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NRLPremiumLas Vegas combine winner gets NRL deal

The Las Vegas combine has yet to produce an NRL star, but the Newcastle Knights have signed a Canadian they hope can be the first.

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Jim Chalmers has called the Liberal leadership contest a ‘battle of the duds’. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

POLITICSPremium‘Battle of the duds’: Brutal call on Libs vote

As Liberals flock to Parliament House to vote for a new leader, Jim Chalmers has dished out scathing remarks about the candidates.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Nationals leader David Littleproud has been re-elected. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremium‘No assassins’ in Nationals vote

Nationals leader David Littleproud claims the party has “no assassins”, taking a jab at Labor’s dumping of two cabinet ministers on Monday.

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LIVEWatch live: PM, cabinet sworn in

Anthony Albanese and his new-look frontbench are being sworn in at Government House. Watch live here.

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US Olympian Kyle Snyder has been arrested for engaging in prostitution.

THE NIGHTLYUS Olympic gold medallist arrested in prostitution sting

A US Olympic gold medallist and former Donald Trump adviser has been arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution during a police sting. 

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US Olympian Kyle Snyder has been arrested for engaging in prostitution.

SportUS Olympic gold medallist arrested in prostitution sting

A US Olympic gold medallist and former Donald Trump adviser has been arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution during a police sting.  

Matt Shrivell

Don and Gail Patterson died a day apart in the week after the lunch. Supplied

CourtsWhy mushroom murder trial didn’t sit on Monday

Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial is expected to return to court after jurors were given a day off for “things happening behind the scenes”.

Liam Beatty

Kagiso Rabada served a one-month ban. Michael Klein

CRICKET‘Naive’: Former Test skipper cops SA caning

South African cricket bosses have sledged a former Australian captain amid criticism of a short drugs ban for their star fast bowler.

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Police have made multiple public pleas to identify the man over the past thirty years, to no avail. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

CrimePremiumThe face that has plagued police for three decades

The identity of a man, unknown for thirty years, has been described as a "genuine mystery" by homicide squad investigators hoping new high-tech images can help.

Melissa Meehan

Bryan Hughes.

AccountingPremiumPitcher tries to banish Titan claim

Pitcher Partners eyes early exit from $6.7m Federal Court battle over failed technology play linked to Bryan Hughes.

Neale Prior

NSW will table its response to a parliamentary inquiry into the use of the e-mobility devices. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportSpeed, age limit flagged as scooter safety in spotlight

One state will table its response to an inquiry into e-mobility devices, which was told accessibility advantages must be balanced with severe safety risks.

Alex Mitchell

A man’s body has been discovered in the Brisbane River. NewsWire/Josh Woning

NewsGrim discovery after car plunges into river

A car was seen plunging into a major river, sparking a huge search effort.

Alexandra Feiam

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NEWSPremiumTwo people killed in highway crash

A man and a woman have died after being struck by a car in an emergency lane of a major highway.

Karen Grace Prince

Leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany took a train trip to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarFrance, UK reject rumours of drug pouch in Macron video

French officials have dismissed online speculation about an alleged bag of cocaine appearing next to the president as fake news, saying it is just a tissue.

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A truck driver has been shot on a suburban street in Sydney’s southwest overnight. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NewsPremiumTruck driver shot in street

A man has been shot several times while driving a truck on a street in Sydney’s suburbs.

Alexandra Feiam

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is sworn in by Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

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Anthony Albanese sworn in as Prime Minister for second term

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese has met with Governor General Sam Mostyn at Government House to be sworn in as Prime Minister.

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Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine amid fighting on July 17, 2014. (AP PHOTO)

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‘Russia responsible’: Major update in MH17 investigation

The International Civil Aviation Organisation has issued a historic ruling, finding Russia responsible for downing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 which killed 298 people, including Australians.

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Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine amid fighting on July 17, 2014. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyUN aviation body rules Russia downed MH17: Netherlands

Dutch and Australian officials say a council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation concluded Russia was responsible for the downing of MH17 in 2014.

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New guidelines aim to make it easier for practitioners to assess fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthNew tool to improve diagnosis of lifelong condition

Researchers hope diagnostic guidelines will help to reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and services for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Keira Jenkins

London authorities say they were called to "a small fire" just after 1am in Kentish Town. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyUK police probe fire at PM Starmer's house in London

Police in north London are investigating an overnight fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in which nobody was hurt.

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Dante and Amanda Wornum at the Mother's Day buffet breakfast.

Mother’s DayAnnual Mother’s Day buffet breakfast held on Sunday

The annual Mother’s Day buffet breakfast was held on Sunday at the Sanctuary Golf Resort to give mums a special morning. 

Sofia Fimognari

The access bridge leading into Acreage Estate in Dalyellup has been closed since 2023.

Acreage EstatePremiumFires flaring up in Dalyellup generate community concern

Maintenance delays to repair the sole access bridge of a South West subdivision, and the flaring up of underground fires, have left local residents enraged and scared

Ezra Kaye

10th Light Horse Bridle Trail.

MuralMural trail vandalised around Anzac Day ‘disrespectful’

The Shire of Harvey have began a mural trail throughout the town to bring a splash of colour to the bush lands.

Sofia Fimognari

Leschenault Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain Mick Papalia and Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell at the station's open day.

Fire safetyThe Shire of Harvey could extend fire ban

Fire restrictions in Harvey may be extended despite the burning period set to end on May 15, with continued dry weather causing concern. 

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