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E-bike seller uses fake compliance stickers

Online e-bike sellers are agreeing to use fake compliance stickers to help riders avoid police detection.

Oil and gas exploration site 'the size of Singapore' opens up in Queensland

State Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last says the Taroom Trough, about 300km west of Brisbane, offered "serious potential to revitalise a domestic oil production industry".

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Mother of teenager allegedly assaulted by NSW Police at Sydney protest to press charges

The mother of a 16-year-old says she wants to press charges against NSW Police after he was allegedly "assaulted" at a Sydney protest.

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How Much Does It Cost to Play Golf at The Grange Golf Club?

We discovered that playing at The Grange Golf Club might surprise you with its affordable fees, especially considering its reputation. Are you ready to hit the pristine fairways? Disclosure: this is an editorial review and anything paid will be disclosed as such.

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Police officer seriously injured in collision with truck

A collision between a police escort vehicle and a truck has left an officer in hospital with serious injuries.

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Telstra to axe up to 650 roles, jobs to be outsourced to India

CEO Vicki Brady says about 440 jobs will be cut if Telstra proceeds with outsourcing some work to India.

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BYD tackles customer frustration after rapid Australian growth

BYD has acknowledged it must “do better” with after-sales support in Australia following customer frustration over repairs and parts delays.

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NSW Police defends officers' actions in violent clashes with protesters

Police say officers were "threatened, jostled and assaulted" during "a number of melees, rolling fights" and "violent behaviour".

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Australia Vs Austria

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Woman, 69, in hospital with four broken vertebrae after interaction with police at Sydney Herzog protest | Australian police and policing | The Guardian

A 69-year-old woman, Jann Alhafny, is recovering in hospital with four broken vertebrae after a police officer allegedly pushed her to the ground at a protest in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Alhafny claims she was shoved violently and without warning, fearing a stampede or suffocation while on the ground. The NSW police have stated they are reviewing body camera and social media footage of the event. The protest, attended by thousands, saw several injuries and allegations of police brutality, including the use of pepper spray and kettling of protesters. The incident has prompted calls for an independent investigation and a review of policing at protests.

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Commonwealth asks to meet Roblox following reports of child grooming

Roblox has been called to an urgent meeting with the federal government in the wake of reports that children are being groomed by predators and exposed to sexually explicit material on the popular online gaming platform.

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Woman allegedly tortured and assaulted in robbery

Three people have been charged after a woman was allegedly tortured and assaulted as her car was stolen south-west of Brisbane.

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Queenslanders on cyclone alert as tropical low brings heavy rainfall

Queensland is preparing for more wild weather as a tropical low builds off the north coast, with the possibility that it could develop into a cyclone.

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Man left with horrific injuries after Kangaroo attack

A man has been left with horrific injuries after he was attacked by a kangaroo while trying to save his dog.

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Commonwealth Bank reveals $5.4b profit

The Commonwealth Bank has beaten expectations with its profit rising to $5.4 billion for the half-year.

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Aussie workers could be risking termination with this AI policy blunder

Only one in three Australian workers know if their employer has an artificial intelligence use policy, let alone what it entails.

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Backyard pods won't fix the housing crisis but they signal a shift

The latest National Housing Supply and Affordability Council analysis shows the country is likely to fall more than a quarter-of-a-million homes short of the federal government's target to build 1.2 million homes by 2029. Its data shows only around 938,000 dwellings are expected

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NSW Police prepare for visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog

Around 500 officers have been deployed across the CBD, with road closures stretching from Circular Quay to Bondi Junction.

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‘Disturbing’: Australian government demands review of Roblox’s PG rating after reports of child grooming | Australia news | The Guardian

Australian government, alarmed by reports of child grooming and exposure to explicit content on Roblox, demands a review of the platform’s PG rating and accountability from Roblox for its child safety measures.

