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Molly's killer sang and filmed midnight drive to murder

Molly's killer sang and filmed midnight drive to murder

The father of a rural childcare educator murdered by her violent ex-boyfriend hopes the killer is always haunted by her screams.

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Australia's family law system is "inhumane" and removing kids from victims to hand them to perpetrators at an alarming rate, a federal inquiry has been told.

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

A 52-year-old man has been charged after police investigated abusive and threatening anti-Semitic messages allegedly directed at a religious organisation.

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Hundreds of university staff to strike over AI changes

Hundreds of university staff to strike over AI changes

Students have been told not to attend a university campus as hundreds of staff stop work for 24 hours over concerns including artificial intelligence.

IVF provider sees new life in stimulated cycle numbers

IVF provider sees new life in stimulated cycle numbers

A fertility services provider has reported a sharp fall in net profit after fewer patients started new treatment cycles, but says the business is improving.

'Dearth' in programs helping violent migrant men change

'Dearth' in programs helping violent migrant men change

A scarcity in family violence perpetrator programs tailored to migrant and refugee men is putting women at risk while underfunded services pick up the slack.

One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election

One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election

One Nation's meteoric rise in popularity is being put to the test with voters at the polls in an outer-suburban by-election.

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Australian legal action eyed after Meta's US settlement

Australian legal action eyed after Meta's US settlement

Australian legal action eyed after Meta's US settlement

Australian legal action eyed after Meta's US settlement

A firm is exploring whether Australian parents and children have legal claims against social media platforms following Meta's mammoth US settlement.

One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat

One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat

One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat

One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat

Voters in an outer-suburban electorate say they've had enough of Labor, with One Nation tipped to win a state by-election as the party's national support grows.

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

New Zealand is moving to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, with platforms facing hefty fines for non-compliance.

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Scientists and expeditioners who were among the first Australian women to set foot in Antarctica hope their stories can inspire the next generation.

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Australia's race discrimination chief claims he was told by a senior government official to "stop talking about racism" to preserve social cohesion.

Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Farmers are in a constant cycle of disaster adaptation, preparation and recovery, with increasing pressures forcing many to consider leaving the land.

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Property-owning pensioners could get less public money

A change to the nation's deeming rate from September will decrease the pension offered to seniors who own assets.

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

The rise of artificial intelligence won't mean a lack of jobs in the future, an AI summit has been told, as society grapples with the technology.

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.

Fresh migrant proposal to ease social tensions

An education task force is weighing a fresh migration proposal aimed at easing social tensions, as a royal commission investigates social cohesion.

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Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

An overhaul to online alcohol delivery services are among new laws unveiled in a five-year plan to implement recommendations of a royal commission.

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

A group of veteran advocacy groups and politicians from across the parliament have united to urge Labor to ditch a planned $5000 cap on allied health payments.

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation is demanding four teens who allegedly spat on and punched a staffer, leaving the woman with a broken rib, be tracked down and held to account.

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

'Despondent': neurological patients face treatment maze

A nationwide survey has found the health system is failing Australians with neurological conditions, with almost a third waiting four years for a diagnosis.

Disconnected: reform urged as rural Aussies left behind

Approvals to install vital mobile technology in rural Australia can take up to 700 days, with telcos and the industry watchdog calling for a major overhaul.

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