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A body has been found at a home in Brookfield in Melbourne.

Shock as toddler’s remains found in suburban backyard: ‘Terrible’

The toddler was buried in a shallow grave and is thought to have been there for more than a decade.

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Webjet is embroiled in an unfair dismissal case.

Webjet fires back against claims its CEO lied on her CV

The claim is part of a court dispute between the travel group’s CEO and its sacked former head of legal.

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Two rate jumps are forecast next year.

Why homeowners could be facing TWO interest rate jumps

Financial markets are pricing in two rate hikes in 2026 that would increase monthly mortgage repayments more than $200.

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An 18-year-old childcare worker pleaded guilty to assault after grabbing and dragging a toddler. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

Childcare worker handed fate for dragging boy by arm

A young worker expressed remorse for assaulting a boy after becoming frustrated and flustered while trying to settle a group of children for a nap.

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Stacey Warnecke tragically died following the homebirth of her first child.

Influencer’s cause of death revealed after horror homebirth

A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

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NDIS costs are spiralling.

Why an economist is calling for US-style NDIS time limits

NDIS recipients who can work should have time limits placed on how long they can claim the welfare, with an economics professor modelling her idea on American laws capping welfare for life at five years.

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Break-up day is here.

‘It’s over’: Why you might get broken up with on December 11

It’s the most wonderful time of the year- yeah, right. Unless you’re about to get dumped. Break-up season has arrived, and no one’s relationship is safe.

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Westpac said it was aware of customers experiencing issues accessing its services.

Major Westpac outage that left customers in lurch resolved

Thousands of frustrated Westpac customers were unable to access their funds after a major outage affected the Big Four bank’s EFTPOS service on Wednesday.

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Police alleged when a 50-year-old woman returned to the car a sergeant tried to speak with her, but she became aggressive and assaulted the officer before returning the children to the car and driving off.NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Woman’s wild act after ‘kids left in car’: cops

An off-duty cop was allegedly assaulted by a woman after removing four children from a parked car on a hot day.

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A murder-accused man chanted as he faced court via video link, ignoring a magistrate. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

Accused murderer starts chanting on his knees during hearing

A man accused of murdering a woman in a regional house while two children were home has delayed his court appearance after acting belligerent to prison staff.

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Police in Bali allege British sex worker Bonnie Blue was arrested while taking part in a filmed ‘sex game’ with 17 male tourists, with the winner to sleep with Blue.

Alleged reason Bonnie Blue was arrested in Bali revealed

Police in Bali allege British sex worker Bonnie Blue was arrested while taking part in a filmed ‘sex game’ with 17 male tourists, with the winner to sleep with Blue.

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TikTok users claiming to be under the age of 16 are slamming Anthony Albanese’s social media ban, with many jumping on social media to claim the ban ‘didn’t work’.

‘Still here champ’: Kids on social media say ban didn’t work

TikTok users claiming to be under the age of 16 are slamming Anthony Albanese’s social media ban, with many jumping on social media to claim the ban ‘didn’t work’.

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Footage taken of the Scots College student allegedly being assaulted by classmates.

‘Finally have friends’: Alleged hazing victim speaks out

The 17-year-old private school student who was victim of a shocking hazing-style incident has broken his silence on the ‘terrifying’ ordeal.

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A woman has been left hospitalised after an alleged domestic violence incident at a home in Narellan Vale.

Woman bashed, run over in horror ‘DV attack’

A woman is fighting for life in hospital after a horrific alleged domestic violence attack where she was assaulted and run over by a car. 

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The popular app has been included in the newly launched social media ban.

Bad news for teens as popular new app Lemon8 banned

Lemon8, a hugely popular new social media app which Australian teens were turning to as an alternative to Instagram, is now banned for under 16s.

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