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Missing German backpacker's van found

Missing German backpacker's van found

A missing backpacker's van has been found as authorities search for the German woman who disappeared while travelling solo in the outback.

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Human rights' lawyers warn a crackdown on certain forms of protests following a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, risks taking the state down a "chilling" path.

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.

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Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms have become "major vectors of hate" as a major report aimed at combating anti-Semitism targets algorithms and bots.

Miraculous survival, teen surfer found on remote island

Miraculous survival, teen surfer found on remote island

About 18 hours after going for an afternoon surf, a teenager has been found alive on a remote island more than 10 kilometres offshore.

Full scope of mushroom trial media circus revealed

Full scope of mushroom trial media circus revealed

Erin Patterson's triple murder trial was the biggest media matter for the Victorian Supreme Court in recent history, with more than 250 outlets involved.

Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case

Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape.

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Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

A major childcare provider is following a rival in installing CCTV cameras at its centres after another former worker was charged with sexually abusing kids.

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

New bid for ancient rock art's World Heritage listing

Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.

Video crucial as investigators probe air show accident

Video crucial as investigators probe air show accident

Video crucial as investigators probe air show accident

Video crucial as investigators probe air show accident

Recordings from a camera found in the wreckage of a plane that crashed at an air show, seriously injuring a pilot, could be key to determining the cause.

Oh deer: feral pest on highway a fatal crash risk

Oh deer: feral pest on highway a fatal crash risk

Oh deer: feral pest on highway a fatal crash risk

Oh deer: feral pest on highway a fatal crash risk

Sitting at a population of about 1.5 million, feral deer could soon move in on a capital city with one galloping across a busy highway a sign of things to come.

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.

Chinese community warned as police seek seven over scam

Chinese community warned as police seek seven over scam

Chinese community warned as police seek seven over scam

Chinese community warned as police seek seven over scam

Alleged scammers involved in a "fly-in, fly-out" scam targeting the Chinese community are believed to have fled overseas, as police appeal for information.

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

A parent is suing the childcare giant where several children were allegedly abused as the company promises changes starting with security cameras.

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Lion 'just playing' when it attacked woman: zoo owner

A zoo owner says a lion was "just playing" when it attacked a woman, leaving her with "macabre injuries", including the loss of an arm.

'No regard': shots fired into home with toddler inside

Police are investigating whether a targeted shooting at a suburban home is linked to another shooting in a nearby suburb weeks earlier.

Lion victim yet to be interviewed after zoo attack

The condition of a woman who lost an arm in a "horrific" lion attack at a zoo has stabilised but she is yet to explain how the mauling occurred.

Fears for next anti-Semitic firebombing on home soil

A "terrifying" synagogue firebombing has left Jewish Australians fearing more attacks as authorities establish a task force to examine police powers.

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Buried alive: miracle escape after man shot through eye

Police believe three violent incidents in a matter of days are linked to a drugs syndicate, including a man being shot through the eye and buried alive.

Kangaroo on road could have caused triple-fatal crash

A car crash potentially caused by a kangaroo has claimed three lives and left another person critically injured, capping a horror weekend on one state's roads.

Lion bites woman in 'inexplicable' zoo attack

A lion in a zoo has lunged at a woman biting her arm and causing significant damage in a freak attack.

Man faces court over 'cowardly' attack on synagogue

A man has fronted court for the first time after being charged by counter-terror police over a fire at a synagogue.

Calls grow to back safety over access in childcare

After shocking allegations of abuse, parents have grown hesitant to send their kids to childcare, prompting calls to prioritise child safety rather than access.

Inside the race to relieve drought-stricken PNG islands

An mission to relieve drought-struck islanders in far east Papua New Guinea has laid bare the difficulties of delivering aid in the Pacific.

Man urged to come forward over synagogue fire attack

A synagogue fire, violent protest at an Israeli restaurant and car fires have not been declared terrorism, as a man is urged to come forward to help police.

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