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Former spy boss resigns from antisemitism royal commission Dennis Richardson was originally tapped by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the weeks after the Bondi terror attack to lead a review into the federal government's intelligence and security agencies.

Dennis Richardson was originally tapped by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the weeks after the Bondi terror attack to lead a review into the federal government's intelligence and security agencies.

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Bird deaths linked to loss of food source in algal bloom, authority says Birds are starving and dying along metropolitan Adelaide beaches, caused by a lack of fish as a result of the algal bloom, the South Australian government says.

Birds are starving and dying along metropolitan Adelaide beaches, caused by a lack of fish as a result of the algal bloom, the South Australian government says.

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Breaking: Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes regional NSW Thousands of people report feeling a magnitude 4.4 earthquake that has hit Boorowa in southern New South Wales.

Thousands of people report feeling a magnitude 4.4 earthquake that has hit Boorowa in southern New South Wales.

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Two people arrested less than a week after hate speech laws pass parliament Police said a man has been charged and a woman is assisting with inquiries over the use of phrases deemed antisemitic by the Queensland government.

Police said a man has been charged and a woman is assisting with inquiries over the use of phrases deemed antisemitic by the Queensland government.

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What happens when online NAPLAN testing is disrupted? Technical difficulties delayed NAPLAN testing across the country today. Here's how to navigate disruptions and what it means for your child.

Technical difficulties delayed NAPLAN testing across the country today. Here's how to navigate disruptions and what it means for your child.

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Chance find reunites former cop with the protester he arrested Ian Wright captured the Franklin River blockade on film. Forty years later, the officer who arrested him reached out.

Ian Wright captured the Franklin River blockade on film. Forty years later, the officer who arrested him reached out.

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Man arrested, teen on the run after alleged four-day crime spree A Mildura man has been remanded in custody and his accomplice remains on the run after the pair allegedly went on a four-day crime spree across Victoria.

A Mildura man has been remanded in custody and his accomplice remains on the run after the pair allegedly went on a four-day crime spree across Victoria.

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10 hours ago
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Petrol price cap considered in Perth as panic buying takes hold The WA government weighs up whether to use its unique power to temporarily cap the price of petrol to stop gouging from retailers as the world deals with the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East.

The WA government weighs up whether to use its unique power to temporarily cap the price of petrol to stop gouging from retailers as the world deals with the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East.

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Councillor stood down as individual launches private prosecution A central Victorian council says it has stood down a councillor after an individual served "alleged criminal charges" on both the councillor and CEO intending to pursue a private prosecution.

A central Victorian council says it has stood down a councillor after an individual served "alleged criminal charges" on both the councillor and CEO intending to pursue a private prosecution.

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Backbencher considering legal options over 'defamatory' bullying claims The NT government has knocked back an attempt to launch a parliamentary inquiry into bullying claims against backbencher Tanzil Rahman, while Speaker Robyn Lambley has slammed Dr Rahman for his response to the allegations.

The NT government has knocked back an attempt to launch a parliamentary inquiry into bullying claims against backbencher Tanzil Rahman, while Speaker Robyn Lambley has slammed Dr Rahman for his response to the allegations.

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Contentious Melbourne rail project makes priority infrastructure list Australia's top infrastructure body has placed Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop project on the highest priority list for the nation despite raising serious concerns about its business case merely a year ago.

Australia's top infrastructure body has placed Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop project on the highest priority list for the nation despite raising serious concerns about its business case merely a year ago.

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How rising fuel prices are impacting the cost of flights As Qantas hikes international airfares due to a surge in fuel prices from the Middle East war, an industry expert warns it's only the start of what's to come.

As Qantas hikes international airfares due to a surge in fuel prices from the Middle East war, an industry expert warns it's only the start of what's to come.

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More views of SA Liberal candidate emerge against Islam and trans agenda More views by Liberal Party candidate and evangelical Christian Carston Woodhouse emerge with the Adelaide man saying Islam is "poisonous and wrong" and the trans agenda is"insanity". Warning: This story contains content some readers might find distressing.

More views by Liberal Party candidate and evangelical Christian Carston Woodhouse emerge with the Adelaide man saying Islam is "poisonous and wrong" and the trans agenda is"insanity". Warning: This story contains content some readers might find distressing.

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Mother of Iranian footballer pleads for her to stay in Australia, saying 'they'll kill you' The smiles and joy seen in pictures of the seven members of the Iranian women's football team who sought asylum in Australia only tell part of the story, with many still scared for their families back home.

The smiles and joy seen in pictures of the seven members of the Iranian women's football team who sought asylum in Australia only tell part of the story, with many still scared for their families back home.

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Borrowers told to 'brace themselves' as economists forecast rate hike Expectations the Reserve Bank will hike the cash rate next week are rising as leading economists shift their forecasts β€” and some say one increase may not be enough.

Expectations the Reserve Bank will hike the cash rate next week are rising as leading economists shift their forecasts β€” and some say one increase may not be enough.

