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Brittany Higgins claims she’s broke despite her hefty settlement with the Federal Government, Linda Reynolds’ lawyer says, amid moves to bankrupt his client’s former staffer.

Brittany Higgins ‘has no money left’ after $2.4m settlement

Brittany Higgins claims she’s broke despite her hefty settlement with the Federal Government, Linda Reynolds’ lawyer says, amid moves to bankrupt his client’s former staffer.

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After months of investigation, police have charged a man over the deadly shooting of a Sydney plumber in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

Man who allegedly shot dead Sydney plumber charged

After months of investigation, police have charged a man over the deadly shooting of a Sydney plumber in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

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New figures show used hybrid car sales in Australia soared by 37 per cent during October. (Steve Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

This second-hand car trend is pushing down car sale numbers

Australia appears to have a new-found love, clearly visible in the second-hand car market, with some cars not selling like they used to.

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The man has been charged with stealing power to grow the crop inside his home.

Cops allege power pincher had house full of ‘pot’ plants

Police have raided a home that was allegedly being used as a marijuana cultivation property, with plants growing in at least five rooms of the NSW property.

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A West Australian man has described the horrifying moment he was thrown into the air during a shark attack off the coast of Prevelly, near Margaret River.

Horrifying moment WA man lands on top of a shark

The foil-boarder punched the shark during the terrifying attack with onlookers screaming and shouting at one another.

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Charges against AFL player Tanner Bruhn, and his friend, have been dropped.

Rape charges dropped against AFL star

Rape charges against a high-profile AFL player and his friend have been dropped after a key witness admitted fabricating evidence about the alleged assault.

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Alan Jones Jones will fight the allegations at trial.

Court date set for blockbuster Alan Jones indecent assault trial

A trial date has been set as former 2GB radio broadcaster Alan Jones prepares to defend a range of indecent assault allegations.

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Another adult who was trapped in the vehicle has life-threatening injuries.

Two children, adult die after vehicle rolls in horror crash

Two children and an adult have died in a horrific crash involving a truck and car at a Victorian intersection. 

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Brittany Higgins is likely to be declared bankrupt after being sued for defamation  by her former boss Linda Reynolds.

New blow for Brittany Higgins after defamation case loss to ex-boss

Higgins was forced to pay Linda Reynolds over $1 million but her financial woes don’t end there.

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Two out of three transformers at the Waratah Super Battery on the NSW Central Coast north of Sydney have shut down.

NSW ‘super battery’ suffers major failure

Two out of three transformers at the Waratah Super Battery on the NSW Central Coast north of Sydney have shut down.

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An 8yo boy tragically drowned in a display home pool over the weekend.

Tragic update after 8yo drowns in display home pool

A community in Victoria’s North is in mourning after an eight-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a display home during what neighbours say was a family celebration.

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The Kings Way was shut in both directions.

Melbourne drug bust follows dramatic chase, collision

Commuters are facing major delays after a key road in Melbourne was closed in both directions following a police pursuit involving a minivan allegedly carrying drugs.

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Australia will mark the 107th anniversary of the armistice that ended fighting in World War I. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Generations connected as millions mark Remembrance Day

Ceremonies will be held across the nation as people pause to mark Remembrance Day, honouring Australians who have answered the call to serve their country.

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