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Vision loss and long recovery for brave Bondi cop

Vision loss and long recovery for brave Bondi cop

A young policeman who had been in the job for four months before being shot twice has miraculously survived his injuries but faces losing vision in one eye.

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

A platform known for its online forums has outlined its case to the High Court on why it should be exempted from Australia's teen social media ban.

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

The UN is distributing tents, blankets, and other supplies in Gaza but the risk of hypothermia is increasing after a week of torrential rain and winter cold.

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Trump orders blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela

Trump orders blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ramping up tensions with Caracas.

Media adviser busted leaking court material 'naive'

Media adviser busted leaking court material 'naive'

The leaking of privileged legal material by a media adviser amid a spat between a judge and a top prosecutor has been aired in a parliamentary inquiry.

US travel ban expanded, includes 20 more countries

US travel ban expanded, includes 20 more countries

People from a broad range of countries will be banned from visiting the US, as the Trump administration expands its tough travel restrictions.

Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions

Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has given a frank assessment of Donald Trump's closest aides and says the president 'has an alcoholic's personality'.

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Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar's military rulers say detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in "good" condition after her son expressed concerns about her health.

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

More details have been revealed about the injuries suffered by a tobacco shop owner hailed for his heroism in disarming one of the Bondi massacre gunmen.

Brittany Higgins' husband bankrupted by former senator

Brittany Higgins' husband bankrupted by former senator

Brittany Higgins' husband bankrupted by former senator

Brittany Higgins' husband bankrupted by former senator

David Sharaz has joined his wife as a bankrupt after former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds's application to have him declared insolvent was granted by a court.

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Police officers who responded to the Bondi terror attack have been strongly backed by their premier as further details emerge about the perpetrators.

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

As Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure over his government's response to stamping out anti-Semitism, a second road map will be produced to guide action.

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

The premier has pledged swift action to tighten NSW gun laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack as the nation moves into lockstep on firearms control.

Gunmen linked to Islamic State as flags, bombs found

Gunmen linked to Islamic State as flags, bombs found

Gunmen linked to Islamic State as flags, bombs found

Gunmen linked to Islamic State as flags, bombs found

An arsenal of guns and explosives, travel to a terrorist hotbed and past attention of an intelligence agency are all being probed after the Bondi massacre.

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Cheapest grocery prices revealed for Christmas parties

One supermarket chain has stayed on top as the best for shoppers' bucks for the festive season, ahead of a crackdown on price gouging.

Aussies skipping dental, medical care to afford rent

The housing crisis is changing the way Australians live with many revealing "heartbreaking" stories of struggle as they skip on the basics to make ends meet.

Budget blowout 'modest' for Australia's Olympic hosts

The mid-year budget report card has revealed a "modest" budget blowout as one state continues counting down to the 2032 Olympic Games.

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Two former MPs are challenging laws capping how much money they can receive and spend on a federal election, saying they unfairly advantage major parties.

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Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has had his bail conditions varied during a brief mention of his grooming charge in court.

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed billions of dollars in savings as other projects in the budget blow out amid "grave" concerns over its bottom line.

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked the expenses watchdog to look at changes to entitlements as the travel claims scandal deepens.

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

Lower grocery bills are being promised with a price gouging ban but supermarket giants and retailers say shoppers will be the ones to bear the brunt of costs.

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

A long-awaited tunnel project promising to ease congestion in one of Australia's biggest cities has officially opened after cost blowouts and lengthy delays.

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update, but is keeping mum on whether that means a smaller deficit.

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