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Michael Martin will stand trial on three charges relating to a grandmother's rape in 1983. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

A man has been committed to stand trial over a 1983 rape of a grandmother, but has been cleared of her 1981 sexual assault.

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GUS LAMONT: Police say two family members have withdrawn cooperation with police.

Gus Lamont: Two family members now not assisting police

In a bombshell update, South Australian’s police commissioner has announced two family members have now withdrawn their cooperation as investigators search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

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Grace Tame speaks during a protest against the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog on February 09, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Unknown

Elite Sydney school hits back after Grace Tame reports

Conservatorium High School says it did not remove Grace Tame from its consent education program, despite media reports claiming she was axed after leading a controversial chant at a pro-Palestine rally.

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A man died in a crash on the Bruce Highway.

Man killed as truck speeds head on into highway traffic

Drivers on a major highway in Queensland were forced to try and take evasive action after a horror scenario unfolded, leaving one person dead and another fighting for life.

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Setefano Leaaetoa has been charged with murder.

Alarming details about escapee charged with murder in Sydney

A 25-year-old man who allegedly went on a stabbing spree after escaping from a mental health care facility and evading police for 10 days, has been charged with murder.

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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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