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‘Senseless, violent’: How Lilie James’ killer planned brutal murder

Lilie James’ murder at the hands of a controlling ex-boyfriend shocked the nation. Now the findings of a coronial inquest have been revealed.

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A new search is underway for Samantha Murphy’s body. Left: A previous search for the missing mum.

Dramatic update in search for missing mum Samantha Murphy

Police in Victoria have launched a new search for allegedly murdered mum Samantha Murphy in a dramatic development ahead of the trial of her alleged killer.

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We front Sydney’s huge bill, but have little to show for it.

We front Sydney’s huge bill, but have little to show for it

JENI O’DOWD: Potholes might be deemed too bland to be a problem, but couple them with a struggling ambulance service and you have a recipe for disaster.

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Severe thunderstorms have caused widespread destruction across NSW.

Man dies after being struck by falling tree as storm batters NSW

The storm has caused widespread destruction across the state, with commuters warned of train delays.

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The worst inflation figures in more than a year are widely expected to turn the Reserve Bank of Australia into the Grinches who won’t cut interest rates before Christmas. The Nightly

Aussie shoppers tipped to cut back this Christmas

Australians are buying more gift cards and budget goodies or fast tracking their Christmas shopping to this month’s Black Friday sales to save money now, retail insiders say.

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Matthew William Lawson (right) was sentenced to 14 years jail for the attempted murder of Trae Black (left).

Tradie learns fate for attack that severed man’s leg on construction site

Matthew William Lawson later said he was devastated to learn his victim had survived, and vowed to go back and finish the job.

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Virginia Giuffre settled civil lawsuit against former prince Andrew for a rumoured $22 million.

Legal battle erupts over Virginia Giuffre’s huge fortune

A legal battle is gearing up in the WA Supreme Court over the multi-million dollar estate of Virginia Giuffre - the most vocal survivor of notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Police have been inspecting deep mine shafts as part of the search for missing Gus.

Heartbreaking Gus update as police end mine shaft search

The search for the missing four-year-old had turned to 20-metre deep mine shafts.

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The latest inflation figures mark the worst set of price pressures since mid-2024. The prospect of a rate cut next year is now very remote.

Soaring inflation brings grim news for mortgage holders

Some economists said a surge in prices, driven by electricity charges, meant the central bank might have no choice but to increase the cost of money in 2026.

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Optus is experiencing a major outage in Melbourne.

Optus issues triple-0 statement as major outage hits city

Around 14,000 Australians are unable to use their phones for calls, texts or internet access, as a major outage forces to telco to issue a statement on emergency service calls.

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Optus says it is investigating its latest outage, which is affecting triple zero calls. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

Fresh Optus meltdown sparks triple-zero chaos for thousands

A fresh Optus outage has severed triple-zero access for thousands, sparking urgent safety warnings.

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Shocking street ambush leaves delivery rider thrown from bike.

Dashcam captures terrifying scooter ambush on delivery rider

Footage has emerged of an alleged coordinated attack with a delivery rider being tackled off his bike and robbed in Sydney.

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Bushfire alerts are at their highest levels in more than two years. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Worst bushfire risk in years prompts calls for caution

Thousands of people are facing the most severe bushfire danger conditions since 2023 as high temperatures and howling winds spark fears of major blazes.

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