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A popular children’s product has been pulled off shelves over fears it may contain asbestos.

Children’s product pulled off shelves over asbestos fears

The urgent recall has been issued after a laboratory test discovered that the popular product may contain asbestos.

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Vast sums of money were allegedly fleeced from clients of a fortune teller and her assistant. (HANDOUT/New South Wales Police Force)

Woman who claims to be a fortune teller accused $70m fraud

A self-described fortune teller allegedly swindled vulnerable clients out of $70 million by claiming there was a ‘billionaire’ in their future.

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Former Senator Linda Reynolds says she was excluded from the settlement process and could easily have defended Ms Higgins’ mishandling claims.

Linda Reynolds makes bombshell claim over Higgins settlement

Explosive new documents suggest Linda Reynolds was disempowered and over-ridden in a rushed Federal Government process to settle with Brittany Higgins for a cool $2.4 million.

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Man shot in suspected drive-by attack.

Man shot in suspected drive-by attack in Sydney suburb

A man has been rushed to hospital after being shot in the leg during a suspected drive-by attack in Sydney’s Southwest.

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Victoria is taking a similar approach to Queensland "adult time for adult crime" laws. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Youth crime 'puppet masters' to face life sentences

Criminal recruiters who introduce children to violent offending will face tougher penalties, including life imprisonment, under a State Government crime fight.

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Risk-taking tweens are using adults only sex apps.

Children as young as 11 increasingly using adult sex apps

Tweens have been found to be increasingly engaging in ‘risk-taking’ via adults only dating apps like Sugar Daddy, OnlyFans and FetLife, according to a new shocking survey.

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Why Sussan Ley is a dead woman walking.

Why Sussan Ley is a dead woman walking

JENI O’DOWD: The Liberal leader is going down faster than the proverbial sinking ship, talking about net zero targets, nuclear energy and family values.

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Police were called to a high school on Shuttleworth Avenue, Raby, following reports of a brawl.

Parent knocked unconscious during ugly school brawl

The woman allegedly assaulted a student while intervening in an altercation between high school students.

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Flight Centre co-founder Graham Turner says AI could have the most transformative impact on its business.

Up, up and AI: Flight Centre’s biggest challenge yet

Flight Centre has survived the 9/11 terror attacks, rise of the internet, global financial crisis, and coronavirus pandemic, but analysts and management say it is now facing its biggest structural shift yet. 

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Rockhampton airport evacuated, all flights out suspended after security scare

Major airport evacuated, flights halted after security scare

A major regional airport has been evacuated and all flights in and out suspended after a security scare. 

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Linda Reynolds is constantly being approached by people backing her relentless pursuit of reputation repair, even overseas, her lawyer says.

Reynolds ‘very much vindicated’ as Higgins fight continues

Linda Reynolds is constantly being approached by people backing her relentless pursuit of reputation repair, even overseas, her lawyer says.

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A new homeowner in NSW’s Northern Rivers region has walked away with a record-breaking bargain – a new home for just $1.

How to buy a home for just $1 under government scheme

A new homeowner in one Aussie state has walked away with the unimaginable – a new home for just $1.

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The pedestrian was struck by a school bus.

Pedestrian dies after horror school bus crash

A man who suffered horrific injuries after being struck by a school bus at a busy suburban intersection in Sydney’s south has died. 

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MPs Alex Greenwich and Mark Latham are arguing in court over a defamation payout for a vulgar tweet.

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Maverick MP Mark Latham's bid to overturn an expensive defamation loss over a sexually explicit tweet has been labelled incoherent and irresponsible.

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