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Parliament open to temporary koala showing

The department that runs Parliament House says it isn’t yet ruling out exhibiting a bronze koala sculpture temporarily, after initially declining it.

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2 hours ago

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Former ‘hero’ spared jail over fraud in WA

A West Australian man who made headlines last year for rescuing his neighbour from a burning house has been spared jail time for fraud.

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5 hours ago

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WA prospector’s body had multiple injuries

An inquest has heard a prospector whose body was found in a mineshaft had multiple injuries but his cause of death could not be determined.

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5 hours ago

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WA prospector’s body had multiple injuries

An inquest has heard a prospector whose body was found in a mineshaft had multiple injuries but his cause of death could not be determined.

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5 hours ago

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Melbourne’s Australia Day fireworks canned

A fireworks display in Melbourne won’t be going ahead on Australia Day, as bushfires continue to ravage Victoria’s east and northeast.

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5 hours ago

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Contenders to become next Tassie premier

Treasurer Peter Gutwein and State Growth Minister Michael Ferguson will contest a Liberal partyroom ballot on Monday to replace outgoing Premier Will Hodgman.

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6 hours ago

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Farmers surfing paddocks after downpours

Significant but isolated rainfall across Queensland is cold comfort for drought-ravaged farmers as more below-average rainfall is forecast for coming weeks.

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6 hours ago

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No alcohol charges in Aurukun Qld riots

No one has been charged for alcohol related offences in the wake of riots in the remote Cape York community of Aurukun.

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7 hours ago

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Equestrian accused of rape to stand trial

A Victorian equestrian accused of raping a fellow rider has been committed to stand trial.

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7 hours ago

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Tourists urged back or town could go bust

Some local shops on the NSW south coast have already gone bust after the bushfires and more could also be financially ruined if tourists do not return soon.

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7 hours ago

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‘Unnecessary’: Tram boss slams Open strike

Yarra Trams has offered to meet with union officials every day next week in an effort to stop strikes planned during the Australian Open.

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8 hours ago

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Daughter’s plea to catch Qld mum’s killer

Police have offered a $250,000 reward in a bid to solve the cold-case murder of Queensland mum Tina Greer, who vanished almost exactly eight years ago.

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9 hours ago

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SA recycling to be dumped in landfill

Thousands of tonnes of recycling will be dumped in landfill following the collapse of SKM Recycling.

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9 hours ago

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Attenborough lashes coalition on climate

Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough has criticised the government’s approach to climate policy, as Canberra backs in coal exports.

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9 hours ago

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Volunteer firefighter farewelled in NSW

Volunteer firefighter Samuel McPaul, who died when his fire truck flipped in southern NSW in December, has been farewelled in a packed service.

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9 hours ago

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Farmer has no time to grieve after fires

Aaron Salway lost his younger brother and father in a bushfire on New Year’s Eve, but has had no time to grieve as he tries to keep his family and farm afloat.

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11 hours ago