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'NO WAY': Uber driver's outrageous fee for young Aussie on hot airport journey
The passenger was left feeling 'uncomfortable' after the awkward request.
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NRLW star dodges jail for stalking ex
NRLW star Maddie Studdon has escaped a jail sentence for DV-related stalking offences which left her victim “terrified”, a court has been told.
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NewsPolitics with Michelle Grattan: Barnaby Joyce on getting on with Pauline Hanson and One Nation’s rise
Joyce says ‘I’m not going to be wearing a burqa’ like the One Nation leader – but his relationship with her is stronger than his ‘bitter’ end with the Nationals.
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Search intensifies for ‘vulnerable’ woman
Family and police are pleading for community help after a 70-year-old woman vanished months ago, leaving loved ones fearing for her health and safety.
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Dogged Dezi search in dense bush fails to find fugitive
Search crews are wading through dense bushland as they continue to look for fugitive Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot dead two police officers.
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Threatening letter allegedly sent to mosque
Police have launched a fresh investigation after a second threatening letter was allegedly sent to a popular mosque in Sydney’s southwest.
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Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected
While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.
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Labor MP ‘uncomfortable’ with Israel visit
Disquiet is growing within Labor ranks over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, with one MP saying it makes him “very uncomfortable”.
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Second charged over newborn’s death
A man and woman have been charged in connection with the death of a three-week-old boy, more than 18 months after he died in hospital.
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Why dozens of historic defence properties will be sold
Almost 70 defence sites will be sold off by the federal government as it looks to save money and move personnel into fit-for-purpose facilities.
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Woman's race case against Coles over 'derogatory' check
A woman may be able to prove her treatment at Coles was different due to her race, after a security check left her feeling humiliated, a tribunal has ruled.
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Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget
Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.
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Satanic pedo ring accused’s jail whine
‘Horrific’ new details have been revealed about an alleged satanic pedophile ring, with a man accused of being involved scared he will be “bashed” in custody.
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Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid
A County Court judge has re-sentenced neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant after finding he intentionally performed a sieg heil outside court.
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‘I picked up phone’: Clive’s Epstein files claim
Clive Palmer has broken his silence after being named in the Epstein files in an exchange that suggested alleged US influence during the 2019 Australian election.
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First Australian jailed for Nazi salute
A prominent neo-Nazi has become the first Australian to be jailed for performing a banned Nazi salute.
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Libs plot brutal blow after Coalition split
The Liberals are plotting a brutal blow to their former Coalition partners despite both Sussan Ley and David Littleproud holding crisis talks.
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'Calling your parents': P-plater busted driving 189km/h
Police officers have vented their frustration at a teenager caught driving at 189km/h, telling him his mother will cry when told of how fast he was travelling.
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Man charged after gangland figure hit in servo slaying
A man with alleged links to the shooting of an underworld figure at a petrol station has been arrested as an accused rapper remains at large
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Uber driver's outrageous $5 fee for young Aussie on hot airport journey: 'No way'
The passenger was left feeling 'uncomfortable' after the awkward request.
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New footage emerges in major Dezi search
Police have provided an update in the latest manhunt for Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot and killed two officers in Porepunkah last August.
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EU chief’s abrupt flight to Aus for $7bn deal
The EU’s chief will visit this month amid pressure on Canberra and Brussels to close a deal that could make Australia billions.
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Disease spreading ‘undetected’ in Aussie city
An urgent warning has been issued for a major Aussie city, after an infected person visited a busy swimming centre and using public transport.
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'Housemate from hell' jailed over post-eviction arson
A woman dubbed the "housemate from hell" will spend up to six years and two months in prison after admitting a three-month vendetta after she was evicted.
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Costly by-election as high-profile Liberal quits early
A former tennis star turned senior Liberal will quit parliament, prompting a by-election that will force local voters to the polls twice in quick succession.
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Council slaps 691 Aussies with fines of up to $3,338 to tackle 'serious' problem
Despite repeated pleas from authorities, the illegal activity continues to escalate around the country.
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Cops slammed as sister seeks truth about model's death
The sister of an escort who vanished more than 30 years ago has criticised an "indifferent" police force's failures to do a proper initial investigation.
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Harbour Bridge joyriders sparks calls for e-bike action
Footage of young men dangerously riding e-bikes and motorcycles on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has fuelled calls for more accountability.
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Deadline looms for celeb chef on drug charge
A deadline is looming for a My Kitchen Rules and Better Homes and Gardens celebrity chef who faces a drug charge.
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'Lot of complaints': ex-minister's aged care warning
As the aged care sector gets used to major reforms, a former Liberal minister turned lobbyist has warned the overhaul may be having unintended consequences.
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‘Stupid’: Top cop blasts e-bike hoons
A top NSW police officer has blasted a group of 40 e-bike riders who illegally rode across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Blessings scammer to be deported over 'abhorrent' crime
A scammer who conned multiple elderly victims by offering "blessings" to cure illnesses or remove curses will walk from jail to face deportation back to China.
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Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse
Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.
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New theory after human remains found
Volunteers searching for a missing Belgian backpacker have revealed new theories days after human remains were found near where she vanished.
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Adored trailblazer with kindness at her core farewelled
Marie Bashir's compassion and love for an early morning singalong have been remembered as political luminaries farewelled NSW's first woman governor.
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Victoria’s mountain ash forests naturally thin their trees. So why do it with machines?
There’s a new plan to manage Victoria’s forests. But if it uses machines to ‘thin’ trees this could affect wildlife and increase bushfire risk.
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Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike
With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.
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Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend
Changes to how much money political parties can spend on elections and how much people can donate to candidates will be challenged in Australia's highest court.
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'Distressing': parents to attend baby death inquest
The death of a baby girl and the injuries found at her autopsy led police to put her parents under covert audio and internet surveillance, a coroner has heard.
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'Traumatised' Libs told to get off TV and sort out feud
A former Liberal minister has told his colleagues to deal with their grievances privately, as Sussan Ley dismissed speculation that she could be ousted.
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'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'
Passengers have been offered an apology and compensation after widespread disruptions soured a major rail line's move to full services.
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Aussie man dies while skiing in Japan
An Australian man has died while skiing between two popular resorts in Japan, just days after a young woman was killed in a separate incident.
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‘Imminent China threat’: Aus makes big move
The government will sell off prime property holdings in Australia’s biggest cities amid warnings China poses an “imminent” threat.
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Bunnings' 'extremely affordable' new solution to major housing issue impacting Aussies
The couple and their two children have scored a little more wiggle room for a fraction of the usual price.
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‘Compromised’: Lehrmann’s swipe at judge
After launching a last-ditch legal bid to overturn his damning defamation suit loss, Bruce Lehrmann has taken a swipe at the judge who oversaw the trial.
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Wild Julian Ingram theory shot down
As the search for Julian Ingram enters its second week, police have quashed a wild theory about the alleged triple murderer.
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Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD
People who work in emergency services, such as firefighters, are more likely than others to develop symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.
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Ram raid caught on tape as arsonist dodges flames
The moment an apparent arsonist nearly set themselves alight during the ram raid of a gift shop has been captured on CCTV footage.
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Aussie beer move not seen in 40 years
The ever-rising price of an Aussie schooner of beer could be halted, as MPs vote on the first tax freeze in 40 years.
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