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Is the popularity of EVs due to tax benefits?

Labor MP denies tax breaks behind EV popularity in her area

A Labor MP representing a postcode with some of Australia’s highest number of EVs says practicality rather than tax breaks are behind the popularity of the zero-emission cars. Industry leaders say otherwise.

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Loophole Brewing Co party kegs recalled after safety concerns over possible bottle bomb .

Popular beer recalled over serious injury concerns

Purchasers are being warned their kegs could explode, and the beer inside could cause illness.

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A court has unfrozen $60,000 of a businessman's funds to pay lawyers and return to Australia. (Peter Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

'Billionaire' cries poor as court freezes local funds

A Dubai-based investment adviser has said he has no money for lawyers after his Australian funds were frozen despite claiming he held billions overseas.

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‘Hottest place on earth’: Australia swelters as temperatures soar

Parts of Australia are enduring a fierce heatwave, with soaring temperatures and widespread warnings as conditions remain dangerous.

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The beloved brand will be making its Down Under debut next month!

The skincare giant making its Down Under debut

‘The IT girl brand is coming Down Under, I’m so excited.’

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The Bondi massacre royal commission must free Jews like me from the threat of violence, says Menachem Vorchheimer.

The royal commission must free us Jews from violent threats

MENACHEM VORCHHEIMER: The royal commission must be to restore Australia to a place where no citizen — Jewish or otherwise — needs armed guards or fortified walls to live openly as who they are.

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Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach massacre, has shared what stopped him from pulling the trigger.

Bondi hero reveals powerful reason he didn’t shoot gunman

Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach massacre, has shared what stopped him from pulling the trigger.

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AFP chief Krissy Barrett

AFP launches internal inquiry into Bondi failings

A former high-ranking Australian Federal Police officer will lead an internal review of the organisation’s possible failures in the lead up to last month’s Bondi massacre, and how it responded afterwards.

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An early morning inferno has destroyed multiple luxury boats at a marina in a prestigious Sydney suburb.

Ferocious marina blaze destroys luxury yachts

An early morning inferno has fully engulfed multiple luxury boats at a marina in a prestigious Sydney suburb.

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Ross puts out a spot fire. 9th January Friday. Farmers and locals work to defend property near Yarck. The out of control Longwood bushfire has worsened and is now threatening more communities to the south. Jason Edwards

Apocalyptic scenes as bushfires ravage Victoria

Apocalyptic scenes have emerged across Victoria as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of the state - with one town ripped apart and thousands left without power.

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A school and at least 10 properties have been destroyed in northern Victoria, a CFA captain says. (HANDOUT/Victoria State Control Centre)

Three people missing from destroyed home as bushfires rage

Three people are unaccounted for according to authorities, as multiple bushfires burn out of control. Several homes and a school have been destroyed.

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Two toddlers fighting for life after horror Sunshine Coast crash

Toddlers critical after horror crash

The little sisters are clinging to life in hospital.

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Authorities are warning people in some areas to evacuate or face certain death from the fires. (HANDOUT/Victoria State Control Centre)

Victoria hit with worst fire danger level since Black Summer

Residents in Victoria’s northeast are preparing for the worst as authorities warn a repeat of Black Summer fires could be imminent.

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A fundraiser has been started for the family to help cover funeral and memorial costs.

Heartbroken family of missing 3yo found dead launch appeal

The grieving family of a three-year-old boy found dead in a car after being reported missing has appealed for public help.

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