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Qantas has launched a massive Asia sale.

Balia, Asia flight prices slashed in mega sale

Qantas has launched a mega sale on over 80,000 flight seats to Asia, but punters need to get in quick as it will be over in a matter of days.

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John Coates had been counting the numbers from the moment Sydney opted to bid for the 2000 Olympics.

The dinner that changed the history of the Sydney Olympics

Inside John Coates’ Monte Carlo power play that helped secure Sydney the 2000 Olympics.

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Not all parking fines are the same. Here’s what you need to know

It could be a case of ‘catch me if you can’ when it comes to some parking fines – if you’re willing to take the gamble.

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Woman charged after fatal hit-and-run.

Major update after cyclist killed in bike lane hit-and-run

Police have charged a woman over a deadly Coburg hit-and-run that left a cyclist dead and are still searching for a white Audi SUV linked to the crash.

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A late cabinet quorum problem in Papua New Guinea has delayed approval of the Australia-PNG defence treaty. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

‘It will get done’: PM insists PNG treaty going ahead

A late cabinet quorum problem in Papua New Guinea has delayed approval of the Australia-PNG defence treaty, casting uncertainty over the scheduled signing.

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The 22-year-old man was placed in the back of a police van.

Pursuit across Melbourne ends in shock discovery inside car

A dramatic police chase across Melbourne has lead to officers allegedly seizing a dangerous weapon.

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Earthquake shakes NSW with two tremors two hours apart.

NSW rocked by two earthquakes in one night

Two earthquakes, hours apart, rattled residents in regional NSW, with tremors felt from Muswellbrook to the Orana region.

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A luxury car was torched in Sydney’s Southwest with a second blaze occurring overnight.

Luxury car erupts in flames, second car blaze hours later

A stolen luxury Audi was found engulfed in flames in Moorebank overnight, in one of two dramatic Sydney car fires.

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Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into effect in December. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Tech giants hit with rules on banning kids from social media

Social media companies have been handed ‘clear’ directions on how to ensure kids under 16 are off their platforms as a ban deadline looms.

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Jesse Thompson was in the back seat of an SUV when he was fatally shot in a high-speed chase.

Father-son duo learn fate after hunting and murdering teen

The men who hunted Jesse Thompson through the streets of Wyong before gunning him down will learn today if they’ll spend life behind bars.

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Police and paramedics at the scene of the Sydney stabbing attack.

Teen stabbed in brutal midnight attack, police hunt on

Crime scenes span two suburbs after a midnight stabbing left a 19-year-old seriously injured in Sydney’s South-West

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Chris Bowen has warned action is need to avoid ‘the worst impacts’ of climate change.

'Confronting' climate risk report goes under microscope

The Prime Minister describes a climate risk report as a wake-up call, as one Coalition frontbencher threatens to quit or be dumped over greenhouse gas targets.

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Tinder users will have to verify their profiles with a live selfie, with the Australian-first safety feature aimed at tackling the surge of spam, and inauthentic accounts.

Big change coming for popular dating app

A popular dating app will roll out a mandatory new safety feature from today, in a bid to stamp out bad actors, including potential scammers and fraudsters.

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Consumer advocacy group CHOICE found mixed results when the consumer company tested 20 sunscreens.

Sales of more sunscreens paused amid safety review

The moves comes after consumer group CHOICE tested 20 sunscreens and found 16 didn’t meet their advertised claims.

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The largest gathering dedicated to ending gender-based violence will be held in Australia. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

International approaches to ending gender-based violence will be examined as Australia welcomes delegates for the fifth world conference of women's shelters.

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