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Man charged with murder over death of Bangladeshi student fronts court in Darwin

Brendan Kantilla is charged with the murder of international student Md Isfaqur Rahman, who died after he was allegedly assaulted during a home invasion in Darwin's northern suburbs last week.

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Nursing graduates to get up to $12,000 for HECS-HELP university debts if they work in country WA

The WA government will pay $12,000 towards the university fees of nursing and midwifery graduates who agree to work in regional parts of the state.

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At least 27 workers dead after fire in gold mine in southern Peru

Government officials are investigating the cause of a fire deep in a gold mine in southern Peru which has killed at least 27 workers.

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Jehovah's Witness woman may have survived if blood transfusion wasn't refused, inquest hears

A Jehovah's Witness woman who bled to death in a Newcastle hospital may have survived if she revoked her wishes to refuse a transfusion on religious grounds, an inquest hears.

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Cold front delivers snow and hail to large parts of Australia, with more cold weather to come

A cold front brings icy weather, snow and hail to large swathes of the country, with some places clocking record cold temperatures for May. The BOM is warning the cold snap isn't over yet.

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Review into Sam Smith concert calls for more transparency at SATC when engaging 'influencers'

The South Australian Tourism Commission will overhaul its policies about engaging with social media personalities following a review into an exclusive Sam Smith concert at McLaren Vale earlier this year.

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Russia orders evacuation of civilians around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant amid warnings of 'severe nuclear accident'

Russian soldiers order civilians to leave towns surrounding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, amid renewed warnings that nearby fighting could cause "a severe nuclear accident".

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Succession season 4, episode 7 recap and power rankings: Please check on the Tom Wambsgans stans in your life

It's the night before the election, and the entire conservative media elite have gathered in Tom and Shiv's apartment. But gate crashers threaten to foil Kendall and Roman's plans.

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Woman sexually assaulted by Jarryd Hayne speaks up ahead of his sentencing

The victim says she had the "world at her feet" before the night of the assault and has found social media comments about her case "extremely difficult".

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Surge in repeat youth crime worries Tasmania Police

In Tasmania, social housing is in short supply and efforts are being made to build new homes as quickly as possible. But as soon as construction starts, it is targeted by teenage vandals.

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Demolition of asbestos town Wittenoom starts, as government warns visitors to stay away

The former mining town of Wittenoom in Western Australia will be demolished and asbestos buried, but authorities warn blue asbestos could remain.

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Snow, strong winds, wild surf hit NSW as weather records set in freezing autumn night

Freezing cold air from south of Australia has combined with moisture to bring a dramatic dump of snow across areas of southern New South Wales.

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Olympian Vicki Roycroft home after suffering burst aorta at Sydney Royal Easter Show

The Olympian was preparing to take part in a showjumping competition when she collapsed from a ruptured aorta, and was attended to by a doctor and vet at the show, saving her life.

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Victorian chief commissioner apologises for treatment of Indigenous people by police at Yoorrook inquiry

Victoria's police chief Shane Patton apologises for actions that have traumatised Indigenous people at the state's truth-telling inquiry. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of people who have died.

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ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold takes the stand on first day of Board of Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann's trial

Questioned about an Australian Federal Police report that described Brittany Higgins as "manipulative", ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells a Board of Inquiry into the case that it contained "basic, misguided analysis".

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Ben Simmons misses out on NBA-filled Boomers training squad ahead of FIBA World Cup

Ben Simmons may still feature for the Boomers at the World Cup, despite the three-time NBA All-Star not being selected in the 18-man extended squad.

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Lismore floods aftermath debate asks if land management could slow flow of water

As the painstakingly slow recovery continues for flooded communities across parts of Australia, a land management group says it's possible to take more than 2 metres off the flood peak by slowing the flow of water across the landscape.

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The Australian gecko that was named after David Attenborough (for a while)

The first animal named after David Attenborough, who turns 97 today, was an Australian gecko. But it didn't keep its name for very long. To understand why we need to go back to an infamous scientific kerfuffle.

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Students try farm work on school holidays as agriculture industry seeks young people

The average age of an Australian farmer is 58, but it is becoming more common to spot teenagers working on farms as the sector tries to boost its ageing workforce.

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Federal budget tax windfall mostly pocketed to wipe out deficit, Treasurer says

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he has let most of the money from higher commodity prices and low unemployment "flow through" to the bottom line ahead of unveiling tomorrow's budget.

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Single parenting payment cut-off lifted from eight to 14

Financial support for single parents will continue until their youngest dependent child turns 14, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces.

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Indigenous rangers make 'incredible difference' during Gulf of Carpentaria flood emergency

Hard-hit residents in Burketown, where nearly 40 houses were inundated, are praising the work of a small group of Indigenous rangers who were some of the first responders during and after the emergency.

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Sam Kerr limps off with ankle injury during thumping Chelsea win

Sam Kerr sends a ripple of concern through Australian football fans when she limps off after scoring for Chelsea in a thumping victory over Everton in the WSL.

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Highly infectious RSV has already struck five times more people this season, and they're mostly kids

A highly infectious virus that particularly affects children under four is ripping through Queensland communities, with the state's cases up five-fold compared to last year.

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Long wait times for car repairs become the 'new normal' amid calls for more auto workers

Parts are scarce, and qualified workers even scarcer, which means even simple fender benders are taking a long time to fix.

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