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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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Energy Minister Chris Bowen, centre, says the effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure cannot be fully predicted. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

Aussies brace for months-long oil shock

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has warned Australians of months-long effects due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Several motorcyclists have died in crashes on Australian roads over the Easter long weekend.

Horror Easter long weekend as road deaths spiral

A series of deaths on Australia's roads has marred the Easter long weekend, fuelling an already high national road toll.

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The teenager had a lucky escape after a shark attack.

Miracle escape after teen attacked by shark

A young surfer was forced to paddle back to shore with blood pouring from a wound after a large shark latched onto his leg in South Australia.

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Travellers witnessed a rare mid-air fuel dump as a Qantas flight was forced to abandon its journey and head home.

Qantas flight dumps fuel mid-air, turns back amid emergency

A Qantas flight has been forced to dump fuel mid-air and turn back to Australia just hours into a long-haul journey following an unexpected onboard emergency.

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Australia has secured fuel supplies into May, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply.

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Members of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson’s family lay a wreath at the Melbourne National Police Remembrance Day march and service. NewsWire/David Geraghty

Family of hero cop to sue police after Freeman shooting

The sisters of one of the cops shot by Dezi Freeman say they plan to sue police over their handling of the Porepunkah raid.

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Four people have died in separate road crashes across Queensland over the Easter long weekend.

Four killed in horrific Easter weekend carnage across one Aussie state

A woman visiting from interstate was killed when a speeding ute crashed into her car head-on.

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Baby killer’s schoolteacher partner claims huge court win

The partner of convicted baby killer Keli Lane has won a legal victory against an elite high school over his ‘unfair’ dismissal.

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