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An early morning inferno has destroyed multiple luxury boats at a marina in a prestigious Sydney suburb.

Ferocious marina blaze destroys luxury yachts

An early morning inferno has fully engulfed multiple luxury boats at a marina in a prestigious Sydney suburb.

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Ross puts out a spot fire. 9th January Friday. Farmers and locals work to defend property near Yarck. The out of control Longwood bushfire has worsened and is now threatening more communities to the south. Jason Edwards

Apocalyptic scenes as bushfires ravage Victoria

Apocalyptic scenes have emerged across Victoria as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of the state - with one town ripped apart and thousands left without power.

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A school and at least 10 properties have been destroyed in northern Victoria, a CFA captain says. (HANDOUT/Victoria State Control Centre)

Three people missing from destroyed home as bushfires rage

Three people are unaccounted for according to authorities, as multiple bushfires burn out of control. Several homes and a school have been destroyed.

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Two toddlers fighting for life after horror Sunshine Coast crash

Toddlers critical after horror crash

The little sisters are clinging to life in hospital.

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Authorities are warning people in some areas to evacuate or face certain death from the fires. (HANDOUT/Victoria State Control Centre)

Victoria hit with worst fire danger level since Black Summer

Residents in Victoria’s northeast are preparing for the worst as authorities warn a repeat of Black Summer fires could be imminent.

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A fundraiser has been started for the family to help cover funeral and memorial costs.

Heartbroken family of missing 3yo found dead launch appeal

The grieving family of a three-year-old boy found dead in a car after being reported missing has appealed for public help.

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Convicted child abuser Shannon Norgate has died in hospital after being found unresponsive in a Queensland Correctional Centre.

‘I killed old mate’: Accused murderer of paedo admits attack

An inmate has confessed in court to fatally attacking a convicted child sex offender inside a Queensland jail.

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PM bows to pressure, finally calls RC on anti-Semitism

After weeks of denying one was required, Anthony Albanese has finally bowed to pressure and announced a royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack.

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Former Home and Away actress Alea O’Shea has opened up about the devastating toll her brain cancer treatment has taken on her body.

Home And Away star’s cancer battle takes serious turn

Former Home And Away actress Alea O’Shea has opened up about the devastating toll her brain cancer treatment has taken on her body.

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Two men have been arrested after allegedly stealing from elderly drivers in car parks. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE MEDIA)

Shopping centre car park scam allegedly targets elderly

Police say two men were convincing elderly drivers to open the bonnets of their cars while simultaneously stealing their money.

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Joshua Lees of Palestine Action Group is among a group of activists challenging the protest ban brought in following the Bondi Beach terror attack. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Activists to fight protest ban after Bondi massacre

A group of activists has announced they will fight a controversial protest ban that was brought in following the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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A man has died in hospital after being found with a head injury outside a Queensland home.

Man dies after being found with head injury outside home

A man has died in hospital after being found with a head injury outside a Queensland home.

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A man has been shot dead after a six-hour stand-off with police.

Man shot dead by police after six-hour siege

A man, armed with sharp objects, has been shot dead by police following a tense six-hour stand-off.

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As an intense heatwave moves through Australia's southeast, authorities fear it could bring deadly and destructive fire conditions.

‘Catastrophic danger’: Lives, homes under threat as heatwave hits

The most intense heatwave forecast to hit Australia in six years has descended.

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