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Coleen Lamarre has been charged with allegedly attempting to influence a key witness in son Beaumont Lamarre-Condon's high-profile murder trial.

Alleged killer cop's mum accused of witness tampering

The mother of alleged double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has been charged over accusations she attempted to influence a key witness in his trial.

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A grey-toned pack of mince on sale has sparked debate over quality and value.

Supermarket shoppers divided over ‘off-looking’ discounted mince

From ‘already rotten’ to ‘still safe to eat’, the off-colour mince has sparked a beef online.

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Tasmania Police have seized 10 firearms.

Gun crackdown continues decades after Port Arthur massacre

Firearms seized, some of which had been stolen, included a semi-automatic weapon with a silencer.

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Childcare company G8 plans to close one-in-10 centres, creating uncertainty for many parents. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

'Deeply concerning': childcare centre closures attacked

An embattled childcare group rocked by abuse allegations against one of its workers is closing down dozens of centres.

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Advocate Brittany Higgins is behind a new push for Victoria to improve justice for victim-survivors. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

'Finally': Sex assault victims hopeful for state reform

Sexual assault victim-survivors may be given stronger protections in court after a state government responded to a letter signed by advocate Brittany Higgins.

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Hundreds of child abuse files were reportedly discovered on devices linked to Dezi Freeman, the man who shot dead two police officers during a failed raid.

Disturbing files found on devices of cop killer Dezi Freeman

Hundreds of child abuse files were reportedly discovered on devices linked to Dezi Freeman, the man who shot dead two police officers during a failed raid.

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Rebel Wilson arrives at court on Wednesday.

Rebel Wilson calls disputed bath ‘nightmare situation’

Actor Rebel Wilson has taken the stand again as her legal battle with Charlotte MacInnes continues, facing questions over claims about a ‘bath and shower’ with a producer.

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An outback search for a young girl police believe was abducted near Alice Springs has entered its fourth day.

‘We will not give up’: Message to suspected abductor of 5yo

More than 72 hours after five-year-old Sharon was reported missing, police have issued a message for a man suspected of abducting her.

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A Melbourne waitress has been left shaken and injured after a random daytime attack.

Woman’s disgusting act at Aussie cafe caught on CCTV

A waitress has been left shaken and injured after a random daytime attack, with shocking footage capturing the moment a passerby lashed out without warning.

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A Hells Angels bikie has been charged after allegedly impersonating a former ADF soldier.

Bikie charged after allegedly impersonating soldier

A 41-year-old bikie with no records of military service has been charged for allegedly impersonating a former ADF soldier.

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A major road has been closed after two trucks crashed and caught fire near Toowoomba.

Man killed after trucks catch fire in crash

The Queensland road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

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King Charles has revealed his thoughts on the $368bn AUKUS during a rare and historic address to American Congress.

King Charles brands AUKUS ‘ambitious’ in historic address

King Charles has revealed his thoughts on the $368bn AUKUS during a rare and historic address to American Congress.

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Northern Beaches Hospital has returned to state control after a failed private ownership deal. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Hospital labelled a ‘privatisation failure’ becomes public

A hospital where a two-year-old died after waiting hours for care will fully operate as a public facility, bringing an end to ‘privatisation failure’.

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Rebel Wilson will continue to give evidence in the Federal Court in a defamation trial.

Spotlight on Rebel Wilson as she testifies in film feud

Rebel Wilson is expected to face further questions about the aftermath of an alleged complaint at the heart of a young actor's defamation lawsuit against her.

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