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A baby is fighting for life after being struck by a Toyota Corolla on the Gold Coast.

Baby fighting for life after pram hit by car

A baby is fighting for life, and a woman is injured after being struck by a car in Queensland.

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A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.

Man arrested after body found on Aussie beach

A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.

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He was shot while shielding his children, and crawled away because he didn’t want to die in front of his family.

Bondi terror attack victim’s incredible tale of survival

He was shot while shielding his children, and crawled away because he didn’t want to die in front of his family.

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A criminal psychologist has looked into what drives the fugitive mindset of men similar to Julian Ingram and Desi Freeman.

Psychologist reveals why killer fugitives still elude police

A leading criminologist has broken down the psychology behind killer fugitives Julian Ingram and Dezi Freeman, explaining why they have been able to elude police.

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There’s been a heartbreaking update in the search for a missing Belgian woman after a bush walker stumbled across what’s believed to be human remains.

Heartbreaking update in search for missing tourist in Tassie

There’s been a heartbreaking update in the search for a missing Belgian woman after a bush walker stumbled across what’s believed to be human remains.

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Admiral David Johnston told Australian veterans their sacrifices were not forgotten after the US president falsely accused allies of avoiding combat in the Afghanistan war.

Trump’s claim angered our troops. The ADF boss just hit back

Admiral David Johnston told Australian veterans their sacrifices were not forgotten after the US president falsely accused allies of avoiding combat in the Afghanistan war.

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A 63-year-old went missing after going for a swim in the Namoi River in Gunnedah on Tuesday night.

Urgent search for missing swimmer in NSW

Witnesses said they saw a man struggling in the water before he disappeared.

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One simple act can help heal sick babies.

One simple act can help heal sick babies

New Australian research has found one simple act can help unwell babies overcome severe illness.

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A Mandurah music teacher who admitted to a sickening campaign of sexual abuse against a 12-year-old-boy spent her final days of freedom posing for ‘glamour’ maternity photos.

Pregnant teacher’s brazen Fremantle photoshoot

A Mandurah music teacher who gave birth to her victim’s baby spent her final days of freedom posing for ‘glamour’ maternity shoots at a Fremantle hotspot.

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Indian nationals Sachin and Sahil both lost their lives in the drowning tragedy.

Two men named as long weekend celebration turns to tragedy

Two young men who lost their lives in a tragic river drowning over the Australia Day long weekend have been identified.

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A court sketch of Greg Lynn whose murder conviction was overturned in December 2025. Picture. Paul Tyquin/ NewsWire

Update after ex-pilot’s conviction overturned

The hunter at the centre of two deaths in the Victorian High Country has returned to court after his conviction for murdering an elderly camper was overturned on appeal.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock.

Big four banks tipping February hike as inflation soars

Australia’s big four banks are now unanimously tipping a rate hike for Tuesday next week after inflation soared even further above the Reserve Bank’s target band.

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Siola’a family say they were ‘heartbroken’, they were ‘targeted’ over inflatable pool incident

Family of disabled boy say they were ‘targeted’ over inflatable pool at the beach

Walter Siala’a’s parents say what began as a heartbreaking experience has since turned into a reminder of community kindness.

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Sydney is Australia's most expensive market, but house prices are still expected to grow in 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rate hikes, affordability won't curb house prices

Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.

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