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Schoolboy rescued after becoming trapped under train at North Melbourne Station

Schoolboy critical after becoming trapped under train at major station

Disaster struck when the young boy’s backpack became stuck between carriages.

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While complete honesty is an unrealistic expectation in politics, the Budget’s increases to property taxes may prompt voters to ask if they can believe anything politicians say.

Albo’s broken tax promises are a painful lesson for voters

While complete honesty is an unrealistic expectation in politics, the Budget’s increases to property taxes may prompt voters to ask if they can believe anything politicians say.

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Alleged gunman Julian Ingram has been found. NSW Police

Triple murderer’s body found after three months on the run

A body believed to be that of triple murderer Julian Ingram has been found, three months after the gunman went on the run.

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Australia’s Health Minister says the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off Spain doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential’ less than 24 hours from the scheduled of a repatriation flight of passengers to Australia.

WA ‘ready to assist’ with hantavirus passengers Perth bound

Australia’s Health Minister says the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off Spain doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential’ less than 24 hours from the arrival of a repatriation flight of passengers to Perth.

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Anthony Albanese has accused the Liberal Party of trying to be ‘One Nation light’.

Labor Party insiders fear what’s next Hanson hit list

Government figures are nervously anticipating a One Nation assault on traditionally safe Labor electorates at the next election.

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Changes to capital gains tax. Everybody seems to be talking about it. But what does it actually mean for the average Australian?

Everything you need to know about capital gains tax changes

Debates over Australia’s capital gains tax system are ramping up ahead of tomorrow’s Federal Budget. But how will it affect Aussies?

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Passengers carry their belongings in plastic bags after being evacuated from the MV Hondius.

Aussies from deadly Hantavirus cruise to quarantine in Perth

Six passengers are set to land at Perth’s RAAF base before being transferred to the Bullsbrook facility to quarantine for at least three weeks.

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Australia's red-hot housing market could be heading for a sharp reality check as economist Leith van Onselen warns Australia is on the brink of its biggest property correction in 40 years.

Property bloodbath warning amid huge housing crash

Australia’s red-hot housing market could be heading for a sharp reality check as economists warn Australia is on the brink of its biggest property correction in 40 years.

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Kawsar Ahmad, also known as Abbas, and Zeinab Ahmad will remain behind bars. (Anita Lester/AAP PHOTOS)

‘ISIS brides’ to stay behind bars on crimes against humanity

An Islamic State-linked duo, charged with crimes against humanity after returning to Australia, will remain locked up after postponing their bid for bail.

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Kim Ramchen was on Monday sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment after admitting intentionally causing injury, assault with a weapon and unlawful assault over the December 2 stabbing.

Teacher learns fate after ‘snapping’ and stabbing principal

A man whose famous mother mysteriously disappeared when he was a child has learnt his fate after stabbing a principal upon learning his contract wouldn’t be renewed.

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Matt Wright has been released from jail.

Matt Wright breaks silence after release from jail

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has walked from prison after serving five months behind bars for attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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Police have charged a woman over alleged anti-Semitic comments at a children's netball game.

‘Anti-Semitism, discrimination’: Kids game rocked by charges

A woman who allegedly made anti-Semitic comments at a children's netball game has been charged by police and banned from attending future games.

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Two skydivers have been taken to hospital after their parachutes became entangled mid-air in a collision southwest of Sydney.

Skydivers rushed to hospital after mid-air collision

It’s understood their parachutes became entangled mid-air. 

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A 35-year-old man was pulled out of the burning vehicle by onlookers.

Man pulled from burning car assaults police officer

Police allege it was the driver’s third car crash of the night.

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