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Ex-minister Ed Husic has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to act on Israel. NewsWire / Philip Gostelow

‘Hurting NSW’: Labor backbencher hits out at WA’s GST share

One of Anthony Albanese’s Labor backbenchers has hit out at WA’s share of the GST labelling it a ‘terrible’ and ‘dysfunctional’ deal which he insisted was ‘bad for my state of New South Wales’.

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Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel.

Travel still a ‘priority’ for Aussies despite price hikes

Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel.

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Closing submissions are being heard in the trial of Maree Mavis Crabtree for her son's murder.

Mum’s chilling admission before son’s alleged murder

Maree Mavis Crabtree is accused of murdering her son to claim $125,000 insurance payout, and her daughter is a witness in the trial.

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Award-winning young adult author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. NewsWire / Colin Murty

Disgraced WA author Craig Silvey admits child exploitation crimes

Popular Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, but two other charges have been dropped.

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One of the babies had already died, while the woman and the other infant have been taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

Death of baby in homeless camp fuels call for action

The death of a baby in a homeless encampment has turned the spotlight on Australia's deteriorating housing affordability and cost-of-living crisis.

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The Northern Territory Police Force holds concerns for the welfare of 5-year-old Sharon Granites

Jefferson Lewis excused from facing court over girl’s murder

The man accused of murdering a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs will remain behind bars after being excused from attending his first court appearance this morning.

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The Bondi massacre followed warnings a violent attack was coming after years of anti-Israel protests. Izhar Khan

Jewish mums tell royal commission of vile schoolyard hatred

Testimonies of online hatred, school yard bullying, and community anxiety have opened the second day of the Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney. 

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The child remains in the intensive care unit in a stable condition.

Woman charged with torture, neglect as child hospitalised

Charges have been laid after a 10-year-old girl was admitted to hospital with significant injuries.

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Jefferson Lewis is set to face court via video link for the murder of a five-year-old girl.

Accused killer to face court over horrifying murder of 5yo

The man accused of abducting and murdering a five-year-old girl in the outback will appear in court today from a remote location, where he was moved after riots broke out in Alice Springs.

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Three are dead and four others have been rescued after two boats got into trouble at Ballina, New South Wales.

Three dead and others missing after horror boating accident

Three people are dead and a search is underway for other passengers after a yacht sank in Ballina overnight.

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Alice Springs remains volatile following riots after a man was arrested over a child's death. (Rhett Hammerton/AAP PHOTOS)

Alice Springs riot arrests climb as police lay more charges

Fresh arrests have been made over the riots, with more charges expected as police review CCTV footage.

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The truth has always been out there for those who would listen. Not enough did before blood flowed at Bondi.

The reality of everyday anti-Semitism emerges

The truth has always been out there for those who would listen. Not enough did before blood flowed at Bondi.

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Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

It’s about time Anthony Albanese showed some courage

Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

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Sovereign citizens have long been dismissed as existing on our fringes or largely underground. Now they’ve come out of their burrows and are empowered, better organised and more dangerous than ever.

Why cops say sovereign citizens are as evil as child abusers

Sovereign citizens have long been dismissed as existing on our fringes or largely underground. Now they’ve come out of their burrows and are empowered, better organised and more dangerous than ever.

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Australian sailors serving on board US submarines have been instructed to comply with all directions from their American commanders, despite concerns about operations launched by the Trump administration.

Aussie sailors forced to comply with orders on US subs

Australian sailors serving on board US submarines have been instructed to comply with all directions from their American commanders, despite concerns about operations launched by the Trump administration.

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