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Australia faces drenching as storm system set to bring heavy rain and flash floods

Heavy rain and severe storms are expected across multiple states this week, with flash flooding, damaging winds and travel disruptions possible.

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'Unintended consequences': Coalition's 'terrorist hotspot' proposal raises questions
An element of the plan is "not really known to Australian law", a legal expert says.
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These professions work the least but are paid the most
Some occupations are very well paid, and here's why.
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'Serious incidents': Australians issued fresh travel warning amid Mexico cartel violence
Australians told to exercise a high degree of caution throughout Mexico as a wave of violence engulfs multiple states following the death of a cartel leader.
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'I knocked on every single farm': How Sammy Jeon went from backpacker to restaurateur

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'I want to taste everything': Why millions of people make this annual pilgrimage

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What fasting for Ramadan is like for a sailor, a midwife and a miner

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New rules come into force for dual nationals without UK passports

Travelling to the UK? Some dual nationals say passport changes have thrown their plans into chaos

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Consequences of Russian attack in Kyiv region

Ukrainians mark four years of 'pain, despair and disbelief' as Russian invasion continues

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Remote Cocos Islands community celebrates Ramadan, preserving unique traditions far from Australia’s mainland cities

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Australian Muslims break this Ramadan's first fast, gather for Iftar at Lakemba Nights

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Clearing up Ramadan misconceptions

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Lunar New Year 2026: What to know about the 'very special' Year of the Fire Horse

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Gary wasn't impressed by Australia's dumpling scene. Now he's selling thousands a day

Australia

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Japan’s 'lost month': how Lunar New Year faded from the calendar

Where lemongrass meets longevity: the Thai kitchens that honour Lunar New Year

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In the years since the invasion of Ukraine, things have only gotten more dangerous for Russia's political opponents

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Bangarra Dance Theater becomes first Australian recipient of Venice's Golden Lion

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Australian group stranded in Syria release photo of youngest girl held in detention

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A Sydney property has been raided by police in search of 'mistakenly kidnapped' man Chris Baghsarian

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Dreams of being a ballerina: Hopes of Australian child in Syrian camp for IS-linked families

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Sabina quit snacking after monitoring her sugar levels. Is the data that simple?

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Kath hosted her late partner Nigel's wake while he was still alive

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Darren's hunted zebras and bears overseas. Now a 'trophy' ban is in Australia's sights

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How a hairdressing client list became a campaign to help Jay and Jeremy become dads

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The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert

Australia

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Fighting fakes and food fraud, this team knows where your festive dish really comes from

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How much for a coffee? New drinks are pushing prices to $8 or more

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How a hostel set up over 100 years ago is still helping to change women's lives

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