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Fifty-one stranded whales found dead on remote WA beach
Fifty-one whales stranded on a West Australian beach have died as wildlife experts desperately try to save the remaining 46. “Rescue efforts for live whales continue,” the Parks and Wildlife …
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Man who killed fake Airpods seller jailed for 21 years
A man who killed another over a pair of fake Apple earphones has been jailed for at least 21 years. Abdul Karaali, 29, received a 28-year prison sentence with eligibility …
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Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic
The Victorian health department has been criticised for multiple breaches of privacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to life-changing consequences for a young woman. In a damning report published on …
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‘Democratic miracle’ as enrolments reach record highs
A record number of Australians are enrolled to vote ahead of the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament. The estimated national enrolment rate is 97.5 per cent, up from …
Well-known Hisense employee accused of embezzling $3.3 million to fuel gambling addiction
A former customer service manager at electronics giant Hisense, has been charged with embezzling over $3.3 million from the company over an eight-year period to sustain her gambling addiction. By …
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Vic council scraps Australia Day citizenship ceremonies
A Victorian shire will scrap Australia Day citizenship ceremonies and organise inclusive events with local Indigenous groups for January 26. The City of Greater Bendigo will shift citizenship ceremonies to …
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Desperate search for stolen car with toddler inside
A frantic search is under way after a car was stolen with a toddler inside in Melbourne. Police say a black Kia Carnival, registration 1WU5QT, was parked on Cleeland Street in …
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Supermarket tricks for getting shoppers to spend more
Shoppers are being lured into spending more every time they walk through the supermarket gates as the cost of living crisis bites harder. Supermarkets are using mind tricks to coax …
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Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments
The Victorian government continues to justify throwing thousands of public housing tower residents into a sudden COVID-19 lockdown but has agreed to pay each adult $2200. A class action was …
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‘Significant’ fire hazard burn backlog ahead of summer
Firefighters are scrambling to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season in NSW after wet weather and floods severely hampered backburning. The state government has committed an extra $10 million for …