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Sydney suburbs are being ranked for fuel price honesty, with new data revealing where drivers are being misled at the Bowser.

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A major manhunt is underway in Western Sydney tonight after a man fired shots during a shocking and dangerous police chase.

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To the ISIS bride scandal and details are emerging of another arrest, this time involving the Sydney bride's handler, who'd been in Syria for months trying to secure her release. He's now facing an assault charge.

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Three women who returned to Australia from Syrian refugee camps are being held in custody in Sydney and Melbourne, facing charges including terrorism offences and crimes against humanity. A fourth woman has been released. Reports indicate another woman, whose sons were killed fighting for Islamic State, may return to Australia next month, with 21 Australians currently detained in Syrian refugee camps.

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Spain is preparing to evacuate more than 140 passengers and crew members from a cruise ship experiencing a virus outbreak in the Canary Islands. Authorities have developed a complex operation involving offshore anchoring, medical screening of all individuals from 23 countries, and immediate repatriation flights. The World Health Organisation has stated the risk of person-to-person transmission and community spread remains very low.

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A by-election is being held in the New South Wales seat of Farrer to replace former Liberal leader Susan Ley. Pauline Hanson's One Nation is favoured to win against Independent Michelle Milthorpe, which would mark the first time the Coalition has lost the seat since its creation in 1949. Polling booths opened at 8am.

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A police chase through western Sydney ended with a driver firing multiple shots into the air at a Guildford roundabout before fleeing on foot. The pursuit began in South Wentworthville when police attempted to stop a Nissan utility with suspected stolen or replica plates, leading to a 9-kilometre chase that included the vehicle clipping a parked car. The suspect, wearing an orange high-visibility construction shirt, remains at large as police continue their search with helicopter and dog units.

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Barry Lawrence, a 39-year-old former Department of Communities worker, faced Mandurah Court on five new child sex abuse charges, including allegations of sexually abusing two teenagers in 2013. The charges bring his total to 17 offences. The court appearance drew chaotic scenes outside the courthouse this morning.

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The Farrar by-election enters its final day as the Liberal Party faces potential loss of a seat it has always held, with One Nation and independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe emerging as strong contenders. The contest serves as an early test for Liberal leader Angus Taylor, who called the by-election by challenging former member Susan Lee. One Nation manager James Ashby expelled ABC journalists from a media conference, citing perceived unfair coverage, while both major parties watch closely as polling suggests One Nation's vote has quadrupled since the previous federal election.

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Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends her third state budget, particularly the $100 fuel payment scheme, against criticism that it's inflationary and poorly targeted. Three of four Australian women who returned from Syrian ISIS detention camps have been refused bail after being charged with terrorism-related offences and crimes against humanity, including slavery charges used for the first time in Australia. A 91-year-old great-great-grandmother and Order of Australia recipient narrowly escaped injury when her ceiling collapsed in her Department of Housing home after her maintenance complaints were allegedly ignored.

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Oriel Green, 91, says she warned the department of housing it could happen, but that her plea for repairs was ignored.

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Twenty years after the Beaconsfield mine disaster, Todd Russell and Brant Webb reflect on their 14-day ordeal trapped 925 metres underground following a rock fall on Anzac Day. The rescue operation captivated global attention as drilling teams worked to free the miners, while their colleague Larry Knight tragically lost his life in the collapse. The survivors share their journey through the rescue, the aftermath, and ongoing health struggles two decades later.

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We're just two weeks away from Sydney switching on its world-famous celebration of lights with the 16th Vivid Festival. Organisers say this year will be different, including a big comeback for a family favourite.

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A 14-year-old boy and his mother were struck by a speeding vehicle travelling in the wrong direction through a Gawler shopping centre car park, with the accused driver fleeing the scene. The 41-year-old man, who was already on bail for unrelated offences, was arrested within an hour and faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. In separate incidents, a violent tobacco heist at West Richmond left a shop owner injured, while police continue investigating the unexplained death of a 65-year-old woman at Henley Beach.

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A 14-year-old boy and his mother were struck by a speeding vehicle travelling in the wrong direction through a Gawler shopping centre car park, with the accused driver fleeing the scene. The 41-year-old man, who was already on bail for unrelated offences, was arrested within an hour and faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. In separate incidents, a violent tobacco heist at West Richmond left a shop owner injured, while police continue investigating the unexplained death of a 65-year-old woman at Henley Beach.

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Queensland's proposed e-bike and scooter safety laws face significant amendments following public backlash, with a parliamentary committee recommending changes to speed limits and disability exemptions. Four women who travelled to ISIS-controlled territories have returned to Australia, with three arrested and charged with terrorism offences and crimes against humanity, marking the first use of slavery-related charges in Australian terrorism cases. A knife attack at Toowoomba's Grand Central Shopping Centre resulted in three injuries, while Queensland's education system grapples with a major cyber attack affecting thousands of university students and 1,300 schools.

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A breakthrough discovery could change how autoimmune diseases like Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis are treated. Australian scientists have uncovered key biological differences between male and female immune systems, offering new hope for targeted therapies.

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Melbourne-based artist Richard Lewer has won the Archibald Prize on his sixth attempt with a life-size portrait of Indigenous artist Illuwanti Ken, painted against an ochre background representing her barren country. The 2024 competition featured 58 finalists, including portraits of well-known celebrities, champions, and the Zimmermann sisters in hyper-realistic style. The exhibition opens at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, with the final selection made by 11 judges whose deliberations remain private.

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Tomorrow marks 20 years since the remarkable rescue of two miners in a Tasmanian mine. Back in 2006, we all knew about Beaconsfield, Todd Russell, and Brant Webb. Two decades on, their lives look very different, and so does the mine.

