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Thefts from Royal Perth Hospital have emerged as a serious issue.

‘Unacceptable’: The ‘awful’ act experts fear is spreading through hospitals

‘We have to assume given how similar our hospitals are that we could be seeing it somewhere else.’

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ASIO boss stresses his agency frequently calls out threats to Australians despite anti-Semitism Royal Commission interim report finding less funds are being spent on counter-terrorism.

ASIO says preventing deadly attacks remains top priority

ASIO boss stresses his agency frequently calls out threats to Australians despite anti-Semitism Royal Commission interim report finding less funds are being spent on counter-terrorism.

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Flight Training Adelaide has released a statement after a instructor and trainee pilot died in a crash.

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A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher’s stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma.

'Snapped': Inside teacher's knife attack on principal

A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher's stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma.

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Many Australians can expect to see chilly temperatures in forthcoming days. (Josh Agnew/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Burst of winter’ on its way as snow to hit states

Communities across Australia are bracing for the year's first taste of winter weather, with snow and storms forecast for large swathes of the country.

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‘You’re going to burn b***h’: Man kills mum with fire

A man lit his mother’s house on fire before dousing her in petrol and setting her ablaze, a court has been told as he was sentenced. WARNING: This story contains disturbing content.

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A dramatic rooftop rescue is underway in inner-city Brisbane after a fire broke out on the top level of a multistorey building, leaving a person stranded above the blaze.

Dramatic rooftop rescue as inner-city blaze breaks out

A rooftop rescue is unfolding after a fire broke out in a multistorey building, leaving emergency crews working urgently to reach a person stranded above the blaze.

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Ian Minus outside the Bondi Royal Commission in Sydney wearing a swastika shirt.

Police investigate man who wore swastika at royal commission

The 68-year-old protester said the anti-Jewish t-shirt was the only form of protest he was allowed ‘when social media is censored in such a way.’

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Victoria was found in her car after being stabbed 20 times in an alleged domestic violence machete attack on Sunday.
Australian comedian Alex Williamson (right) has received widespread backlash after he posted a ‘sickening’ TikTok video, making fun of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s abduction in the Northern Territory last month.

Comedian slammed for ‘vile’ joke about Kumanjayi Little Baby

An Australian comedian has been stood down from his football club and received widespread backlash after he posted a ‘sickening’ TikTok video, making fun of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s disappearance.

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An alleged child predator told police he was ‘building a case’ when hundreds of abuse files were found on his phone, newly released documents say.

Harrowing find on alleged predator’s phone

An alleged child predator told police he was ‘building a case’ when hundreds of abuse files were found on his phone, newly released documents say.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declined to confirm if a $300 tax offset will be in the Budget, having criticised the previous Coalition government in Opposition for having a tax offset program amid high inflation.

Chalmers won’t rule out tax relief he slammed Liberals for

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declined to confirm if a $300 tax offset will be in the Budget, having criticised the previous Coalition government in Opposition for having a tax offset program amid high inflation.

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Changes to capital gains tax. Everybody seems to be talking about it. But what does it actually mean for the average Australian?

What capital gains tax changes could mean for you

Changes to capital gains tax. Everybody seems to be talking about it. But what does it actually mean for the average Australian?

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Ausies hit a grim record on Tuesday as the RBA hiked rated for the third time in 2026.

Thinking of refinancing? You need to know this

On Tuesday, as the RBA announced another rate hike, more Australians that ever did this one same thing. Now, a top mortgage broker has shared what you need to know.

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Emergency services have made a heartbreaking discovery in the search for a young man who became trapped inside a car after it ploughed into a weir.

Tragic end in search for man trapped in submerged car

Emergency services have made a heartbreaking discovery in the search for a young man who became trapped inside a car after it ploughed into a weir.

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