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Chopper pilot 'had breakdown, took drugs' before crash

Chopper pilot 'had breakdown, took drugs' before crash

A theme park's chief helicopter pilot was tearful from stress and took cocaine before tourist flights leading up to a fatal crash, a coroner has heard.

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

A farmer who died trying to protect his property from a bushfire after flames engulfed his vehicle has been remembered as a hardworking community advocate.

Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks

Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks

Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks

Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks

A bikie accused of directing two others to firebomb a Jewish deli amidst a spate of anti-Semitic attacks has had further charges brought against him.

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Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.

Nowhere left to hide for troops with sex convictions

Nowhere left to hide for troops with sex convictions

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is under the microscope, with a fresh batch of measures announced in a government crackdown.

Teen rescued after man crushed by collapsing wall

Teen rescued after man crushed by collapsing wall

A man has died and another has been seriously injured after a wall collapsed at an inner-city building site, marking the second fatal incident in 24 hours.

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

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KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings

KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings

KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings

KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings

The company running nearly 300 KFC restaurants across Australia says it is focused on providing value to consumers who are still concerned about living costs.

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

A national AI road map "uses all the right language", but experts are questioning when the Albanese government's plan will be followed by concrete action.

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

The defence force faces backlash as it seeks to exclude complaints of sexual violence and harassment experienced by female members overseas from a class action.

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

A minister who promised to end a "jobs for mates" culture for political appointments has snubbed recommendations for a more robust, independent process.

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for a brutal stabbing murder.

E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds

E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds

E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds

E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds

Cyclists are being urged to wear helmets and stay off the footpath after an e-bike rider was hit and killed by a garbage truck.

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'Didn't get it right': BOM defends website cost blowout

The Bureau of Meteorology's chief executive is standing by controversial changes to its website overhaul as he faces a senate grilling.

Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis

Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.

Alleged CEO killer Mangione 'spoke of 3D-printed gun'

The man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has appeared in court as lawyers challenge the admissibility of evidence in his case.

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.

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Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.

Zelenskiy says 'tough issues' remain, meets Macron

Tough issues have yet to be resolved after US-Ukrainian talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as a US envoy prepares to visit Russia.

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.

HK arrests more suspects in fire probe as deaths rise

The netting on apartment buildings that caught fire in a horrific inferno in Hong Kong wasn't up to code, authorities say, as the death toll rises to 151.

'Ridiculous' drone flying lashed as fire destroys home

Firefightersbattling a series of out-of-control bushfires have also had to contend with unauthorised drones as detectives investigate possible arson links.

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.

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