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Parents are being warned to check the batch number of a popular brand of baby formula that may be contaminated with a toxin. 

Urgent recall for popular ‘toxic’ baby formula

Parents are being warned to check the batch number of a popular brand of baby formula that may be contaminated with a toxin. 

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Dean Lewis has split from his record company following allegations of misconduct with fans.

Aussie singer in shock split after misconduct allegations

The Sydney-born singer shared a major update following multiple allegations about his behaviour with fans surfaced at the end of last year.

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Naomi Tekea Craig allegedly engaged in ‘persistent sexual conduct’ with a former male student at Mandurah’s Frederick Irwin Anglican School between 2024 and 2025.

WA teacher accused of sexually abusing student identified

The identity and school of a WA teacher charged with sexually abusing a male student have been revealed.

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Brynne Edelsten has dodged questions after being charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine.

Socialite Brynne Edelsten charged with drug trafficking

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after being charged with drug trafficking and possession offences.

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An out of control fire in Longwood is threatening lives.

‘Take shelter now’: Emergency as bushfire threatens lives

Longwood locals are being told to ‘take shelter now’ in order to survive as an out of control bushfires threatens homes.

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Here’s how to escape the heat and stay safe as extreme temperatures sweep across Australia in a significant heatwave this week.

How to keep cool as heatwave grips Australia

Here’s how to escape the heat and stay safe as extreme temperatures sweep across Australia in a significant heatwave this week.

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Convicted child abuser Shannon Norgate died following an alleged altercation in prison.

Two charged with murder over notorious paedo’s death

Two men have been charged with the murder of a notorious convicted pedophile, who died following an alleged altercation in prison.

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A cartoon published by Nine Entertainment's The SMH and The Age has been accused of stoking anti-Jewish hatred.

Nine newspaper cartoon accused of stoking anti-Jewish hatred

The drawing in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald could have appeared in Der Stürmer, a pro-nazi newspaper that called for the extermination of Jews as early as 1933, one Jewish leader said.

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Adam Berguiga has faced court accused of raping a woman he'd met at a nightclub on New Year's Day. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

Man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault in Melbourne

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

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A Queensland forklift driver’s bizarre act has left commenters divided, after he used his forklift to move a car parked at Inala Plaza.

‘Good on him’: Forklift driver moves car from disabled bay

A Queensland forklift driver’s bizarre act has left commenters divided, after he used his forklift to move a car parked at Inala Plaza.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese places holy water on the coffin of former NSW Police Detective Sergeant Peter 'Marzo' Meagher, who died in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING BIANCA DE MARCHI

‘It feels wrong’: Final Bondi victim laid to rest

The brother of a former police officer killed in the Bondi terror attack has called into question the nation’s gun laws as his sibling is laid to rest.

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Kayn Adam Charles Wells wants to leave Australia rather than be prosecuted on neo-Nazi offences. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)

Man facing nazi symbol charges asks to leave Australia

A man accused of displaying nazi symbols has been caught in a tug of war between prosecutors and immigration authorities after he sought removal from Australia.

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Inflation has moderated but still remains above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s inflation target, sparking fears about a February rate rise.

Inflation slows but not enough for interest rate relief

Inflation has moderated but still remains above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s inflation target, sparking fears about a February rate rise. Price pressures eased because there was less demand for hotel stays.

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Victorian Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Groth will step down at next month's party room meeting.

Sam Groth to quit as Liberal deputy in Victoria next month

Sam Groth will now resign as the Liberal Party’s deputy leader in Victoria on February 3 when Parliament resumes for the year.

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A teenage boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed during a brawl at a house party in Sydney's west.

Teen fighting for life after brutal house party stabbing

A teenage boy is critical after he was stabbed during a brawl at a house party on Tuesday night.

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