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More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire

HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire

HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire

HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire

Hong Kong is stripping scaffolding nets off all buildings undergoing renovation after the material was suspected of powering an inferno that killed 159 people.

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.

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Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

A magistrate has asked lawyers for a former Australian soap actor to make inquiries into a unique form of punishment for performing a Nazi salute.

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

The White House says US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Ukrainian officials in Miami.

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Israel says it launched an air strike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day.

HK fire toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest six

HK fire toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest six

Hong Kong police have completed a search for bodies inside all seven of the eight high-rise residential towers as the death toll from a fire rises to 159.

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Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up.

Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159

Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159

Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159

Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159

More bodies have been found at a Hong Kong apartment complex following the city's deadliest fire in decades, including an infant and a 97-year-old.

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

The remains Hamas handed over to Israel don't belong to either of the last two hostages left in Gaza, the Israeli government says.

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

A helicopter pilot involved in one of Australia's worst air disasters was likely but not certainly affected by drugs and stress, experts testified to a coroner.

CFMEU 'threatened' rival union boss amid bitter feud

CFMEU 'threatened' rival union boss amid bitter feud

CFMEU 'threatened' rival union boss amid bitter feud

CFMEU 'threatened' rival union boss amid bitter feud

The CFMEU followed and intimidated delegates of a rival union at a $19 billion project and made threats against the life of its secretary, an inquiry has heard.

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

Cop searched for DV bashing victim from patrol car

Cop searched for DV bashing victim from patrol car

Cop searched for DV bashing victim from patrol car

Cop searched for DV bashing victim from patrol car

Nearly an hour after an emergency call was made, an officer searching for a woman being bashed never left his car and checked the address where her body laid.

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Deadly floods in Asia kill more than 1400 people

Rescue teams are racing to reach isolated villages and relief efforts are ramping up after deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.

Scramble to play down fears of aged care worker crisis

Department officials have defended not telling the aged care minister about potentially massive worker shortages because their model couldn't be verified.

YouTube 'outright weird' for saying platform isn't safe

YouTube needs to fix its safety after the tech giant criticised Australia's world-leading laws protecting kids, the communications minister says.

Teacher accused of stabbing school principal 'snapped'

A teacher who allegedly stabbed his school principal after his contract was not renewed has been refused bail due to his "extreme" risk to the community.

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Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.

Deep-sea search for MH370 to resume on December 30

The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished more than a decade ago.

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been left with a seven-figure legal bill after losing two high-profile battles against findings he is probably a rapist.

Australian economy builds as investment roars back

Australia's economic growth rate came in below market expectations, but a strong domestic pulse shows the economy is in good shape.

Asian floods toll surges past 1300, millions displaced

The death toll in floods which struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has climbed past 1300, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas.

Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA's mind

Slowing Chinese economic growth and persistently high inflation are "top of mind" for the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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