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Researchers sought to determine the characteristics of those behind online hate, and found they were more likely to be men, to be aged under 35 and to be more impulsive.
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Rhianna Mitchell

New study finds common trait in perpetrators of online hate

A snapshot of online hatred generated in Australia has found young men are the most common perpetrators, and more than half had previously experienced hate speech themselves.

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A woman has been denied bail after being charged with manslaughter over her young son’s death.

Mum charged with killing her own toddler faces court

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The pair were spotted struggling in the water on NSW’s Mid North Coast.

Man dies, toddler fighting for life after water incident

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He is in a criticxal condition. NewsWire/ Jack Nivison

Teen critical after falling from train on Harbour Bridge

NSW
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Former police officer and accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied ‘deceiving’ his TV presenter ex-boyfriend after allegedly breaking into his house.

Accused killer cop denies ‘deceiving’ ex before break-in

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Victoria

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Liberal candidate Paul Lindemann had a scandal earlier this week over junior sport coaching remarks. (Mark Stewart/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Offensive’: Candidate dropped over comments ahead of poll

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Former leader John Setka’s alleged misappropriation of union funds has been cited as the reason he lost his final official link to the CFMEU. NewsWire / Roy Van Der Vegt

Disgraced former CFMEU boss exiled from construction union

Victoria
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An emergency response is underway after a light plane struck a car during a mishap northeast of Melbourne.
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Light plane collides with car in dramatic landing mishap

Victoria
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Day two of Victoria’s royal commission into the state’s Big Build heard from John Holland’s general superintendent.

‘Enough with the small talk’: inside a CFMEU shakedown

Victoria
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Queensland

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A man has been found dead inside a Queensland home, with a woman rushed to hospital with critical injuries.
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Man dead and woman critical after shooting in rainforest village

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Italian chef Davide Tamburella explains why he refused to put pineapple on pizza.

Why this chef would rather be sacked than add pineapple to pizza

Queensland
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A much-loved international rugby league player has suddenly died from a suspected medical episode.

‘Unforgettable’ World Cup player dies suddenly aged 37

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Robert Crawford is on trial accused of murdering his wife Frances at their property in July 2024. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Lie-detector claim in alleged lawnmower murder case

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South Australia

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A massive reward has been placed for information on missing toddler Gus Lamont. (HANDOUT/SA POLICE)
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Cops reveal flood of new info in search for missing 4yo Gus

South Australia
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A teacher’s aide who died after falling from a drainpipe outside a popular Aussie pub while celebrating Halloween has been identified. Here is what we know.

Tragic new details emerge after woman’s Halloween death

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A 39-year-old South Australian man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into a Happy Valley home overnight in an attempt to steal thousands of dollars worth of Pokémon cards from the property.

Terrifying discovery as alleged Pokémon card thief arrested

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A woman who allegedly threatened police officers with an axe has died after she was shot by police.

Tragic twist in woman’s 2am axe confrontation with police

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Western Australia

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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy visted HMAS Stirling today along with dignitaries and members of the State Labor Government. Conroy, Marles, Jennifer Cole OBE, U.S. Ambassador David Brat and US Navy Captain Jason Pittman are pictured in the sail simulation room.

Trump’s Aussie man hails ‘team ball’ on AUKUS progress

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Floreat killer Mark Bombara.

‘I’ll find that c...’: Gunman’s rant days before Floreat murders

Western Australia
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Floreat - Gretl Petelczyc pictured in TikToks from 2022-2023 also pictured is her mother Jennifer Petelczyc.

'He's back': Chilling phone calls recorded double murder-suicide

Western Australia
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A Perth to Melbourne Qantas flight was cancelled after a disruptive passenger was taken off the plane.

Man charged after ‘behaving aggressively’ on Aussie flight

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ACT

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Clocks will jump forward one hour at 2am on Sunday. Glenn Campbell/NcaNewsWire

Why millions of Aussies are set to lose an hour’s sleep

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A guest at the Ibis Budget Canberra was charged $1800 when shower steam set off the smoke detector.

Budget hotel ‘blindsides’ guest with $1800 charge after hot shower

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Liu Jinsong, right, China’s new ambassador in Canberra, with Masaaki Kanai head of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau.

‘Asia enforcer’: China’s new ambassador lands in Canberra

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ACT Liberal Party leader Mark Parton and, inset, the photo he took in the committee room.

‘Wanna swap’: Libs leader responds to sex worker text claim

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Tasmania

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Ken Hinkley’s Devils have signed their first AFL player in delisted Cats midfielder George Stevens.

Tasmania Devils sign first AFL player ahead of 2028 debut

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Six children died when a jumping castle was swept into the air during an end-of-year fair in 2021. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Inquest into jumping castle tragedy looks to wind expert

Tasmania
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A parliamentary inquiry wants "Daniel's Law" redrafted, saying it has significant problems. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

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The smelter had been at loggerheads with state-owned Hydro Tasmania over a new energy deal. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Aluminium smelter gets $200m bailout to keep lights on

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Northern Territory

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A fisherman has shared a terrifying account of being attacked by a crocodile.

Terrifying details as man comes face-to-face with huge croc

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The AFP has been involved in a joint probe that's seen a teenager facing terrorism charges. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
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Teenage boy charged with terrorism offences

Northern Territory
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An 18-year-old male youth has been charged in relation to a hit-and-run that left a man in his 50s dead.

Teen charged months after hit-and-run leaves man, 57, dead

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The death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has sparked child protection reforms in the NT. (Rhett Hammerton/AAP PHOTOS)

'Unforgivable' mistakes trigger child protection reform

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