

Sad scene at popular tourist beach highlights worsening situation across Australia
$29 million has been pledged to help solve the issue, but residents are reporting it's worse than ever.
Plea to drivers who could lose licences 'without realising'
Council forced to close famous landmark overrun with tourists
'DISGUSTING': Woolworths slammed over direct-to-boot incident

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Swimmers scramble after shark sighting
Lifeguards told swimmers to get out of the water at an iconic Sydney beach after a bullshark was reportedly spotted in the water.
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Warning for drivers this Aus Day weekend
Double demerits come into effect from Friday for the Australia Day long weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
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'Untenable': Nats leader says coalition over with Libs
The coalition has split for the second time in less than a year, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying the partnership with the Liberals is untenable.
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Major update after teen fatally stabbed
The teenager was fatally stabbed in the chest last year at a bus interchange in the city’s western suburbs.
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'Light will win' on national day of mourning
The NSW premier has issued heartfelt thanks to the Jewish community for uniting the country while conceding his government failed to protect them.
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‘Confront evil’: Minn’s call on Bondi mourning day
As Australians around the country prepare to pause and reflect on the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has shared a stern call to action.
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Incredible reason popular tourist hotspot shut
Australia’s most beloved coastal drive has transformed into an exclusion zone as helicopters pluck flood-damaged vehicles from the famous tourist route.
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Major update after 5yo allegedly stabbed
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a young boy was allegedly stabbed, as his family say their “little fighter” remains in a critical condition.
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Illegal campsite spotted at popular tourist beach highlights crisis worsening across Australia
$29 million has been pledged to help solve the issue, but residents are reporting it's worse than ever.
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‘She loved it’: Mum’s claim after K’gari death
As more details come to light, the family of a backpacker found dead on K’gari say the teenager was having “the time of her life” in the days leading up to her death.
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‘Unnecessary’: Ley urging Nationals not to walk away
A suite of bombshell frontbench resignations have rocked the Coalition, with Sussan Ley sharing a plea with the Nationals not to walk away.
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'Literally unbelievable': families mourn Bondi victims
Families of those killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack are trying to come to terms with their grief as Australia pauses for a national day of mourning.
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Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes
Global economic body the OECD has called on Australia to rein in the NDIS and make changes to property taxes to help fix the budget and boost productivity.
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‘Disgraceful’: Australia Day move slammed
A mayor from a major Australian outback town has made a shock announcement ahead of the council’s Australia Day ceremonies.
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NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain it
Understanding what is happening deep beneath the ocean surface is key to understanding the weather patterns we are experiencing on land.
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Drivers warned over one mistake that could cost Aussies their licence as double demerits start tomorrow
Even a tiny error can lead to licences being revoked over the Australia Day weekend.
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Remembrance and solidarity to mark day of mourning
Opening your home or prioritising family are two of the many ways Australians are being asked to mark the national day of mourning for the Bondi terror attack.
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Jobs data could put brakes on momentum for rates rise
Softening in the labour market should warn the Reserve Bank off lifting interest rates and could even herald rate cuts in 2026, economists say.
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Humanity’s oldest known cave art has been discovered in Sulawesi
People were creating cave art in Indonesia 67,800 years ago – before modern humans reached Australia.
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Boy arrested over alleged antisemitic attack
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by police following an alleged antisemitic incident where several Jewish boys were allegedly harassed.
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Mum accused over fatal fire granted bail
A mother charged over a house fire that killed two of her children has been granted bail for the second time after failing to appear in court last week.
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NewsView from The Hill: Coalition crisis explodes after Sussan Ley wields the whip against defiant Nationals
The Coalition is on the brink of collapse with all Nationals members shadow Cabinet saying they will resign in solidarity with the three Nationals defectors.
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NewsGrains of sand prove people – not glaciers – transported Stonehenge rocks
A new study shows the monument’s most exotic stones did not arrive by chance but were instead deliberately selected and transported.
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Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split
The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.
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‘Asleep’: Family break silence on shark attack
A young boy attacked by bull shark in Sydney Harbour remains in hospital “completely unresponsive.”
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New update after horror 18yo stabbing
Police investigating the stabbing of a young woman in Melbourne’s inner suburbs after she returned from a night out have revealed a major update.
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Barrister’s ‘disturbing’ rape chat: court
A Sydney barrister has been charged with child abuse material offences after officers made “very disturbing” discoveries on his phone, a court has heard.
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All the new rules after Bondi terror attack
Australia’s parliament passed landmark changes in the wake of the Bondi terror attack which killed 15 people. Here’s what you need to know.
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Milestone reached on Albo’s housing pledge
The federal government is calling quarter-time on its signature housing accord policy – with new figures revealing Australia is still short almost 81,000 dwellings.
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Major change for Australia after Bondi
In a history-making late night vote, the Albanese government has passed its hate speech reforms, meaning faith preachers promoting hate will face harsher penalties.
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‘Barnaby bump’: Big call on party’s future
Barnaby Joyce says he has had a hand in One Nation’s jump in the polls, but that its growing support is bigger than him.
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Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'
A female teacher who allegedly sexually abused a male student at a school where she taught has given birth to what police believe is the victim's child.
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Man charged over Daniel’s Law breach named
A man who allegedly published information about a registered pedophile – in breach of the newly-introduced Daniel’s Law – has faced court for the first time.
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Man allegedly threatened to shoot Albo: court
A man has been accused of threatening to “shoot” the Prime Minister, with new details of the man’s alleged “anger” revealed in court.
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Top silk and charity boss accused over child abuse chat
A prominent lawyer has been charged with child abuse material offences after returning to Australia from trip to Cambodia, where he runs a youth charity.
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State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided
A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.
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Husband admits to killing mum-of-four
Melbourne father Jessie James Tumaliuan has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Czarina weeks before his trial was set to begin.
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Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides
A mother accused of child homicide over the deaths of two young girls has walked free on bail a second time despite a warrant being issued over skipping court.
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NewsHate crime laws may have unintended consequences – including chilling free speech
The new laws, which allow ‘hate’ groups to be banned, could also potentially affect people wanting to make legitimate criticisms of a foreign government.
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Huge Aus Day move after shark attacks
The move comes after multiple shark attacks along the NSW coast, which left one boy with critical leg injuries and beaches shut for the foreseeable future.
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Man accused of revealing sex offender details gets bail
A man accused of abusing a newly legalised ability to access a list of child sex offenders has appeared in court after allegedly disclosing sensitive details.
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Surprising move after NRLW star denies harassing ex
A former NRLW Blues captain has been accused of stalking and harassing her ex-partner for days after their relationship broke down.
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NewsAs Trump’s threats over Greenland escalate, will Europe use its ‘trade bazooka’?
For the time being, European leaders are indicating a path of de-escalation – bordering on appeasement.
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'Selfless, remarkable': pioneer and ex-governor dies
Dame Marie Bashir, the country-born daughter of immigrant doctors who rose to become one of NSW's longest serving and most revered governors, has died aged 95.
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Mysterious balls wash up on popular beaches
Foul-smelling sewage debris balls have washed up on popular beaches prompting pollution warnings and swimming cautions from authorities.
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Woolworths accused of 'disgusting behaviour' over direct-to-boot car park incident
A shopper is furious about the handling of the incident by the supermarket.
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