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A five-year-old girl is in a serious condition after being hit by a car on Thursday.

Young girl critical after horror scooter crash

A five-year-old girl has been hit by a car while riding her scooter on a footpath.

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Anthony Albanese has declined to back Donald Trump‘s declaration that tariffs are good for alliances.

Albanese treads carefully on tariff talk tightrope

Anthony Albanese has declined to back Donald Trump‘s declaration that tariffs are good for alliances, hours after dining with the US President in South Korea who again heaped praise on the Australian leader.

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Reinhardt Albert Bosch and his wife Noemi Kondacs have been charged with murder after the death of their son.

Huge court move in horrific baby murder, torture case

A court has made major orders in the case of a couple who are charged with the murder of their infant son, allegedly found with “significant injuries” in their family home.

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Economists are sounding the alarm over possible interest rate hikes, even as early as February.

‘Panic button’: Economists see RBA raising rates

Leading economists, including one who worked for the Reserve Bank of Australia, are warning of interest rate rises next year

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A recall alert has been issued after glass was found in jars of a popular pickled jalapenos brand sold at Coles, Woolworths and IGA.

Urgent recall alert issued for popular protein bar

Customers have been urged to return the protein bar for a full refund.

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Jim Chalmers is stoking fear about international instability while his domestic policies contribute to price rises that could drive up interest rates.

Jimflation Effect: Jim Chalmers deflects as inflation surges

AARON PATRICK: The Treasurer is stoking fear about international instability while his domestic policies contribute to price rises that could drive up interest rates.

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Australian mother Karla Anne Drescher has been found dead in her Phuket hotel room, with her son saying her death ‘doesn’t make sense.’

Aussie mum dies suddenly on dream Thai holiday

Australian mother Karla Anne Drescher has been found dead in her Phuket hotel room, with her son saying her death ‘doesn’t make sense.’

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'Bunnings Scarehouse' has been unveiled at the company's Alexandria store.

Aussie families swarm to Bunnings for free offer tonight

Bunnings is offering a free event on Thursday night as Aussies embrace Halloween more than ever.

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Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was beaten and given a cut lip.

Ex-cricket star Stuart MacGill's assailants learn fate for coke beating

Three men who beat up former spin bowler Stuart MacGill after two bricks of cocaine were stolen have faced court for sentencing.

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Ben Austin’s family have released a statement.

Heartbroken family speaks after tragic passing of teenage cricketer

The 17-year-old’s father has also sent a classy message to the other boy involved in the incident.

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Millions to be smashed by storms and hail again

Millions of Aussies are likely to spend days in the firing line of severe thunderstorms, wild winds, and large hail.

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Police have returned to the property where Gus Lamont vanished in a renewed search effort.

Major update in search for missing 4yo Gus

Police have returned to the South Australian outback as the search for four-year-old Gus Lamont intensifies.

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The daughter of an 80-year-old woman who died alone on Lizard Island says a ‘failure of care and common sense’ led to the tragedy, after a cruise ship sailed away without her.

‘Failure’: Daughter speaks after mum left on remote island

The daughter of 80-year-old Suzanne Rees, who died alone on Lizard Island says a ‘failure of care and common sense’ led to the tragedy, after a cruise ship sailed away without her.

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Ben Austin has tragically passed away.

Tragedy as teenage cricketer dies after being struck by ball

The youngster was rushed to hospital and put on life support, but has sadly passed away.

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