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Children as young as 13 are being investigated over terrorism-related offences.

REVEALED: Teen terror threat grows across Australia

Children as young as 13 are being investigated over terrorism-related offences as a growing number of teens are accused of possessing extremist material, sharing violent content and planning acts of violence.

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Rising prices may prompt some Australians to opt for cheaper cuts of meat, an expert says. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu

Australian cattle producers are well placed to benefit from a dip in global beef production but are warned hard-pressed consumers may switch to cheaper cuts.

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A man linked to the Chinese consulate watches a gathering in Perth’s Murray Street Mall on June 4 to remember victims of China’s Tiananmen square massacre.

Can I see your licence? Beijing accused of Perth harassment

Chinese officials are accused of harassing and photographing pro-democracy activists who gathered in Perth last week for a nighttime vigil to commemorate the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Pensioner shoots alleged intruder after violent home invasion in Torrington

‘Shattered’: Elderly woman speaks after violent home attack

An elderly couple who were caught up in a violent home invasion have provided an update after allegedly being attacked inside their NSW home. 

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Pauline Hanson has shared plans to block foreign students from staying in Australia.

‘Abusing the system’: Hanson’s new plan to block foreigners

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has revealed details of a radical plan to stop foreigners from accessing bridging visas or attempting to appeal cancellation decisions.

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Gunmen opened fire at Diamond Venues in Punchbowl from an SUV, which was found well alight a short time later. SCN WorldStar

Major update after wrong funeral shooting

Two people have been charged over a shooting at the wrong funeral site for a gangster who was shot dead in Vietnam last month.

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A new US military hub has begun operations at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling naval base ahead of the arrival of hundreds of American personnel for the start of AUKUS submarine rotations.

US military hub begins operations in WA

A new US military hub has begun operations at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling naval base ahead of the arrival of hundreds of American personnel for the start of AUKUS submarine rotations.

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Veteran criminal lawyer Sam Macedone said Mr Blessing would have a ‘strong’ case should any charges be laid against him. NewsWire / Joel Carrett

Minns praises homeowner who shot intruder

As the public waits to find out if a NSW man will be charged for shooting an alleged home invader, the Premier has weighed in.

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Virgin Australia’s pet-friendly flights are expanding.

The new flight trend splitting Australian travellers

Virgin Australia’s new offering is expanding, but while some travellers are thrilled with the move, others say the idea is a travel nightmare.

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Mark Waden is accused of murdering Priscilla Brooten and dumping her body at a rubbish tip.

'Where's Priscilla?’ Woman’s gym pals quizzed murder accused

A Brisbane Zumba teacher accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a rubbish dump was asked by several people about her whereabouts when she missed gym classes, a jury has heard.

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Want to talk about immigration? You might be labelled racist.

The simple truth at the heart of Australia’s population debate

It’s a political football. It’s also the only thing saving us from economic oblivion.

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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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