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- Sydney driver, Bradley Wilkinson, allegedly killed Rhyce Harding by forcefully holding him against a moving vehicle, court documents show.
- Israel told Gazans in Rafah to move towards Al-Mawasi because it was a humanitarian area, but several of those who did say the aid they were promised has not arrived.
- Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has claimed his nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor's pursuit of renewable energy.
- As police investigate why Ryan Cole allegedly shot his neighbour on a suburban street in Mackay, new details have emerged about Natalie Frahm's frightening final moments and her accused killer's past filled with loss.
- livePort Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley responds after being booed by his fans, who left the game against Brisbane early. Meanwhile, Sydney wrapped up a 12th straight win after flexing its muscles against GWS, while the Dees are taking on North. Follow live.
- liveThe Rabbitohs take on the Sea Eagles. Earlier, the Roosters beat the Bulldogs in shocking conditions and the Titans smashed the pitiful Warriors 66-6. Follow live.
- Parts of south-east Australia have recorded their coldest start to winter in decades, and another polar air mass during the coming week promises to bring strong winds, showers, small hail and alpine snow.
- Analysis by David TaylorInflationary pressures are proving stubborn and the Reserve Bank does not want to push a fragile economy over the edge. So, are consumers in a better position to battle on the inflation front lines?
Medibank allegedly failed to heed IT warnings before one of Australia's worst cybersecurity breaches
In what could be a costly blunder by health insurer Medibank, the Australian Information Commissioner alleges it knew about "serious deficiencies" in its IT security before hackers plundered the sensitive data of almost 10 million customers.- A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China becomes a celebrity on social media after reaching the final round of a maths competition, beating many others from top universities and raising questions about the education system.
- The ABC understands that four workers at Westmead Hospital tried to subdue the 39-year-old patient, with two becoming injured and two suffering wounds from a knife.
- A strange monolith found jutting from the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been taken down by authorities.
- Analysis by Laura TingleA surge in the polls helped spur the Coalition to announce its nuclear policy. Whether it holds on to that lead will come down to which side can persuade voters that such complex issues can magic up any short-term betterment in their lives.
- A major power outage hits the Balkans, disrupting businesses, shutting down traffic lights and leaving people sweltering without air conditioning in a heatwave.
- Korea's notoriously high beauty standards date back hundreds of years, and even today they influence millions of men and women, with many going to extreme lengths to fit the "toxic beauty standards".
- Catherine, Princess of Wales is no stranger to getting behind the camera. Here are some of her photos that give a rare peek into the lives of the royal family.
- Analysts say the so-called "deep state" that fringe groups fear in other parts of the world, is very real in Thailand.
- An Indian-born billionaire and three family members are sentenced to prison for exploiting domestic workers at their lakeside villa in Switzerland by seizing their passports, barring them from going out and making them work up to 18 hours a day.
- The space capsule's first crewed flight has experienced five failures of its 28 manoeuvring thrusters, five leaks of helium and a slow-moving propellant valve that signal unfixed issues from past flights.
- Barcelona announced on Friday that it will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to rein-in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents.
- David Cameron took a colossal gamble on Brexit and lost. What followed was years of political chaos and division. With a general election approaching next month, did Brexit break Britain?
- In the semi-arid riverside town of Irymple in Victoria, 70-year-old Pat and 68-year-old Gina Timpano are keeping the traditional spirit of the Mediterranean coastline alive.
- recipeEnjoy this creamy red lentil dal with a twist. It's a quick and easy soup topped with tender, sticky chicken and a chopped salad.
- The debacle is the latest in a string of problems for the Interislanders, once a much-loved Kiwi institution but now synonymous with blunders.
- The tourist, identified as Mohammad Ismail, was being questioned by police when the mob attacked the police station, officers said.
- In an adventure playground tucked away in a Brisbane suburb, a generation of kids are discovering an alternative way to play.
- A wild brawl has erupted outside Epping Plaza with machetes and a firearm used. Two men believed to be involved have been hospitalised.
- Gaza's health ministry says at least 25 Palestinians have been killed in Al-Mawasi, a tented "humanitarian area" on the coast north of Rafah, and 50 wounded.
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analysis:The WA Nationals have lost five MPs in 17 months, raising difficult questions about leadership and direction
The WA Nationals should be heading into parliament's winter break chock-full of confidence, but the latest in a long line of departures from the party raises serious questions over its leadership and unity.
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analysis:Are the Lambie MPs holding the Tasmanian government to account, or just propping it up
The Tasmanian members of the Jacqui Lambie Network had a vision to transform parliament. But is the trio living up to its name — shaking things up, bringing hard truths and keeping others accountable?
Analysis
analysis:David Crisafulli is on a collision course with federal colleagues over nuclear power
David Crisafulli insists he won't budge on his opposition to nuclear power — a position that's not sitting well with some of his federal colleagues.
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opinion:'They are relentless': On the front lines of Russia's disinformation war
Poland's response to the human tide from Ukraine is already a case study in effective crisis management. But dealing with Russian disinformation — now morphing into subversion and outright sabotage — has been a consistent problem.
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analysis:The WA Nationals have lost five MPs in 17 months, raising difficult questions about leadership and direction
The WA Nationals should be heading into parliament's winter break chock-full of confidence, but the latest in a long line of departures from the party raises serious questions over its leadership and unity.
Analysis
analysis:Are the Lambie MPs holding the Tasmanian government to account, or just propping it up
The Tasmanian members of the Jacqui Lambie Network had a vision to transform parliament. But is the trio living up to its name — shaking things up, bringing hard truths and keeping others accountable?
Analysis
analysis:David Crisafulli is on a collision course with federal colleagues over nuclear power
David Crisafulli insists he won't budge on his opposition to nuclear power — a position that's not sitting well with some of his federal colleagues.
Opinion
opinion:'They are relentless': On the front lines of Russia's disinformation war
Poland's response to the human tide from Ukraine is already a case study in effective crisis management. But dealing with Russian disinformation — now morphing into subversion and outright sabotage — has been a consistent problem.
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