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Police use pepper spray at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog visit, with MP alleging officers threw punches | New South Wales | The Guardian

Police pepper-sprayed protesters at a Sydney rally opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, leading to arrests and allegations of excessive force. NSW Labor backbencher Anthony D’Adam accused police of overreacting and using excessive force, while Greens MP Abigail Boyd alleged she was injured by police. The protest occurred despite a NSW law banning marches in designated areas, which was enacted following the Bondi antisemitic terror attack.

@leftatread

How is the Australian economy going?

I've been looking at a few posts here trying to make sense of all the money speak and I can't understand it frankly. How is the Australian economy doing right now? I'm assuming the property market is great if you own. Is it a good time to buy precious metals? If this is too br

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17-year-old suffers serious injuries in illegal electric motorbike crash in Melbourne

Investigations revealed the teenager was attempting to overtake stationary traffic on an unregistered Surron Ultra Bee X — a bike capable of 95km/hr and explicitly marketed for off-road use only.

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Kangaroo's vs People

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Plane forced to land in Brisbane after cabin pressure alert

An issue with cabin pressure forced the diversion of an AirAsia flight overnight, resulting in an unscheduled landing at Brisbane Airport. AirAsia Flight D7221 took off from Sydney shortly after 10pm AEDT last night, heading for Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

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Family demand 'justice' after five-year-old Brisbane girl drowns in Fiji

The family of a five-year-old Brisbane girl who drowned at a waterfall in Fiji has demanded answers over why their tour went ahead despite hazardous conditions.

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Police investigate shots fired into gym and fire at shop and gym

Police are investigating whether a string of overnight crime incidents are connected after gunshots were fired into a gym in north Queensland.

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Head-on crash leaves two dead after ute driven on wrong side of road

A 56-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man are dead after a head-on collision on the Mitchell Freeway in the northern Perth suburb of Butler.

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How Much Money the Winners (and Losers) Get from Super Bowl LX

Curious about how much players earn in the biggest game of the year? This year, losers are finally getting a six-figure payout, but has it really changed the game? Disclosure: contains affiliate links.

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Ben Batterham receives payout from NSW government for wrongful prosecution

A jury found Benjamin Batterham not guilty of the 2016 murder and manslaughter of home intruder Richard Slater. Mr Batterham pursued police, via the NSW government, for costs, estimated to be in excess of $1 million, after a judge said the murder charge should have been withdrawn

E-bike seller uses fake compliance stickers

Oil and gas exploration site 'the size of Singapore' opens up in Queensland

Mother of teenager allegedly assaulted by NSW Police at Sydney protest to press charges

How Much Does It Cost to Play Golf at The Grange Golf Club?

Police officer seriously injured in collision with truck

Telstra to axe up to 650 roles, jobs to be outsourced to India

BYD tackles customer frustration after rapid Australian growth

NSW Police defends officers' actions in violent clashes with protesters

Australia Vs Austria

Woman, 69, in hospital with four broken vertebrae after interaction with police at Sydney Herzog protest | Australian police and policing | The Guardian

Commonwealth asks to meet Roblox following reports of child grooming

Woman allegedly tortured and assaulted in robbery

Queenslanders on cyclone alert as tropical low brings heavy rainfall

Man left with horrific injuries after Kangaroo attack

Commonwealth Bank reveals $5.4b profit

Aussie workers could be risking termination with this AI policy blunder

Backyard pods won't fix the housing crisis but they signal a shift

NSW Police prepare for visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog

‘Disturbing’: Australian government demands review of Roblox’s PG rating after reports of child grooming | Australia news | The Guardian

Police use pepper spray at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog visit, with MP alleging officers threw punches | New South Wales | The Guardian

How is the Australian economy going?

17-year-old suffers serious injuries in illegal electric motorbike crash in Melbourne

Kangaroo's vs People

Plane forced to land in Brisbane after cabin pressure alert

Family demand 'justice' after five-year-old Brisbane girl drowns in Fiji

Police investigate shots fired into gym and fire at shop and gym

Head-on crash leaves two dead after ute driven on wrong side of road

How Much Money the Winners (and Losers) Get from Super Bowl LX

Ben Batterham receives payout from NSW government for wrongful prosecution

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