Perth man admits to fatally stabbing partner in Bassendean
A Perth man has admitted to fatally stabbing his partner in a case that has raised questions about violence within intimate relationships and the role of extremist ideologies.
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Brisbane Plans Higher Towers at Key Shopping Hubs as Council Splits Over Density Push
Brisbane City Council is dividing over proposals to allow taller residential buildings near major shopping centres to boost housing supply, with residents split between wanting more homes and protecting suburban character.
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The Long Dry: How Adelaide's Decades-Long Rainfall Decline is Reshaping Water Infrastructure
South Australia is experiencing its driest 32-year period on record. Adelaide's water future now depends on desalination plants and innovations that bypass rainfall entirely.
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Medicinal Cannabis Boom Obscures Lack of Mental Health Evidence
More than 700,000 Australians use medicinal cannabis, but new research finds no evidence it works for depression, anxiety, or PTSD—conditions it's widely prescribed to treat.
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Hannah Green ends 12-year drought to claim Australian Open
Hannah Green has won the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide, becoming the first Australian to claim the title in 12 years. Green's one-shot victory at Kooyonga Golf Club came just two weeks after winning in Singapore.
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Teage Ezard, Melbourne's culinary pioneer, dies aged 59
Teage Ezard, who created some of Melbourne's most acclaimed restaurants, has died at 59 after being diagnosed with multiple system atrophy in 2024.
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Uncertainty clouds future of Joondalup's after-hours GP clinic
The after-hours GP clinic at Joondalup Health Campus faces an uncertain future as Ramsay Health Care reviews its operations, raising questions about after-hours care in Perth's north.
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Qantas to pay $105m to settle COVID credit class action
Qantas has agreed to a $105 million settlement with hundreds of thousands of customers who claim the airline wrongfully issued flight credits instead of refunds for cancelled COVID-era flights.
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Two backpackers die in Queensland floods; region faces long recovery
Two young backpackers have been found dead in floodwaters near Kilkivan, marking the first fatalities in Queensland's severe weather event that has devastated Bundaberg and surrounding communities.
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The myth that could cost lives: why lung cancer is not just a smoker's disease
A shocking diagnosis has reignited urgent questions about lung cancer stigma in Australia, where misconceptions about who gets sick could be preventing people from seeking help.
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Submerged vehicle found as search continues for missing tourists in flooded North Burnett
A submerged vehicle believed to belong to missing international tourists has been found near Kilkivan as floodwaters continue to cut off large parts of the North Burnett region.
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Blacktown Council in Financial Squeeze as Office Project Cost Explodes
Blacktown City Council faces a financial crunch as its flagship office project balloons in cost, raising questions about project management and municipal finances in Sydney's fastest-growing council area.
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Mel McLaughlin to open up about cancer battle on Seven News
Seven's popular sports anchor Mel McLaughlin will reveal her cancer diagnosis in an interview with Mark Ferguson on Seven News tonight, ending months of speculation about her absence from the network.
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Whoop expands women's health features with specialised blood tests
Whoop has launched a blood testing panel focused on women's health, measuring 11 biomarkers to track hormonal changes and cycle patterns. The move reflects growing demand from female users who now make up the company's fastest-expanding segment.
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Police rescue motorists as Queensland swamped by tropical downpour
Queensland police pulled a child from a car in floodwaters near Bundaberg as most of the state braces for flooding from intense tropical rain.
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Melbourne's water storage has tumbled to 75.1 per cent, the steepest annual decline since the Millennium Drought. Meanwhile, Queensland drowns in record floods. The contrast exposes Australia's unequal climate reality.
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Stick-On Patch Could Transform IVF Monitoring for Australian Women
A new wearable patch being developed by Monash IVF and University of Melbourne researchers could eliminate the need for multiple blood draws during IVF cycles, potentially improving outcomes and patient experience.
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Why Tech Is Getting Worse, According to Norway's Bold Consumer Report
Norway's consumer council has released a scathing 100-page report on 'enshittification'—the deliberate degradation of digital services. It includes comedy sketches, policy recommendations, and a campaign backed by 70+ international organisations.
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Rodeo in the Digital Age: Rural Communities Navigate Tradition and Monetisation
Australian rodeos are caught between preserving rural heritage and adapting to digital-age monetisation, raising tough questions about economics, animal welfare, and community survival.
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Utah's AI Prescription Trial Faces Critical Security Flaws
A healthcare AI system powering prescription renewals in Utah has been found vulnerable to basic manipulation techniques, raising serious questions about its reliability as a medical decision-maker.
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