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Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

Double demerits return for Australia Day weekend crackdown

Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

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A bull shark has been spotted near Coogee Beach in Sydney.

‘Return to shore’: Panic on popular beach as shark nears

Sirens have blared, and swimmers have been told to get out of the water in dramatic scenes at a popular Sydney beach following reports of a bull shark in the area.

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Anthony Albanese has marked the commencement of a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi massacre, saying Australia stands with the Jewish community.

‘Stain on our nation’: PM marks day of mourning for Bondi

Anthony Albanese has marked the commencement of a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi massacre, saying Australia stands with the Jewish community.

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Authorities have begun to recover vehicles after flash flooding near the Wye River, Victoria. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

WATCH: Chopper salvages cars swept away in torrential flood

Stranded vehicles are being choppered out of the surf after being swept away in powerful flash flooding at a popular tourist spot.

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Jenny Rotyur says her family has been "running on adrenaline and stress" since her uncle's death. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

'Literally unbelievable': Families mourn Bondi victims

Families of those killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack are trying to come to terms with their grief as Australia pauses for a national day of mourning.

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Australians will remember the victims of the Bondi massacre in a national day of mourning.

Australia unites to remember victims of Bondi attack

Flags will be flown at half-mast and Australian buildings will be lit up in a National Day of Mourning honouring the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack.

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Runaway sausage dog causes traffic chaos on M1 motorway

Viral runaway sausage dog reunited with family

A video of the missing pup led him back to his relieved owners.

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Rare Aurora Australis lights up skies across Australia's east coast

Rare opportunity to see dazzling light show

If you missed a glimpse of the explosion of colour, you might get another chance.

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Trump's Greenland ambitions could make it more affordable for Aussies wanting to holiday in the US as their dollar falls.

How Trump’s Greenland push is boosting the Aussie dollar

Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Europe nations opposed to his push for Greenland have seen the Australian dollar soar. Here’s why it’s not all good news beyond travelling to the US for a holiday.

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Sussan Ley’s authority is being tested as three National frontbenchers sensationally quit shadow cabinet for not backing the Liberal leader’s support for hate reforms.

Coalition could split again following Nationals resignations

Sussan Ley’s authority is being tested as three National frontbenchers sensationally quit shadow cabinet for not backing the Liberal leader’s support for hate reforms.

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Naomi Tekea Craig.

PICTURED: Perth teacher who birthed student’s baby

Social media photos of Perth school teacher Naomi Tekea Craig paint a picture of a perfectly ordinary family lapping up life’s happiest milestones.

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Brian Allan Smith is accused of misusing a public sex offender registry. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Man accused of revealing sex offender details gets bail

A man accused of abusing a newly legalised ability to access a list of child sex offenders has appeared in court after allegedly disclosing sensitive details.

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Maddie Studdon has been charged with stalking and using a carriage service to harass her ex-partner. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Surprising move after NRLW star denies harassing ex-girlfriend

A former NRLW Blues captain has been accused of stalking and harassing her ex-partner for days after their relationship broke down.

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Family of teen found dead on Queensland island call for more education for visitors

Teen was midway through ‘trip of a lifetime’ when she was found dead near surf

The 19-year-old loved working on the island so much her dad ‘almost worried she wouldn’t want to come home’.

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The mayor of Alice Springs won't take part in Australia Day events including citizenship ceremonies. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Not right’: Outback town’s mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Australia Day formalities in Alice Springs will go ahead without the mayor, who says the January 26 celebration causes harm to parts of her community.

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