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Pauline Hanson has shared plans to block foreign students from staying in Australia.

‘Abusing the system’: Hanson’s new plan to block foreigners

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has revealed details of a radical plan to stop foreigners from accessing bridging visas or attempting to appeal cancellation decisions.

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Gunmen opened fire at Diamond Venues in Punchbowl from an SUV, which was found well alight a short time later. SCN WorldStar

Major update after wrong funeral shooting

Two people have been charged over a shooting at the wrong funeral site for a gangster who was shot dead in Vietnam last month.

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A new US military hub has begun operations at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling naval base ahead of the arrival of hundreds of American personnel for the start of AUKUS submarine rotations.

US military hub begins operations in WA

A new US military hub has begun operations at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling naval base ahead of the arrival of hundreds of American personnel for the start of AUKUS submarine rotations.

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Veteran criminal lawyer Sam Macedone said Mr Blessing would have a ‘strong’ case should any charges be laid against him. NewsWire / Joel Carrett

Minns praises homeowner who shot intruder

As the public waits to find out if a NSW man will be charged for shooting an alleged home invader, the Premier has weighed in.

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Virgin Australia’s pet-friendly flights are expanding.

The new flight trend splitting Australian travellers

Virgin Australia’s new offering is expanding, but while some travellers are thrilled with the move, others say the idea is a travel nightmare.

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Mark Waden is accused of murdering Priscilla Brooten and dumping her body at a rubbish tip.

'Where's Priscilla?’ Woman’s gym pals quizzed murder accused

A Brisbane Zumba teacher accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a rubbish dump was asked by several people about her whereabouts when she missed gym classes, a jury has heard.

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Want to talk about immigration? You might be labelled racist.

The simple truth at the heart of Australia’s population debate

It’s a political football. It’s also the only thing saving us from economic oblivion.

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A terminally ill man whose $772,000 Lotto win touched hearts across the country has been reduced to tears by an extraordinary outpouring of support from complete strangers.

Dying Lotto winner overwhelmed by kindness of strangers

A terminally ill man whose $772,000 Lotto win touched hearts across the country has been reduced to tears by an extraordinary outpouring of support from complete strangers.

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Israeli security forces examine a fragment of an intercepted Iranian missile in northern Israel.

Australia responds as strikes threaten ‘tenuous’ peace

There has been a dramatic escalation in the Middle East after Iran attacked Israel in response to Tel Aviv’s deadly assault on southern Lebanon.

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Matthew Bielefeld died after crashing while competing in the off-road Finke Desert Race.

‘Larger than life’ sportsman remembered after tragic death

In an incredible act of selflessness, the devastated dad has shown his gratitude in the wake of his son’s death.

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By becoming eligible to claim a part-age pension, you’ll be fully exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax CGT. Here’s the hacks you need to know to get yourself support from Centrelink to ease the blow.

Getting a pension will ease CGT blow. Here’s how to do it

By becoming eligible to claim a part-age pension, you’ll be fully exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax CGT. Here’s the hacks you need to know to get yourself support from Centrelink to ease the blow.

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A tsunami watch has been issued for parts of Australia after a powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines this morning.

Tsunami alert issued for Australia after monster quake

A tsunami watch has been issued for parts of Australia after a powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines this morning.

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