Australia

A woman has died in hospital, one month after she was allegedly attacked by her male partner.
Northern Territory
Sarah Keszler

Woman dies in hospital one month after partner's horrific alleged attack

The woman was found by police a full day after the alleged attack.

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A car carrier rolled after the crash.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Chaos in morning peak as car carrier rolls

A truck carrying six cars has rolled after a collision with a car causing major delays in the morning peak.

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On Friday, police released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Victoria
Lucy Mae Beers and Tyra Stowers

Elderly man scammed out of $10k after phone call

The money was spent just hours after the 94-year-old man took the call.

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Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs is due to face court on drug supply charges. (Abe Maddison/AAP PHOTOS)
South Australia
Abe Maddison

Former Liberals leader to face court on drug supply charges

Former SA opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, is set to face court for the first time.

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Video
More than a dozen diners and staff have been evacuated after a restaurant went up in flames on a busy Melbourne street.
Victoria
Lucy Mae Beers

Diners evacuated as restaurant goes up in flames on busy Melbourne street

There were 15 people inside the building when the fire broke out.

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A man has been arrested after an emergency situation was declared early on Friday morning in Wide Bay.
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Man arrested after sparking police emergency in Queensland

Police had locked down multiple streets, ordering people to stay out of the area, and those within the area to stay indoors.

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Supercell storms have battered millions of Australians with hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.
Queensland
Dominique Tassell

Millions on cyclone alert this summer as dangerous storms continue to swirl: ‘You will be at some sort of risk’

Supercell storms have battered millions of Australians with hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.

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The proposed “portable” long service leave would replace the current system. File image.
Australia
Summer Woolley

Major change could impact all Australian workers

The bold plan would guarantee more leave for millions of Australians.

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Myer has cancelled the launch of its Christmas Windows over concerns about a pro-Palestine protest. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Victoria
Rachael Ward

Myer scraps Christmas windows event over protest threat

An event to launch Myer's Christmas Windows has been scrapped after protesters planned to crash the celebration, with police vowing a strong presence.

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Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a childcare centre in Sydney’s southwest.
NSW
Dominique Tassell

Car crashes into Sydney childcare centre

Two people have been taken to hospital.

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Federal police are intensifying efforts to hunt down violent online extremists who are involved in a sickening new trend.
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Australia
Kristin Shorten

The new ‘depraved’ online threat that has cops on high alert

Federal police are intensifying efforts to hunt down violent online extremists who are involved in a sickening new trend.

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File image of a sick pet.
Australia
Bryce Luff

Dog owners warned over outbreak of deadly virus

The warning comes after 21 dogs were euthanised. Here are the signs to look for.

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Jillian Tougher, far right, has told her son's killer to "rot in hell".
breaking
NSW
Duncan Murray

The six words stabbed paramedic’s mum uttered to son’s killer

The mother of paramedic Steven Tougher, who was stabbed to death outside a McDonald’s, has delivered a damning six-word message to her son’s killer.

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Boxes of Celebrations have been discontinued in Australia.
Australia
Bryce Luff

Sad rumour about popular Australian chocolates confirmed

The product has been a staple of special occasions since 1997.

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A major change for cigarette packaging is set to come into effect. Stock photo
Australia
Dominique Tassell

Major change coming to cigarettes to deter Aussie smokers

The change comes 12 years after plain packaging was introduced.

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