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New details about a teenager’s alleged attempt to hijack a Jetstar flight have made public in court documents.

Details about teen’s alleged plot to hijack plane revealed

New details about a teenager’s alleged attempt to hijack a Jetstar flight have made public in court documents.

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Prince Fahnbulleh says it was self-defence when he stabbed a man he saw in bed with his ex-partner. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

'He's dead, watch me': ex-lover vowed before stabbing

A man who killed his ex-partner's friend in an alleged crime of passion sent his victim threatening messages and a photo of a gun, a jury has heard.

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Perth couple forced to apologise over wife's social media video.

Gym-shaming video sparks backlash for WA activewear company

A Perth FIFO worker with an activewear side hustle has been forced to apologise after his wife posted an ‘inappropriate video’ shaming a gym-goer.

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X Corp has been fined $650,000 three years after contravening Australian safety regulations. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

X handed whopping fine after child sex abuse material case

A tech giant has admitted it failed to comply with Australian regulations, three years after it was first notified of the issue.

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A man has been charged after authorities allege he made threats to carry out a mass shooting over the hantavirus outbreak.

Man accused of terror threat over Hantavirus lockdown

A man has been charged after authorities allege he made threats to carry out a mass shooting over the hantavirus outbreak.

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Police were called to an intersection in Cairns after one of their vehicles struck a woman.

‘Sad, sad case’: Woman dies after being hit by police car

‘No police officer shows up to work expecting to be involved in a situation like this.’

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The jobless level for April was the highest since November 2021 when Sydney and Melbourne were in COVID lockdown. Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis said a June rate hike was now off the table.

Jobless rate hits 4-year high, interest rate pause forecast

The jobless level for April was the highest since November 2021 when Sydney and Melbourne were in COVID lockdown. Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis said a June rate hike was now off the table.

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Australian Medical Association president Danielle McMullen said the decline in vaccination coverage was driving the surge in cases. 

Diphtheria outbreak linked to falling vaccination rates

More than 220 cases have been recorded in Australia’s worst outbreak in decades, with remote Indigenous communities among the hardest hit.

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Rupert Murdoch's younger son is set to boost his influence in America's news and entertainment world.

James Murdoch’s $421 million move with major acquisition

James Murdoch says his company's acquisition of two media outlets reflects a ‘deep commitment to ambitious journalism’.

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Loan commitments for Australian properties fell by 6.2 per cent in the March quarter. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

House price warning as demand set to fall off cliff

Rising living costs and interest rates are hurting housing sales, and alarm is now growing after a controversial Labor Government tax change.

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Avalon Airport has been evacuated as police perform a security check.

Delays after hair removal device sparked airport bomb scare

A laser hair removal device found during a security screening at an airport’s domestic terminal has been identified as the suspicious item that triggered a large-scale emergency evacuation.

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The alleged thief was arrested on Wednesday.

Man charged over act at Bondi Beach attack

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly stole camera equipment from a victim of the Bondi Beach massacre.

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Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

New true crime podcast dives into cop drama behind $1b sting

LISTEN NOW: Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

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A 17-year-old boy was apprehended and accused of taking a gun and fake bomb onto a plane. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Boy's alleged plane hijack plan 'politically motivated'

A teen accused of carrying a gun onto a plane is planning to mount a mental impairment defence as prosecutors try to have the case heard in the Supreme Court.

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