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A desperate search is underway for Trisha Graf, mother-of-six.

‘Suspicious’: Desperate search for missing mum in bushland

A desperate search is underway in the harsh South Australian outback for a missing mother of six who vanished without a trace more than a month ago.

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A man will front court on Wednesday over alleged threats to kill a Federal politician.

Man to front court over alleged threats to kill politician

An Australian man will front court on Wednesday after allegedly making multiple threats to kill a Federal politician.

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Kazem ‘Kaz’ Hamad, one of Australia’s most wanted criminals, has reportedly been arrested in Iraq.

Australian drug, crime kingpin captured in Iraq

Kazem ‘Kaz’ Hamad, the illicit tobacco king of Australia, has been described as ‘one of the most dangerous wanted men in the world’.

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Randa Abdel-Fattah’s removal from Adelaide Writers’ Week sparked an outcry and author boycotts.

Lobby pressure in spotlight after arts festival capitulates

As an arts festival picks up the pieces after an author cancellation triggered a huge boycott, organisations are being urged to stare down lobby pressure.

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Paul Harris should have been transferred to a larger hospital for a CT angiogram , a coroner said.

Scans could have saved father-of-five’s life

Given the man’s profession, a coroner believes he should have been diagnosed earlier.

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Heavily armed police were on the hunt for Zachariah Ugle after he was allegedly seen carrying a long-arm firearm following a string of incidents on Tuesday morning. 

Suspected Pinjarra gunman located after intense manhunt

Heavily armed police were on the hunt for Zachariah Ugle after he was allegedly seen carrying a long-arm firearm following a string of incidents on Tuesday morning. 

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Velvet Pesu has been identified as the carer found dead at a Logan home.

Carer found dead at client’s home identified as popular singer

The client was arrested interstate following a dramatic high-speed police chase.

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Author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Why it’s much easier to criticise Israel than immigration

University academics can call for the destruction of Israel and trivialise terrorism and keep their job. But criticising immigration is a sure-fire way to get sacked.

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Renowned Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. 

The texts famous WA author allegedly sent to paedophile revealed

Shocking details of Craig Silvey’s alleged child exploitation crimes have been aired in court.

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Convicted criminal Thomas Sewell was among the signatories to a statement announcing the disbanding of the National Socialist Network.

Neo-nazi group disbanding to avoid new hate speech laws

Neo-nazi group the National Socialist Network has announced it will disband ahead of the introduction of proposed hate speech laws to avoid members being arrested and charged.

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NSW Health is urging people to protect themselves against mosquito bites after a probable rare brain virus case has been detected.

Warning as serious brain virus spread by mozzies detected

NSW Health is urging people to protect themselves against mosquito bites after a probable rare brain virus case has been detected.

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Woman's husband queues for pool chair, sparking social media debate
Prominent Fremantle novelist Craig Silvey has faced court on child sex offences after he was allegedly caught actively engaging with paedophiles online.

Jasper Jones author accused of child exploitation

Detectives executed a search warrant at the prominent Fremantle novelist’s home and allegedly found him actively engaging with paedophiles online when they arrived.

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Inspector Amy Scott has been diagnosed with cancer.

Huge sums pour in for cancer-stricken cop who ended stabbing

After just 24 hours, the public raised more than $360,000 to support her treatment, exceeding their goal by more than 10 times. 

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Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled.

Adelaide Writers’ Week canned after boss Louise Adler quits

Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled after director Louise Adler quit over Randa Abdel-Fattah being uninvited from the festival over her anti-Israel views.

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