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Gob has been making rafts in his local river his whole life. It's never made him sick until now

World

Melanie was sceptical of this underutilised cancer treatment. It saved her life

Health

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This jailed Australian needs help. But a major move has put them in a 'horror situation'

Australia

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'Like the Castle': The Australian families who could lose farms in Trump's rare earths push

Australia

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Six killed, 20 injured in gun attack on East Jerusalem bus stop

Middle East

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Logging halted to create a koala retreat

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New aircraft strengthens diplomatic ties between Australia and Brazil

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Australia’s most culturally diverse community faces threat of state government plans

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Thousands farewell police officer Neal Thompson at his funeral

Australia

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Erin Patterson sentenced to life in prison

Australia

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I went to search a car for drugs while on duty. What happened next made me re-evaluate my life

Life

An Australian couple bought a French palace for $1.2m. Strangers are helping pay to restore it

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I'm an Australian and wanted nothing to do with religion. Here's what changed my mind

Life

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'It creates a worry in your head': International students plan to stay home during protests

Australia

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Ash secretly worked seven jobs and earned up to $500,000. Inside the 'overemployed' community

Australia

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'When I wear the clothes... I feel proud': How these women fleeing conflict find strength

Australia

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Diana lived in her car while battling cancer. A new housing initiative is offering hope

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An atomic bomb, a missed train and an extraordinary story of survival.

World

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What this grieving daughter found online is helping thousands in Australia

Life

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