'Circuit-breaker': Victoria goes into five-day Covid lockdown
"[The virus] is moving at a velocity that has not been seen in our country," premier says.
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1yo baby found after being kidnapped from home by masked man
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No 'vaxx stamp', no Aussie holiday: New rules for travel across the Ditch
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'Stop it, mum': Woman fined over Maccas meltdown video
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40-year mystery solved after jawbone washes up on Aussie beach
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Australian concern after adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi detained following military coup.
NSW cop hospitalised after being accidentally shot by colleague
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Chinese company plans to build $39b city on Australia's doorstep
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Aussie couple accused of keeping multiple women as sex slaves
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Women kept as sex slaves in Brisbane homes, say cops
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Fraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from Oz
Paul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".
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Police allege abuse images found in Brierley's mansion
Court documents reveal details of police allegations against Sir Ron Brierley.
More child abuse image charges laid against Sir Ron Brierley
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Melbourne quarantine hotel worker tests positive; Australian Open on the line
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