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Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

Australian service men and women are confronting the government about looming healthcare caps for those who served.

'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa

'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa

'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa

'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa

Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat.

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Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Social media controls and childcare funding will be on the parliamentary agenda as several major bills come up for debate.

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

A passenger aboard a diverted Qantas flight has recalled the terrifying moment the plane ran into trouble shortly after take-off.

Firies battle blazes as spring temperatures soar

Firies battle blazes as spring temperatures soar

The first weekend of spring has seen unusually high temperatures, bushfire, and extreme wind in parts of the nation.

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Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles

Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles

Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles

Algorithm opt-out plan faces major political hurdles

People will be empowered to limit algorithms' influence under draft laws, but the changes could struggle to pass the upper house.

Cold start to nation's normally hot home sales season

Cold start to nation's normally hot home sales season

Cold start to nation's normally hot home sales season

Cold start to nation's normally hot home sales season

The property market is yet to shake off its winter chill as capital cities reported fewer auctions in the first week of the normally busy spring sales season.

Key RBA speakers, consumer behaviour on the agenda

Key RBA speakers, consumer behaviour on the agenda

Key RBA speakers, consumer behaviour on the agenda

Key RBA speakers, consumer behaviour on the agenda

Economists will be closely watching remarks made by two senior Reserve Bank officials at a property summit, amid concern over consumer sentiment.

Liberals deny mooted flag-burning ban a One Nation ploy

Liberals deny mooted flag-burning ban a One Nation ploy

Liberals deny mooted flag-burning ban a One Nation ploy

Liberals deny mooted flag-burning ban a One Nation ploy

The coalition's newly announced flag policy could land people in jail for a year, but the opposition leader denies it's designed to win back One Nation voters.

Super dreams for a champagne lifestyle in retirement

Super dreams for a champagne lifestyle in retirement

Super dreams for a champagne lifestyle in retirement

Super dreams for a champagne lifestyle in retirement

Many Australians have high expectations for a glorious retirement, yet one retail superannuation giant urges them to check their nest eggs are truly on track.

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

An elderly tradie and his 11‑year‑old mate are the unlikely faces of a free challenge aiming to get Australians off the couch and keep them out of hospital.

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

Fathers are doing more caring than ever before, but the health, workforce and social systems around them have yet to catch up.

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Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals

Australian audiences may reflect on modern politics in a touring production of Macbeth, as the tortured protagonist embarks on a merciless quest for power.

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Family members of Australians still missing in Nepal are seeking answers as search efforts continue.

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.

NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again

Newcastle have shored up their position inside the NRLW's top six, while the Sydney Roosters claimed the equal-second largest victory in competition history.

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Hot weather breaks spring records, triggers fire ban

Maximum temperatures across some parts of the country climbed into the 30s, breaking seasonal records and foreshadowing a warm few months ahead.

Fijian circus takes off, as crowds build for Riverfire

Crowds are building along the Brisbane River for the Riverfire display, as Fiji's first ever circus shows off under the big top.

Aussie drone teams join rescue effort in Nepal

Dozens of Australians remaining missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods as the government deploys more search experts and aid to the disaster zone.

No permission: guerrilla artists hustling for a living

Artists are struggling to make money from their work, and it means Australia's largest art fair presents an opportunity - whether they are invited or not.

Investors undervaluing the life-changing power of AI

A high-profile futurist praises Australia's open mind to technology but says investors fail to appreciate the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.

Clinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble

Geelong have ended Carlton's fairytale run in the second half of this season, surviving an early scare to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points.

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