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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

NCA bomber ‘refused food and medication’ before death

23 Oct 19:25

A coronial inquest into the death of NCA bomber Domenic Perre has revealed he refused food and medication in the lead-up to his death.

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Australia · ABC

Three-game Bledisloe Cup series looms as new deal struck

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26 Oct 14:39

Australia · ABC

Second death increases call for action on health system in 'crisis'

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26 Oct 14:37

Australia · ABC

RLWC quick hits: Big crowds and bigger scorelines in week two

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26 Oct 14:28

Australia · Guardian Australia

Covert recording of prison meeting between Beau Lamarre-Condon and friend played to double murder trial

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26 Oct 14:26

Australia · ABC

Law must change on aged care algorithm to allow human override, ombudsman says

A damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.

26 Oct 14:08

Australia · ABC

Tens of thousands of Israeli expats fly in to cast their vote in seismic election

Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens abroad, including hundreds from Australia, are travelling to Israel to vote in the country's most consequential election in decades.

26 Oct 14:04

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Fiery exchange over pre-COP hotel bill

Senate estimates revealed details about the expenditure on pre-COP events as Australia prepares for COP31 in Turkey.

26 Oct 13:56