Magistrate accused of grooming boy for years before alleged abuse

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A high-profile Sydney magistrate is accused of "conditioning" a young boy for years before molesting… More

Red Hot Chili Peppers slam new NSW rules that make it 'impossible to put on a concert'

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Californian rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit out at stricter live music regulations in NSW, describing… More

Footage shows moment axe-wielding man threatens mum and children and steals their car

image for article:A 24-year-old man threatened a mother and her two young children with a knife and sword in Brisbane's north, before stealing their car. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service)ABC News

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A look inside Australia's ascendant space industry

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The rise of Australia's Newspaper Empires

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A new book chronicles the rise of the few but powerful Australian newspaper owners.

Once 'lost' scribblings of Einstein put on public display

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The once 'lost' scribblings of Albert Einstein have been put on display, offering fresh insight into his mind.

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Massive python bites off more than it can chew

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Scandals take the shine off Canada's golden PM

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