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Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg says the honour is "a mission of a different kind". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

‘As a kid, I used to lie on the dry grass in my backyard and gaze up at the stars in awe.’

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The Never Never River swimming hole in Bellingen. Supplied

Two dead, one injured in drowning tragedy

Two men have died and a woman is in a serious condition after their group got into trouble while swimming in a river.

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The late Rob Hirst has been recognised for significant service to the performing arts through music. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Posthumous honour for Australian music legend

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, who died on Tuesday, has been awarded an Australia Day honour - on a date he wanted to change.

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Danny was last seen at Venus Bay.

Desperate search for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Emergency crews have descended on a popular surfing beach to look for a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming.

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Police say anti-social behaviour on Australia Day will be met with a forceful response. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Protests planned amid calls for unity on Australia Day

Politically charged rallies threaten to overshadow Australia Day celebrations across the country as leaders renew calls for national unity.

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The highest honour went to the first Australian to become an astronaut under Australia’s space program.

SA astronaut and WA sparky win Aussie of the Year awards

The highest honour went to the first Australian to become an astronaut under Australia’s space program.

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A teenager found dead and surrounded by dingoes on a Queensland tourist island has been named as 19-year-old tourist Piper James. 

Major update on K’gari dingoes after teen’s death: ‘Unacceptable risk’

‘Rangers have closely monitored the pack of dingoes involved in the incident this week.’

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Taylor Adams of the Swans runs the ball during the round 10 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Carlton Blues at SCG, on May 17, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

Sydney Swans player knocked unconscious outside hotspot

A Sydney Swans star has been knocked out during a late night confrontation with two others outside a popular nightspot. 

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There’s been a potential breakthrough in the hunt for Julian Ingram, wanted over the deaths of three people, including his ex, pregnant mother Sophie Quinn.

Major update in hunt for man wanted over triple-murder

There’s been a potential breakthrough in the hunt for a man accused of a triple-murder in a small NSW town.

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A man has been charged over sending a threatening letter to Lakemba Mosque. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque

A man accused of posting threats and inciting violence against minority groups on Australia Day has been charged over an "abhorrent" message.

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Tropical Cyclone Luana on Sunday 10am. Windy

Australia braces for extreme heatwave conditions

Australia faces a nationwide weather emergency as extreme heatwave and fire danger warnings blanket much of the country, with officials warning conditions ‘don’t get much worse than this’.

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Major police operation underway after explosive device found at Melbourne home.

Major police operation as explosive devices found at Melbourne home

Residents in surrounding streets have been urged to avoid the area with controlled detonations underway.

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Nico Antic received critical injuries when he was attacked by what is believed to be a bull shark.

Heartbreak as ‘happy, friendly’ 12yo mauled by shark dies

A young boy mauled by a shark in the first of a series of four attacks in 48 hours in Sydney has tragically died.

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Australians will face surcharges across Australia Day, as businesses look to recoup massive wage expenses. Supplied

The eye-watering cost of eating out on Australia Day revealed

Australians will spend millions in extra surcharge fees on the Monday public holiday, with fresh figures showing how much it will hit your family’s budget.

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