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Semeru volcano is the highest peak on Java, the most densely populated island in Indonesia.

Major update for Bali tourists after volcano erupts 10 times

Evacuations are underway, and airlines are monitoring a developing situation after an Indonesian volcano, responsible for the deaths of more than 50 people in 2021, exploded, causing a monstrous ash cloud. 

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A teenager's family is accusing police of racial profiling and brutality towards the 17-year-old. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Racial profiling’: Teen ‘traumatised’ after wrong arrest

The family of an Aboriginal boy who was arrested on a bus in the nation's capital have lashed out at police for wrongly targeting the teen.

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The countdown is on for young Australians to either download or delete their data from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with parent company Meta warning it would be shutting down accounts a week earlier that the social media ban deadline.,

Meta issues warning to young Facebook, Instagram users

The countdown is on for young Australians to either download or delete their data from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with parent company Meta warning it will begin shutting down accounts.

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Jacob Hersant was spoken to by police after the alleged Dawn Service disruption.

Neo-nazis to fight Anzac Day charges

Three neo-nazis have been urged to seek legal help as they plan to defend against allegations they behaved offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.

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Alan Jones' lawyer said she was still awaiting important information a year after his arrest. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Seized electronics loom large in Alan Jones' abuse case

Former radio king Alan Jones is challenging the legality of a search warrant and seizure of his electronic devices as he prepares to fight sexual abuse claims.

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Friends and family gathered to say goodbye to teenager Ben Austin.

‘Beautiful boy’: Heartbreak as 17yo cricketer laid to rest

The loved ones of a 17-year-old who died after being hit by a cricket ball have paid respects to the teen in a heartbreaking farewell.

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Uiatu ‘Joan’ Taufua who faces three manslaughter charges has been referred to a Mental Health Court.

Triple-fatal case takes new turn for NRL star's mum

A specialist court will decide whether the mother of NRL star Payne Haas was of unsound mind when she allegedly killed three people in a car crash.

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Arnie’s owner has been charged over his death.

Huge twist in death of pet dog Arnie found in ‘stolen’ car

Police have dropped a bombshell in the investigation into the death of beloved pet dog Arnie in the back of an allegedly stolen vehicle. 

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Accused drug lord Bao Tu Luu.

The sting that netted accused Australia-Americas coke lord

The fugitive, accused of running a vast cocaine pipeline stretching from the jungles of South America, is facing extradition to Australia charged over a 200kg major drug shipment.

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Service NSW is grappling with an outage.

Service NSW hit by massive statewide outage

Service NSW is grappling with an outage that has disrupted its in-person service centres across the state.

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Darryl Broham has announced has has cancer.

Heartbreaking cancer diagnosis for Aussie sports broadcaster

One of Australian sports most beloved characters, Darryl ‘Big Marn’ Brohman, has begun treatment for cancer.

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Brett Daniel Taylor, 53, is facing fresh charges over three  alleged assisted suicide deaths.

Man accused of assisting three suicides with ‘whale drugs’

A man accused of running a fake whale euthanasia charity to sell drugs that aided a person with quadriplegia to take his own life has been hit with fresh charges.

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Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s kicks in on December 10.

Tech giant issues warning to teens as social media lockout looms

Meta has announced it will begin notifying teenagers they will lose access to their social media platforms three weeks out from the world-leading ban.

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Residents have been told to seek shelter as Tropical Cyclone Fina performs a U-turn.

‘Intensifying’: Cyclone U-turns toward coast, residents shelter

The first tropical cyclone of the season is slowly carving its path towards the Northern Territory, with residents told to prepare for destructive and wild weather.

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