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Crime An alleged criminal has been shot by police after reportedly robbing a hotel and stealing multiple cars in a violent crime spree in Queensland.

News A mum-of-three was used to paying $400 for her family’s Telstra bill. Then she opened the latest one and found it was 1000 times more expensive.

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News The father of a young NSW man who died of a caffeine overdose has spoken about the talented musician’s final hours, as he pleads with authorities to act.

Health These bogus videos are all over the internet, and those who post them can profit handsomely. Now social media networks are fighting back.

Weather Three waves of Antarctic air in quick succession are set to barrel across the country’s south, bringing damaging winds and large downpours.

News The Australian student held in North Korea has spoken out about the detention ordeal, saying he was devastated he would not visit Pyongyang again.

Politics Tim Costello, one of the country’s top religious voices, says Christians need to “suck it up” and “calm down” as the religious freedom debate gets heated.

Politics THE federal Assistant Housing Minister Luke Howarth will meet with capital city lord mayors who are demanding more action on homelessness from Canberra.

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News Aussies could face delays getting their tax refund as the ATO pulls staff from other duties to answer an unprecedented flood of phone calls.

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Tennis Ash Barty saved her classiest performance for last as she gave the perfect response to her Wimbledon loss before unveiling a funny secret.

Environment Container deposit schemes are multiplying across Australia, giving consumers a chance to boost their incomes through recycling.

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Health Caffeine and green tea are among the most dangerous supplements in common use where even a tiny teaspoon can kill, a health expert has warned.

Offbeat A man has been slapped with a huge fine for trying to donate a box of books to charity in Melbourne, after he was tracked down through CCTV footage.

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Tennis ASH Barty is on track to soon become the biggest earner in Australian tennis history — man or woman — as her bank balance booms.

News Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed Christine Morgan as Australia's national suicide prevention officer.

Politics THE Australian Defence Force has said it is keeping a close eye on a Chinese spy warship heading to Australian waters.

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Tennis After laying the boot into Serena Williams for her “disgraceful” treatment of Ash Barty, Sam Groth has refused to back down.

Business A young man from Perth working part time won the biggest prize in WA lotto history. This is how he lost his entire fortune.

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Offbeat We don’t want to alarm you, but World Chocolate Day is today and Cadbury has something tantalising in store for us.

News Four of his own tigers tragically maul circus tamer Ettore Weber to death, and then ‘play’ with his mutilated body for 30 minutes.