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Dangerous pipe bombs have been located in Belconnen, Canberra.

Major update after several pipe bombs found on city footpath

Almost a dozen explosive devices were discovered along footpaths in the nation’s capital.

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A man has been seriously injured after gunmen opened fire on his home in Sydney’s west.

Man seriously injured after gunshots spray Sydney home

A man has been seriously injured after gunmen opened fire on his home in Sydney’s west.

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Details of the National Day of Mourning, to be held for those killed in the alleged terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, have now been revealed. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Details of National Day of Mourning for Bondi revealed

Details of the National Day of Mourning, to be held for those killed in the alleged terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, have now been revealed.

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More than a dozen people have been rescued across Sydney amid heavy rain.

Evacuation order as wild summer storms kill a woman

More than a dozen people have been rescued with cars submerged and homes flooded as storms pummel Australia's east coast.

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Passengers on a Qantas flight in South Australia have been left shaken by separate mid-air dramas after the plane was forced to turn back twice due to a bird strike.
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Sydney remains a target for the states wild weather. Windy

‘Severe’ warning as state braces for wild weekend storms

Millions are bracing for wild weather across Australia's east coast with severe thunderstorms, dangerous surf and torrential rain triggering major warnings.

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Kate Whiteman, who accused twin brothers of sexually assaulting her at a party, has been found dead.

Aussie woman who accused twins of mansion rape found dead

An Australian woman who accused twin real estate mogul brothers of sexually assaulting her at a Hamptons mansion has been found dead.

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A further 30 West Australian emergency services personnel have been deployed to Victoria to assist local crews after several catastrophic bushfires swept through the regions.

More West Australians join Victorian firefighting efforts

A further 30 WA emergency services personnel have been deployed to Victoria to help local crews after several catastrophic bushfires swept through the regions. 

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Jerwin Royupa was forced to do 60 hours a week of manual labour without any pay that was agreed.

Exploited worker jumps from moving car to escape sponsor

The death of a migrant worker who was exploited and fearful of his visa sponsor has prompted calls for the creation of an anti-slavery hotline.

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Brisbane woman wakes to find massive python curled up on top of her
Australia Day should always be a day when a vast, diverse continent pauses to reflect on what binds us together.

Why we must proudly reclaim Australia Day in 2026

MICHAELIA CASH: Australia Day should always be a day when a vast, diverse continent pauses to reflect on what binds us together.

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Loophole Brewing Co party kegs recalled after safety concerns over possible bottle bomb .

More popular beer recalled over serious health concerns

A week after purchasers were told their kegs could explode, a popular beer maker is issuing another warning. 

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Two construction workers were crushed to death between concrete slabs at the Eagle Farm Racecourse. (AAP PHOTOS)

‘Egregious disregard’ for safety led to men’s workplace deaths: Coroner

An ‘egregious disregard for safety’ led to the deaths of two construction workers crushed by concrete slabs at Eagle Farm Racecourse, a coroner has found.

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Gusty winds and not much rain could cause Victorian bushfires to flare up again, a forecaster warns. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Light rain, easing wind provides some relief for fires

Less-extreme fire conditions and easing winds are providing some relief for crews battling blazes, with the bushfire season to face a formal review.

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A Queensland teenager has survived after falling 80m from the top of a mountain in the state’s south east. 

How a teen’s AirPods saved his life after 80m fall off mountain

Jake’s mum has revealed the five words he said over the phone that made her sink to her knees.

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