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Two toddlers fighting for life after horrific Sunshine Coast truck crash
A teenager charged with attempted murder after a party brawl stabbing has been denied bail. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

Grisly details of teen stabbing at party brawl revealed

A teenager is behind bars after allegedly stabbing an older boy multiple times, leaving him trailing blood and fighting for his life after a brawl at a party.

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The rate of decline in net migration has slowed with Australia's labour market remaining strong. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS)

Why Australia’s population growth is higher than expected

Australia’s population data has been released, showing a reduction in net overseas migration into the country, but still fuelling higher-than-expected population growth.

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A top lawyer has slammed the ‘unnecessary duplication’ of the investigation into the Bondi attack.

Top lawyer slams six inquiries into Bondi massacre

The December 14 terrorist attack may be the most officially scrutinised individual act of violence in Australian history. One lawyer believes that is a problem.

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Farmers and locals work to defend property near Yarck.

Child missing, homes lost as 40 fierce bushfires rage on

A child and two adults are missing as severe bushfires continue to rip through Victoria.

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Catastrophic failures by hospital staff led to a 48-year-old patient's death, a coroner said. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Catastrophic’ medical mistake led to grandmother’s death

The grandmother went to have an abscess removed when tragedy occurred.

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For weeks, Jewish Australians have been trying to explain a fear that didn’t arrive overnight and didn’t come from nowhere.

Royal commission brings no triumph, but there is relief

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: For weeks, Jewish Australians have been trying to explain a fear that didn’t arrive overnight and didn’t come from nowhere.

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Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah in a previous appearance at the Festival.

Writers pull out of festival as anti-Israel academic canned

A stampede of writers have withdrawn from an Adelaide festival after an anti-Israel academic, Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, had her appearance cancelled in the wake of the Bondi massacre.

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A former Australia’s Next Top Model judge is facing nine serious charges after allegedly smashing his elderly father and his partner with a glass bottle.

Ex Aussie TV star allegedly attacks, kidnaps his dad

A former Australia’s Next Top Model judge is facing nine serious charges after allegedly smashing his elderly father and his partner with a glass bottle during a drug-fuelled break-in at their Malibu mansion.

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Is the popularity of EVs due to tax benefits?

Labor MP denies tax breaks behind EV popularity in her area

A Labor MP representing a postcode with some of Australia’s highest number of EVs says practicality rather than tax breaks are behind the popularity of the zero-emission cars. Industry leaders say otherwise.

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Loophole Brewing Co party kegs recalled after safety concerns over possible bottle bomb .

Popular beer recalled over serious injury concerns

Purchasers are being warned their kegs could explode, and the beer inside could cause illness.

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A court has unfrozen $60,000 of a businessman's funds to pay lawyers and return to Australia. (Peter Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

'Billionaire' cries poor as court freezes local funds

A Dubai-based investment adviser has said he has no money for lawyers after his Australian funds were frozen despite claiming he held billions overseas.

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‘Hottest place on earth’: Australia swelters as temperatures soar

Parts of Australia are enduring a fierce heatwave, with soaring temperatures and widespread warnings as conditions remain dangerous.

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The beloved brand will be making its Down Under debut next month!

The skincare giant making its Down Under debut

‘The IT girl brand is coming Down Under, I’m so excited.’

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The Bondi massacre royal commission must free Jews like me from the threat of violence, says Menachem Vorchheimer.

The royal commission must free us Jews from violent threats

MENACHEM VORCHHEIMER: The royal commission must be to restore Australia to a place where no citizen — Jewish or otherwise — needs armed guards or fortified walls to live openly as who they are.

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