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The oil-rich UAE’s takeover bid for  Australian gas supplier during Middle East conflict raises a red flag over the energy transition.

Power grab amid conflict amps up fears over energy security

The oil-rich UAE’s takeover bid for a major Australian gas supplier during the Middle East action raises a red flag over the energy transition.

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A power outage, caused by a burst pipe, forced the evacuation of a busy city courthouse. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Two trapped in elevator as Sydney CBD buildings lose power

A burst underground water main in Sydney’s CBD has left two people trapped in Sydney’s busiest courthouse and plunged several buildings into darkness. 

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Dion Robbins tragically drowned in backyard pool.

‘No words for the pain’: Family mourns 3yo, after tragedy

Three-year-old Dion was just weeks away from his fourth birthday when tragedy struck in his backyard pool. His family is now grieving and seeking support.

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Pheobe Bishop's family have confirmed the remains found by police are the missing teen’s.

‘New information’: Pheobe Bishop’s family share body update

The family of Pheobe Bishop, the 17-year-old girl from Bundaberg, have shared a heartbreaking update about the body police found in the Good Night Scrub National Park near Gin Gin.

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Three people have been shot in Sydney's west.

Police probe links to Airtasker-style app in Auburn shooting

New details have emerged surrounding the shocking triple shooting in Sydney, which left an innocent female kebab shop worker in hospital with serious injuries.

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Constable Keith Anthony Smith was killed while delivering a home repossession order.  (Tasmania Police/AAP PHOTOS)

Police officer shot dead in Tasmanian property identified

The veteran police officer who was fatally shot while executing a warrant on a regional property in Tasmania’s north has been identified, marking the state’s first on-duty death in 25 years.

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Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders' Summit.

Meeting cancelled: Trump departs G7 before meeting Albo

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump has been cancelled after the US President decided to leave the G7 summit a day early because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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One person has died after a serious truck accident on a major Brisbane motorway, causing significant delays.

Traffic chaos after fatal truck crash on major Brisbane mwy

One person has died and commuters face at least 50-minute delays on a major Brisbane motorway after a serious truck crash.

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Leanne Akrap, 47, was found dead in bushland in Werringon, near Penrith, on Sunday.

Woman found dead in bushland identified, man charged

A man has been charged with the murder of a Sydney mother whose body was left dumped in bushland.

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Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder.

Mushroom trial jury urged to reject ‘wild panic’

Jurors in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson have been urged to reject the proposition she dumped a dehydrator as part of a ‘wild panic’.

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There has been a major boom in online shopping in recent years.

Australia Post reveals new approach for online shoppers

Australia Post is testing a fresh approach to better meet the needs of modern shoppers as parcel volumes reach record highs.

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Clare McCann pictured with her son Atreyu McCann.

Why grieving mother paraded her son’s coffin past his school

‘I will always love - I will always miss you. And I will fight for your justice - and I will make you proud.’

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Tasmanian Police Commissioner Donna Adams said the fatal shooting was ‘tragic and devastating’.

Police reveal details of ‘ambush’ as Tassie cop killed

A Tasmanian police officer is dead and the alleged shooter was shot by heavily armed police after an ambush outside a rural property.

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More than 50 vehicles joined a ‘powerful’ convoy in tribute to murdered Queensland teen Pheobe Bishop on Sunday.

‘Forever 17’: Community’s ‘powerful’ tribute for slain teen

The community has paid a touching tribute to slain Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop, taking part in a colourful convoy just as heartbreaking details about her boyfriend were revealed.

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