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An Australian Army reservist has been charged after allegedly serving with Ukraine against Russia.

AFP raid as army reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine

An Australian Army reservist has been charged after allegedly serving as a drone operator in Ukraine, in a rare use of laws prohibiting joining foreign armies.

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No more jabs as NSW will offer a nasal spray flu vaccine to children for free.

More kids in line for free, needle-less flu vaccine

A gentle, needle-less way to protect kids from the flu will be rolled out to hundreds of thousands of children for free in a bid to boost community immunity.

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Tropical cyclone Maila is now rated as severe.

Massive cyclone now ‘severe’ and heading for Australia

The BOM has updated its description of Tropical Cyclone Maila as the monster weather front moves toward the Australian coast.

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Fears are growing that Australia will soon need fuel rationing.

Is fuel rationing about to be introduced?

The Federal Government has attempted to bring calm to Aussies as fuel supply remains a major issue, with new fears growing that rationing is just days away. Here’s what we know.

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The road toll's impact goes far beyond the crashes, as families bear the consequences.

Horror Easter road toll fuels urgent safety education push

After another disastrous Easter on Australia's roads, safety advocates say school students should be taught about driver safety to stop the deaths.

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More people are contemplating buying e-bikes, Bicycle Industries Australia members say.

High fuel prices drive 'massive spike' in e-bike sales

Electric bike sales are surging, retailers say, as motorists look to save at the bowser with fuel prices expected to remain high for months to come.

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AI-generated image of Bunnings Wagga Wagga.

‘AI slop’: Outrage as fake pics appear on Google reviews

‘As soon as you Google up your local Bunnings store, chances are, the first image displayed on the store you’re searching for is now in fact nothing more than AI slop.’

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A 16-year-old surfer said he was lucky to escape serious injury after a shark reportedly bit his foot over the Easter weekend.

‘Shock’: Teenage boy bitten by shark while surfing

A 16-year-old surfer said he was lucky to escape serious injury after a shark reportedly bit his foot over the Easter weekend.

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Lucinta Evans passed away just days after her 28th birthday.

Family heartbreak as Aussie flight attendant dies overseas

The flight attendant tragically died in the horrific incident just days after her 28th birthday. 

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Two fisherman had a close encounter with one of the ocean’s deadliest creatures when a great white shark began circling their tinny off the coast of South Australia. 
Tony was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's remote northeast on Saturday. (HANDOUT/SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE)

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.

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Thieves have struck a local fire station stealing fuel and thousands of dollars worth of donated equipment. NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Bushfire-hit town dealt fresh blow after fire station raid

Another massive blow has been dealt to a community still reeling from this summer’s catastrophic bushfires.

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Police were aware of a hooning event on Saturday night.

‘Hoon’ probe after mum killed in horror crash

Police are investigating whether a ute involved in a crash that killed a mother of four in Queensland was at a large hooning event only hours earlier.

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Many shops, restaurants and attractions return to public holiday hours as Easter Monday trading restrictions ease nationwide.

What’s open Easter Monday across Australia 2026

After days of closures, Aussies have more options on Monday as they enjoy the last of the long weekend and the start of school holidays.

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Tropical Cyclone Maila is building in intensity.

Cyclone alert as experts scramble to pinpoint landfall zone

Millions are preparing for a weather deluge in the coming days after a cyclone alert was issued for a vast area of the Australian coast.

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