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Police inspector found not guilty of raping colleague at after-work party

A police officer accused of sexually assaulting a colleague after a work Christmas party nearly 25 years ago has been found not guilty of...

Queensland grandmother wins ‘absolutely life-changing’ $10 million Powerball prize

A Queensland grandmother was left "stunned" after realising she had won $10 million in the Powerball draw last night.The woman from Sarina in Mackay...

‘Time for NSW to move on from punitive approaches’: State to hold first drug summit since 1999

In short:The NSW government has confirmed that its promised drug summit will commence this year.This the first drug summit in the state since 1999. The...

Twist in case of Aussie businessman ‘assaulted’ in the US

Police say there is no indication an Australian businessman found unconscious on a street in the US had been assaulted. Colin Bettles, the 54-year-old...

Firefighter ban casts shadow over Sydney metro line opening date

Sydney Metro said in a statement that it was continuing to work towards the targeted opening date of August 4, which was subject to...

What’s happened to Melbourne’s ghost suburbs? Investors look to cash out, causing rental market pain – realestate.com.au

Local market experts believe large numbers of vacant Melbourne homes recorded at the last Census are now being used at least part time. Picture:...

New Queensland MP to step down after being diagnosed with incurable brain disease on same day he was sworn in

In short: Ipswich West MP Darren Zanow has been diagnosed with microvascular ischemic disease, more common in the elderly.Opposition Leader David Crisafulli and Premier Steven...

Queensland MP calls time on political career due to devastating diagnosis

Queensland LNP MP Darren Zanow has called time on his political career just months into his parliamentary term after he received a devastating diagnosis. Mr...

Eastern Aussies set to shiver through historic polar outbreak

A low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea is heading southwards this weekend, rapidly intensifying as it goes.As the low strengthens and nears Tasmania’s coast...

Residents warned to watch for headaches after toxic factory fire

Fischer said authorities were still probing how the fire started, but thought it was non-suspicious. Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene for...

Grim theory emerges after Australia’s ‘hardest animal to find’ filmed above ground

Marsupial moles are rarely seen by humans above the ground and they've been described as "unreservedly one of the hardest animals to find". So...

Bob Carr held a drug summit 25 years ago. NSW Labor is repeating history

Rather than responding to the Coalition’s lengthy $11 million inquiry into ice – which included recommendations to decriminalise drugs found in quantities for personal...

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