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Grateful children across the country are set to splurge a billion dollars on flowers and gifts ahead of Mother’s Day. The spendathon is a welcome boost for retailers, as a social worker is crowned Victoria’s Mother of the Year.

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Two interstate hitmen have been found guilty of the execution-style murder of Melbourne underworld figure Gavin "Capable" Preston. The hired killers said they were innocent of the Keilor cafe shooting, but a jury found otherwise.

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Two women, a mother and daughter, have become the first people in Australia to be charged with crimes against humanity after returning from Syria. Kauja and Zainab Ahmad face charges including enslavement and using a slave, with allegations they purchased a slave for US$10,000 in 2014. A third woman arriving in Sydney was charged with entering declared areas and being a member of a terrorist organisation.

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The fight for Sussan Ley's old seat is entering its final day in what may prove to be a moment of reckoning for the Liberal Party.

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The State Government has called in police after a damning report into the Western Sydney Airport Metro project. A probe into its construction raises allegations of fraud and tax evasion.

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AFL premiership stars Dion Prestia and Steven May have been cleared of all charges after a shock twist in their Sorrento Boxing Day brawl case. Police conceded there was not enough evidence to proceed, but the legal saga might not be over.

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Four women who travelled to Syria and joined ISIS have returned to Australia with their children, with three arrested and charged with terrorism offences and crimes against humanity including enslavement. The charges mark the first time crimes against humanity provisions have been used in Australian courts, with the women facing up to 25 years in prison. One woman was released without charge, while the arrested women were refused bail and remanded in custody.

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The Liberal party has unveiled a $22-billion plan to slash Victorian public service costs. 7000 jobs would go under the hiring freeze, which has already triggered a scare campaign from the Labor government.

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There are developments tonight in the case of that Sydney father kidnapped on camera from his Bass Hill home earlier this week. Police believe they found the car used to abduct him, which was dumped and torched at Condell Park overnight.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced gross savings of $64 billion in the upcoming federal budget, emphasising spending restraint amid ongoing Middle East conflict and global economic uncertainty. The budget is being promoted as a responsible approach that cannot afford significant cash spending, with the savings figure described as much larger than typical budget measures.

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The National Institute of Dramatic Art held a fundraiser led by Succession star and Tony Award-winner Sarah Snook, raising more than half a million dollars for student scholarships and productions. Australian acting royalty walked the red carpet in support of the next generation of performers. Snook emphasised the importance of nurturing new talent and creative ideas rather than relying on homogenised content.

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Melbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the Archibald Prize with his portrait of renowned Aboriginal artist and elder Iluwanti Ken. This is Lewer's sixth entry into Australia's most prestigious art competition. The artist travelled to Ken's country to spend time with her before creating the winning portrait, describing her as an amazing artist, healer and community elder.

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Melbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the Archibald Prize with his portrait of renowned Aboriginal artist and elder Iluwanti Ken. This is Lewer's sixth entry into Australia's most prestigious art competition. The artist travelled to Ken's country to spend time with her before creating the winning portrait, describing her as an amazing artist, healer and community elder.

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A 71-year-old woman was struck by a white Volkswagen on Sydney Road in Brunswick and left with significant lower body fractures after the driver fled the scene on foot. The incident occurred around 4:15pm, with the driver abandoning his vehicle and running down a side street while bystanders called emergency services. Victoria Police are searching for a man in his 20s with dark hair, wearing a black jacket and black shorts, and are urging him to come forward.

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Janai Safar, a 32-year-old woman who arrived in Sydney overnight, has been arrested and charged with entering or remaining in declared areas and being a member of a terrorist organisation. She made an unsuccessful bid for bail and will return to court on 15 July.

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Ukraine has achieved a military first by capturing an enemy position using exclusively unmanned ground vehicles and drones, with no human casualties on either side. Ukrainian drones and robots completed 22,000 missions in the past three months, with companies like Ratal Robotics converting from civilian manufacturing to producing combat-capable unmanned vehicles that can be controlled remotely via internet. The UK government estimates 1.3 million have been killed or injured in Ukraine, as militaries worldwide increasingly adopt robotics to reduce human risk in combat operations.

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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 74, known for her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has been placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery at a hospital near her home in Portugal. Doctors have induced the coma to aid her recovery after the procedure earlier this week.

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Sports and Communications Minister Anika Wells has been ordered to repay more than $10,000 to taxpayers after breaching parliamentary travel rules on four occasions. The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority found she inappropriately claimed travel expenses involving family reunions, including an AFL Grand Final trip where her husband travelled separately. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Wells, stating she has paid back the money and remains a valued minister, while the Opposition criticises the government's handling of taxpayer funds.

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America and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran moved to assert control over the strategic waterway. The White House says Tehran is considering a U.S. peace proposal that could trigger 30 days of talks to end the crisis and address the nuclear standoff. Donald Trump insists the conflict could be resolved very quickly despite ongoing tensions.

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Four Australians remain on board an Atlantic cruise ship experiencing a Hantavirus outbreak, with no passengers having returned to Australia yet. The World Health Organisation has confirmed at least five cases linked to the cruise ship, including three deaths and three suspected infections, with the virus believed to have been contracted during a birdwatching tour in Argentina. Health Minister Mark Butler confirms appropriate health and quarantine procedures are in place, with infectious disease experts noting the virus is extremely rare and requires very close contact for human-to-human transmission.

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Albert Harmouche, a Sydney father, was kidnapped and held captive for two days before being released. Police have recovered a silver Mercedes-Benz allegedly used in the abduction, which was found torched overnight. Detectives are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible and determine the motive behind the kidnapping.

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