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Australia deports NZer linked to notorious biker brawl
Kiwi who had a minor role in a notorious brawl on the Gold Coast has been deported.

Three of the best arts festivals in Australia
Australia's largest cultural festival, recognising the country's indigenous heritage.

Aussie's NZ deportation policy 'shocking', expert says
Relationship between Australia and NZ suffering because of "very, very nasty" issue.

'Where is your God now?': Sadistic rapist's sick taunts
Rapist mutilated his victim before photographing her naked in a horrific three-day ordeal.

Over $750k a year: How woman spends her colossal income
She earns more than most of us can dream of, but you'll be surprised about her lifestyle.

Major new war looming on Australia's doorstep
A new war is breaking out before our eyes — and this one is dangerously closer to home.

State of concern: All of NSW feeling effects of drought
The entire state is now impacted by drought.

From top student to axe attacker
She had a privileged upbringing and was academically gifted. Now she faces years in jail.

Brisbane: Head to the festival
Dionne Christian only realises what she's been missing Helen Morse in Memorial.

Andrew Little 'clears air' with Australia's Peter Dutton
Andrew Little says 'robust' discussion and the Lombok quake helped mend bridges

Brisbane Festival 2018: What to see
Dionne Christian's picks for what to see this year at the Brisbane Festival.

Horrific murder of partner and unborn child was 'stuff of nightmares'
He stalked his partner, abused her and eventually subjected her to a brutal death.

Trip from hell: Dying dad's bucket list disaster
Duncan wanted to create special memories with his daughter. But it went disastrously wrong

Stress of work killed teacher
A West Australian woman was found dead, sprawled across her new desk.

Oz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs
"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."

Travel hits and misses: Hayden McMillan
Hayden McMillan is the owner and creator of Etta in Melbourne.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Ardern could learn from Peters
COMMENT: Winston Peters as Acting PM wasn't actually as bad as the naysayers predicted.

Pensioner pens heartwarming letter to the tradie who paid for his McDonald's meal
Pensioner thanks man for his kindness and generosity.

'Downright rude': Passenger's dismay over Virgin flight staff
Passenger claims she was threatened flight eviction after begging assistance from staff.

'It's a cash cow': Sneaky fee catches out Kiwi living in Oz
Unbeknown to her, she was losing thousands for something she'd never signed up for.

Man to stand trial for murder over death of Kiwi wife
Judge has ordered Borce Ristevski stand trial for murder over the death of his Kiwi wife.

Australia's Coles backtracking on bag ban
Australian chain keeps plastic option after complaints.

Burger giant threatens Aussie McDonald's
Watch out Macca's, a new Big M is planning to dominate the fast food market in Australia.

Peters goes into bat for PM Malcolm Turnbull in pie scandal
Peters reveals he too eats a pie with a knife and fork because of flaky pastry and sauce.

Australian extremist jailed for terror plot
An extremist was sentenced by an Australian judge yesterday to 17 years in prison.

'Aussie's most high profile escort's' embarrassing return to sex work
Samantha X gave up her profession, but since being "dumped" she has decided to go back.

'Hysterical' lies: Magazine article proves killer's guilt
Ten years before Lindy Williams murdered her partner, she told an eerily similar story.

Mum and daughter's chilling notes
A grieving young Sydney woman and her mother left haunting notes before their deaths.

Radio star fesses up to splurging on Hugh Jackman's credit
Hugh Jackman isn't short of a dollar. But he probably regrets being this generous.