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Daniel Duggan is challenging a decision that could see him extradited to the US.

Pilot accused of training Chinese military makes major move

A former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel is appealing a court decision that paves the way for his extradition.

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Death tax: Here’s what Labor is saying now

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called his critics ‘unhinged’, while senior Labor MPs have been forced to defend a controversial, sneaky move that has finally been confirmed.

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A man had a lucky escape overnight after his car split in half and caught alight after a dramatic crash with a power pole.

WATCH: Dramatic crash sees car split in half, catch fire

Two men were taken to hospital, one with burns and suspected fractures.

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The verdict from voters on the budget is in and the news is not good for Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Labor’s Budget worst in more than two decades: voters

Voters have turned their noses up at Labor's fifth Federal Budget, which included a small tax cut and controversial changes to investments.

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Passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrive at Bullsbrook Quarantine Centre on Friday.

Rat cruise passengers quarantining in Australia learn fate

The six passengers on-board the cruise ship exposed to the deadly hantavirus have had their test results returned as they remain in a quarantine facility in Western Australia.

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A long-haul Qantas flight was diverted after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant, forcing the removal of the man.

Qantas passenger removed after allegedly biting attendant

A long-haul Qantas flight was diverted after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant, forcing the removal of the man.

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Steven “Mattas” is being remembered as a ‘devoted father’ by his wife.

Wife’s heartbreaking tribute to father killed in shark attack

‘Steven was a devoted father to our two beautiful daughters — one who turns three next month and our four-month-old baby.’

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Detectives are awaiting the results of autopsies as they work to determine how the pair died.

Mystery surrounds death of two people found in home listed for sale

Police made a grim discovery inside the Melbourne home that was due to be opened for inspection.

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The owner of the Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman murdered two police officers has broken his silence about that fateful day.

Property owner breaks silence on Dezi Freeman police shooting

For the first time, the property owner has revealed what really happened that fateful morning.

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Delta Goodrem is the 2026 Australian Eurovision contestent.

Delta Goodrem drops exciting update ahead of Grand Final

Australia’s Eurovision star has shared a huge update ahead of performing in the Grand Final.

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A bite from an Asian tiger mosquito could cause swelling to the brain in the worst cases..

‘Barbecue stoppers’: Invasive ‘super’ pest found in Aus

‘Its bite can spread serious diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever and several types of viral infections that can cause swelling to the brain.’

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Frantic attempts were made to save him after they got him into a boat and called 000.

‘Horrific’: Visitors speak after fatal shark attack on Rotto

A man has been killed by a four-metre shark at the popular Rottnest Island holiday spot of Horseshoe Reef.

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Single mother-of-seven, Rebecca Hayes, was killed in a car crash on Mother’s Day.

Tragic twist as single mum-of-seven killed in crash on Mother’s Day

The 41-year-old was heading home from a Mother’s Day market when tragedy struck.

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The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

Taylor dodges questions about threat from Pauline’s party

The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

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