Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

image for article:Family, friends and members of the public joined the silent vigil for Courtney Herron. (ABC News: Kristian Silva)ABC News

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose… More

Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

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Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story… More

Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

image for article:Around 50 lenders have cut their mortgage rates in the last two months. (ABC News: Elise Pianegonda)ABC News

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut… More

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