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No water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

No water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

The federal detention watchdog has found the Australian Border Force is holding some immigration detainees in a cell without water or a toilet.

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.

Woman shot in car faces 'life-altering' injuries

Woman shot in car faces 'life-altering' injuries

Woman shot in car faces 'life-altering' injuries

Woman shot in car faces 'life-altering' injuries

Detectives are appealing for people to come forward to help locate a white tow truck after a woman was shot in the back while sitting in a vehicle.

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Search resumes for man in rain-swollen dam

Search resumes for man in rain-swollen dam

Emergency services have begun searching for a man missing in a dam after jumping off a wall into the water and failing to resurface.

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.

Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.

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‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark

Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home

An Australian man has been confirmed dead in the Californian fires as his heartbroken mother says there was no water to put out cinders on his home's roof.

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

A late-night knife fight has left one man dead and two others injured after a dramatic surprise attack at a park.

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Australia's $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake

Vanuatu's earthquake recovery is set to be bolstered by a $10 million funding injection from Australia.

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

Missing man's remains found after murder charges laid

Missing man's remains found after murder charges laid

Missing man's remains found after murder charges laid

Missing man's remains found after murder charges laid

The remains of Adrian Romeo, missing for almost a year, have been found after three people were charged over his murder.

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Bushwalker's tale of survival a 'miracle', rescuer says

The rescue of bushwalker Hadi Nazari in the Australian Alps after an almost two-week search has been described as a "miracle" by one of the men who found him.

Tourists splash cash in Australia's holiday hotspots

Parking nightmares and long lines at coffee shops are common in Australia's beachside towns during peak season - a period local businesses rely on.

Murder, torture charges over alleged fatal assault

A man will face court charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, torture and kidnapping after a "planned" attack that left a 52-year-old dead.

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

An anti-Semitic graffiti attack on a synagogue has been branded a monstrous and appalling act and sparked fresh calls for tougher laws.

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Man shot twice, tasered by police in 'dynamic' incident

Police have shot a man twice and followed up with a taser after he lunged at them during a call out to a suburban inner-city address.

Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution

Flashing lights and a siren were used by shooters to stop a slain organised crime figure before he was sprayed with bullets.

Odour inquiry doesn't clear the air for some residents

After years of enduring fetid odours in their backyard, residents of a Queensland city fear a new inquiry into health effects will only deliver a "half job".

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.

Toxic PFAS at 'trace' levels in city's water supply

Dangerous "forever chemicals" have been detected in Sydney's water supply but are at levels that pose no health risk, a government agency said.

Rescued hiker leaves hospital after 13-day alps ordeal

Bushwalker Hadi Nazari has been discharged from hospital after his rescue and is keen for more hikes but an expert has advice for anyone going to remote places.

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.

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