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Lachlan Young is standing trial accused of murdering former girlfriend Hannah McGuire.

Workmate shares alleged plan to 'roofie' murder victim

Accused murderer Lachlan Young allegedly confided in a colleague about his plan to drug his ex-girlfriend after their breakup, asking for help with a key part of the scheme.

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Rugby league great Steve Renouf was caught driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving

An NRL great has been fined and had his licence disqualified for almost a year after being busted driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit.

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Two childcare workers have been charged with allegedly assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care at an early learning centre in western Sydney. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Two childcare workers charged over toddler’s alleged assault

Two childcare workers have been charged with allegedly assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care at an early learning centre in western Sydney.

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Mark Latham with  ex-partner Nathalie Matthews.

Latham breaks silence on X-rated texts sent from parliament

Embattled MP Mark Latham has defended sending X-rated texts from the parliamentary chamber saying he was guilty only of being ‘human’ and ‘male’. WARNING: Graphic details

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Elbridge Colby is trying to use Trump’s MAGA tough talk strategy to push Australia and Indo-Pacific allies to ramp up military spending.

Pentagon AUKUS pressure risks backfiring in Australia

LATIKA M BOURKE: Elbridge Colby is trying to use Trump’s MAGA tough talk strategy to push Australia and Indo-Pacific allies to ramp up military spending—but his one-size-fits-all approach could backfire.

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Convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio, Bradley John Murdoch has died aged 67 in Alice Springs Hospital.

Murdoch family break silence after Falconio killer dies

Bradley John Murdoch’s family have released a statement describing him as a ‘gentle giant with a heart of gold’ after British backpacker Peter Falconio’s killer died in Alice Springs Hospital.

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Bruce Lehrmann is taking legal action against a journalist from the Daily Mail. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.

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Two bodies have been found inside a home. 

Grim discovery as two bodies found inside home

Police say the bodies appear to have been there for ‘a considerable amount of time’.

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Pictured on the left is Kat Clark and her daughter Deja at Universal Studios, on the right is Brent and Molly Allwell with their kids in the US.

‘We’re done’: Reason Aussie influencers are moving overseas

Australia has become known to many as the ‘lucky country’, but Aussie influencers are leaving the country in droves for one simple reason.

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Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case - Uncle Pabai Pabai  (left) and Uncle Paul Kabai from the islands of Boigu and Saibai.

Court rules climate victims can’t sue for compensation

Torres Strait Islanders who sued the Federal Government for not doing enough to stop climate change lost their case on Tuesday, despite their lives being significantly harmed.

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Young father Matthew Bright has suffered horrific burns after a cooking incident.

Horror as dad catches fire while cooking for young daughter

A nightly routine turned into a nightmare, with a beloved father suffering severe burns after accidentally setting himself on fire while cooking an evening meal for his young daughter. 

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Police are investigating the stabbing death of Zdravko Bilic, whose body was discovered outside his multi-million dollar Warana property.

Skincare CEO’s partner allegedly killed in his front yard

Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man believed to be Zdravko Bilic, whose body was discovered outside his luxury Sunshine Coast property.

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