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He was found guilty of Carol Clay’s murder but acquitted on a charge of killing Russell Hill. Supplied

High Country killer Greg Lynn granted appeal, bail hearing set

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has launched a new court bid after his murder conviction was overturned due to ‘fundamental unfairness’.

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Environment Minister Murray Watt.

‘Faster, clearer’: New EPBC laws operating ahead of watchdog

Environment departments across governments will be allowed to share more information from Friday when the next phase of the new environmental laws come into effect.

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Former NRL star Matt Utai was shot multiple times outside his home earlier this week. (Robb Cox/AAP PHOTOS)

Multiple arrests over shooting of NRL star

A man accused of picking up a shooter who targeted an NRL premiership winner has been arrested, but police are yet to find the person who pulled the trigger.

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Virginia Giuffre’s family has reacted to the arrest.

‘At last’: Giuffre family break silence on Andrew

In a striking statement, Virginia Giuffre’s family has reacted to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Grim breakthrough in 85yo abduction case.

Chilling discovery in mistaken 85yo grandfather kidnapping

Police have raided a Sydney home linked to the mistaken kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, uncovering a grim development as the search intensifies.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

Muslim leaders’ invitation to Pauline Hanson after slur

Reeling from a politician's incendiary claims and a mosque receiving violent threats, residents of a multicultural suburb say their community welcomes everyone.

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11 Australian ISIS-linked families leaving Roj Camp in northeastern Syria unknown

‘Nothing but contempt’ for ISIS brides, says Prime Minister

Anthony Albanese reiterated the Federal Government will not be providing any repatriation support after 11 Australian families with links to ISIS were issued passports to return from Syria.

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Australian businessman Alexander Csergo is on trial accused of reckless foreign interference. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Accused China asset 'fabricated' Rudd reports for cash

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was asked for advice about Australian defence and security by a businessman ‘groomed’ by Chinese spies, a jury has heard.

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Abandoned mineshafts, tunnels, and an outhouse on the Oak Park Station property have been scoured by dogs and helicopters as police continue to search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

New photos reveal gruelling search for missing Gus Lamont

Abandoned mineshafts, tunnels, and an outhouse on the Oak Park Station property have been scoured by dogs and helicopters as police continue to search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

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The 31-year-old is facing terrorism charges after police launched an investigation following a vehicle stop.

Man charged over ‘violent extremist material on phone’

Phones and electronic devices seized by police during a vehicle stop allegedly contained ‘violent extremist material’.

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A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union.

‘Disinterested’: Jacinta Allan blasts reporter over CFMEU scandal

A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union.

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An investigator estimates the CFMEU's conduct has cost taxpayers around $15 billion. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

War of words heats up amid union scandal

A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union.

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Phillip Island has lost hosting rights of the Australian MotoGP with the event to relocate to SA. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Massive change to major Aussie race revealed

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is moving to Adelaide with a shake-up of how the race is run unveiled today.

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