National

New CLP leader to be there at NT election

Northern Territory opposition leader Gary Higgins has announced his decision to quit the role from next month for family reasons.

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Central Victoria storm moves over fires

Bushfire-affected areas in eastern Victoria will welcome light showers on Tuesday ahead of a day of a day of fire danger spike on Wednesday.

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Bushfires put cloud over budget surplus

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he’s not in a position to determine if the government will deliver a surplus after Australia’s bushfire crisis.

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Bushfires put cloud over budget surplus

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he’s not in a position to determine if the government will deliver a surplus after Australia’s bushfire crisis.

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Senior police resume Claremont trial stand

A police inspector and a superintendent who investigated the Claremont serial killings case will return to the stand to be cross-examined.

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Debris warning after NSW thunderstorms

Rainfall run-off in NSW’s fire-affected areas may bring flash flooding containing debris as severe thunderstorms hit Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong on Monday.

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Victoria’s Lawyer X inquiry set to resume

Victoria’s royal commission into police informants, sparked by duplicitous gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo, is set to resume.

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Over 100 genes linked to risk of glaucoma

Australian scientists have identified 107 genes that increase the risk of someone developing glaucoma.

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More rain coming for drought-stricken Qld

More rain is forecast for Queensland after major downpours provide relief for drought-stricken regions.

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Higgins bows out as NT opposition leader

Northern Territory opposition leader Gary Higgins has announced his decision to quit the role from next month for family reasons.

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Tourist alleged to have kissed toddler

A 29-year-old Indian tourist who allegedly kissed a toddler in a pram at a Sydney aquarium has been charged with sexually touching a child.

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Woman ‘killed partner after parents hurt’

A woman fatally stabbed her de facto after he attacked her and her parents during a fight over loud music, a West Australian court has heard.

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Ex-Liberal senator Cory Bernardi resigns

The Liberal party will soon select a new senator for South Australia following the formal resignation of Cory Bernardi.

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Severe hailstorm wreaks havoc in Canberra

Canberra has felt the full force of a damaging hailstorm with large stones pelting the ACT during a wild 15-minute downpour.

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Who is new Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein

Treasurer Peter Gutwein has been endorsed to replace outgoing Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman.

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Vic cop says pensioner’s beating justified

A Victorian policeman has defended hitting a disability pensioner with a baton and standing on his head during a welfare check, as justified.

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Rain fills water tanks in drought-hit Qld

More rain is forecast for southeast Queensland after massive downpours caused flash flooding in parts of the state at the weekend.

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Brendan Nelson lands plum Boeing role

Former federal MP Brendan Nelson will begin his new role as president of Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific next month.

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Kangaroo Island meeting for SA opposition

The SA opposition is holding a meeting of its shadow cabinet on Kangaroo Island today after the devastating bushfires

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