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Movie star Rebel Wilson has denied she mistreated multiple female colleagues during the production of The Deb movie in 2023 and instead styled herself as a woman’s champion, at the Federal Court on Monday. 

‘Absolute nonsense’: Rebel Wilson denies bullying claims

Rebel Wilson has denied she mistreated multiple female colleagues during the filming of the movie The Deb and instead touted her 25-year movie career as a champion of women.

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A man in a wheelchair has drowned after falling into water at Millers Point, Sydney.

Wheelchair user drowns after late-night tragedy in Sydney

Police were contacted on Monday evening after a man in a wheelchair fell into Sydney Harbour.

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Rebel Wilson is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes. NewsWire / Nikki Short

Rebel Wilson arrived to take stand in defamation trial

Australian actor Rebel Wilson has arrived in court where she will take the stand in her blockbuster defamation trial.

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Firefighters rescued a man and woman in their 60s from the burning unit about 4.40am.

Couple critical after unit inferno sparks dramatic rescue

Two residents are fighting for life after firefighters pulled them from a burning unit during a dramatic early-morning emergency.

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The effectiveness of Australia’s gun laws is under the microscope amid calls for uniform rules.

Port Arthur anniversary reignites gun debate in Tasmania

The 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre has renewed conversations around gun reform and whether caps on weapons should be implemented.

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A man has been charged after allegedly driving into a 15-year-old e-bike rider following an altercation, leaving the boy with serious injuries.

Teen e-bike rider hospitalised after alleged hit-run

Video filmed by bystanders shows a vehicle reversing over a wrecked e-bike moments after it allegedly hit a 15-year-old rider.

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The search for missing five-year-old has entered day three, with police seeking information from 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis.

Day three: Desperate search for missing girl and 47yo man

For more than 50 hours, five-year-old Sharon has been missing in the NT and authorities say ‘the increasing passing of time is concerning’.

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Cathy MacGuinness has passed away weeks after welcoming her newest baby.

Family’s warning after mum-of-three dies weeks after giving birth

‘As a mother, you put everybody else in front of yourself ... Don’t dismiss even the smallest symptoms.’

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Sydneysiders have been warned to stay alert after another measles case was confirmed in a traveller returning from Japan.

Measles alert after returned traveller visits hospital, hotel

People who were at listed locations are being told to stay alert to symptoms.

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Heartwarming rescue as Jack Russell saved from 13th floor ledge of Dee Why apartment building after two days stranded
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Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones highlighted the importance of “freedom of expression” following the booing of Indigenous welcome to country ceremonies on Anzac Day.

ADF boss defends right to heckle Anzac welcome to countries

The military community has backed one of the country’s most senior officers after he highlighted the importance of ‘freedom of expression’ following the booing of the Indigenous welcome to country on Anzac Day.

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Marshall Perron (left) with Dr Philip Nitschke

Euthanasia’s ‘father’ predicts how VAD will expand

Marshall Perron, who introduced world’s first euthanasia laws in the NT three decades ago, has made a bold prediction about the future of voluntary assisted dying.

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Perth is set to enjoy a further drop in fuel prices on Monday, as the cost at our bowsers gradually begin to fall since the war in the Middle East began at the beginning of March.

David Koch’s 11 clever ways to save $50 a week on fuel

DAVID KOCH: While we can’t control global oil markets or volatile price cycles, we can take some practical steps to ease the financial squeeze.

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Shane Hryhorec shared online that he was threatened with a fine for being picked up from a disability pickup zone at Adelaide Airport.

Outrage after airport threatens $400 fine over wheelchair pick-up

‘What better proof can you get that I need to use that service than the fact that I’m sitting in a wheelchair with a service animal?’

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Members of Australian families at Roj Camp prepare to leave for Damascus as part of a second repatriation effort by Syrian authorities.

Government’s blunt threat for returning ISIS brides

ISIS brides attempting to make their way back to Australia with several children have been given a stern warning.

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