Crane Operator Killed After Tip Into Live Power Lines at Hemmant
A crane operator has died at Hemmant after his crane tipped and became tangled in live power lines, cutting power to 340 nearby homes.
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Why the Right Bra Fit Matters More Than Most Women Realise
Most women stick with a bra size fitted years ago. Experts say bodies change, and so should the approach to finding the right fit.
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Musk's Safety Claims Against OpenAI Undercut by Grok's Own Record
Elon Musk praised Grok's safety record while attacking OpenAI in a deposition, only for xAI's chatbot to later flood X with nonconsensual nude images.
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Melbourne's Housing Debate: CBD Density vs Suburban Sprawl
Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has unveiled a housing vision that challenges Labor's suburban density agenda, dividing planning experts.
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The Man Who Keeps SailGP's Fleet Racing After Every Crash
SailGP's technical chief Jack Taylor had finally stopped having nightmares about boat crashes. Then Auckland happened.
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Treasurer Signals Crackdown on Property Tax Concessions
Federal Treasurer appears set to limit tax concessions for property investors, reviving debate over negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts.
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ASIC Takes Budget Direct Insurer to Court Over $3.3m Overcharge Allegation
Australia's financial regulator has launched legal action against Budget Direct's parent company over alleged misleading discount practices affecting 39,000+ customers.
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Immigration Built Australia. The Debate Deserves Better Than Fear.
Australia's immigration debate has grown heated, but the historical and economic record is clear: migrants have been central to what this country has become.
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WA's 'Post and Boast' Laws Snare Protest Legacy of Labor's Own Allies
WA Labor concedes its own federal ally Josh Wilson could have faced charges under new 'post and boast' protest laws, raising civil liberties questions.
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Chalmers Leaves Door Open on Negative Gearing Overhaul
Jim Chalmers has declined to rule out changes to negative gearing, raising questions about Labor's housing agenda after the election.
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Air India Passengers Stranded for Hours After Sydney Flight Diverts to Canberra
Air India flight AI302 from Delhi was diverted to Canberra due to Sydney weather, then held on the tarmac for hours after a technical fault was detected.
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Coles Refocuses on Price Cuts After ACCC Fine Dents Bottom Line
Coles says shoppers can expect continued specials and discounts as a court fine from its ACCC battle weighs on profits.
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Hamish Stewart: The Dragon Tipped to Wear the Armband
Just one NRL season in, Hamish Stewart is being flagged by St George Illawarra's senior players as a future captain of the Dragons.
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Block to Cut Nearly Half Its Global Workforce, Blaming AI Shift
Block, the fintech giant that owns Afterpay, is slashing nearly half its global workforce as it pivots toward artificial intelligence-driven operations.
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Mount Helena Teen Describes Lightning Strike That Stunned Schoolmates
A Mount Helena teenager has described being struck by lightning at her school as feeling like 'a thousand needles', as the incident draws attention to storm safety.
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Police video reveals McMahon's 160km/h crash on Connecticut highway
Newly released police footage shows Vince McMahon driving at over 160km/h before crashing his $300,000 Bentley on a Connecticut highway.
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Human Remains in Tasmanian Wilderness Identified as Missing Belgian Backpacker
Tasmanian police have provisionally identified human remains found in remote wilderness as Belgian traveller Céline Cremer, missing since 2023.
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Dateline Returns to Examine Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Dateline's 2026 season opens with reporter Darren Mara in Minnesota, documenting the human consequences of Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement.
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ABC Moves to Block Sky News Australia Rebrand in Trademark Dispute
The ABC is set to challenge Sky News Australia's rebrand in what shapes as a significant trademark dispute between the public broadcaster and its News Corp-owned rival.
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US Withdrawal from Syrian Camps Raises Stakes for Australia
As the US pulls back from Syrian camps housing IS-linked detainees, Australia faces hard questions about citizens it has long kept at arm's length.
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