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Police are investigating three separate gunfire attacks in Western Sydney. NewsWire Christian Gilles

Gunfire erupts in three separate overnight attacks

Western Sydney has been rattled by a series of public place shootings, with investigators now racing to uncover whether the attacks were linked.

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Ben Austin's funeral will be held at St Kilda's Junction Oval, where he loved to watch cricket. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Teen killed in freak cricket accident to be farewelled

Mourners in cricket jerseys will farewell teen athlete Ben Austin who died after being hit by a cricket ball in a freak accident.

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Bali tourists have been warned to look out for tomcat or rove beetles.

Bali tourists warned after Aussie traveller’s painful discovery

‘I don’t want to scare anyone, because Bali is beautiful, but people should know the basics.’

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Wild video of worksite brawl aired amid union deal bombshell

Footage has been released of a construction site brawl as the CFMEU was accused of making a deal with the Queensland police union that allowed officials to ignore the law.

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A smoke warning has been issued in Bullsbrook due to a house fire.

Bullsbrook house fire prompts warning over lots of smoke

A house fire in Perth’s north has prompted a warning over potentially dangerous smoke, with those nearby urged to remain inside. 

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One of the world’s most talked-about adult stars has landed in Sydney and has shared her plans for her Australian visit.

Infamous adult stars feud in Aus ahead of schoolies

One of the world’s most talked-about adult stars has landed in Sydney and has shared her plans for her Australian visit.

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ABC boss Hugh Marks.

ABC boss left red-faced over bizarre ‘Journo Feed’ project

The head of the ABC was forced to admit he knew nothing about a mysterious project to create a new interactive platform called ‘Journo Feed’ that would promote stories from individual reporters.

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Dieter and Karl Gruber both died after being stabbed.

Man accused of double murder at first birthday party fronts court

Murder charges have been laid over the deaths of two men at a first birthday party, as the accused man's lawyer told a court he was withdrawing from drugs.

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Passenger removed from Qantas flight.

Qantas chaos as AFP removes restrained passenger on flight from Perth

A ‘disruptive’ passenger has been removed from a Sydney-bound Qantas flight after being restrained on board.

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A millennial couple who scored WA’s biggest lottery prize in three years has revealed their plans for the huge jackpot.

Shocked millennials reveal plans for $50m Powerball windfall

‘This kind of thing doesn’t happen to normal people like us.’

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How to get the most out of this year's Black Friday sales.

Black Friday decoded: Real deals vs fake discounts

How Australians can make the most of Black Friday without getting caught in overcrowded stores, misleading offers or online scams.

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Russell Crowe has led emotional tributes to radio legend John Laws, telling mourners the broadcaster had the “heart of a lion”.

‘Believed’: Crowe’s tribute to radio legend

Movie star Russell Crowe has shared a touching detail about his first meeting with radio icon John Laws at a packed funeral.

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The National Socialist Network nazi group rallying outside NSW parliament.

Huge fines for ‘deplorable’ signs among tough new nazi laws

The NSW government is increasing penalties for those who indicate support for nazi ideology in public, particularly near Jewish schools, synagogues or Holocaust museums.

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Trade Minister Don Farrell is optimistic he can secure a trade deal with the EU.

‘We can get a deal’: Hopes high as EU trade talks begin

The European Union’s top trade negotiator has arrived in Australia to reopen trade talks, with both sides sounding optimistic about securing a long elusive deal.  

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Tropical Cyclone Fina has formed off Northern Territory coast

100km/h winds as cyclone forms off Northern Territory coast

The tropical cyclone is expected to potentially make landfall by the end of the week.

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