Australia

Dr Simon Gordon is under investigation over his work as a gynaecologist at The Epworth hospital in Melbourne Unknown

Unnecessary endo surgery allegations referred to police

A state premier has referred complaints against a renowned gynaecologist to police and the healthcare watchdog.

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Melbourne mother Kirsty Rosse-Emile, who travelled to Syria with her husband to join Islamic State in 2014, and remains in Syria's Roj IDP camp.

Ex-housemate claims ISIS bride wanted to ‘make bombs’

A former housemate of Kirsty Rosse-Emile claims the ISIS bride declared as a teen she wanted to “make bombs” rather than return to school, raising fresh concerns as she seeks to return to Australia from Syria.

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The Trumps have inked a deal to build Australia’s tallest building, a monolithic super tower bearing the family logo in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Supplied

Fury erupts over Trump’s Aussie super tower plan

The Trump family’s deal to build Australia’s tallest building has split the Gold Coast community, triggering fierce online debate and rival petitions.

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Virginia Bell says the less than 12-month deadline for the royal commission into Australia’s worst terrorist attack could ‘impose limitations’ on how it tackles anti-Semitism.

Royal commission won’t hear from Bondi terror witnesses

The royal commission into Australia’s worst terrorist attack will not hear from witnesses at the scene of the Bondi massacre.

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Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian was mistakenly kidnapped.

Key clues that led cops to body in kidnap victim search

Police have revealed the key clues that led them to the discovery of a body during their search for the Sydney grandfather at the centre of a botched kidnapping.

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Pat Conroy has revealed Australia has committed another $310 million to AUKUS.

Australia sends another $310m to UK for AUKUS submarines

The Defence Industry Minister has announced another huge investment in British nuclear reactor parts for AUKUS submarines while revealing UK weapons destined for Ukraine could be tested on Australian soil. 

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Two people have died in an ATV rollover in Sandy Creek.

Two people, dog confirmed dead in horror UTV crash

Emergency services were confronted with a chaotic scene after a vehicle rolled down an embankment and hit a tree in Queensland.

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Fifteen people were killed when gunmen opened fire on a December 14 Hanukkah celebration at Bondi.

First Bondi terror attack hearing to zero in on anti-Semitism

The head of a royal commission stemming from the Bondi Beach shooting will reveal her approach to the inquiry as the first public hearing is held.

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Vegan activist Tash Peterson has fired back after receiving backlash for crashing a family’s fishing trip in an act of protest.

Tash Peterson reveals violent threats over fishing video

Vegan activist Tash Peterson claims she has revealed violent threats after crashing a family’s fishing trip in an act of protest.

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Four people are being treated for life threatening injuries.

Four injured after vehicle plunges off cliff in Queensland

A massive emergency response is underway after a vehicle plunged off a cliff in Queensland.

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Serious travel warning at a busy holiday destination.

Urgent travel warning issued for stunning tourist hotspot

Aussie travellers have been warned to keep clear due to high levels of violent crime, including kidnapping and extortion, and a volatile security situation.

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Josiah Benedito-Taotafa said his family's faith has been shaken as they strruggled with grief. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Faith shaken’: Family describe toll of woman’s murder

A man with a history of domestic violence has been handed a life sentence for murdering his former partner while she was on holiday.

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Mr Amon’s two-week trial in the NSW Supreme Court continues. NewsWire / Nikki Short

Ex-MP’s act before sex with boy: court

A jury has been told new details of how a former MP met up with a 13-year-old boy before allegedly sexually assaulting him.

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A Senate inquiry into safety in the early childhood education and care sector has moved to Brisbane. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Childcare workers on 'ick' alert after abuse scandals

Childcare centre staff have been urged to report uncomfortable incidents as the industry reels from sexual abuse scandals and child-safety concerns.

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The vehicle was clocked at 218km/h.

Driver allegedly hits 218km/h, positive for drugs, alcohol

A man has been charged with a string of serious offences after being clocked travelling at incredible speeds on a major NSW motorway.

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