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Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo Smith's dramatic rescue by police 18 days after being abducted by a stranger in remote WA defied the odds, experts agree.

Aussies spellbound by Halloween despite doorknock dread

Aussies spellbound by Halloween despite doorknock dread

Aussies spellbound by Halloween despite doorknock dread

Aussies spellbound by Halloween despite doorknock dread

As many as half of Australians are expected to celebrate the spooky season, but most still don't want trick-or-treaters rocking up on Halloween night.

England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG

England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG

England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG

England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG

England have beaten Papua New Guinea in a do-or-die encounter but seemingly not by nearly enough to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive.

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Fears Australians caught up in Spanish train disaster

Fears Australians caught up in Spanish train disaster

Consular assistance is being provided to the family of two Australians in connection with a high-speed rail crash in Spain that has left 69 people dead.

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

Fraudulent funeral insurer boss fined over breach

A court has found directors of a funeral insurance group that sold junk funeral policies to Indigenous Australians breached duties, fining one boss $250,000.

'In there to perform': Kiss addresses Beale call-up

'In there to perform': Kiss addresses Beale call-up

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says Kurtley Beale has been called up with an expectation that he'll perform on Australia's spring tour of the UK.

'Not going to defect': Hanson downplays staffing issue

'Not going to defect': Hanson downplays staffing issue

The offer of extra staff to One Nation's David Farley does not mean the MP is considering leaving the party, Pauline Hanson says.

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Gas bosses turn up heat with 'market failure' warnings

Gas bosses turn up heat with 'market failure' warnings

Gas bosses turn up heat with 'market failure' warnings

Gas bosses turn up heat with 'market failure' warnings

A plan to force gas producers to reserve the equivalent of up to 20 per cent of their exports for domestic consumers has been labelled a dangerous extravagance.

Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants

Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants

Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants

Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants

Concerns of AI being used to automate decisions within the public service have been raised, with memories of the robodebt scandal also lingering.

'Down, down': Coles supermarket sales trail big rival

'Down, down': Coles supermarket sales trail big rival

'Down, down': Coles supermarket sales trail big rival

'Down, down': Coles supermarket sales trail big rival

Coles has cut the earnings outlook for its supermarkets division after sales momentum eased due to tougher competition from its rivals, including Woolworths.

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

A twisted pedophile serving life in prison has been charged with a slew of extra child abuse offences following a "challenging and traumatic" inquiry.

'Excited': sleep apnoea machine maker beats forecasts

'Excited': sleep apnoea machine maker beats forecasts

'Excited': sleep apnoea machine maker beats forecasts

'Excited': sleep apnoea machine maker beats forecasts

Shares in an Aussie medical equipment manufacturer hit the highest level in six months after the CPAC machine maker had a strong start to the financial year.

Liquor giant soothes shareholders in tough market

Liquor giant soothes shareholders in tough market

Liquor giant soothes shareholders in tough market

Liquor giant soothes shareholders in tough market

The owner of liquor chains Dan Murphy's and BWS continues to disappoint shareholders, but its leaders are confident they can turn its fortunes around.

'Orwellian': Jewish group pushes back on envoy report

'Orwellian': Jewish group pushes back on envoy report

'Orwellian': Jewish group pushes back on envoy report

'Orwellian': Jewish group pushes back on envoy report

A report identifies progressive anti-Semitism as the most pervasive form facing Australia but not all Jewish groups agree, with one labelling it "Orwellian".

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WNBL eye rule change amid Asian 'advantage' and success

Australia's domestic basketball competition is looking to alter teams' eligibility criteria as it aims to capitalise on the Asian market.

Powderfinger add more gigs to sold-out reunion tour

One of the nation's most popular groups have added gigs in Perth, Canberra and Hobart to their sold-out reunion tour following a massive response from fans.

Farmers led down 'dead end' on opposition to EU deal

Don Farrell has stressed farmers will get the best deal out of a EU free trade agreement, despite concerns from the sector about the multi-billion dollar pact.

Inquiry to ensure Australia Post continues to deliver

An inquiry into Australia Post, which opened its first post office more than 200 years ago in 1809, will look at ways to diversify services.

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Melham left sweating as Melbourne Cup field reshuffled

Star jockey Jamie Melham has secured a Melbourne Cup ride on Future History, but needs one more withdrawal for her mount to leap into the 24-horse field.

Grudge matches galore as AFL releases fixtures for 2027

Sydney have received plenty of prime-time slots for 2027, but the round-eight match when they face their former star Nick Blakey shapes as the spiciest.

First Nations urge partnership for disaster resilience

Indigenous organisations are faced with "chronic underinvestment" and lack of partnership when natural disaster strikes, a report has found.

Banks, energy stocks lead Aussie market higher

The major banks have helped push the ASX higher, overpowering slumping miners and retail stocks that came under pressure from metals prices and soft updates.

'A good thing': AFL backs Magpies' AFLW mea culpa

AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley says Collingwood's admission about their AFLW program is a good thing for the women's competition.

Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Women MPs and senators are coming together from across the political spectrum to form a network in the face of rising abuse towards females in office.

Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal

The Nationals leader has accused Labor of using dodgy figures to sell a free-trade deal with the European Union as he plays down reports of coalition dissent.

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