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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08: Shane Warne poses for photos after speaking to the media during a Melbourne Stars Twenty20 Big Bash League announcement at Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Bombshell claim in Shane Warne death ‘cover up’

A shocking item was found in the hotel room of the Australian cricket legend and quickly disposed of, according to a new report.

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ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant has demanded super funds improve their service. John –/The Australian.

Heartless super funds treat customers like ‘rubbish’

Super funds have issued a grovelling apology after a bombshell report found it made some grieving customers wait 500 days for death benefit payouts.

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NETWORK SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Seb Costello appearing on A Current Affair.

New claim about company at centre of Nine star’s loo chase

A finance company whose employee was chased into a women’s toilet by A Current Affair’s former reporter Seb Costello has been accused of an ‘unconscionable’ act.

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Dutton slams PM’s plan to fine price gouging supermarkets

Peter Dutton has slammed Labor’s supermarket plan, claiming it would do little to reduce grocery prices. Vote in our poll, have your say.

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Albo under pressure after Dutton throws political gauntlet down

Anthony Albanese is under pressure to rule out a deal with the Greens after Peter Dutton openly said he would be willing to negotiate with key crossbenchers in a minority government.

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‘What does $200k get you?’: Fury over Police Minister’s reward insult

Startling details about the NSW Police Minister’s handling of rewards for information into cold cases, such as Rachelle Childs’, has been uncovered. Listen to the podcast.

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The NSW Environmental Protection Agency failed to disclose to the public that sewage balls found on eastern suburbs beaches contained highly infectious bacteria common in water contaminated by faeces.

‘Disgusting’: Real health risk of mystery balls laid bare

The extremely poisonous contents contained inside unusual greasy blobs found along Sydney’s shoreline can be revealed, and they can cause a wide range of serious illnesses.

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PM under pressure as Trump’s tariffs to crash election

Anthony Albanese is on a collision course with Donald Trump on tariffs. Former ambassador to the US and Liberal treasurer Joe Hockey has revealed why we failed to secure an exemption.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese addresses the media at Parliament House on March 28, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expected to call the federal election on Friday, following a delay caused by Cyclone Alfred and the presentation of the budget. The announcement will likely set the stage for a fierce campaign period, with Australians heading to the polls in the coming weeks to decide the country's political future. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)

PM’s vote pledge: ‘Your choice has never been clearer’

PM Anthony Albanese has issued a pledge to Aussie voters’ saying their choice has never been clearer, as it’s about “your job, your wages, your child’s education and your Medicare”.

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28/3/2025: Federal Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, starts his election campaign with a press conference at the State LNP headquarters in, Albion, Brisbane. pic: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

‘We will reduce tax’: Dutton’s pledge to Aussies ‘doing it tough’

Peter Dutton has issued his first voter pledge as the election race begins, calling on Aussie voters to vote for the Coalition after “Labor’s bad decisions”.

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Election sledging will get ugly with Trump’s tariff impact

The early salvo shows how much the US President is set to impact Australia’s campaign – potentially dragging it into a hyper-personal jostle between our two prospective leaders.

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The Daily Telegraph Wednesday 12 February 2025Buses Watson st bus stop neutral bayLines of commuters at Watson St Neutral Bay waiting for their bus. PictureThomas Lisson

Is there anything more frustrating than Sydney’s bus queues?

Commuting on Sydney buses has become a daily hell. What with long queues, frequent cancellations and often having to stand. This week the bus broke down – again.

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NETWORK SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Sasha Mielczarek Snr photographed as a Rebel bikie. Sasha was once a suspect in the murdered Bargo woman Rachelle Childs whose burning body was found at Gerroa on Thursday June 8,2001.

Ex-bikie’s link to Rachelle’s murder case

A surprising development has unfolded with a former senior Rebels member linked to Rachelle Childs’ murder investigation. Watch the video and listen to Episode 3 of the podcast.

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American man, Donald Day Jnr (L), influenced Gareth and Stacey Train online ahead of the Wieambilla shooting.

US Wieambilla accused wished for Qld killers to come live with him

Donald Day revealed he spoke with Queensland killers Gareth and Stacey Train two to four times a week and that he had been left devastated by their deaths.

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Justin Mohamed, attends a reception in his honour at the Australian Embassy in Paris in 2024. Source - LinkedIn

Labor extends First Nations People Ambassador’s contract

The Albanese government has lengthened the contract of globetrotting Ambassador for First Nations People Justin Mohamed by a surprising amount of time.

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Albo touches down in Qld to fight for key Greens seats

The PM has arrived in Queensland where his campaign will kick off after Peter Dutton said we “can’t afford three more years of Labor”.

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Video analysis: The seats that will decide next PM

These key seats and their undecided voters have the most power to decide Australia’s fate when the nation heads to the polls. WATCH THE VIDEO

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The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, with Phuong Le and her baby Emma Nguyen 4 months, visiting Rochedale Village Doctors, Brisbane QLD - on Wednesday 19th March 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Seven issues that will decide the federal election winner

These are the key issues the federal election will be fought on, and how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will tackle them.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - January 25, 2025: Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and fiancÃÂ©e Jodie Haydon welcome finalists and alumni to the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards morning tea at the lodge in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Why this federal election is so important

Australian politics is chaotic and dysfunctional. This federal election is already historic before it has already begun, argues Joe Hildebrand. Here’s why.

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‘$100,000 gift’: Mum’s warning after family tragedy

When her beloved father died, Jaime Lee Bannon was distraught. However, the devastated NSW mum had no idea that things were about to get worse due to one glaring oversight.

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WARNING HOLD FOR NETWORK FEATURE. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles with a F-35A fighter jet. Picture: David Caird

Australia on alert in new fight against Russia, China

Australia’s military spending is at ‘record highs’ as the nation deals with threats from Russian and Chinese-based attackers in a different kind of warfare.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos June 3, 2021: The opening of the ASX this morning with a mix of red and green on the board. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

ASX 200 eyes flat close as election focus sharpens

ASX ekes out small gain. Election Day is May 3. Bad weather delays Incitec Pivot fertilizer sales. Big east coast gas users back Dutton plan as producers pan it. Virgin clears last barrier on Qatar flights. Star’s Sydney casino licence suspension continues.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 05, 2022: Ben Roberts-Smith leaves the Supreme Court in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Shock twist in Roberts-Smith’s defamation case

A surprise development has occurred in war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s long-running defamation case against Nine.

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Further reining in the cost of the NDIS and lifting Defence spending are among the big unfinished budget projects both Labor and the Coalition will have to grapple with this election.

Major problem with NDIS

The cost of the National Disability Service is expected to go under the microscope this election as experts call out decision-makers for doing the ‘wrong thing’ by both the disabled and taxpayers.

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‘Basic 101’: New police blow to Rachelle’s family

Multiple failures occurred when Rachelle Childs’ burning body was found. See the damning list and listen to the latest episode of the podcast now.

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NEW EPISODE: Cop’s chilling find after Rachelle’s half naked body was burned

Teacher’s Pet detective Damian Loone went back to Crooked River Rd and made a shocking discovery where Rachelle Childs’ was murdered. LISTEN TO EPISODE 3 OF THE PODCAST NOW.

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