‘There are people still waiting to be rescued’: Foreigner among victims as Japan quake toll rises
At least 18 people have died including a Vietnamese technical intern after a crane fell on him at a factory where he worked, while others remain missing.
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More earthquake warnings in Japan as rescuers race to free those trapped
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Three dead in Sydney house fire as police launch investigation
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Norwegian teen guilty of UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked group
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The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
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The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses? | Greg Jericho
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Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their work Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Software firm Atlassian has sought to tighte...
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Free-range, organic and ‘hormone-free’: what do Australian supermarket chicken labels mean?
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Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told
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Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?
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Trump vows to retaliate 'hard' against Iran in expletive-laden warning
In a phone interview with Fox News, the US president reportedly said the US would "beat the f****** s***" out of Iran in response to the surprise strikes.
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Three dead in house fire in Sydney’s south-west
Emergency services were called to the property on Wednesday night and found the bodies of three people inside after the blaze was extinguished.
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Alzheimer’s blood test to give Australians invaluable gift of time
Australians will soon have access to the first diagnostic blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that researchers say will transform early detection, treatment and potentially prevention.
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Superquiz, Thursday, July 30
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Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism
Russia has charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, with aiding terrorism, placing him on an international wanted list.
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Nasty crash denies Aussies chance to hit back at defector Richardson
Matt Richardson, a three-time Olympic medallist in Paris for Australia before he sensationally defected to the land of his birth, has been ruled out of the Commonweath Games.
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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
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New data shows Indigenous children face lengthy periods on remand
New data shows First Nations children are spending longer behind bars without a sentence. Families and experts say the system is failing young people.
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AFL round 21 teams and expert tips: Pies, Cats both lose crucial stars for MCG blockbuster
The teams have started to land for round 21, and both Collingwood and Geelong have been forced into some key changes.
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New Sydney import shocks Spurs with equaliser
New Sydney import Takahiro Sekine shockes Spurs with the equaliser after a disastrous defensive touch from his compatriot.
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WA's worst paedophile could be freed in months
Western Australia’s worst paedophile could be freed from prison in a matter of months, under strict supervision.
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Perth and regional WA top tradie shortage list
Perth and regional Western Australia are topping the list for the nation's tradie shortage, with bricklayers and tilers the hardest to find.
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Tel opens scoring with stunning free kick
He had been looking likely and Mathys Tel opens the scoring with a stunning free kick for Spurs.
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Rinehart lobbied Bleijie on Rockhampton rowing. Then the LNP backed it
A letter obtained by this masthead shows billionaire Gina Rinehart pushed for Rockhampton to host 2032 rowing. The state then rejected its own independent advice.
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No quick end to the war as US and Saudis strike Iran’s allies in Iraq
Iran said it had fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and at US bases in Jordan as diplomatic efforts give way to renewed combat operations.
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Mother attended police station day before murder-suicide; Search for infant son called off
Police have confirmed they conducted a welfare check at a woman’s home in the hours before her body – and that of her young child – were found in the ocean.
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'Time-limited rotation': Conroy puts an end date on US subs in WA
AUKUS submarines rotating through Western Australia's HMAS Stirling naval base appear set to stop after 2032.
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Texts reveal alleged drug ring used aliases Duke Dingbat and Bush Jesus
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Sloane ad-libs her ICAC response. Why not promise to root out bad eggs?
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Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women
The BBC spoke to 10 women about the Hollywood star, four of whom allege acts of criminal sexual conduct while they were teens.
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Adult shop owner to appeal council rejection of consensual sex club
The City of Perth has rejected an adult store's request to operate a club where LGBTQIA+ people could meet and have consensual sex, with the owner saying he is "heartbroken".
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ASIC exposes mortgage offset blunder across major Australian banks
ASIC has exposed widespread multimillion-dollar failures across major lenders involving mortgage offset accounts.
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Murderer gives evidence in trial of prison officer accused of raping inmate
A convicted murderer has taken to the stand to give evidence in the trial of a prison officer who's accused of raping an inmate at Adelaide's women's prison.
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Joey 'surprised' as Panthers star axed
Andrew Johns admits he was surprised to see Blaize Talagi dropped from the Panthers team this weekend.
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Short-lived absence for returning Wallabies star
Wallabies star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is back in the side after being overlooked for Joe Schmidt's final squad.
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Police officer recovering after alleged stabbing
A police officer is recovering in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in the neck at Elizabeth East in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
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New details in death of mother and two children
Police have revealed mother Helena Wright reported to a police station the night before she fell from a cliff, killing her and her two children.
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‘Heart of corruption’: Unionists, integrity experts and industry lay out royal commission wish lists
Call for Big Build commission to examine how political motivations influenced multibillion-dollar commitments to major transport projects, as premier pledges “exhaustive” terms of reference.
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Laws failing to protect cult survivors, inquiry finds
Landmark inquiry has urged the Victorian government to review options for new laws to criminalise group-based coercion.
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Netflix is pumping out true-crime rubbish. It’s up to you to stop it
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Authorities confirm local transmission of H5 bird flu
Local transmission of bird flu has been confirmed in South Australia, marking a significant escalation in the outbreak.
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Munster explains delaying PNG talks
Storm superstar Cameron Munster explains why is putting talks with the PNG Chiefs on hold.