Australia

A number of social security payments will increase with a 2.4 per cent indexation next month.

Cash boost for millions of Aussies to land in weeks

Family payments and pensions will be the main focus of the indexation next month.

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Cook ate 1kg of mushrooms in 5 days, court told

Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson has told a court that she ate 1kg of fresh button mushrooms over five days before the fatal lunch.

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The Australian consumer watchdog has fined three large retailers for what it says are potentially misleading Black Friday sales ads. NewsWire / Simon Bullard.

Aussie retailers under fire for dodgy Black Friday sales

Amid the Black Friday spending bonanza, three major Australian stores have been fined for misleading sales.

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The pursuit left a huge damage bill after the car hit shops and street signs along the way.

Police pursuit chaos as car rams airport security

A man has led police on a long and dangerous high-speed pursuit, leaving a trail of damage that could exceed over $100,000 before smashing through security at Sydney Airport.

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Popular American fast food giant will be making a rare appearance in Sydney today.

Cult burger brand brings limited one-day pop-up to Coogee

A legendary American burger joint is bringing its secret menu to Coogee Bay Hotel — but for today only!

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Motorists have been warned to expect delays of up to 90 minutes.

Kilometres-long traffic jam after truck rolls on highway

The morning commute has turned into a nightmare for fed-up drivers after a truck rollover and multi-vehicle crash on a major highway.

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Gina Rinehart has revealed plans to merge Roy Hill with Atlas Iron.

Rinehart reveals plans for iron ore powerhouse merger

Gina Rinehart has revealed plans to create a single iron ore powerhouse by merging Roy Hill with Atlas Iron in a major shake-up of the billionaire’s business empire.

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Heartbreaking revelations have surfaced as friends reveal what Jesse Baird was about to achieve, just before his life was tragically taken by a NSW police officer.

Tragic detail emerges in cop’s alleged double murder

Heartbreaking revelations have surfaced as friends reveal TV presenter Jesse Baird was about to achieve a dream, just before his life was allegedly taken by a NSW police officer.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has accused two Israeli ministers of ‘extremist rhetoric’.
Dan Peled / NewsWire

Australia sanctions Israeli ministers over ‘incitement’

Australia has joined Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the UK in imposing travel bans and financial sanctions on two Israeli ministers accused of inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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A 895g gold nugget found in Sandstone.

Two mates strike gold after finding $160k nugget in WA

The men celebrated over a beer that evening and continued to prospect the following morning. 

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A woman allegedly armed with a knife was shot by police at a pub in Townsville.

Cops shoot woman allegedly armed with knife at popular pub

Dozens of police cars have surrounded a popular regional pub after an allegedly armed woman was shot by police during an altercation.

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A tradie has been hospitalised after being impaled on a timber post in Irving Road in Toorak in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Nine News

Tradie critical after being impaled at construction site

A man is in critical condition after falling from a roof and becoming impaled on a timber post at a construction site in a major city.

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The financial watchdog is seeking $400 million in penalties against The Star in the Federal Court.

Star Casino hit with $400m AUSTRAC case

The Star is accused of letting billions in dirty money flow through its casinos, with AUSTRAC demanding a penalty even higher than Crown’s.

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