflame conflict between warring illicit tobacco groups, as detectives discover a suspected second getaway car.

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

A plan to stamp out homelessness for Australians living with disability needs real action and not just talk if lives are to be improved, advocates say.

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Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region

A region recovering from heavy rain is bracing for another deluge after enduring flooding that closed a major road, with two potential cyclones on the horizon.

Questions as accused smuggler's escape ends 4000km away

Federal police have tracked down an accused drug smuggler who was allegedly trying to sail to Indonesia after skipping out from a rehabilitation centre.

Revenge fears as ambush takes down underworld identity

There were no warnings a notorious underworld figure's life was at risk before he was fatally gunned down in front of his girlfriend in a daylight ambush.

Heatwave temps plummet as winds and hail roll in

Australia's east coast has sweltered through one of its hottest days of summer, topped off with an evening hail and thunderstorm.

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Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

'Catastrophic' damage to reefs from ocean heatwaves

A marine heatwave has caused "catastrophic" damage to the Great Barrier Reef but another region is also suffering the impacts of rising ocean temperatures.

Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial

Police have charged a man after the words "evil" and "dogs" were scratched into a stone memorial to fallen police in another act of vandalism on monuments.

Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts

Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather conditions place authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and winds increase.

Hatred imported from interstate 'won't be tolerated'

Authorities have vowed to fight the bigotry and cowardice of extremists after a man was charged under new laws in South Australia that ban swastikas in public.

Two-year-old bitten in second dingo attack in two days

Two people have been bitten by dingoes in separate attacks at a popular tourist destination during the busy Australia Day long weekend.

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his advocacy in finding a cure, as his proud family watched on with joy.

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