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Shaken parents seek alternatives to childcare centres
Parents concerned about the safety of their kids after a childcare educator was charged with abuse are demanding greater flexibility in funding arrangements.
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Woman charged with attempted murder over fire
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a house fire in Melbourne left two young girls critically injured.
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‘Changing lives’: PM’s moving moment in China
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his big visit to China with a heartwarming moment.
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Sordid claims before disgraced banker’s death
A former banking executive facing charges of procuring underage girls for sex at a hotel has been found dead.
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Music teacher on trial for child sexual abuse
The closely watched trial of a music teacher accused of sexually abusing teenage girls has kicked off, with allegations of lap dances and disturbing ‘truth or dare’ games.
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Major update after plane vanished
Wreckage has been found in the major search for a plane missing in the Snowy Mountains with Bega pilot David Stephens on board.
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Grattan on Friday: New parliament presents traps for Albanese and Ley
The first sitting weeks of the 48th parliament will see MPs of all persuasions adjusting to the new status quo - and avoiding political pitfalls.
5 min readThe Conversation
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Man found dead on major highway
Police are investigating if a man found dead on a major Perth highway was struck by a car that then drove from the scene.
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‘Beloved’ 14yo killed walking to school
A 14-year-old student is being remembered as talented, kind and hardworking after he was killed after being hit by a car while walking to school.
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Calls for childcare register to include work histories
There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.
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Ex-jockey in court over burglary charges
A former jockey and his lawyer friend have fronted court over the alleged late night theft of Chanel jewellery.
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'My everything': man mourned, teens charged with murder
The wife of a man found fatally stabbed at his suburban home has led tributes after two teenagers were charged with his murder, shocking a community.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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New blow for hate speech preacher
The Federal Court has moved to prevent a preacher who made “fundamentally racist” and “anti-Semitic” speeches from ‘deliberately burying’ corrections.
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Worrying impact of common ingredient in $2 snack loved by Aussies
The product is raising more than just health concerns. See what people across the world are worried about.
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‘Superpower’: Albo’s big call on China
Anthony Albanese has made a major call on China on the final day of his big diplomatic and business blitz to Australia’s main trading partner.
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Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker
Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.
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‘Not a coincidence’: Key claim in MP’s trial
Two men who accused an MP of sexual abuse are complete “strangers”, yet the pair’s allegations bear “remarkable similarities”, a court has been told.
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Fresh new details in millionaire house stabbing
New details of what police will allege happened to a man stabbed outside a multi-million dollar property have been revealed, as two teens faced court charged with murder.
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AI turbocharges child abuse as image-creation made easy
Child safety experts are demanding urgent changes to how child exploitation is tackled as perpetrators use AI technology to easily create explicit material.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing 'masterminds'
Counter-terrorism police have charged a man over his alleged actions in the lead up to a synagogue firebombing but those responsible remain at large.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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'Real ring of truth' in sex abuse claims against MP
The accounts of two men who claim they were separately sexually abused by a state MP have multiple similarities and a ring of truth, a court has been told.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds
While unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.3%, there’s some good news hidden in the data. And for homeowners, it makes a rate cut next month more likely than before.
3 min readThe Conversation
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Political knives sharpened for 'very troubling' Latham
Controversial state MP Mark Latham faces criticism from colleagues over his alleged behaviour towards women but others say they'll keep working with him.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Albo fires back on China trip claim
Anthony Albanese has lashed the Coalition for “constant negativity” after a Liberal frontbencher said the PM’s six-day China trip was “indulgent”.
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Minority government major issue as leaders court voters
Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario.
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Addict’s bizarre act in senseless murder
A drug addict who beat a man to death inside his apartment has been sentenced, with a court hearing bizarre details of his crimes.
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Taser and bullet fail to stop domestic violence suspect
A domestic violence suspect reportedly seen wielding a knife was shot and tasered by police before allegedly ramming police cars to make his escape.
2 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans
Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.
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Psychologist found guilty of raping ninth teen patient
A former psychologist who admitted sexually abusing eight teen patients has been found guilty of the indecent assault and rape of another victim.
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Carnival cruise takes terrifying turn hours into dream trip: 'Happened so fast'
The Aussie was buzzing with excitement when he boarded the boat with 15 family members. Within hours their elation turned to dread.
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Father denied bail amid claims baby 'thrown in' water
A father charged over the drowning of his infant son was seen laughing and fled the scene while his partner performed CPR, a magistrate has heard.
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Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling
A preacher who incited racial hatred against Jewish people will have to make his apologies prominent on webpages and social media.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Former bank exec accused of grooming girls found dead
Days after a court appearance, a former bank executive accused of "terribly serious" offending has been found dead on the Gold Coast, police have confirmed.
2 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Man’s $1700 big plane mistake
A Brisbane jetsetter has escaped with a $1700 fine for using a fake name to board a flight, after an alleged phone conversation about a bomb led to his dramatic arrest.
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Qantas’ next move after cyber attack
Qantas has launched a fresh bid to protect the data of millions of customers who were left compromised by a cyber attack.
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‘No prospect’: Issue after firebombing arrest
A Jewish group has shared its ‘frustration’ the masterminds behind the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue are yet to be found by police.
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Big childcare provider quiet on Brown shock
A $150m childcare company has kept quiet on its response to the Joshua Brown allegations, even as other centres flag major changes.
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Ley ‘physically sick’ over child abuse claims
Sussan Ley says parents “don’t have the confidence” in childcare centres to keep kids safe and has vowed to work “constructively” to pass stronger laws.
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Dad laughed after 7mo son drowned: court
Chilling allegations surrounding the case of a man charged with the manslaughter of his seven-month-old son in Queensland have been raised in court.
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'Extreme inattention': deadly driver sent 44 Snapchats
A young driver sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving down on a busy country road before he hit and killed a man, and injured a six-year-old boy.
3 min readAustralian Associated Press
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Council's dramatic plan to stamp out illegal camping at popular sites: 'Get out of bed'
It's one of the most popular spots in the country – but locals and council officials are fed up.
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Australia got off on a technicality for its climate inaction. But there are plenty more judgement days to come
The judge found Australia had not used the best available science to set emissions targets. The finding tightens the screws on Labor as it weighs our 2035 targets.
5 min readThe Conversation
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Albo reconnects with Aussie icon in China
Anthony Albanese has gotten a big dose of panda diplomacy in China, reconnecting with an Aussie favourite as he winds down his state visit.
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Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
Who gets to sleep, and for how long, is a complex mix of biology, psychology and society. Here’s what we know so far.
5 min readThe Conversation
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Daycare worker charged with abuse of 4yo
A man has been charged with indecently treating a four-year-old boy at a Queensland childcare centre run by embattled provider Affinity Education Group.
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I created a Vivaldi-inspired sound artwork for the Venice Biennale. The star of the show is an endangered bush-cricket
Flanked by stone colonnades, wooden roof beams, and situated, in true Venetian style, on a bed of water – the Gaggiandre is a sound artist’s dream.
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Rare discovery inside shark hooked off Australian coast: 'First of its kind'
The incredible find comes after a 20-year search. See the pictures of the new marine discovery.
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Update on backpacker missing for days
Days after being miraculously found alive in the unforgiving WA outback, German backpacker Carolina Wilga has a health update.
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Horrifying find on popular holiday spot
Rangers have urged visitors to be cautious while driving after making the grim discovery on the popular holiday spot.
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Aussies warned over invasive super pest found 'chewing' through backyard lawn mower
Mowers, whipper snippers and other garden devices could be harbouring one of Australia's most feared invasive pests.
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