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Woman confronts ex-husband who abused her while serving as a SAPOL detective
A woman who was abused at the hands of her ex-partner – a former police detective – says she felt "silenced" after reaching out to SA Police, a court has heard. Their daughter also recounted his abuse ...
VIDEO: Australia to clarify Russian request for an airbase in Indonesia
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Star Entertainment posts $300 million half-year loss after securing rescue funding
Casino firm Star Entertainment pulled back from the brink of collapse thanks to a deal with US giant Bally's and pub billionaire Bruce Mathieson. Now its shares are set to return to trade, after it ...
New Canberra wetland to help reduce 'unavoidable pollution' in Lake Ginninderra
A new $4 million wetland at Belconnen oval in Canberra opens in a bid to help reduce pollution caused by stormwater runoff into Lake Ginninderra and decrease its likelihood of toxic blue-green algae ...
Dutton doubles down on rising house prices, as Labor stays quiet on policy modelling
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is refusing to say how much he wants Australian house prices to rise, as Labor remains tight-lipped on the impacts of its first home buyer policy on the housing market.
AUDIO: Russia reported to want military base in Indonesia
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Should first home buyers be able to use their superannuation to buy a house?
With home ownership more out of reach than ever for younger Australians, some are pondering whether their retirement fund would be better off used now, to buy a house.
Zak Butters rattles Hawthorn, as Brisbane, Geelong and Collingwood refuse to go quietly. What we learnt from AFL's Gather Round
The AFL is ripe with some fresh contenders this season, but Gather Round shows they won't simply be able to stroll their way to the premiership without experiencing some growing pains.
Tim Minchin tells Creative Types with Virginia Trioli why he won't ignore tough topics
Tim Michin's career has evolved from working as a jobbing musician to winning major awards for his Broadway and West End musical, Matilda. But he's still driven by seeing how much he can make his ...
VIDEO: Cyclone no barrier for artisan cheesemaker
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WA Greens cancel Anzac Day dance party fundraiser after criticism
The West Australian Greens have dumped plans to host the event on Anzac Day off the back of widespread criticism from veterans and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Review into 2024 VCE blunder finds staff were rushing to make up for missed deadlines
A review has found the accidental revelation of exam material in VCE practice sheets could be traced back to a new, faster production technique that was introduced to expedite production.