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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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Four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing at an outback property in South Australia on September 27. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

What we know about Gus Lamont case after major police update

On Thursday, police revealed a major update in the investigation into the disappearance of the missing four-year-old. Here’s everything we know.

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Australian-Ethiopian actor Mekonnen Knife is heading to his first AACTA Awards nominated for the inaugural Rabanne Breakthrough Artist Award.

Aussie Disney star on ‘surreal’ AACTA Award nomination

A rising Aussie star, known for his role in a Disney movie, is in the running to win the inaugural Rabanne Breakthrough Artist Award at this year’s AACTA Awards.

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Austin Applebee made a miracle swim to save his family after they drifted out to sea.

‘They’re dead’: Hero teen’s anguish after lifesaving swim

He had swum an incredible 4km to shore then sprinted 2km for help but was in tears when he called his dad to tell him that he had taken too long and the rest of the family were dead.

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Max McKenzie died after being taken to hospital for an anaphylactic reaction to eating nuts. (HANDOUT/McKenzie Family)

Medical workers 'robbed' child of chance at survival

Parents of a 15-year-old who died in hospital after an allergic reaction have called for an apology after a coroner found missed opportunities for his survival.

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ME Bank has come under fire after accidentally sending customers an email saying it was ‘pleased to announce’ it would be passing on interest rate hikes.

Outrage as bank says it’s ‘pleased’ to pass on rate hike

An Australian bank has apologised to customers after it said it was ‘pleased to announce’ the latest RBA interest rate hike.

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WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch and AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett at a press conference this morning.

‘Pro-white material’ at centre of Perth’s act of terror

Police allege the man accused of throwing a homemade explosive device into a Forrest Place Invasion Day rally on January 26 in an act of terror accessed ‘pro-white material’ online.

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A 27-year-old man has been charged with nearly 600 child abuse-related offences after police allegedly found 23,000 files linked to hundreds of victims in Australia and overseas.

WATCH: Man charged with 596 child abuse offences identified

Ethan Burns-Dederer, 27, has been charged with nearly 600 child abuse-related offences after police allegedly found 23,000 files linked to hundreds of victims in Australia and overseas.

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A psychiatric report on the woman accused of murdering her two grandsons is awaited for her case.

Grandmother faces court over grandsons’ double murder

A court has adjourned proceedings in a serious criminal case while lawyers await a psychiatric report central to the defence.

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Hero police officer Amy Scott arrives for the Bondi inquest findings.

Bondi Westfield inquest: 23 recommendations handed down

An inquest has issued 23 recommendations following the death of six innocent people at the hands of killer Joel Cauchi, with one professional called out.

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