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WA’s measles tally is continuing to rise after another case was reported to authorities on Thursday.

Popular supermarket, Maccas named measles exposure sites

WA’s measles tally is continuing to rise after another case was reported to authorities on Thursday.

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Frontbencher Justine Elliot is facing a battle for her NSW seat of Richmond against a rising Greens candidate.

Greens close to claiming first NSW regional seat from Labor

Labor is facing a fierce challenge in the seat of Richmond, where the Greens are looking to end the Government’s 21-year hold on the northern NSW electorate.

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Anthony Albanese falls off the riser at a conference in the electorate of Hunter on day six of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Stumble or fall? PM snaps, changes story over stage debacle

Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his denial about falling off a stage earlier in the campaign, despite it being caught on camera and making a surprise admission just hours earlier.

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Murder charges laid after stabbing death of Ruka Carlson in Prahran, Melbourne
Michael Martin has appeared in court accused of raping a grandmother four decades ago.

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

The cold case rape of a grandmother four decades ago is facing further delays as the accused man plans to fight police DNA evidence.

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Food Standards Australia and New Zealand says the dyes set to be phased out in the US are safe.

Food dyes targeted in US crackdown still on Aussie shelves

All six artificial food colours set to be phased out under a Trump administration crackdown sparked by concern about their potential impact on health are freely available in foods sold in Australia. 

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Sally Burls was struck by a falling tree branch on Easter Monday and her two-year-old son Harry narrowly avoided injury.

Pregnant mum has surgery for serious injuries caused by falling tree branch

The family dog pushed her toddler out of the way, suffering a broken leg and hip as a result.

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Millions of Australians will pause on Monday to recall those who have given their lives in service. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

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ANZ bank outrages customers with QR codes for simple information like opening hours and branch details.

ANZ bank outrages customers with major change across Australia

‘Most people who actually ... visit branches are older and are generally not as up to date with technology.’

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Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial has been delayed.

‘Missing evidence’ in Lehrmann rape trial

Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial has been delayed again after his lawyer voiced concerns about missing CCTV footage and statements.

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Australians can honour the 110th anniversary of Gallipoli at dawn services across major cities or tune into live coverage, as marches and ceremonies unite the nation.

Where to go for Anzac Day dawn services in all Aussie cities

Australians can honour the 110th anniversary of Gallipoli at dawn services across major cities or tune into live coverage, as marches and ceremonies unite the nation.

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Linford Feick, 71, was working at his Nightcliff Friendly Grocer on Wednesday around 5.15pm when a confrontation with an alleged shoplifter turned deadly. 

Teen accused of shop owner’s fatal stabbing on bail at time

A teenager who handed himself in after the fatal stabbing of a Darwin grocery store owner was reportedly out on bail for a series of alleged violent offences at the time. 

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A man has been jailed for more than three years over his failed plan to meet and harm a child.