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Tuwai and Ms Kurualeba’s relationship was described as ‘one of volatility’ by the Crown prosecutor. Supplied.

Man’s chilling words before killing partner

A man told his partner to ‘start saying goodbye to your family’ the day before he brutally murdered her, with details of his horrific abuse now revealed.

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Pizza shop brawl

Disturbing reason for brutal pizza shop attack that left two hospitalised

CCTV captured chaotic scenes as a violent brawl broke out in the restaurant.

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The body of a man was found inside a home, along with a seriously injured woman, in regional NSW.

Horror as dead man and injured woman found in home

Another man has been charged with murder following the grisly discovery.

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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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Brazen lemon thief caught on camera raiding Gold Coast front yard
A man’s body has been found along with a critically injured woman inside a home in regional NSW. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Man found dead, woman critical in NSW home

Police have made a grim discovery inside a home in a regional NSW town, leading to a man’s arrest at a nearby fast-food venue.

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Australian Community Media co-owner Antony Catalano has been charged with violence offences. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

A regional newspaper mogul has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence offences against a woman.

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Aidan Becker's family spoke at a candlelight vigil for the slain off-duty security guard. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

Flowers and heartfelt messages honouring an off-duty security guard were laid during a candlelight vigil held near the spot where he was allegedly murdered.

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Mary and Frederik will visit Australia for the first time in their Danish roles of King and Queen. (EPA PHOTO)

Queen Mary lands in Australia as royals get down to business

Queen Mary will set foot on Australian soil for the first time since taking the throne, bringing a big business delegation from her adopted nation.

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Caleb Leriano found dead in his car at Morphett Vale. Picture Supplied

Breakthrough after chef found dead in car

There has been a major development in a murder probe sparked after a 24-year-old man was found dead inside his red BMW.

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The Byron Bay Bluesfest has entered liquidation, leaving thousands of music fans high and dry. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Patrons unlikely to be refunded millions from Aussie festival

Patrons have vented their frustration after being told they are unlikely to get their money back from a long-running festival that was abruptly cancelled.

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South Sydney are rallying around club legend Nathan Merritt, who's announced he's battling cancer. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Souths rally around Nathan Merritt amid shock cancer battle

South Sydney legend Nathan Merritt is battling stage-four oesophageal and liver cancer, with the NRL club rallying around the legendary winger.

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David Speirs says disappointment with himself has led to a lot of soul searching.

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

David Speirs is still getting high. But the disgraced former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, who was convicted on drug supply charges, insists it has nothing to do with illicit substances.

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Iran women's coach Marziyeh Jafari says TV comments back home drove some players to seek asylum. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Iranian soccer players driven to asylum in Australia by TV barbs

Iran's women's coach says comments on Iranian TV caused psychological damage and drove some of her Asian Cup team ‌to seek asylum in Australia.

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Police seized multiple guns after a group hunting trip on a remote property ended in a man's death.

Major update after hunter died from gunshot wound

Police were initially told the man had been fatally injured falling from a ute.

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