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A five-month-old baby suffered eye injuries after e-scooter riders sprayed a fire extinguisher into her car on the Sunshine Coast.

Mum’s heartbreaking plea after baby girl injured in ‘disgusting’ attack

‘She was just in shock, her eyes were wired, her mouth was open, and she was covered in smoke.’

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Police Commissioner Donna Adams expects a man to be charged over the fatal shooting of an officer.

New details emerge over shooting death of Tassie cop

Charges are yet to be laid against the alleged Tasmanian police officer killer as the Commissioner reveals new details of the chaotic scene at the rural property.

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A car has driven through Northland shopping centre in Preston, sparking a major emergency response.

Chaos as SUV barrels through busy Melbourne shopping centre

A dramatic police chase took a terrifying turn when a stolen Land Cruiser drove through a packed Melbourne shopping centre.

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Despite its climate credentials, AustralianSuper is building a stake in Australia’s biggest coal mining outfit.

Australia’s biggest super fund decides it loves coal

AARON PATRICK: After years campaigning for companies to cut Greenhouse gas emissions, AustralianSuper is building a stake in Australia’s leading coal miner.

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JENI O’DOWD: The people sleeping on George Street aren’t just statistics. They’re citizens. And they deserve more than our silence.

Homeless crisis a poor reflection of who we are as a society

JENI O’DOWD: Governments must stop tinkering at the edges of homelessness and start addressing root causes: more affordable housing and real mental health support.

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Council ‘sorry’ after overcharging drivers $12m in parking fines

A council in a major city has overcharged drivers a whopping $12m in parking fines, spanning more than a decade.

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Gen-Z are now getting Labubus tattooed

Collectors of this plush toy that has taken Australia by storm are going next level to customise their prized dolls.

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Almost a week after the Powerball numbers were drawn, there is still no sign of Sydney’s mystery $100 million winner.

Hunt continues for mystery $100m Powerball winner

Almost a week since the life-changing draw, officials are still searching for the winner of one of Australia’s biggest ever Powerball jackpots.

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Outback Wrangler host Matt Wright has been hit with two fresh charges.

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright hit with more criminal charges

Outback Wrangler host Matt Wright has been hit with two fresh charges, following the chopper crash that killed his Netflix co-star Chris Wilson, as his mammoth high-profile criminal trial is delayed. 

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The CFMEU has failed in a bid to overturn its construction arm being forced into administration. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

High Court dismisses CFMEU challenge to govt takeover

The CFMEU has failed in a High Court bid to overturn its construction division being forced into administration after claims of serious criminal activity.

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Erin Patterson's account of a deadly mushroom lunch has not unravelled in court, her barrister says.

Mushroom murder accused chose scrutiny over silence

Erin Patterson's barrister says despite 20 hours of ‘surgical’ questioning his client did not unravel as her triple-murder trial reaches the final stages before the jury decides her fate.

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Four men have been carged over a horrific alleged sex crime.

‘Distraught’: Sick twist as four charged over gang rape

The harrowing ordeal began after a 16-year-old boy approached the girl at a shopping centre, following her to her car. 

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A Qantas pilot passed out in the cabin while at the controls of a passenger jet.

Qantas pilot passes out at controls of passenger jet

Qantas have confirmed that a trainee pilot lost consciousness while at the controls of a Boeing 737 passenger jet carrying 121 people. 

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Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking at a hostel in Laos.

Outrage as Laos hostel linked to teens death plans reopening

After six tragic deaths, including two Australian teens, families are calling for the Laotian venue to be shut down permanently as it prepares to reopen under a new name.

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