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Comparisons have been made about the two fugitives.

Chilling comparisons between Dezi Freeman, Tom Phillips

Following the death of a fugitive father, on the run with his three children for almost four years, parallels have been drawn with alleged Victorian cop killer Dezi Freeman.

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Police are anticipating trouble as rival groups hold protest rallies across Australia.

Violent clashes expected as counter rallies set to flood streets

Police are predicting violence to descend on Australian cities as opposing groups stage counter protests on Saturday, weeks after clashes broke out at national rallies.

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The NSW seat of Kiama is voting to replace Gareth Ward following his conviction for sexual assault.

Labor stares down major test as voters go to polls

Thousands of voters choosing a replacement for a rapist MP could return a historically red seat to Labor hands, but the coalition won't go down without a fight.

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A large crowd turned out to honour the assassinated US conservative commentator in Sydney.

Kirk’s Australian plan before death

Slain US commentator Charlie Kirk’s Aussie plans have been revealed as hundreds of Australians turned out to remember him at a vigil.

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The Labor Government has extended the life of the North West Shelf Project until 2070.

Woodside approval a victory for commonsense

EDITORIAL: The Albanese Government decision to approve Woodside’s bid to extend the life of its North West Shelf gas project in the Pilbara until 2070 was one close to seven years in the making. 

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Thomas Sewell has been found guilty of intimidating a police officer and his wife. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Neo-nazi spared jail for 'very serious' police intimidation

A neo-nazi leader has been handed a community work order for intimidating a police officer and his wife.

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Abbie Chatfield says she fears for her life after comments she mad about Charlie Kirk.

Chatfield ‘death threats’ after Charlie Kirk ‘hate’ post

A controversial podcaster has suffered a torrent of backlash for comments about conservative campaigner Charlie Kirk, saying she ‘hated’ him hours after he was assassinated.

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Woodside Energy, North West Shelf

North West Shelf plant gets final approval to run until 2070

Woodside’s North West Shelf gas processing plant has been given final approval to keep operating until 2070 with 48 strict conditions aimed at protecting nearby ancient Indigenous rock art.

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Millions of cigarettes were discovered in the sea container.

How a sea container led cops to a national crime syndicate

Police foiled what they are calling a ‘sophisticated criminal operation’ after making the sea container find in WA, with millions of cigarettes concealed in a bizarre way.

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Flights have been impacted at Sydney Airport due to a Airservices Australia staffing issue.

Sydney Airport freezes flights amid worker shortage

A shortage of air traffic controllers was expected to impact operations on Friday afternoon. Here’s what travellers need to know.

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A popular baby product has been recalled after incidents occured.

Popular baby product urgently recalled over mould risk

Authorities have announced an urgent recall for a popular baby product sold at Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Amcal Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, Baby Bunting and hundreds of other stores.

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Bruce Lehrmann has called for the NACC Commissioner to be sacked.

‘Targeting me’: Lehrmann’s bold claim

Bruce Lehrmann has called for the boss of the National Anti-Corruption Commission to be sacked by the government.

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Police officers James Fitzgerald and Alexander Papanastassis are accused of unlawful killing.

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.

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A man has been charged after crashing a stolen Porsche in Sydney. (HANDOUT/AAP)

Man in court after fleeing crashed, stolen Porsche

The allegedly stolen Porsche was spotted by police doing random breath tests, hitting a police car as the driver fled a servo before crashing into other cars.

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A man allegedly stole truck and drove it in on nothing more than its rims, sending sparks onto the road.

Alleged truck thief’s wild 230km chase

The man is accused of stealing a food truck before the wild pursuit began, driving on nothing but rims and sending sparks onto the road.

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