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NSW Police will enforce protest restrictions during an Israeli leader's controversial visit. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Activists face arrest in rally against Israeli leader

Protesters marching against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's controversial visit to Australia have been urged to move their rally route or face arrest.

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A 27-year-old man allegedly used gaming sites and social media to prey on children around the world. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Accused child predator of hundreds to remain in custody

A Queensland man accused of preying on hundreds of children using fake profiles online will remain in custody after being charged with more than 600 offences.

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An incident involving verbal abuse toward members of the Asian community was reported in Burwood.

WATCH: Shock supermarket video captures teens’ racist tirade

Police are investigating after a viral video appeared to show two teens unleashing racist abuse during a chaotic supermarket confrontation.

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Gus Lamont’s grandparents have issued a joint statement.

Gus’ grandparents break their silence, issue joint statement

The grandparents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have issued a joint statement through their legal representatives.

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A man has been shot dead by police on NSW’s Mid-North Coast.

Man armed with chainsaw shot dead after stabbing woman: cops

A major police operation has unfolded in a coastal town after a man armed with a chainsaw and a knife invaded a home and stabbed a woman.

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Tony Mokbel has walked free from court after having his remaining drug charge dropped. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Life and times of underworld figure Tony Mokbel

There's been a final twist in the saga of notorious crime figure Tony Mokbel with his outstanding drug conviction charge withdrawn after a lengthy court battle.

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Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Michele Bullock speaks during the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics.

RBA chief says government spending fuels inflation

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has told MPs government spending is pushing up inflation. Westpac is now forecasting a May rate hike, after Ms Bullock warned of another interest rate rise.

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Tony Mokbel has walked free from court after having his remaining drug charge dropped. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

'Life goes on': Tony Mokbel reveals plans as free man

Prosecutors withdrew the remaining drug charge against underworld figure Tony Mokbel after "careful consideration" of public interest and retrial prospects.

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Gus Lamont has vanished without a trace.

‘Very private’: Why Gus’ family have stayed quiet

Since four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing, his family have remained almost silent. Now, one of them is a suspect.

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An alleged assault victim has been airlifted to hospital with burn injuries.

Man allegedly set on fire in suburban assault

A man was found with serious burn injuries outside a property following an alleged assault, with police now investigating the circumstances.

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Detectives arrested the driver and charged him with rape and sexual assault.

Rideshare driver now faces court for assaulting passenger

A rideshare driver will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger during an early morning trip.

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Evie, 13, and Hallie, 2, passed away on Thursday after being pulled from a house fire in Townsville.

‘Unimaginable’: Teen and toddler die after horror house fire

A two-year-old girl and a teenager have tragically died from their injuries after being pulled from a house fire.

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Fresh reports reveal that two members of Gus Lamont’s family have hired lawyers to represent them amid major crime investigations.

Gus’ grandparents lawyer up amid major crime investigation

Fresh reports reveal that two members of Gus Lamont’s family have hired lawyers to represent them amid major crime investigations.

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Operations at an outback gold mine have been suspended after the death of a construction worker.

Construction worker, 47, dies in outback mining accident

A winch failure has been flagged as a contributing factor in the death of a worker at a construction site at an outback gold mine.

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