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Older generations are far more likely to protect their skin from the sun than people aged 13 to 28.

Young Australians skipping sun safety sparks concern

Health officials are concerned that data shows younger generations are not using adequate sun protection when outdoors.

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First-home buyers may not be prepared for the lifestyle changes that come with owning a home.

Hidden danger in first-home buyer schemes

First-home buyer schemes are pushing Australians without saving habits into mortgages, risking future stress and debt.

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The ACCC issued a nationwide recall on Kadink Decorative Sand after it was found to contain traces of chrysotile asbestos.

Update as schools closed amid asbestos fears

More than 70 schools will remain closed amid growing concerns about potentially asbestos-contaminated play sand.

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A year out from a state election, retail crime is dominating political discussion in Victoria. (Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS)

Allan slammed over retail crime crackdown plan

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has unveiled a new plan to combat retail crime, while blasting the Allan Government for ‘doing nothing’ to protect the safety of staff and shoppers.

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A 23-year-old man has died following a suspected hit-and-run crash in Richmond.

Man dies after suspected hit-and-run in Sydney

A 23-year-old has died after being found unresponsive on the side of the road on Sunday night.

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The fight spilled from the bathroom into the main dining area, shocking late-night onlookers.

Four hospitalised after wild restaurant brawl

Shocking footage shows the moment a bathroom fight spilled into a packed dining room.

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Anthony Albanese and Jacinta Allan are cheering the early opening of Melbourne's Metro service.

Albo splashes cash as rail line faces funding black hole

As a city-shaping rail tunnel readies to open, another cash-strapped project in Victoria worth three times as much has been promised a critical funding injection by the PM.

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Controversial Onlyfans model Bonnie Blue has teased her return to Schoolies this year.

Controversial OnlyFans star teases return to Australia after visa troubles

The adult content creator “can not wait” to attend an event for high school graduates.

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A teen driver has been remanded in custody after a pregnant woman was killed in a two-car crash.

P-plater denied bail as crash kills woman, unborn child

A teenage university student involved in a horrific Sydney car crash that killed a woman who was eight months pregnant has been denied bail.

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Police are on the hunt after a gunman opened fire on two homes in Broadmeadows, Melbourne.
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The out of control car speeds towards the crowd.

Terrifying vision as speedway car ploughs into crowd

Two people are in a critical condition and many more are seriously injured after a speedway car ploughed into the crowd at a motorcycle rally in country NSW.

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Large hailstones and heavy rain are hammering a large swathe of Australia's east coast.

Giant hail batters communities in two states

Golf ball-sized hail has pummelled towns as severe thunderstorm and flood warnings remain in place.

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Traces of chrysotile, a type of asbestos, have been found in Kadink Decorative Sand.

Asbestos has been found in coloured craft sand. This is the risk to kids

More than 20 schools and preschools have been closed after traces of asbestos were detected in the sand.

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Andrew Conners, 55, and his wife Julianne, 54, were killed in the plane crash at Shellharbour in NSW.