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Rainfall records have been broken across Queensland’s northwest as two weather systems drench the state with Normanton one of the hardest hit towns.

Man found dead in floodwaters amid record breaking rainfall

Two weather systems are unleashing unprecedented downpours for outback towns.

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Anthony Albanese has ignored grieving families’ plea for a royal commission.

Bondi families are the ‘experts’ we should be listening to

EDITORIAL: Make no mistake, the reason Mr Albanese does not want to call a royal commission is because he knows it would be disastrous for his own political fortunes

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A Melbourne mother told 7NEWS that Airbnb had a lack of empathy.

Cancer stricken mum locked out of holiday refund

Delliah Ledda hoped to party in Adelaide for NYE, instead she will be starting chemotherapy.

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A man's body has been seen floating in the water near an anchored military vessel in Darwin Harbour. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE)

Divers brave crocs in search for body seen in water

The sighting of the body of an unidentified man in a Top End harbour has prompted an extensive search including divers braving waters where a croc was seen.

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Brynne Edelsten has been charged in Melbourne.
Albanese has committed to backing Melbourne’s $300 - 400 billion Suburban Rail Loop.

Why Albanese should stay out of Victoria’s train wreck

STEPHEN ANTHONY: Albanese has committed to backing Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, but this means the rest of Australia will have to bail out the broke Victorian Government and its major infrastructure plans.

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Your complete guid to which major stores are open over New Year’s.

Your complete shopper’s guide to New Year’s trading hours

Whether you need to dash out for some extra booze, or you just want to do a little retail therapy to kick off 2026, here’s which major stores are open over New Year’s.

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You can still buy a house near the beach on a low six-figure salary, but it comes with some big catches.

Where you can still buy a beach house on an average income

You can still buy a house near the beach on a low six-figure salary, but it comes with some big catches.

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Lachie and Jules Neale are packing up their family home in Queensland amid a painful marriage breakdown.

Jules Neale spotted in tears during family home move

Friends were seen helping load a trailer at the inner east Brisbane home on Tuesday morning amid marriage woes between Lachie and Jules Neale.

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About 200kg of shark heads were dumped outside a minister's office to protest a fishing ban in Western Australia. ABC

Shark heads dumped outside fisheries minister’s office

Three men have been charged over dumping 200kg of shark heads in protest of the controversial demersal fishing ban.

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Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed is back in hospital.

Bondi hero Ahmed back in hospital days after discharge

Ahmed al-Ahmed has reportedly returned to hospital just days after being released. 

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Tropical Cyclone Hayley is crossing the coast north of Broome, which was hit by flooding from a tropical cyclone in 2023.

‘Not safe to leave’: Locals batten down as cyclone hits WA

A tropical cyclone warning for the Kimberley has those in the region on high alert as they prepare to ride out the storm.

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Six people have been charged after officers intercepted a vehicle carrying two allegedly loaded firearms in western Sydney. NSW Police.

Six charged in massive firearms bust

Six people, including two teenagers, have been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting and alleged criminal syndicate activity.

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AI is being used to impersonate high-profile figures like Elon Musk in investment scams.

The biggest scams for 2026 and how to avoid them

Fraud experts are warning Aussies to be on high alert for emerging scams involving artificial technology after $260 million was defrauded from victims in the first nine months of 2025.

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No evidence suggests the gunmen received training in the Philippines, AFP chief Krissy Barrett says.

‘Not tourism’: Police track Akrams’ Philippines trip

Sajid and Naveed Akram were clearly not being tourists when they spent nearly a month in the Philippines ahead of the December 14 attack in Bondi, police say.

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