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Marigold Jessie, 4, fights for life in an Adelaide hospital after falling from a tree house in Bali.

Brave 4yo fights for life after Bali fall

A brave four-year old girl from Adelaide is fighting for life after a horror accident in Bali saw her flown back to Australia.

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Two workmates in Brisbane hit the jackpot after buying lottery tickets together for 20 years.

Aussie workmates reveal how they won massive Lotto prize together

‘He just kept saying, ‘Are you joking? Is this real?!’ He probably thought it was a prank.’

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The influencer-fuelled practice of freebirthing is seeing more Australian women turning their back on medical care during labour.

‘Something’s not right’: Freebirths rise despite fatalities

Despite a spate of fatal outcomes, Australian women are continuing to give birth without medical support in an alarming new trend that has the nation ‘going backwards’, according to one expert.

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The graffiti was scrawled soon after US bombs fell on Iran. Supplied

‘Iran is da bomb’: Vandals target synagogue

Vandals have targeted a historic Australian synagogue with vandalism referencing Iran and bombs.

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A 34-year-old social media influencer was arrested in January and accused of poisoning her baby.

Influencer accused of poisoning baby for clicks faces 'complex' case

Police have yet to confirm whether a social media influencers DNA was found on a pill in a hospital where she allegedly poisoned her baby to gain online fame.

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Salim Mehajer will be released from jail on parole next month. NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi.

Salim Mehajer to leave jail in weeks

Disgraced former politician Salim Mehajer will be released from jail within weeks after spending over five years behind bars for a string of offences including serious domestic violence.

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A driver was warned to "go back" 10 times before she was shot dead by a police officer.

'Don't you dare': Inquest into fatal SUV police shooting

A coronial inquest has begun into the death of Madeline Margaret Henry, who was shot by police after allegedly pinning an officer with her car during an arrest. The court is examining the lead-up and police response.

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‘Pretty wild’ weather could halt ski lifts and bring on blizzards at major resorts. Weatherzone.

Aussies brace for ‘pretty wild’ weather

Aussies have been warned to brace for another freezing week, with the chance “pretty wild” weather could grind ski lifts to a halt.

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Aussie motorists are being urged now could be a good time to fuel up. NewsWire / John Gass

One crucial thing Aussie motorists should do today

As the Iran-Israel conflict worsens, motorists are being urged to do this one thing before it’s too late.

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The Australian Government and the US Government have issued global travel warnings.

Australian Government issues global travel warning

As the situation in the Middle East remains ‘unpredictable’, the Australian Government has issued a global travel warning, coming just hours after the United States warned Americans of threats ‘worldwide’.

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A pedestrian was struck and killed in the crash.

Horror collision as pedestrian killed in ute crash

Emergency services were unable to revive a 98-year-old pedestrian after they were struck and killed by a ute in northern NSW.

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A poll of Tasmanian voters has found many want the government to renegotiate an AFL stadium deal.

The poll result that could derail Tassie’s AFL team

Ahead of the upcoming election Tasmanian voters have made clear what they want done before a new $1 billion stadium is built.

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Australia has called for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East and is unlikely to commit troops. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

'No way' Australia will deploy combat troops in Middle East

According to a former US Ambassador, Australia is unlikely to follow in the footsteps of America as it continues to push for diplomacy in the aftermath of the Iran strikes.

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