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A man is fighting for his life after being struck by a ute in Brisbane's South.

Hit-and-run leaves man fighting for life

A pedestrian is fighting for his life are being struck by a ute in Brisbane’s South.

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Qantas Group and Virgin Australia are introducing a new major ban.

Qantas, Virgin introduce major ban: What you need to know

Australia’s two largest airlines are introducing new major restrictions on popular devices after a string of fires. This is what you need to know before you travel.

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NSW Liberals eye ex-TV reporter Kellie Sloane as new leader.

NSW Liberals eye ex-TV reporter Kellie Sloane as new leader

Leader Mark Speakman resigned on Thursday afternoon when he realised he did not have enough support to keep the job.

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Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her two-year-old daughter Khandalyce Pearce were murdered in 2008. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Vile killer's bold bid after murdering mum and toddler

A man has launched an appeal against his two life sentences after murdering his ex-girlfriend and her toddler and dumping their bodies in separate states.

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Jesmond Central’s Reindeer Cheer experience has sparked outrage among shoppers.

Fury as Aussie shop Christmas display uses REAL reindeer

A shopping centre has come under fire after it including live reindeer as part of a Christmas experience aimed at children.

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The 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to two decades in prison for her role in the murder of the Perth brothers.

Woman jailed over role in Perth brothers’ murders

A woman has been jailed for 20 years over her role in a violent robbery that led to the deaths of two Perth brothers in Mexico.

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Stuart Wood KC is leading an inquiry into CFMEU practices.

CFMEU paid $50 million into the wrong account

The misdirection of money took place in Queensland, where the union’s leaders hadn’t faced an election in 15 years, administrator Mark Irving said.

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Semeru volcano is the highest peak on Java, the most densely populated island in Indonesia.

Major update for Bali tourists after volcano erupts 10 times

Evacuations are underway, and airlines are monitoring a developing situation after an Indonesian volcano, responsible for the deaths of more than 50 people in 2021, exploded, causing a monstrous ash cloud. 

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A teenager's family is accusing police of racial profiling and brutality towards the 17-year-old. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Racial profiling’: Teen ‘traumatised’ after wrong arrest

The family of an Aboriginal boy who was arrested on a bus in the nation's capital have lashed out at police for wrongly targeting the teen.

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The countdown is on for young Australians to either download or delete their data from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with parent company Meta warning it would be shutting down accounts a week earlier that the social media ban deadline.,

Meta issues warning to young Facebook, Instagram users

The countdown is on for young Australians to either download or delete their data from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with parent company Meta warning it will begin shutting down accounts.

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Jacob Hersant was spoken to by police after the alleged Dawn Service disruption.

Neo-nazis to fight Anzac Day charges

Three neo-nazis have been urged to seek legal help as they plan to defend against allegations they behaved offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.

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Alan Jones' lawyer said she was still awaiting important information a year after his arrest. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Seized electronics loom large in Alan Jones' abuse case

Former radio king Alan Jones is challenging the legality of a search warrant and seizure of his electronic devices as he prepares to fight sexual abuse claims.

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Friends and family gathered to say goodbye to teenager Ben Austin.

‘Beautiful boy’: Heartbreak as 17yo cricketer laid to rest

The loved ones of a 17-year-old who died after being hit by a cricket ball have paid respects to the teen in a heartbreaking farewell.

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Uiatu ‘Joan’ Taufua who faces three manslaughter charges has been referred to a Mental Health Court.

Triple-fatal case takes new turn for NRL star's mum

A specialist court will decide whether the mother of NRL star Payne Haas was of unsound mind when she allegedly killed three people in a car crash.

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