Father who spat on sick, neglected baby jailed, abused mum walks free
A domestic violence victim has avoided jail time over her “impaired” ability to care for her infant, who was found close to death. But the boy’s father — who a …
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Queensland: Concern over baffling triple-0 call spike
Queensland recorded its fourth-highest number of triple-0 calls for a single day on Monday, as Covid-19 continues to unleash havoc on the state. Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said in …
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One Nation candidate under investigation over website
A One Nation candidate is under investigation over a website soliciting donations on behalf of “freedom fighting” electoral hopefuls. The Australian Electoral Commision is investigating whether Rebecca Lloyd’s website breaches …
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John Howard walks back defence of Anthony Albanese’s economic stumble
Former prime minister John Howard has made a swift retreat from his defence of Anthony Albanese’s stumble on the campaign trail. Mr Howard on Tuesday declared the Opposition Leader should …
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‘Take your mask off’: Chief public health officer confronted in street, urges for kindness
South Australia’s chief public health officer has pleaded with citizens to be “kind” to one another ahead of easing mask-wearing rules coming into effect later this week. Professor Nicola Spurrier …
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Moment ex bikie boss Toby Mitchell slapped drunk Echuca pub ‘pest’
Former bike boss Toby Mitchell has had his jail sentence thrown out after a successful appeal over a pub slap during his birthday bash in regional Victoria in November. The …
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‘Reprehensible’: Group being court case issues election warning
Eight students who took the federal environment minister to court over climate change have decided they won’t be challenging the federal government in the High Court. In May 2021, the …
Read MoreStudents behind environmental ‘duty of care’ case slam costly court appeal
The eight students who took the federal environment Minister to court over climate change responsibility have decided they won’t be challenging the federal government in the High Court. In May …
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ScoMo’s election campaign demonstration doesn’t go to plan
Scott Morrison briefly lost sight of the election campaign while touring a business on Tuesday, dropping his glasses while pitching his vision for Australia. The Prime Minister kicked off the …
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Woman with incurable disease urges NSW MPs not to delay debating Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
A woman whose body is gradually shutting down due to an incurable disease has urged NSW politicians not to delay debating legislation that would legalise euthanasia. The state‘s Voluntary Assisted …
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