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NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole (top right) speaks about the arrest of Jefferson Lewis and the subsequent riots. He is accused of killing five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby (bottom right).

Police reveal details of brutal attack on accused 5yo killer

Police have revealed details of the ‘sustained’ bashing handed out to accused child killer Jefferson Lewis after he was found at an Alice Springs town camp last night before his arrest.

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Donald Trump has singled out Australia again for not supplying military support in the Middle East.

'They were not there': Trump blasts Australia again

The US President has criticised Australia for not supplying military support in the Strait of Hormuz, saying: ‘They were not there when we asked them to be.’

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The fire at the Geelong oil refinery.

Refinery fire could trigger stage three petrol restrictions

Analysts warned the limited details about the blaze could create a supply shortfall of diesel and unleaded petrol that could push prices higher.

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A man and woman died after their high‑powered Lamborghini lost control on a Queensland highway.

Two killed in horror Lambo highway crash

Two people have died after their high-powered Lamborghini crashed on a Queensland highway, marking a horror 24 hours on the state’s roads.

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A woman is fighting for life after the crash.

Woman fights for life after truck rollover crash

A woman was left with severe head injuries after a horrific crash left a truck on its side and caused traffic chaos for morning commuters on the Gold Coast.

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Residents were evacuated from a high-rise apartment in Box Hill following a deadly shooting.

Police swoop after alleged high-rise homicide

Three people have been arrested after an alleged shooting murder in a Melbourne residential apartment block.

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A patient was allegedly attacked with a hammer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.

Hospital horror as patient allegedly attacked with hammer

One of Sydney’s busiest hospitals was put on high alert after the man was allegedly assaulted with a hammer.

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Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect has admitted to the deaths of eight women.

Gilgo Beach serial slayer admits to murders

One of America’s most gruesome murder investigations has been solved after a former architect admitted to killing at least eight women and depositing their bodies at various beaches.

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Homicide detectives are on the scene in Box Hill.

High-rise homicide as man shot dead in Melbourne

Police and emergency services evacuated an apartment building after reports of a shooting.

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The Big Banana was vandalised over the Easter weekend.

Big Banana defiled as cops hunt hate speech vandals

Police are investigating whether the incident should be classified under the new hate speech laws introduced last year after the Bondi terror attack.

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Rohan Dennis has spoken out about the death of his wife Melissa Hoskins.

Olympian Rohan Dennis speaks for first time on wife’s death

Australian Olympian Rohan Dennis has spoken out for the first time after receiving a suspended sentence over the death of his wife.

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An Australian Army reservist has been charged after allegedly serving with Ukraine against Russia.

AFP raid as army reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine

An Australian Army reservist has been charged after allegedly serving as a drone operator in Ukraine, in a rare use of laws prohibiting joining foreign armies.

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Tony was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's remote northeast on Saturday. (HANDOUT/SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE)

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.

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Police were aware of a hooning event on Saturday night.

‘Hoon’ probe after mum killed in horror crash

Police are investigating whether a ute involved in a crash that killed a mother of four in Queensland was at a large hooning event only hours earlier.

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Several motorcyclists have died in crashes on Australian roads over the Easter long weekend.

Horror Easter long weekend as road deaths spiral

A series of deaths on Australia's roads has marred the Easter long weekend, fuelling an already high national road toll.

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