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Offshore detainees 20 times more at risk of trauma

Offshore detainees 20 times more at risk of trauma

Refugees detained offshore by Australia were 20 times more likely to develop PTSD compared with those detained onshore for less than six months, a study found.

Government worker charged over cattle deaths

Government worker charged over cattle deaths

Government worker charged over cattle deaths

Government worker charged over cattle deaths

A woman has been charged over the dehydration deaths of dozens of cattle at an NT government research facility.

Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Scientists are warning about the impacts of forever chemicals on animals after a CSIRO study showed alarming health affects on freshwater turtles.

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Calls to expand super payments for younger workers

Calls to expand super payments for younger workers

Younger workers could earn an extra $10,000 before retirement if they are paid super for every dollar earned before turning 18, modelling shows.

Constant supervision urged to curb summer drowning risk

Constant supervision urged to curb summer drowning risk

As more young children get in the family pool to beat the summer heat, parents are urged to maintain vigilance on their kids to avoid drownings.

Firefighters contain huge industrial blaze in Sydney

Firefighters contain huge industrial blaze in Sydney

A huge industrial fire in southwest Sydney has been contained, with more than 100 firefighters called to the scene.

Woman dead, child hurt in kindergarten crash tragedy

Woman dead, child hurt in kindergarten crash tragedy

A driver is understood to have suffered a medical episode when his truck hit a kindergarten, killing a woman and injuring a child weeks after a similar tragedy.

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Country town in sights after fire burns home, bridge

Country town in sights after fire burns home, bridge

Country town in sights after fire burns home, bridge

Country town in sights after fire burns home, bridge

A bushfire is heading towards a north Queensland town after burning for days and destroying a home, prompting a "prepare to leave" warning.

Grandmother of fatal crash teen slams justice system

Grandmother of fatal crash teen slams justice system

Grandmother of fatal crash teen slams justice system

Grandmother of fatal crash teen slams justice system

The family of a teen charged after a grandmother died in a high impact car crash has taken aim at the justice system for releasing repeat juvenile offenders.

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

Australia's climate change minister is urging his counterparts to adopt ambitious emissions targets as world leaders discuss the future for a warming globe.

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

More than 10,000 police officers will be in line for at least 25 per cent pay rise over four years as the NSW government settles one of several wage disputes.

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

Police threaten to walk off job as pay talks turn sour

Police threaten to walk off job as pay talks turn sour

Police threaten to walk off job as pay talks turn sour

Police threaten to walk off job as pay talks turn sour

Police will begin rolling strike action as they ramp up their fight for a better pay deal after negotiations with the government and Victoria Police broke down.

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Almost all Australian workplaces have formal sexual harassment and discrimination policies, but more than one in four aren't monitoring incidents.

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Pro-Palestine Australians continue to rally for cause

Speakers at a protest in Victoria have decried the federal government for "ignoring crimes against humanity" as weekly gatherings continue in the state capital.

Accused murder faces court over teenager's death

A 32-year-old chef has been refused bail after facing a Sydney court charged with the stabbing murder of a teenager found in bushland.

Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight

The SA government and a senior Mirning Elder have joined calls for the Great Australian Bight and its marine life to be protected from oil and gas drilling.

Man in custody after teenager's body found in bushland

A 32-year-old man who presented himself at a police station has been arrested, police say, after the body of a teenager was found in bushland.

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Alleged taxi getaway after kebab shop stabbing attack

A man has faced court accused of repeatedly stabbing another man in a Sydney kebab shop before fleeing in a taxi.

Victorian Australian of the Year nod for Neale Daniher

Victoria's 2025 Australian of the Year is Neale Daniher for the former footballer's tireless fight against "the beast" of motor neurone disease.

Tributes for 'much-loved' gran killed in horror crash

A grandmother is being honoured for her love and generosity after dying in a crash involving a car allegedly stolen by a teenager at gun point.

Probe into Qantas 'loud bang' engine fail, runway fire

Passengers heard a loud bang as a Qantas jet suffered engine failure on take-off, sparking a grass fire, emergency landing and hours of chaos at Sydney Airport.

No relief as northern Australia swelters under heatwave

Heatwave conditions have hit northern Australia but there is no relief in sight, with high temperatures set to linger in the coming days.

Father dies after alleged Cup day one-punch attack

Tributes flow for a father who died after an alleged one-punch attack at a pub on Melbourne Cup day as his accused assailant faces court.

Child protection expert is SA's Australian of the Year

South Australia's 2025 Australian of the Year is a child protection expert who has contributed to significant changes in responses to child abuse and neglect.

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