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The Government has introduced a bill to outlaw doxxing
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Government legislation will outlaw doxxing

The Government has introduced a bill to outlaw doxxing, with serious offences risking seven years jail time.

A NSW woman has been arrested in relation to the deaths of her two primary school-aged sons.
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NSW Police have arrested a woman after two young boys found dead

The bodies of the boys, aged nine and 11, were discovered by their father inside their Blue Mountains home on Tuesday.

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Poor life satisfaction linked to regular social media use, study says

Alex Greenwich has won a defamation lawsuit against Mark Latham over homophobic comments the ex-One Nation MP made.
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Alex Greenwich wins defamation trial against Mark Latham over homphobic comments

NSW MP Alex Greenwich has won a defamation trial against ex-One Nation MP Mark Latham over homophobic comments he made.

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Apple ordered to pay billions in unpaid taxes to Ireland

The tech giant was accused of paying less than 1% tax on its European profits.

hunter valley bus crash sentence
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Hunter Valley bus crash driver sentenced to at least 24 years

A bus driver has been sentenced to 32 years in prison, with a non-parole period of 24 years, over a fatal crash in the Hunter Valley last year.

The Murdoch family is heading to a trial in a U.S. court
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Murdoch family fight in US court

One of the most powerful media families in the world, The Murdoch family, is heading to a trial in a U.S. court over a succession plan.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the polls
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How are Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tracking in the polls?

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the polls ahead of the election on 5 November for U.S. President.

Merivale investigation
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Merivale investigated by two NSW government bodies

Hospitality group Merivale is under investigation by SafeWork and the NSW Office of Liquor & Gaming.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down
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Royal Commission into suicide in the Defence Force hands down final report

The Government has handed down the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, recommending an overhaul of recruitment and culture.

Pregnancy medication shortage Australia
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Pregnancy medication shortage putting women at risk

Researchers found a shortage of blood pressure medications in Australia that are safe to use during pregnancy.

The Federal Government will introduce laws to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms.
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New social media minimum age laws to be introduced

The announcement comes days after the South Australian government announced it will move forward with a ban on social media use for children under the age of 14.

nurses midwives strike NSW
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Nurses and midwives strike across NSW for 15% pay rise

On Monday, the union was told by a Government body to shut down its plans for today’s nurses and midwives strike.

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Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González flees to Spain

Venezuela’s opposition leader Edmundo González has fled to Spain following months of political turmoil and an arrest warrant.

Should we have first aid training for mental health?
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Should we have first aid training for mental health?

First aid training for physical emergencies are compulsory in workplaces, should there also be an equivalent for mental health?

Jasmine Chambers claimed she was unfairly fired from the BoM in 2019, after a disagreement relating to an international work trip.
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BoM drops unfair dismissal case appeal after five years

Jasmine Chambers claimed she was unfairly fired from the BoM in 2019, after a disagreement relating to an international work trip.

Right to a weekend was granted by an Australian court 77 years ago
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77 years ago, an Australian court ruled on the right to a weekend

The right to a weekend was granted by an Australian court 77 years ago, sanctifying “switch-off” mode for millions of workers.

Saturn visible sky
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Saturn visible in sky tonight

Tonight is the best time of year to view Saturn in the night sky.

Māori queen New Zealand
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Māori queen crowned in New Zealand

Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō Paki will succeed her late father as the monarch of many Māori iwi (communities).

Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to a raft of tax charges.
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Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges

Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to a raft of tax charges before a criminal trial was due to begin.

National Cabinet has agreed to a $4.7 billion plan to boost domestic violence support for those fleeing violence.
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The Govt has announced $4.7 billion in domestic violence support

National Cabinet has agreed to a $4.7 billion plan to boost domestic violence support, including frontline legal services.

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after she was allegedly set on fire by her partner.
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A Ugandan Olympian has died after an alleged domestic violence attack

The 33-year-old mother of two died in hospital after suffering burns to at least 75% of her body.

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Grattan Institute report shows extent of gambling in Australia

The Grattan Institute found Australians lose more to gambling than anywhere in the world and pokies are more common than post boxes.

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Grenfell Tower fire inquiry finds 72 deaths were preventable

The inquiry found Grenfell’s insulation included cheap, flammable materials, such as polyethylene, which should not have been used on a high-rise residential building.

The Federal Liberal Party division has launched a takeover of its NSW arm.
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NSW Liberal Party subject to federal takeover

The Federal Liberal Party division has launched a takeover of its NSW arm following a local election paperwork bungle.

14-year-old school shooting
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14-year-old alleged school shooter to be tried as adult

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested over a fatal school shooting in the U.S. state of Georgia.

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20 new species added to threatened wildlife list

20 new plant and animal species have been added to Australia’s list of threatened wildlife for the first time.

Ed Husic (Government Minister) has announced new AI standards
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The Government has announced new AI standards for businesses

The Federal Government has announced a new set of voluntary AI standards for businesses wanting to use the new technology.

Hottest August ever recorded in Australia last month Hottest August ever recorded
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August was officially Australia’s hottest ever recorded

The hottest winter day on record was 28 August: 41.6°C at Yampi Sound in northwest WA.

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