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A woman jailed for the murder of Jason Galleghan, 16, will not serve more time for a prison assault. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Teen's killer avoids extra time after prison assault

A woman who murdered a teenager over a pair of headphones has not been handed any more jail time for biting a prison officer on the arm.

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The Health Minister has defended slashing about 160,000 Aussies from the NDIS in an effort to reduce ‘unsustainable’ costs.

‘Gone off track’: Health Minister defends NDIS overhaul

The Health Minister has defended slashing about 160,000 Aussies from the NDIS in an effort to reduce ‘unsustainable’ costs.

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James Valentine has died aged 64.

Broadcaster James Valentine dies aged 64 via VAD

Legendary radio and television presenter James Valentine has died through voluntary assisted dying after a cancer diagnosis.

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Police believe this man can help them with their inquiries. NSW Police

Warning for older Aussies after scammer poses as roofer

An elderly woman has narrowly avoided losing tens of thousands of dollars after a man allegedly knocked on her door claiming to be a roof repair man.

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Qantas slashes flights as war drives up fuel costs

Are booked flights safe? Warning issued

The Government has warned they ‘can’t rule out’ mass flight cancellations as aviation leaders raise alarm over fuel and booked flights.

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Police officer injured and man shot a shootings erupt across Sydney.

Officers pinned by cars, hit in head as shooting unfolds

Two police officers were injured late on Wednesday, including one pinned between two cars, while a man remains in a critical condition after a shooting.

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Fake discount claims hit Woolworths in court showdown.

Woolworths grilled over alleged fake discounts in court

A senior executive at a supermarket giant denies the retail chain misled customers with fake discounts for a number of items.

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The Australian Medical Association has launched the ‘Have the Jab Chat’ campaign amid falling vaccination rates.

Peak medical group’s new campaign to boost falling jab rate

Falling immunisation rates, fuelled by misinformation, has sparked a national campaign calling on Australians to speak with their doctor about vaccinations.

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Australia has secured an additional four shiploads of diesel using a new government financing scheme, as several Iran-linked oil tankers bound for Malaysia have reportedly changed course to avoid the US Navy.

PM welcomes extra 200 million litres of fuel

Australia has secured an additional four shiploads of diesel using a new government financing scheme, as several Iran-linked oil tankers bound for Malaysia have reportedly changed course to avoid the US Navy.

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A mum has aired her dismay after she was caught at the centre of a ‘despicable’ human faeces act in broad daylight. 

Mum’s fury after being targeted with vile carpark act

A mum has aired her dismay after she was caught at the centre of a ‘despicable human faeces’ act in broad daylight. 

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Weeks after exposing the dark truth behind her marriage, the estranged wife of a Sydney dentist shot dead by police has shared a new chapter in her life.

Ex-wife of dentist shot by police shares emotional update

Weeks after exposing the dark truth behind her marriage, the estranged wife of a Sydney dentist shot dead by police has shared a new chapter in her life.

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Australian regulators are investigating if Anthropic’s AI models could pose a threat to online security across the financial system.

RBA, ASIC look into ‘cyber risks’ from Anthropic’s AI models

Australian regulators are investigating if Anthropic’s AI models could pose a threat to online security across the financial system.

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Slapping a tax on gas exports could ultimately hurt Australians already facing soaring power bills. 

Why a tax on gas exports would hurt everyday Australians

A call by the Greens and independent senator David Pocock to slap a 25 per cent tax on Australia’s third biggest export could end up hurting everyday consumers reeling from soaring electricity bills.

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The NDIS cost will top $50 billion this financial year.

The NDIS encapsulates what is wrong with modern Australia

AARON PATRICK: Health Minister Mark Butler’s plan to bring the welfare scheme under control is a good start but avoids serious reform.

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Aussies heading for Dawn Services on Anzac Day may be in for some warmer-than-usual temperatures as an unusual system develops off the south coast.

‘Super rare’ weather event looms for major city

The weather pattern has raised alarms about a ‘super rare’ event that may be hurtling towards the coast earlier than expected. 

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