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One simple act can help heal sick babies.

One simple act can help heal sick babies

New Australian research has found one simple act can help unwell babies overcome severe illness.

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A Mandurah music teacher who admitted to a sickening campaign of sexual abuse against a 12-year-old-boy spent her final days of freedom posing for ‘glamour’ maternity photos.

Pregnant teacher’s brazen Fremantle photoshoot

A Mandurah music teacher who gave birth to her victim’s baby spent her final days of freedom posing for ‘glamour’ maternity shoots at a Fremantle hotspot.

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Indian nationals Sachin and Sahil both lost their lives in the drowning tragedy.

Two men named as long weekend celebration turns to tragedy

Two young men who lost their lives in a tragic river drowning over the Australia Day long weekend have been identified.

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A court sketch of Greg Lynn whose murder conviction was overturned in December 2025. Picture. Paul Tyquin/ NewsWire

Update after ex-pilot’s conviction overturned

The hunter at the centre of two deaths in the Victorian High Country has returned to court after his conviction for murdering an elderly camper was overturned on appeal.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock.

Big four banks tipping February hike as inflation soars

Australia’s big four banks are now unanimously tipping a rate hike for Tuesday next week after inflation soared even further above the Reserve Bank’s target band.

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Siola’a family say they were ‘heartbroken’, they were ‘targeted’ over inflatable pool incident

Family of disabled boy say they were ‘targeted’ over inflatable pool at the beach

Walter Siala’a’s parents say what began as a heartbreaking experience has since turned into a reminder of community kindness.

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Sydney is Australia's most expensive market, but house prices are still expected to grow in 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rate hikes, affordability won't curb house prices

Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.

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Police are hunting down Julian Ingram after he allegedly murdered three people in a remote NSW town.

‘Final straw’: Bombshell DNA claim in alleged triple murder

A resident has made an explosive claim over what triggered Julian Ingram’s alleged murder spree, revealing his ‘final straw’.

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Cooler conditions are expected for much of Victoria, although the heat is far from over. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Heat reprieve for some but others set to swelter again

Millions of Australians will wake to cooler conditions after a day of record-breaking heat, though not everyone will escape the scorching temperatures.

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Jessica Marrie Carah has been banned for life from strata management.

‘Disturbing:’ Manager’s alleged $2m theft

A strata manager has been banned for life after she allegedly stole more than $2m from dozens of strata schemes.

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Alarms sounded at Coogee Beach after a shark was seen in the waters.

Swimmers evacuate popular Sydney beach after shark sighting

Alarms blared at Coogee Beach as people raced to get out of the water, just days after several people lost their lives in multiple shark attacks. 

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Homeowners face a February rate shock if underlying price pressures surge.

Bad inflation figures tipped to spark February rate hike

Westpac is expecting inflation to worsen as electricity rebates are phased out. Chief economist Luci Ellis has revealed what it would take to see the Reserve Bank of Australia raise interest rates again.

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Breakdancer Rachael Gunn's brother Brendan has admitted dealing in suspected proceeds of crime. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

'My error': Raygun's brother admits role in crypto scam

The brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun has admitted his role in an alleged celebrity-backed cryptocurrency scam that cost investors more than $180,000.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has taken a tough stance on outlawing anti-Israel slogans but a top lawyers says such moves could be considered unconstitutional.

Is a plan to ban ‘globalise the intifada’ chants illegal?

After the Bondi Beach massacre, NSW Premier Chris Minns promised to ban anti-Israel protesters from uttering the phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ — but he faces one big problem.

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