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The Australian Medical Association has launched the ‘Have the Jab Chat’ campaign amid falling vaccination rates.

Peak medical group’s new campaign to boost falling jab rate

Falling immunisation rates, fuelled by misinformation, has sparked a national campaign calling on Australians to speak with their doctor about vaccinations.

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Australia has secured an additional four shiploads of diesel using a new government financing scheme, as several Iran-linked oil tankers bound for Malaysia have reportedly changed course to avoid the US Navy.

PM welcomes extra 200 million litres of fuel

Australia has secured an additional four shiploads of diesel using a new government financing scheme, as several Iran-linked oil tankers bound for Malaysia have reportedly changed course to avoid the US Navy.

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A mum has aired her dismay after she was caught at the centre of a ‘despicable’ human faeces act in broad daylight. 

Mum’s fury after being targeted with vile carpark act

A mum has aired her dismay after she was caught at the centre of a ‘despicable human faeces’ act in broad daylight. 

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Weeks after exposing the dark truth behind her marriage, the estranged wife of a Sydney dentist shot dead by police has shared a new chapter in her life.

Ex-wife of dentist shot by police shares emotional update

Weeks after exposing the dark truth behind her marriage, the estranged wife of a Sydney dentist shot dead by police has shared a new chapter in her life.

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Australian regulators are investigating if Anthropic’s AI models could pose a threat to online security across the financial system.

RBA, ASIC look into ‘cyber risks’ from Anthropic’s AI models

Australian regulators are investigating if Anthropic’s AI models could pose a threat to online security across the financial system.

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Slapping a tax on gas exports could ultimately hurt Australians already facing soaring power bills. 

Why a tax on gas exports would hurt everyday Australians

A call by the Greens and independent senator David Pocock to slap a 25 per cent tax on Australia’s third biggest export could end up hurting everyday consumers reeling from soaring electricity bills.

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The NDIS cost will top $50 billion this financial year.

The NDIS encapsulates what is wrong with modern Australia

AARON PATRICK: Health Minister Mark Butler’s plan to bring the welfare scheme under control is a good start but avoids serious reform.

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Aussies heading for Dawn Services on Anzac Day may be in for some warmer-than-usual temperatures as an unusual system develops off the south coast.

‘Super rare’ weather event looms for major city

The weather pattern has raised alarms about a ‘super rare’ event that may be hurtling towards the coast earlier than expected. 

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Daniel Clavell stabbed four people on a Moonee Ponds shopping strip after he was caught shoplifting. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Unprovoked stabbing spree leaves victims traumatised

A man who targeted strangers in a series of random attacks across city suburbs over a six-week period has been jailed.

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As his accusers hide behind a veil of anonymity and legal immunity, Australia’s most decorated soldier is standing up and fighting to clear his name.

The Ben Roberts-Smith saga is a test of our national values

As his accusers hide behind a veil of anonymity and legal immunity, Australia’s most decorated soldier is standing up and fighting to clear his name.

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Actor Alicia Gardiner is accused of twisting a Parliament House worker's breast during a protest. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Actor accused of breaking 'girl code' in breast assault

A television actor has fronted court after being accused of twisting a parliament worker's breast while she was being evicted during a protest.

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Major airline drops huge domestic flight sale

A major Australian airline has slashed prices on 1.5 million domestic flights across the country - with fares starting as low as $55.

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The mum issued an urgent warning to Aussies travelling to the Indonesian hot spot.

Mum warns Bali holidaymakers over daughter’s medical woes

‘We talked about avoiding other things but clearly I should have added this to the list!’

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How Iran war could add $85K to house construction cost

The cost of building a house in Australia is expected to soar by double digits in the coming year with bathroom suppliers Reece and Tradelink announcing big increases to piping costs.

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The Australian actress named Charlotte MacInnes at the centre of a celebrity court fight.

Rising Aussie star caught in Rebel Wilson legal feud

An up-and-coming actor is set to testify in her defamation battle against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson over social media posts she claims painted her as a liar.

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