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Inspectors pressured to issue fines at worksites, CFMEU inquiry hears A Workplace Health and Safety Queensland told the inquiry she believed the regulator had formed an "alliance" with the CFMEU.

A Workplace Health and Safety Queensland told the inquiry she believed the regulator had formed an "alliance" with the CFMEU.

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The Devils won't play AFL at Macquarie Point before 2031. Are we surprised? Tasmania's future AFL club believed they would be playing in their new $1.13-billion stadium from 2030, but it's now clear their debut there will be at least one year later.

Tasmania's future AFL club believed they would be playing in their new $1.13-billion stadium from 2030, but it's now clear their debut there will be at least one year later.

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Ex-footballer Barry Cable abused young girls in backyard spas in Melbourne, court told Former footballer Barry Cable sexually assaulted children in a backyard spa in Melbourne at a time when he was a "famous" figure, a court has heard.

Former footballer Barry Cable sexually assaulted children in a backyard spa in Melbourne at a time when he was a "famous" figure, a court has heard.

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He wasn't a typical National. Now he's leading the party Matt Canavan once claimed to be an atypical Nationals member. Now the pro-mining Queenslander is leading the party from the Senate.

Matt Canavan once claimed to be an atypical Nationals member. Now the pro-mining Queenslander is leading the party from the Senate.

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'Chaos' as bridge linking Sydney to NSW's west is closed for weeks A crucial bridge on the Great Western Highway linking Sydney to the state's Central West will be shut for at least a fortnight, while specialists assess why it is moving and cracking.

A crucial bridge on the Great Western Highway linking Sydney to the state's Central West will be shut for at least a fortnight, while specialists assess why it is moving and cracking.

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Man jailed for playing 'key role' in Sydney antisemitic attacks Nicholas James Alexander was jailed for a maximum of five years for his role orchestrating a series of antisemitic attacks across Sydney, including the fire-bombing of a childcare centre.

Nicholas James Alexander was jailed for a maximum of five years for his role orchestrating a series of antisemitic attacks across Sydney, including the fire-bombing of a childcare centre.

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Darwin told 'conserve water' amid dam crisis as consumption exceeds supply People in Darwin, Palmerstorn and its surrounding areas will need to keep boiling water before consumption for the foreseeable future, as work to restore the Darwin River Dam's pumps continue.

People in Darwin, Palmerstorn and its surrounding areas will need to keep boiling water before consumption for the foreseeable future, as work to restore the Darwin River Dam's pumps continue.

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Dispute over sacred site in central Queensland proceeds to civil trial The dispute centres on the Doongmbulla Springs, near the Carmichael River in central Queensland, with traditional custodians accusing the Queensland government of failing to protect the sacred site.

The dispute centres on the Doongmbulla Springs, near the Carmichael River in central Queensland, with traditional custodians accusing the Queensland government of failing to protect the sacred site.

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Some countries exempt from big visa price hike Tiered pricing for visas is being used to support Pacific nations but some fear it could be misused to target certain communities.

Tiered pricing for visas is being used to support Pacific nations but some fear it could be misused to target certain communities.

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Man missing for months likely murdered in home, police say Police believe a man who has been missing for more than four months in North Queensland was murdered in his home, and that his body was moved.

Police believe a man who has been missing for more than four months in North Queensland was murdered in his home, and that his body was moved.

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Family of PALM worker killed in suspected hit and run desperate for answers Almost a year after Solomon Islander Argen Kuni was found dead on the side of the road in Griffith, New South Wales, his family is still searching for answers.

Almost a year after Solomon Islander Argen Kuni was found dead on the side of the road in Griffith, New South Wales, his family is still searching for answers.

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Politician's major voting call after split with former Crow A South Australian politician is urging voters to not back her own party in the upper house after a dramatic breakdown with star candidate and former Adelaide Crows captain Chris McDermott.

A South Australian politician is urging voters to not back her own party in the upper house after a dramatic breakdown with star candidate and former Adelaide Crows captain Chris McDermott.

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Bus company linked to fatal wedding crash admits to heavy vehicle breaches The bus company linked to the deadly 2023 Hunter Valley wedding bus crash and a director plead guilty to heavy-vehicle law safety breaches.

The bus company linked to the deadly 2023 Hunter Valley wedding bus crash and a director plead guilty to heavy-vehicle law safety breaches.

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Adelaide CBD attacker avoids jail for 'cowardly act' An Adelaide man will serve a home detention sentence for an attack in the city's nightlife precinct that left his "off-guard" victim learning how to walk and eat independently again.

An Adelaide man will serve a home detention sentence for an attack in the city's nightlife precinct that left his "off-guard" victim learning how to walk and eat independently again.

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Without fuel, these rural businesses say there will be no food Growing fuel uncertainty is hitting rural and fisheries businesses across regional Queensland, potentially costing them thousands in lost production and much higher operating costs.

Growing fuel uncertainty is hitting rural and fisheries businesses across regional Queensland, potentially costing them thousands in lost production and much higher operating costs.

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