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Blair’s journalism career has taken him from Perth, to New Zealand, Queensland and now Melbourne.

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TikTok has been caught banning an anti-poker machine campaign video while pushing gambling ads on users. Picture: NewsWire

Irony in TikTok pokie harm video ban

TikTok has been caught banning an anti-poker machine campaign video while pushing gambling ads on users.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos : OCTOBER 24 2023: A general view of the Microsoft Store in the CBD in Sydney as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a $5 billion investment from Microsoft to bolster Australian cybersecurity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities. Photo by: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Microsoft accused of misleading 2 million Aussies

Microsoft has allegedly misled millions of Australians over subscription prices, sparking a lawsuit from the competition watchdog.

A teenager has been attacked by a crocodile in far north Queensland.

14yo boy attacked by croc as sightings rise

A teenage boy has been attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland, with several sightings of the animal now reported in the area.

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Barnaby Joyce has flirted with a defection to One Nation, while Nationals leader David Littleproud says he is still welcome in the partyroom.

Key question Barnaby can’t answer

Barnaby Joyce has awkwardly avoided giving a clear answer on a major question looming over his bombshell decision to leave the Nationals at the end of his term.

OCTOBER 25, 2025: Two people sitting outside were struck by a veichle today at the The Cupcake Room in Liechhardt, Sydney. The man driving the car fled the scene and was later arrested by police as is believed to be under arrest and being charged. Picture: 7 NEWS

Insane moment BMW smashes into cafe

Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a driver in a BMW drove straight into patrons dining at a cafe, with one witness saying the driver ‘floored it’ as the car reached the kerb.

BoM expects severe thunderstorms to hit parts of South Australia on Saturday and then greater Brisbane on Sunday. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

‘Severe’: Stark storm warning for big city

A major Aussie city is in line for a “severe thunderstorm” battering tomorrow as wild weather hits multiple states.

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TikTok has been caught banning an anti-poker machine campaign video while pushing gambling ads on users. Picture: NewsWire

Irony in TikTok pokie harm video ban

TikTok has been caught banning an anti-poker machine campaign video while pushing gambling ads on users.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 16, 2024: Suspected tar balls that have washed up on Coogee Beach. Coogee Beach has been closed until further after mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris was located washed along the length of the beach. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Cause of mystery debris balls revealed

The cause of mysterious grease balls – which sparked gross scenes after they washed up and down Sydney beaches, even sparking closures – have finally been revealed.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, October 25, 2025. Police are currently searching for a man in water near Mornington Pier after his boat capsized yesterday. Picture: NewsWire / Josie Hayden

Dire search for boatie missing in water

A dire search for a boatie who fell into the water near a popular city harbour when his boat capsized has resumed.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 3, 2025: Fire crews and water bombing aircraft were on the scene as a bushfire threatened residences near the Enogerra reservoir outside Brisbane. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

‘Ignite’: Fire ban imposed on major city

A total fire ban will be put in place for millions of Aussies on Monday as firefighters warn dangerous weather conditions could ‘ignite’ a disaster.

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