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A terminally ill man whose $772,000 Lotto win touched hearts across the country has been reduced to tears by an extraordinary outpouring of support from complete strangers.

Dying Lotto winner overwhelmed by kindness of strangers

A terminally ill man whose $772,000 Lotto win touched hearts across the country has been reduced to tears by an extraordinary outpouring of support from complete strangers.

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Israeli security forces examine a fragment of an intercepted Iranian missile in northern Israel.

Australia responds as strikes threaten ‘tenuous’ peace

There has been a dramatic escalation in the Middle East after Iran attacked Israel in response to Tel Aviv’s deadly assault on southern Lebanon.

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Matthew Bielefeld died after crashing while competing in the off-road Finke Desert Race.

‘Larger than life’ sportsman remembered after tragic death

In an incredible act of selflessness, the devastated dad has shown his gratitude in the wake of his son’s death.

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By becoming eligible to claim a part-age pension, you’ll be fully exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax CGT. Here’s the hacks you need to know to get yourself support from Centrelink to ease the blow.

Getting a pension will ease CGT blow. Here’s how to do it

By becoming eligible to claim a part-age pension, you’ll be fully exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax CGT. Here’s the hacks you need to know to get yourself support from Centrelink to ease the blow.

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A tsunami watch has been issued for parts of Australia after a powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines this morning.

Tsunami alert issued for Australia after monster quake

A tsunami watch has been issued for parts of Australia after a powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines this morning.

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Qualify for just $1 of Centrelink age pension or JobSeeker, and the 30 per cent CGT disappears.

The $1 hack you need to dodge the new 30pc CGT rule

As the stark reality of changed capital gains tax rules sink in, one significant carve-out is grabbing the attention of those Australians likely to be affected. Here’s what you need to know.

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Pioneering scientist Richard Scolyer has died after a long battle with brain cancer.

PM announces state funeral for Richard Scolyer

The Prime Minister and other prominent Australians have paid tribute to scientist and former Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer AO, following his death from brain cancer.

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Cleo Smith was kidnapped as a four-year-old in remote Western Australian in 2021. WA Police

New pictures of Cleo Smith five years on from kidnapping

Years after one of the highest profile missing persons searches in Australia, Cleo Smith’s family says the young girl is thriving.

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Pioneering scientist Richard Scolyer has died after a long battle with brain cancer.

Pioneering researcher Richard Scolyer dies after brain cancer battle

Professor Richard Scolyer was a joint Australian of the Year for research into melanoma treatment before developing techniques to fight his own brain cancer.

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Australia’s birth rate is at an all-time low.

‘Feels like we’ve hit rock bottom’: Fertility rate sinks to historic low

Experts are calling it a human catastrophe that could trigger an economic shock for generations to come.

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Youths armed with machetes started a wild brawl at Flinders Street Station concourse. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

A state government says its strengthened knife laws are working, as several teenagers are arrested following a brawl at a major train precinct.

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Ms Martino said ‘hundreds’ of people had entered the store claiming to be the winner – but the real jackpot beneficiary has never turned up. The Lott

Search for mystery $100m lottery winner

More than a year after a $100m jackpot was announced, the elusive winner is still yet to claim their prize.

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A man’s ‘sick’ and ‘obsessive’ behaviour towards a woman in the weeks before he stabbed her in the neck have been revealed in a series of texts and voicemails.

Man’s 115 calls before stabbing ex in neck

A man’s ‘sick’ and ‘obsessive’ behaviour towards a woman in the weeks before he stabbed her in the neck have been revealed in a series of texts and voicemails.

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Pauline Hanson has rubbished rumours she will encourage Ben Roberts-Smith to run against Andrew Hastie in Canning at the next federal Election.

Pauline Hanson rubbishes Ben Roberts-Smith ON rumours

Pauline Hanson has rubbished rumours she would try and convince Ben Roberts-Smith to run as a One Nation candidate against Andrew Hastie in Canning at the next federal election.

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A DiDi rideshare driver was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. Now his visa history has come to light.

Shock update in DiDi driver sexual assault case

A DiDi rideshare driver was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. Now his visa history has come to light.

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