Australia

A major police operation is underway, with multiple road closures deployed in Sydney’s west after a man was reported acting suspiciously near a unit complex.

Police swarm Sydney street after suspicious man sighting

A major police operation is underway, with people told to ‘avoid the area’ in Sydney’s west after a man was reported acting suspiciously.

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Two men have been charged with murder after a gangland shooting in Sydney's west. (Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

Murder charges after gangland-style shooting in Sydney

A man is dead and another injured after a targeted early-morning shooting at a Western Sydney apartment complex.

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Three friends have been killed in a boating tragedy in SA.

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Both levels of government are taking action against fuel price gouging.

What new ‘compliance blitz’ means for dodgy fuel sellers

Fuel retailers will face a ‘compliance blitz’ from both State and Federal levels amid widespread concerns over price gouging. Here’s what that means.

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Novo Nordisk signed a research agreement with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute to explore care for adolescents living with obesity across Pacific Island nations.

Health giant to expand Ozempic, weight-loss drugs for kids

Novo Nordisk plans to trial its blockbuster drug on overweight teenagers in the Pacific, reflecting a shift underway in global health towards drugs that suppress appetite.

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Media tycoon Anthony Catalano has been forced to stand down.

Concerns raised about media tycoon Antony Catalano years ago

The prominent Melbourne businessman, who has been charged with assaulting his wife, has a history of confrontations.

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Three rate rises could add thousands to a new mortgage.

Fuel costs predicted to push interest rates to 15-year high

Australian home borrowers could be hit with a number of rate rises this year, sending the Reserve Bank cash rate to a level last seen in 2011.

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Aussies visiting or passing through the US have been warned they could be in for some serious delays. 

New advice issued for Aussies heading to travel hotspot

Smartraveller has issued updated advice for Australians visiting or passing through this popular destination.

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A class action by COVID-impacted businesses has settled with a state government for $125 million. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Government to pay $125m for COVID business settlement

Taxpayers will be slugged $125 million to settle a class action brought by businesses impacted by one of the world's longest lockdowns.

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Craig Silvey has now also been charged with producing child exploitation material.

Children’s book author Silvey hit with disturbing new charges

The author of Jasper Jones and other popular novels for young readers has been charged with disturbing new offences.

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Man dead, another injured after shooting.

Man dead, another injured after shooting

A man has died after being found with gunshot wounds inside a unit in Sydney’s west, with another man now in hospital.

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A Sydney family has lost almost everything after their home was gutted by a devastating fire.

Family lose home in terrifying blaze sparked by common item

The culprit of the fire has been revealed as something millions of Australians do every night.

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Photograph released by Iranian state media agency Tasnim News of women's football team members Mona Hammoudi, Zahra Sarbali and Zahra Meshkekar, who changed their minds about seeking asylum in Australia.

Three more Iranian soccer players forfeit asylum in Aus

Another three members of the Iranian women’s football team who accepted asylum in Australia have now changed their minds and will return to Iran.

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A body has been found during the search for a pilot after a helicopter crash.

Major update in search for 77-year-old pilot after helicopter crash

The helicopter left the Gold Coast bound for Mudgee but failed to arrive as scheduled.

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