Teen charged over car fire at Merrylands
Police have charged a teenager following a car fire that destroyed an Audi sedan in Merrylands in February. The 17-year-old was arrested after an investigation spanning weeks.
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Trump's AI Framework Aims to Weaken State Laws, But Congress and Courts Stand in the Way
The Trump administration released an AI policy framework Friday seeking to prevent states from enacting their own AI laws. The plan faces bipartisan congressional resistance and legal hurdles despite winning child safety concessions.
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The Weight of Unsolved Cases: A Detective's Reckoning
A veteran homicide detective recounts the emotional burden of investigating multiple murders that have shaped his career, from high-profile cases to institutional barriers that complicated pursuit of justice.
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Critical SharePoint Flaw Actively Exploited; US Demands 72-Hour Patch
US cybersecurity authorities have confirmed active exploitation of a critical Microsoft SharePoint remote code execution flaw, giving federal agencies just three days to patch before attackers gain deeper access to sensitive systems.
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High-tech thieves exploit push-button cars in Victoria's theft crisis
Victoria's car theft crisis has escalated dramatically, with 33,212 vehicles stolen in 12 months and police estimating 30 cars stolen daily using advanced technology.
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Search continues for kayaker missing off Adelaide coast
Police and emergency services have launched a search for a man in his 70s who went missing after a kayaking trip off Middle Beach, north of Adelaide, on Tuesday evening.
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EU Hits Iran and China with Fresh Cyber Sanctions Over Election Meddling and Infrastructure Attacks
The European Union has imposed asset freezes on Iranian hacking group Emennet Pasargad and two Chinese companies accused of targeting critical infrastructure across six member states, marking a significant show of transatlantic coordination on cyber threats.
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Embark Studios Parts Ways With Co-Founder After Investigation Into Misconduct Claims
Embark Studios has ended its relationship with co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Rob Runesson following allegations of sexual misconduct. An external investigation did not substantiate the claims, but the studio said it found the situation untenable.
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19 years minimum for lawyer's murder in Crown hotel attack
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his lawyer girlfriend with a champagne bottle in a Perth hotel room after she told him she was leaving.
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Police investigate two sexual assaults in Mackay parks and trails
Queensland Police are investigating two separate sexual assaults in Mackay after women were attacked at Town Beach and near Illuka Park in February. Police are warning the public about safety risks.
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Detained murder accused gives birth at Adelaide psychiatric facility
A woman charged with murdering her partner in Port Lincoln has given birth while detained at a South Australian psychiatric facility, raising questions about child custody and care protocols.
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Government warns: don't stop in Middle East on any flight
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs has clarified that its 'do not travel' warnings for Middle East countries apply even to transit stops, addressing confusion among travellers planning stopovers.
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13-year-old girl missing from Brisbane after last being seen in Everton Hills
A 13-year-old girl reported missing from Rothwell has not been heard from since Sunday 15 March around 5:30pm in Everton Hills, about 25 kilometres from her home.
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18-year-old dies after fall on Mount Beerwah in Sunshine Coast tragedy
A young woman has died after falling on Mount Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast during a group hike. A companion, also 18, is fighting for life in hospital.
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Two men shot in western Sydney brawl, police pursue getaway vehicle
Police are investigating after two men were found with gunshot wounds in a vehicle they were using to flee a brawl in western Sydney's Chester Hill late Thursday night.
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Newborn baby found in Keilor Downs backyard, police launch investigation
A newborn baby has been discovered in a backyard in Melbourne's north-west and taken to hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances.
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Young man faces jail time for mimicking Bondi terror attack
A young man who mimed holding a gun at Bondi Beach where 15 people were killed in a terror attack faces likely imprisonment after pleading guilty to offensive behaviour and intimidation charges.
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Supervision order lapsed as triple killer lived with foster children in western Sydney
Two vulnerable children in state care were found living with a convicted serial killer in western Sydney after a critical supervision order lapsed without replacement, prompting urgent government investigation.
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Sydney Metro's Airport Line Caught Between Safety and Cost
NSW's transport minister has told Sydney Metro to protect taxpayers while managing the airport rail line's delayed opening. The project faces significant cost pressures and timeline challenges.
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Premier visits family of Aidan Becker, slain at Mernda station
Aidan Becker, 22, died at Mernda Railway Station after intervening to protect a 14-year-old boy from a group of teenage attackers. Premier Jacinta Allan met with his family on Tuesday.
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