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Man armed with bow and arrow shot dead by police

Man armed with bow and arrow shot dead by police

A man who allegedly armed himself with a weapon and aimed at authorities has been fatally shot in what police have described as a “split-second decision”

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

The death of a migrant worker who was exploited and fearful of his visa sponsor has prompted calls for the creation of an anti-slavery hotline.

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.

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Islamic prayer hall fined for defying shutdown order

Islamic prayer hall fined for defying shutdown order

A fine has been issued over an unlawful prayer hall linked to a notorious Islamic preacher for allegedly breaching a shutdown order.

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

A teacher has been refused bail for allegedly planning to drug and sexually assault a boy and girl in "revolting" messages found on his phone.

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

A former lieutenant of Australia's neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the "rhetorical rape" of a politician.

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.

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Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success

Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success

Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success

Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success

Kelsey Griffin has been instrumental for the Bendigo Spirit this season, and one reason is because she’s not concentrating on winning a WNBL title.

Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car

Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car

Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car

Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car

A woman has stayed silent outside court about allegedly assaulting an off-duty cop who spoke to her about leaving four children in a shopping centre car park.

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

GWS star Toby Greene could miss out on representing Victoria in State of Origin, with coach Adam Kingsley saying the Giants star is a wait-and-see proposition.

Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled

Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled

Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled

Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled

A future-forward global conference will not return to Australia in 2026 with a state tourism agency deciding not to chip in for the popular event.

Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return

Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return

Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return

Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return

Australia's Ashes hero Mitchell Starc is far from feeling spent, saying there's one more item on the bucket list ahead of his BBL return with the Sydney Sixers.

Son disputes pastor's cause of death in murder case

Son disputes pastor's cause of death in murder case

Son disputes pastor's cause of death in murder case

Son disputes pastor's cause of death in murder case

How an 80-year-old died before his body was found in a burnt-out suburban home will be contested by his son and alleged murderer.

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'Ghoulish reminder': Bondi footbridge may be demolished

The future of a heritage-listed footbridge where gunmen opened fire is uncertain as the council decides whether to replace it or transform it into a memorial.

Sydney's stance over game-starved defender made clear

Sydney FC have no intention of farewelling Jordan Courtney-Perkins despite the defender's struggles for match minutes for the A-League Men title contenders.

Neo-Nazi claims alleged 'rape' threat was actually art

A neo-Nazi has cited an unusual excuse for allegedly calling on his supporters to “rhetorically rape” a female federal politician.

Super sub fires Jets to ALW comeback over Sky Blues

Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Sydney FC thanks to star substitute Charlotte Lancaster's late goal at Leichhardt Oval.

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Alleged petrol and gun murder plot thwarted on street

A vehicle's passenger has been arrested, and black clothing and a balaclava seized after police officers were informed of an alleged murder conspiracy.

Dad with Q fever should have had scans before death

A rural meat worker's risk of a disease spread by livestock should have been identified before his death from a blood clot on the lungs, a coroner has ruled.

Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'

An activist arrested while blocking a major port has slammed the "unbelievably irresponsible” federal government after fighting to save her home from fires.

Maddinson has 'different attitude' since beating cancer

Former Test batter Nic Maddinson is simply thrilled to be back playing cricket after recovering from testicular cancer.

The AFCON star who's a second-tier Australian player

Melburnian Aamir Abdallah played a starring role in Sudan's historic AFCON run, but just a few weeks before, he was featuring in the Australian Championship.

Thunder blast devastates Gades' BBL finals push

Chris Green and Nic Maddinson forged the game-winning partnership as the Sydney Thunder stunned the Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium.

Man arrested in Bondi vest scare told to leave state

After arresting a man allegedly heading to a Bondi vigil wearing a vest strapped with duct-tape, police have now indicated the serious charges will be dropped.

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