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Daniel Hidden often visited the secluded waterfall near the Cougal Cascades in the Gold Coast hinterland, where he later suffered a fatal fall.
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Magician’s mum reveals cause of death

The secluded area where he was found was one of the places he loved most.

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Former childcare worker David William James pleaded guilty to 11 child abuse material charges

'Egregious' childcare worker jailed for filming young kids

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Four teens have been arrested over a shocking home invasion caught on CCTV cameras last month. NSW Police

23yo loses hand in home invasion, 4 arrested

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A 24-year-old man allegedly injured his child with a screw to get his bill wiped.

Man injures baby with screw to get $97 food bill wiped

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Aaron John McLeod is on trial accused of murdering the two-year-old son of his former partner.

Cause of toddler’s ‘catastrophic’ brain injury probed

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Victoria

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Health authorities are warning drug users about the risk of overdose from heroin contamination.

Accidental heroin consumption leaves one dead, three sick

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A homicide investigation has been launched into the death of a teenage boy outside a medical centre.
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Major update after teen found dead outside medical centre

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Liberal MP Moira Deeming claimed she was assaulted by a parliamentary colleague at a function. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Decision on unapologetic Liberal MP's future imminent

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Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming.

Vic MP blames Liberals for botching ‘headlock’ complaint

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Queensland

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Gold Coast grandfather fights for life after arson attack at Hope Island home

Tragic update after arson attack on Gold Coast family home

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Two critically injured men were pulled to safety by neighbours during a fatal fire that engulfed a Hope Island home.

Incredible act after neighbours hear banging inside burning garage

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A man has died and two are fighting for life after a house fire at Hope Island.

Horror blaze kills one, injures several others

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A man steps into a police van after being charged with the murder and torture of a baby boy. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

'Challenging': Man accused of baby's murder, torture

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South Australia

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A South Australian man’s attempt to sell his second-hand BMW on Facebook Marketplace went hideously wrong when he ended up allegedly robbed at knifepoint.

Marketplace car sale goes hideously wrong for Aussie dad

South Australia
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South Australia has confirmed a case of H5 bird flu.

‘Touched it’: Surfer details run-in with flu-infected bird

South Australia
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South Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu, with authorities addressing the media with more details.

Australian state confirms first H5 bird flu case

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Kobi Shepherdson was nine months when she died at the hands of her father.

Harrowing finding after baby murdered by ‘manipulative’ dad

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Western Australia

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Simon Peter Carman, 45, is facing charges including murder after the body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks more than 4km from his Jomtien apartment complex.

Perth man rejected by sex worker hours before alleged murder

Western Australia
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Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins confirmed the case on Tuesday, saying it now marked the fifth case in Australia. 

Fifth bird flu case as authorities address human spread risk

Western Australia
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The owner of Li-ion Energy in Maddington says he needs government help to keep the lithium battery recycling facility safe following a major fire.

‘High risk’: Ticking time bomb after state’s worst lithium-ion fire

Western Australia
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The Nightly discovered Mr Carman’s unusual online activity in the months leading up to the alleged killing.
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EXPOSED: Bizarre online behaviour of accused Thailand killer

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ACT

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A teenager has faced court as federal police say youths are being exposed to extremist propaganda..

Teen accused of planning racist terrorist attack faces court

ACT
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ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has announced his resignation.

Greens leader quits after controversial Liberal move

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KK Zhang was left bloodied after she was allegedly racially abused in Canberra.
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Young woman ‘covered in blood’ after alleged racist abuse turns violent

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Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

Double demerits return for Australia Day weekend crackdown

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Tasmania

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Tasmania Police Constable Keith Smith was shot dead while delivering a court-ordered warrant.

Cop killer to learn fate after ‘execution’

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The brewery has long been a part of the landscape in Australia's third-oldest city. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

'Gut punch': Beer production to end at brewery’s home after 140 years

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A truck had a near-miss with two motorcyclists in Tasmania.

WATCH: Truck has terrifying close call with motorbike

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It’s been 30 years since Carolyn Laugton’s daughter Sarah was killed in the Port Arthur massacre.
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Why the focus of Port Arthur has shifted to its survivors

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Northern Territory

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Pilot Sebastian Robinson, who was critically injured in the chopper crash that killed Netflix star Chris Wilson, is expected to give evidence at Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s criminal trial in Darwin. PICTURED: Pilot Sebastian Robinson
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Court releases secret audio from Matt Wright investigation

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Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright are being sued by a group of passengers injured in an airboat accident in 2023.
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Tourists sue Matt and Kaia Wright over horror airboat crash

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Matthew Bielefeld died after crashing while competing in the off-road Finke Desert Race.

‘Larger than life’ sportsman remembered after tragic death

Northern Territory
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Sally Gearin, the Northern Territory’s most senior female lawyer has invoked the case of Yuendumu teenager Kumanjayi Walker to back the Finocchiaro Government’s controversial proposed child safety reforms.

Top lawyer invokes Kumanjayi Walker in child safety debate

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