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'About bloody time': BOM selects new NT radar site 11 years after closure
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'About bloody time': BOM selects new NT radar site 11 years after closure

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) plans to construct a new weather radar at Tennant Creek Airport, replacing the one…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
Breaking: ABC's Justin Stevens resigns as director of news
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Breaking: ABC's Justin Stevens resigns as director of news

Justin Stevens has resigned as the director of news at ABC after 19 years with the organization. He described his…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 59 views
Australian kids are gambling long before they turn 18
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Australian kids are gambling long before they turn 18

A significant number of Australian teenagers are engaging in gambling activities before reaching the legal age of 18.…

5/27/2026 · 10 min read · 32 views
'Inadequate' jail sentence for sex worker killer increased after appeal
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'Inadequate' jail sentence for sex worker killer increased after appeal

Xiaozheng Lin's jail sentence for the manslaughter of two sex workers has been increased from 14 years to 18 years…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 44 views
Police 'reservations' about expanding powers of Jewish security groups
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Police 'reservations' about expanding powers of Jewish security groups

The NSW Police deputy commissioner expressed significant concerns regarding the expansion of powers for Jewish…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 41 views
Booming cockroach numbers welcome news on this 'paradise of creatures'
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Booming cockroach numbers welcome news on this 'paradise of creatures'

A recent study indicates a significant increase in invertebrate populations on Lord Howe Island following the…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 39 views
NASA has revealed its plans for a permanent Moon base. Here's how it would work
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NASA has revealed its plans for a permanent Moon base. Here's how it would work

NASA has announced its plans to establish a permanent base on the Moon as part of the Artemis program. The project…

5/27/2026 · 6 min read · 46 views
Breaking: Preferred bidder announced for troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter
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Breaking: Preferred bidder announced for troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter

Adroit Capital has been named the preferred bidder for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in Tasmania. The smelter…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 48 views
Young farmer who died two weeks after engagement set to leave lasting legacy
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Young farmer who died two weeks after engagement set to leave lasting legacy

A scholarship will be established in memory of Callum Smail, a young farmer who tragically died in a motorbike…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 39 views
Breaking: Headline inflation eases to 4.2 per cent in April as fuel prices fall
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Breaking: Headline inflation eases to 4.2 per cent in April as fuel prices fall

Headline inflation in Australia decreased to 4.2 percent in April, down from 4.6 percent in March. This decline was…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 33 views
Media leaks ahead of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest referred to corruption commission
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Media leaks ahead of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest referred to corruption commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating media leaks related to the arrest of former soldier Ben…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 39 views
Two men released without charge after Dezi Freeman-related arrest
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Two men released without charge after Dezi Freeman-related arrest

Two men arrested in connection with the investigation of Dezi Freeman have been released without charge. The arrests…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
Hotspots reveal temperature danger zone for koala survival
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Hotspots reveal temperature danger zone for koala survival

A recent study has found that koalas are at a higher risk of death when seven-day average temperatures exceed 27…

5/26/2026 · 6 min read · 45 views
'Not far away': Rescuers confident of reaching group trapped in Laos cave
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'Not far away': Rescuers confident of reaching group trapped in Laos cave

Rescuers in Laos are making significant progress in their efforts to reach a group of seven people trapped in a cave…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 44 views
Employment services to get largest overhaul in 30 years
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Employment services to get largest overhaul in 30 years

The Australian government is proposing a significant overhaul of its unemployment services, the largest in 30 years.…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 40 views
'Kidding ourselves': Daley whacks talk of Cleary's losing Origin record
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'Kidding ourselves': Daley whacks talk of Cleary's losing Origin record

NSW coach Laurie Daley defends Nathan Cleary against criticism regarding his losing State of Origin record. Cleary,…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 39 views
BP removes chair over 'serious concerns' about conduct
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BP removes chair over 'serious concerns' about conduct

BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns regarding his conduct and governance. This decision…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 30 views
Live: ASX to fall ahead of inflation data, Nasdaq hits record high
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Live: ASX to fall ahead of inflation data, Nasdaq hits record high

The Australian share market is expected to start cautiously as tensions rise between Iran and the United States.…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 31 views
Student says WA school closed by toxic baits had been overrun by mice
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Student says WA school closed by toxic baits had been overrun by mice

The Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa has been closed due to the deployment of toxic mouse baits to…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 50 views
Australian underdog stuns former world number one at French Open
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Australian underdog stuns former world number one at French Open

Australian tennis player Adam Walton achieved a remarkable upset by defeating former world number one Daniil Medvedev…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 33 views
Rain brings potential 'opportunities' in renewed search for Gus Lamont, police say
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Rain brings potential 'opportunities' in renewed search for Gus Lamont, police say

Police have resumed their search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont at Oak Park Station, taking advantage of recent…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 38 views
Live: Jobseeker services to get first overhaul in 30 years
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Live: Jobseeker services to get first overhaul in 30 years

The Australian government is set to announce significant changes to its Jobseeker services for the first time in 30…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 27 views
Two prospective Whyalla steelworks buyers remain, as sale reaches 'final stages'
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Two prospective Whyalla steelworks buyers remain, as sale reaches 'final stages'

The sale of the Whyalla steelworks is nearing its conclusion, with only two bidders remaining. The steelworks were…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 30 views
Munster ready for Origin as 'heartbreaking' personal anniversary nears
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Munster ready for Origin as 'heartbreaking' personal anniversary nears

Cameron Munster is set to lead the Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin series opener, marking a significant…

5/26/2026 · 6 min read · 28 views
Iran calls latest US strikes 'bad faith' sign as internet slowly restored
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Iran calls latest US strikes 'bad faith' sign as internet slowly restored

Iran has condemned recent US strikes as a demonstration of 'bad faith' amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 31 views
Wiradjuri slam energy company's 'inexcusable' damage to rock shelter
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Wiradjuri slam energy company's 'inexcusable' damage to rock shelter

The Wiradjuri community is outraged over the destruction of an Aboriginal rock shelter by renewable energy company…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 34 views
Murderer convicted of 1999 crime back in custody for breaching parole
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Murderer convicted of 1999 crime back in custody for breaching parole

Garry Thompson, a convicted murderer, has been returned to custody for breaching his parole by using drugs. He was…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
Fidel Castro's daughter hopes US can bring down her father's regime
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Fidel Castro's daughter hopes US can bring down her father's regime

Alina Fernández, the daughter of Fidel Castro, has spoken out against her father's regime after fleeing Cuba. She…

5/26/2026 · 8 min read · 49 views
SAPOL commissioner rejects outback police shortage plan
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SAPOL commissioner rejects outback police shortage plan

The SAPOL commissioner has rejected a plan to attract more officers to the understaffed Coober Pedy police station.…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 38 views
Rental crisis puts domestic violence victim-survivors in 'diabolical' situation
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Rental crisis puts domestic violence victim-survivors in 'diabolical' situation

The rental crisis in Brisbane is exacerbating the challenges faced by domestic violence victim-survivors seeking safe…

5/26/2026 · 7 min read · 50 views
Why drones fell from the sky during Sydney's Vivid light show
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Why drones fell from the sky during Sydney's Vivid light show

During Sydney's Vivid festival, nearly 90 drones crashed into the water and surrounding areas due to radio…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 34 views
Fire union criticises department's 'flawed' $6.2m helmet rollout
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Fire union criticises department's 'flawed' $6.2m helmet rollout

The Queensland Professional Firefighters Union has criticized the fire department's $6.2 million rollout of new…

5/26/2026 · 6 min read · 39 views
Reception hours slashed at police stations in Melbourne's outer-north
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Reception hours slashed at police stations in Melbourne's outer-north

