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'Paid enormous price': Olympics minister cleared

'Paid enormous price': Olympics minister cleared

Queensland's Olympics minister has returned to his cabinet post after Australian Federal Police closed an investigation into his electoral enrolment.

Youth charged with murder after girl's body found

Youth charged with murder after girl's body found

Youth charged with murder after girl's body found

Youth charged with murder after girl's body found

A teenage boy has been charged with murder over the death of a young girl in a small regional town.

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

The bashing of a father outside a mosque comes as advocacy groups express concern about a broad escalation of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

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Out of this world: mystery space orbs found on beach

Out of this world: mystery space orbs found on beach

Authorities are working to secure suspected space debris resembling shiny metallic balls found on a beach in northern Australia.

Lifeline for Liberal MP as decision on future postponed

Lifeline for Liberal MP as decision on future postponed

A state Liberal MP will stay in the party for at least two weeks after the party agreed not to immediately disendorse her over an unsubstantiated assault claim.

Man admits sending fake Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

Man admits sending fake Nancy Guthrie ransom notes

A California man has pleaded guilty to writing a fake ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case.

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

A Thai woman has reported a run-in with an angry Australian man, who was later accused of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in a suitcase.

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Global search for Australian missing in Mexico

Global search for Australian missing in Mexico

Global search for Australian missing in Mexico

Global search for Australian missing in Mexico

An Interpol alert has been issued for an Australian who has been missing for four weeks since vanishing on a trip to a resort town in Mexico.

Amazon could pay viewers back for 'unfair' ad changes

Amazon could pay viewers back for 'unfair' ad changes

Amazon could pay viewers back for 'unfair' ad changes

Amazon could pay viewers back for 'unfair' ad changes

Amazon could be forced to repay Prime subscribers following a lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog alleging it used unfair contract terms to introduce ads.

Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation

Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation

Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation

Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation

A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated.

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

The US House Oversight Committee has released the transcript of its interview with billionaire Bill Gates as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

Million-dollar reward after mother and son murdered

A reward of up to $1 million has been offered for any clues that help police solve a state's first unsolved murder mystery in a decade.

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

An investigation into a $1.5 billion package to support an end to native logging has sparked debate about funding transparency and regulatory loopholes.

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Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.

Manhunt under way after deadly early morning shooting

A man in his 30s has died in hospital after he was found with suspected gunshot wounds in an inner-city suburb, while his killer remains on the run.

'Absolute disgrace': fatal park attack shocks parents

A school community has been left to pick up the pieces after a man died following a violent attack in broad daylight metres from its gates.

Man questioned in probe into cop killer's time on run

Slain police killer Dezi Freeman likely travelled interstate during his time on the run, police say, as they release a man without charge following questioning.

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'Senseless': note found after bodies pulled from river

A six-year-old girl whose body was recovered from a river over the weekend may have been deliberately thrown in the water by her father, who also died.

Probe after dad, daughter found dead in river tragedy

An investigation will continue after police divers recovered the bodies of a father and his young daughter in a city river.

Prison escapee fled funeral after 'corrections failure'

Police are appealing for help in tracking down an alleged drug importer with links to Albanian organised crime six weeks after he escaped custody.

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

There are warnings of possible riots as overcrowded and understaffed jails subject inmates to "inhuman" treatment amid escalating use of force and assaults.

CCTV camera weapon of choice in alleged violent assault

A 22-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly using a surveillance camera to assault another man before attempting to set the property on fire.

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".

Defence sexual violence survivors ungagged for inquiry

Australian servicemen and women who made private settlements after being victims of sexual crimes in the military will be free to discuss their abuse.

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