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A Queensland pilot has survived a plane crash in Gladstone.

Critically burnt pilot crawls 2km for help after plane crash

The plane crashed and exploded in a paddock, with the pilot pulling himself from the wreckage before crawling for help.

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KPMG chief executive Andrew Yates resigned on Friday.

Scandal costs another big accounting CEO his job

KPMG chief executive Andrew Yates resigned on Friday over a whistleblower complaint the firm ruled was groundless, twice.

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A new EU entry system is causing absolute mayhem.

‘Total cluster f..k’: Airport chaos warning for Aussies

If you’re planning on a Euro summer you had better brace yourself, a new entry system is causing absolute mayhem. 

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Three men have been charged after police allegedly uncovered a bomb making lab inside a home near Bathurst.

More charges after police find bomb making lab at property

Police have laid more charges after officers made the chilling discovery inside a rural property.

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A BMX bike rider went over a police patrol car during a Church of Scientology "speedrun".

BMX vs cop car: TikTokker faces court over viral trend

A teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp after a Scientology ‘speedrun’ went awry has faced court as a TikTok stunt collided with reality.

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One woman’s last-minute change has left her $60m richer.

Woman wins $60 million after wild last-minute change

One Australian is thanking her lucky stars after a last-minute change gave her the winning ticket in Thursday’s $60m Powerball.

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Comedian Dave Hughes had 45 stitches after five cancerous lesions were cut out.

Dave Hughes goes under the knife after cancer scare

Aussie comedy royalty Dave Hughes has revealed he has been treated for cancer.

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Amazon sued over dangerous children’s item in ACCC first

The ACCC has launched a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging it failed to comply with mandatory safety warnings on items for children.

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Brisbane-based influencer Ronan Androgenic has been removed from a Jetstar flight.
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Diver Josh Richards is heading to Laos to assist in the cave rescue mission.

Aussie joins cave search in Laos as hopes of survival fade

Experienced diver Josh Richards has flown to Laos to join in the race against the clock to save those trapped and missing in a cave.

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Department secretary Jenny Wilkinson presented fresh analysis of the controversial tax package, which includes changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions and a $250-a-year tax rebate for workers

Wilkinson defends Labor's beleaguered Budget amid backlash

Department secretary Jenny Wilkinson presented fresh analysis of the controversial tax package, which includes changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions.

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More than a dozen fire crews are on the scene.

Building blaze prompts shutdown near major train station

‘We’re still concerned for the occupants of the building, still working to ensure their safety.’

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Angus Taylor's performance as Liberal leader is under scrutiny as he seeks to rebuild the party.

Can Angus Taylor survive? Libs set for showdown

Liberal leader Angus Taylor is expected to be the hot topic at the party's annual federal council meeting of delegates from across the country.

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AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has vowed to find and penalise whoever leaked details of a high-profile airport arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith to the media.

Top cop vows to find media leaker of BRS airport arrest

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has vowed to find and penalise whoever leaked details of a high-profile airport arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith to the media. 

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Five people have been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos, the search continues for two others Supplied

Aussie joins the extraordinary Laos cave rescue mission

It was a miracle discovery, five smiling men, trapped deep within the flooded cave system, but now the efforts turn to brining the five to the surface — and one Australian is joining the mission.

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