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'Putting it all together, Courtney is shot 41 seconds after police arrive'

'Putting it all together, Courtney is shot 41 seconds after police arrive'

An inquest into the death of 22-year-old Courtney Topic has raised broader questions as to whether police were adequately trained to respond appropriately to people with a mental illness.

  • by Megan Gorrey

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NSW to cop heavy falls as rain relief will snap warm spell 

NSW to cop heavy falls as rain relief will snap warm spell 

The burst of late-season heat that seared south-eastern Australia over the weekend will give way to days of heavy showers.

  • by Peter Hannam
'Sophisticated': US city hit by fourth package explosion

'Sophisticated': US city hit by fourth package explosion

Hours after Austin police made a public appeal on three deadly package blasts, they were called to yet another incident.

  • by Eva Ruth Moravec and Meagan Flynn
'A rogue oBike': Company in tangle after Tesla collision

'A rogue oBike': Company in tangle after Tesla collision

The founder of a luxury chauffeur service says a riderless oBike rammed into one of her vehicles, causing major damage.

  • by Ben Grubb
Shop gives away coffees as CBA's payment terminals fail

Shop gives away coffees as CBA's payment terminals fail

Small businesses across Australia have been hit by an outage in Commonwealth Bank's card payment terminals.

  • by Cara Waters
'Houses can be replaced, lives can't': Fire decimates Tathra

'Houses can be replaced, lives can't': Fire decimates Tathra

Malcolm Turnbull has activated the national disaster emergency relief scheme after NSW's devastating blazes.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
The new ad set to shame Australia's politicians

The new ad set to shame Australia's politicians

The government has launched a 10 day lobbying blitz of the crossbench in a bid to win support for its company tax cuts.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
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High risk: NRL officials have grave concerns over US Test match

The league's top brass have slammed the game between New Zealand and England in Denver in June due to safety concerns.

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    Immigration the cheap and nasty way to grow the economy

    High immigration may suit our rent-seeking business people, but it's a hell of a way to pursue economic growth.

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      Ross Gittins

      Find strength in each other: a message to the people of Tathra

      For communities such as our own, previously impacted by bushfires, an event such as this rekindles profound memories.

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        Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firm 

        Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firm 

        People from the major parties have previously met with the firm that has now been accused of accessing the data of 50 million Facebook users without permission.

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        'You can buy very little for 50 cents': Newstart increase attacked
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        'You can buy very little for 50 cents': Newstart increase attacked

        The Newstart allowance will increase by 50 cents a day tomorrow as new analysis shows it is not keeping people out of poverty and homelessness

        • by Anna Patty

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        The secret language that will make you a better communicator

        The secret language that will make you a better communicator

        A secret conversation is happening right beneath your eyes.

        • by Phil Barker
        20 signs your child may be gifted

        20 signs your child may be gifted

        Suspect your child is gifted? Here are 20 sure signs.

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        NRL officials have grave concerns over Denver Test match — and rightfully so
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        NRL officials have grave concerns over Denver Test match — and rightfully so

        Chief medic Paul Bloomfield and COO Nick Weeks have slammed the mid-season Test between New Zealand and England in Denver because of safety concerns.

        • by Andrew Webster
        Police monitor Inglis racism case as Panthers zero in on perpetrator

        Police monitor Inglis racism case as Panthers zero in on perpetrator

        The Panthers will meet with the NRL and police armed with a case file they're confident will identify the person who racially abused Greg Inglis.

        • by Adam Pengilly

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