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Ethan Davis leaves the Downing Centre Court on Wednesday.

‘Not going to stop’: Chilling texts before man abducted ex

Chilling new details and text messages have been revealed after a man abducted his ex-girlfriend in a bid to delete evidence of his harassment against her.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out cutting tobacco excises.

Chalmers needs to stop creating work for organised crime

AARON PATRICK: By driving the cost of cigarettes up to $75 a packet, the Government has created a thriving black market sucking up limited police resources.

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Pheobe Bishop’s housemate James Wood is assisting police with their inquiries.

Major breakthrough in Pheobe mystery as police make arrest

A man has been arrested over the disappearance of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, police have confirmed.

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Guy Sebastian has revealed how excited he was to support global pop star Taylor Swift on her 2013 tour. Supplied

‘Honoured’: Sebastian tells court Swift tour fees never paid

Australian pop star Guy Sebastian opened up in court about touring with Taylor Swift, then revealed what really happened behind the scenes.

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The mystery winner of Tuesday night’s $70m Oz lotto jackpot has been found, and he’s buzzing.

‘Might go hand in my resignation’: $70m lotto winner found

The mystery winner of Tuesday night’s $70m Oz lotto jackpot has been found, and he’s buzzing.

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Westpac is being sued by Australia’s financial regulator.

Westpac, RAMS sued for ‘widespread misconduct’

Australia’s financial regulator is set to take mortgage company RAMS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westpac, to court for ‘systemic misconduct’.

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Pheobe Bishop, 17, went missing on May 15

‘People have information’: Pheobe’s mum in moving plea

Vanished teenager Pheobe Bishop’s mother is convinced someone has information about where she is, issuing an emotional plea for them to come forward. 

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The Tasmania Devils have signed Collingwood's highly respected recruitment manager Derek Hine. (Loic Le Guilly/AAP PHOTOS)

Tasmania Devils boss in tears as future suddenly in doubt

A new development has the 19th AFL club facing the real possibility of a fatal blow before it has even formed.

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With US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats reshaping global trade, Australia and the European Union are intensifying efforts to finalise a free trade agreement. NewsWire / Handout

Time for ‘adults in the room’ in Australia, EU trade talks

With US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats reshaping global trade, Australia and the European Union are intensifying efforts to finalise a free trade agreement.

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TV presenter Barry Du Bois has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer, revealing in a moving letter that a doctor once told him he only had ‘three months to live’.

Aussie TV star pens letter after given three months to live

TV presenter Barry Du Bois has opened up about his ongoing health battle, revealing in a moving letter that he was told he only had ‘three months to live’.

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New Greens leader Larissa Waters has announced her party’s portfolio allocations, vowing to make women’s safety and climate action top priorities as the new parliament begins. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Greens leader reshuffles portfolios after election loss

New Greens leader Larissa Waters has announced her party’s portfolio allocations, vowing to make women’s safety and climate action top priorities as the new parliament begins.

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A trial date has been set for the man accused of murdering Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy.

Major development in Samantha Murphy case

There’s been a major development in the alleged murder of Samantha Murphy, who disappeared while on a run in Victoria’s west more than a year ago.

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