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Sydney is Australia's most expensive market, but house prices are still expected to grow in 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rate hikes, affordability won't curb house prices

Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.

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Police are hunting down Julian Ingram after he allegedly murdered three people in a remote NSW town.

‘Final straw’: Bombshell DNA claim in alleged triple murder

A resident has made an explosive claim over what triggered Julian Ingram’s alleged murder spree, revealing his ‘final straw’.

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Cooler conditions are expected for much of Victoria, although the heat is far from over. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Heat reprieve for some but others set to swelter again

Millions of Australians will wake to cooler conditions after a day of record-breaking heat, though not everyone will escape the scorching temperatures.

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Jessica Marrie Carah has been banned for life from strata management.

‘Disturbing:’ Manager’s alleged $2m theft

A strata manager has been banned for life after she allegedly stole more than $2m from dozens of strata schemes.

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Alarms sounded at Coogee Beach after a shark was seen in the waters.

Swimmers evacuate popular Sydney beach after shark sighting

Alarms blared at Coogee Beach as people raced to get out of the water, just days after several people lost their lives in multiple shark attacks. 

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Homeowners face a February rate shock if underlying price pressures surge.

Bad inflation figures tipped to spark February rate hike

Westpac is expecting inflation to worsen as electricity rebates are phased out. Chief economist Luci Ellis has revealed what it would take to see the Reserve Bank of Australia raise interest rates again.

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Breakdancer Rachael Gunn's brother Brendan has admitted dealing in suspected proceeds of crime. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

'My error': Raygun's brother admits role in crypto scam

The brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun has admitted his role in an alleged celebrity-backed cryptocurrency scam that cost investors more than $180,000.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has taken a tough stance on outlawing anti-Israel slogans but a top lawyers says such moves could be considered unconstitutional.

Is a plan to ban ‘globalise the intifada’ chants illegal?

After the Bondi Beach massacre, NSW Premier Chris Minns promised to ban anti-Israel protesters from uttering the phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ — but he faces one big problem.

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Firefighters fear a forecast wind change will create erratic and extreme conditions. (HANDOUT/Rockbank Fire Brigade)

Homes destroyed as ‘erratic’ bushfire sparks evacuation orders

Multiple bushfires have sparked evacuate immediately orders for several towns as temperatures soar to almost 50C in some areas.

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ABC's Facebook reportedly has been hacked, with images of adult content creators posted across their page.

ABC Facebook page hacked: Explicit images posted

ABC News’ Facebook page appears to have been hijacked, with someone posting explicit images and a photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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The former teacher appeared in court via audiolink on Tuesday.

Teacher admits sexually abusing student who fathered her baby

Naomi Tekea Craig made the bombshell admission when she appeared in the Mandurah Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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Sammy Yahood, a Jewish social media influencer who campaigns against Islam, has been denied entry into Australia, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke saying ‘spreading hatred is not a good reason to come’.

‘Tyranny’: Jewish influencer’s Aussie visa cancelled

Sammy Yahood, a Jewish social media influencer who campaigns against Islam, has been denied entry into Australia. He has accused Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke of ‘tyranny, censorship and control’.

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Knox teacher groomed 15yo on dating app

A former teacher at a prestigious $37,000-a-year school groomed a 15-year-old boy through the Grindr dating app, a court has found.

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A man has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of alleged murder.

Police probe alleged rape, attempted murder on walking track

A man has been charged with attempted murder and rape after he allegedly assaulted a woman on a popular walking track.

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An Australian flag was burned as thousands of protesters gathered at Queens Gardens in Brisbane to protest against Australia Day. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

Labor MP refuses to answer simple flag burning question

A senior Labor MP has refused to clarify the Government’s stance after Australia Day was marred with intense scenes of flag burnings and bomb threat evacuations.

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