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'Housemate from hell's' three-month tirade exposed

'Housemate from hell's' three-month tirade exposed

Victims of a three-month tirade by an evicted housemate have revealed how their lives have been permanently altered by her offending.

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Australia's newest female state Liberal leader is leaning on advice from a fellow premier-hopeful and a former AFL premiership captain to guide her in the role.

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England's 'over-prepared' claim raises eyebrows

England's 'over-prepared' claim raises eyebrows

England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

A would-be thief accused of an aged care centre rape has testified his alleged victim said "you’re not getting away with this" before he was able to escape.

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Three men will face court charged with the public display of Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material after a federal police investigation.

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Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US president will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Fourteen people have been arrested over a coup bid in Benin, a government spokesperson says after a minister declared the attempt had been foiled.

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.

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Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

At least 23 people, including several tourists, have died after a fire broke out in a nightclub in the popular Indian beach resort state of Goa.

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.

Call for independent body to review minister's spending

The coalition wants a review of the communications minister's spending as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips.

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Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Families are picking up the pieces following devastating early-season bushfires, with leaders warning Australians to "expect the unexpected".

Russian strike on Ukrainian city cuts off utilities

Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's power, heating and water infrastructure, hitting the city of Kremenchuk and cutting power and water supplies.

South African bar shooting leaves 12 dead

Three gunmen have opened fire inside a bar at a South African hostel, killing at least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy.

Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says

Qatar's prime minister says the Gaza Strip talks have reached a critical moment, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still held by militants.

US, Ukraine meeting 'constructive', further talks set

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, US officials say.

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.

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