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Car thief who killed boy in crash jailed

A car thief who crashed into an Indonesian family’s stationary van in WA, killing a child and hurting six relatives, has been jailed for more than seven years.

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Reef inquiry to hear of farm water impact

Queensland LNP senators have secured a parliamentary inquiry into the science behind farm water run-off’s impact on the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Rebels may yet crack ‘business as usual’

The NSW premier says it’s business as usual after rebel MPs threatened to call a vote on her leadership but it’s not clear what the trio will do next.

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Rebels may yet crack ‘business as usual’

The NSW premier says it’s business as usual after rebel MPs threatened to call a vote on her leadership but it’s not clear what the trio will do next.

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Grandma admits lies over Labor donations

A Sydney grandmother and a restaurant manager have both admitted they falsely declared $20,000 in Labor donations at the behest of a political hopeful.

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NSW uni in lockdown for hours after threat

A NSW university urged its students and staff to stay inside as it and a nearby school were locked down after a threatening phone call was made.

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Woman in Melbourne court over cyber fraud

A woman has faced a Melbourne court accused of being part of a group involved in a cyber scam targeting superannuation and share accounts.

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New Lib senator joins nuclear power push

South Australian Liberal senator Alex Antic has thrown his support behind nuclear power stations in Australia during his first speech to parliament.

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Teen driver jailed for killing WA grandma

A young woman who was speeding when she drove through a red light and crashed in Perth, killing an elderly driver, will spend just four months behind bars.

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Minister rejects Labor deal on deportation

Immigration Minister David Coleman has rejected a Labor compromise over legislation to tighten the character test for non-citizens living in Australia.

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Inland rail under microscope from inquiry

Labor has won support for a parliamentary committee to examine the federal government’s $10 billion Brisbane to Melbourne inland rail.

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Ex-staffers charged with Qld college fraud

Four former senior staffers from a private college south of Brisbane have been charged with a raft of serious fraud offences.

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Man admits smuggling heroin into Victoria

A Malaysian man has admitted trying to smuggle heroin into Australia through Victoria’s Avalon Airport.

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George Pell starts final bid for freedom

Lawyers for Cardinal George Pell have lodged a special leave application with the High Court to try to appeal his historical sex abuse convictions.

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Underworld figure set to admit drug crash

Melbourne underworld figure Nabil Maghnie is expected to admit being under the influence of drugs during an alleged high-speed car crash, a court has been told.

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Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Tuesday.

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Morrison to get red carpet treatment in US

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will receive a full ceremonial state welcome during his visit to the United States this week, underscoring the strong alliance.

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