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The mother of Phoebe Bishop has slammed a fundraiser raising money in her daughter’s name.

Pheobe’s mum slams charity fundraiser

The mother of missing teenager Phoebe Bishop has slammed a fundraiser raising money in her daughter’s name.

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Tobacconists in NSW and Victoria will require a license. NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

How July 1 will bring change for millions of Aussies

From minimum wage increases to a crackdown on tobacco, here are all the changes coming into effect across Australia from next month.

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The Project has officially been axed

Co-host speaks out after Project axing

Channel 10 has officially axed The Project, telling staff the show is coming to an end on June 27.

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A Wonthaggi man forgot about the ticket he received in a Christmas card from his wife - now he's $2.1m richer.

Forgotten ticket in Xmas card scoops eye-watering Lotto win

It’s six months late but a Victorian man has unwrapped the best Christmas present of his life — a Lotto ticket worth a whopping $2.1 million.

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Former rugby league player Teui Robati has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Former NRL player to fight rape charges in court

The 22-year-old is accused of sexually assaulting a woman twice in the nightlife area of a major Australian capital city.

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A GoFundMe page has been created in memory of Pheobe Bishop that her family has not supported. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

Outrage over fundraisers as Pheobe’s family hits out

Shortly after Pheobe Bishop was remembered as a bright and bold spark at a memorial vigil in her home town, her mother revealed that a fundraising page had been created that was not approved by the family.

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The price of wholesale coffee has more than doubled in less than two years. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Insane amount Aussies could soon be paying for coffee

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

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Two rescued from mountain, 20 stranded in cars after blizzard

A pair of bushwalkers have been rescued in treacherous conditions and 20 others have spent a freezing night stranded in their cars as snow season starts with a vengeance.

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Striding towards another early election, Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff remains defiant. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

Four in seven years: Another election looms for poll weary Tasmanians

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Opposition Leader Dean Winter are refusing to change course to avoid another costly and time-consuming state election.

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Pheobe Bishop's mother Kylie Johnson says her family has been "shattered" by her disappearance. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

Accused killer’s family ‘meant the world’ to Pheobe Bishop

Pheobe Bishop’s mum has used a memorial vigil to ask the community to show support to the family of one of her daughter’s accused killers.

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Port Arthur shooting massacre alleged gunman Martin Bryant. tas mass murder /Murder/Tasmania NOT FOR USE IN TASMANIA. SUPPLIED

Martin Bryant’s sick motive for Port Arthur massacre exposed

A leaked psychiatric report written by the man who interviewed Martin Bryant in the days after he shot dead 35 people has revealed the motive behind Australia’s worst mass killing.

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Ski resorts across the NSW Snowy Mountains have been blanketed by a whopping 45cm of snow.

Shock start to ski season amid polar blast

Ski resorts across the NSW Snowy Mountains have been blanketed by a whopping 45cm of snow, in a strong start to the official ski season.

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Don Farrell says he is still optimistic about an agreement with the US on removing tariffs, despite uncertainty surrounding trade.

'Haven't given up': Trade Minister seeks tariff breakthrough

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he is still optimistic about an agreement with the US on removing tariffs, despite uncertainty surrounding trade.

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