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A car thief has been captured on CCTV dumping a baby in a shopping centre carpark in Shepparton.

Major update after accused car thief allegedly steals car with baby inside

CCTV caught the man allegedly removing the baby from the parked car and dumping him in a box.

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Rosny College was one of three Hobart schools where a pedophile teacher taught. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

'Morally worthless' pedophile teacher handed fate

A 71-year-old former teacher who abused students over the course of almost 30 years has been sentenced, with a judge describing him as remorseless.

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Bombshell finding in Wieambilla massacre

The heartbroken families of two police officers killed in a horrific ambush attack have expressed their disappointment after a bombshell inquest ruling.

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A childcare worker who allegedly ran a red light, killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, has been released after almost a week in prison.

Bail as P-plater 'singular error' kills pregnant woman

A childcare worker who allegedly ran a red light, killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, has been released after almost a week in prison.

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The AFP says one man allegedly targeted a federal MP for criticising a neo-Nazi march. Ian Currie

‘Menacing’: Shock arrests after federal politician threats

Federal police have arrested three men for ‘harassing or threatening’ officials, including an MP who criticised a neo-nazi march.

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Blakehurst High School’s Deb Fabrizio (left) is fighting breast cancer two years after her best friend and head science teacher before her, Linda O’Brien, died of the disease.

Major investigation as Sydney cancer cluster school reels

Government health officials have confirmed they are assisting the Department of Education amid reports of a cancer cluster cover-up at a Sydney high school.

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Australians could pay up $7 a cup, as soaring supply costs grind businesses

$7 coffees? Cafés say price trouble is brewing

Some of Australia’s biggest coffee wholesalers and restaurant operators say an inflation shock means they make no profit on $5.50 coffees and prices will need to rise again in 2026.

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Police released CCTV of a man shortly after the fire.

Synagogue firebomber arrested after manhunt

A mentally unwell man responsible for firebombing a synagogue has been returned to custody, just days after he was released on bail.

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Liberal MP Kellie Sloane has become the NSW coalition's new leader, as expected.

New Liberal leader charts path to power in NSW

Former television journalist Kellie Sloane will launch a public relations campaign designed to undermine Premier Chris Minns’ nice-guy reputation, Liberals said.

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An urgent food recall has been issued for a popular grocery item following contamination concerns.

Urgent recall issued for deli meats

A popular grocery item has been pulled off shelves over contamination concerns.

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Darwin residents have been urged to stay indoors and prepare for worsening conditions as Tropical Cyclone Fina edges closer.

‘Seek shelter’ order in place as Cyclone Fina moves in

Residents are on high alert and have been ordered to seek shelter with Tropical Cyclone Fina expected to restrengthen as it tracks toward the coast.

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A 24-year-old driver has survived after becoming trapped under a roadworks machine during a crash in Blacktown.

Car wedged under heavy machinery in late-night crash

A late-night crash in Blacktown left a woman trapped after her car struck a heavy machine at speed.

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A man is fighting for his life after being struck by a ute in Brisbane's South.

Hit-and-run leaves man fighting for life

A pedestrian is fighting for his life are being struck by a ute in Brisbane’s South.

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Qantas Group and Virgin Australia are introducing a new major ban.

Qantas, Virgin introduce major ban: What you need to know

Australia’s two largest airlines are introducing new major restrictions on popular devices after a string of fires. This is what you need to know before you travel.

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