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Data on wages is expected to show the pay for most workers isn't keeping up with inflation.

Inflation set to outpace wage growth despite pay bumps

December wage data is set to remain stable, even though large sections of the workforce pocketed a rise in their weekly pay.

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Measle vaccination coverage is declining as cases spike, warn Australian health authorities.

Two-state measles clusters emerge amid vaccine fear

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in Australia.

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Kidnapped grandfather Chris Baghsarian's family say they are living through a nightmare.

'Nightmare': Family grapples with grandfather's kidnap

The family of 85-year-old grandfather Chris Baghsarian, who was mistakenly kidnapped in the dead of night, say they are living a nightmare.

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Gerard Baden-Clay is up for parole.

Revealed: Gerard Baden-Clay’s disturbing behaviour in prison

The convicted killer is up for parole next year for the murder of his wife with 7NEWS learning he’s refused to leave one part of his former life behind.

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BHP’s share price has surged on the back of a copper resurgence.

‘Future metal’: BHP bets big on copper as AI demand surges

Copper is now ahead of iron ore as the biggest contributor to BHP’s profit and its chief executive suggests it’s great news for shareholder returns.

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Liam Alexander Hall was living alone in his Warwick home when he allegedly filled a glass container with three explosive liquids, and wrapped it in ball bearings and screws.

Identity of Australia Day terror attack accused revealed

The name of the man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in Perth’s CBD can be revealed after his suppression order was overturned.

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It’s been 10 years since the investigation into Ben Roberts-Smith started. David Shoebridge has questioned the length of the probe into SAS soldiers.

Pressure builds for SAS veterans to be charged or cleared

Ten years after the investigation began into war crimes allegations, veterans and their supporters say the time has come to resolve one of the most controversial legal steps in Australian history.

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South Australian police shift their focus to the outhouse in the search for missing 4yo Gus Lamont.

‘Freshly laid cement’: Major update in search for Gus Lamont

After a two-day search effort police have revealed what they found while looking for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

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Constable James Robert Thompson has been cleared of using excessive force.

Major update for cops on trial for allegedly assaulting 92yo

Two police officers who stood trial on assault allegations have been cleared of using excessive force on a 92-year-old man.

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Is Australia finally getting high-speed interstate rail?

Is Australia finally getting high-speed interstate rail?

The future of Australia’s high-speed rail link, which has been spoken about for years, could be about to get a lot more certain. Here’s why.

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Multiple people have been stabbed in Merrylands.

Fatal ‘random’ stabbing rampage rocks suburban Sydney

Police have revealed a man with ‘known’ mental health issues was arrested after a random stabbing spree that left one person dead and others with serious injuries.

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Police believe missing man Brendan Breen has been met with foul play.

Foul play suspected in Aussie man's disappearance

Police believe missing man Brendan Breen has met with foul play after a recent review into his disappearance almost 14 years ago.

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Former NRL star Matt Utai was shot out the front of his Greenacre home.

NRL star critical after ‘targeted’ shooting

Former NRL star Matt Utai is reportedly fighting for life after being shot at least twice in a ‘targeted’ attack in south-western Sydney.

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