Victoria Police is reducing reception hours at several police stations in Melbourne's outer north to increase…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 34 views
Women and children linked to ISIS spend first night back in Australia
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Women and children linked to ISIS spend first night back in Australia

A group of women and children linked to ISIS have returned to Australia after leaving a camp in Syria. They arrived at…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 34 views
Complaint lodged with Canada's privacy commissioner over Australian court breach
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Complaint lodged with Canada's privacy commissioner over Australian court breach

A formal complaint has been lodged with Canada's privacy commissioner regarding a data breach involving sensitive…

5/26/2026 · 7 min read · 38 views
The BHP files reveal a big problem facing the mining giant
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The BHP files reveal a big problem facing the mining giant

BHP is facing challenges in meeting its climate change commitments, particularly regarding emissions from its Pilbara…

5/26/2026 · 7 min read · 50 views
What to do when you get unexpected ancestry DNA test results
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What to do when you get unexpected ancestry DNA test results

Unexpected results from ancestry DNA tests can reveal life-changing family secrets, such as adoption or donor…

5/26/2026 · 7 min read · 28 views
Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow
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Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow

Essendon Football Club has sacked coach Brad Scott after a disappointing start to the season, winning only one of his…

5/26/2026 · 8 min read · 35 views
Wallabies facing same selection headache as State of Origin's NSW Blues
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Wallabies facing same selection headache as State of Origin's NSW Blues

The Wallabies are facing a selection dilemma similar to that of the NSW Blues in State of Origin. Coach Joe Schmidt…

5/26/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I
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State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I

State of Origin Game I is set to take place tonight in Sydney, featuring a match between New South Wales and…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 25 views
Despite growing up online, students' digital literacy is declining
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Despite growing up online, students' digital literacy is declining

Australian students have recorded their lowest results in digital literacy tests, with only 37% of year 10 students…

5/26/2026 · 6 min read · 36 views
Woman in nine-year battle with insurer as failed roof repairs cause mould
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Woman in nine-year battle with insurer as failed roof repairs cause mould

An elderly woman, Lily, has been engaged in a nine-year battle with her insurance provider, GIO Suncorp, over failed…

5/26/2026 · 8 min read · 36 views
Iran war derailed talks to claw back billions in tax credits paid to miners
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Iran war derailed talks to claw back billions in tax credits paid to miners

The Iran war has interrupted discussions regarding the potential reduction of tax credits for mining companies. Energy…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 30 views
Report claims AI boom could keep Australia using coal and gas for longer
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Report claims AI boom could keep Australia using coal and gas for longer

A Greenpeace report warns that the surge in power-hungry data centres driven by the AI boom could hinder Australia's…

5/26/2026 · 8 min read · 31 views
London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe
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London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe

London experienced a record-breaking temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May day on record. This…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 28 views
CBA boss says reconsider applying CGT change to non passive assets
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CBA boss says reconsider applying CGT change to non passive assets

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn has urged the government to reconsider applying capital gains tax (CGT) to…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 31 views
Breaking: School bus hit by train in Belgium, several people killed
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Breaking: School bus hit by train in Belgium, several people killed

A tragic collision occurred in Belgium when a train struck a school bus, resulting in multiple fatalities. Among the…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
NACC boss Paul Brereton admits he contributed to own 'downfall'
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NACC boss Paul Brereton admits he contributed to own 'downfall'

Paul Brereton, the outgoing National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, has acknowledged that his conduct has distracted…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 34 views
Romanian man jailed for stealing from elderly Australian shoppers
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Romanian man jailed for stealing from elderly Australian shoppers

A Romanian man has been sentenced for his involvement in a distraction fraud scheme targeting elderly shoppers in…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 40 views
Bondi gunman remained on counter-terror radar in 2022
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Bondi gunman remained on counter-terror radar in 2022

New documents indicate that Bondi gunman Naveed Akram was still on the radar of ASIO and police in 2022. Despite being…

5/26/2026 · 5 min read · 37 views

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