Medicare clinics clock up key statistic
The Albanese government is celebrating a milestone for its Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, which were central to Labor’s campaign for the May 3 election.
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Final moments before Taipan crash revealed
A gripping new report reveals how an Army pilot’s last act of bravery averted an even greater tragedy in the fatal 2023 Taipan crash.
Flood chaos as cows wash ashore on beach
Hundreds of rescues have occurred across one state as about 16,000 are set to be isolated due to rising floodwaters and 150mm deluges dropping over six hours.
Manhunt underway in remote town after child shot with crossbow
Arrests are yet to be made after a four-year-old boy was shot with a crossbow in a remote town last week, with police saying they have identified four men as being of interest.
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Ultimate fashion sin in LA’s party hood
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Woman’s ‘unprovoked attack’ on jogger: cops
A woman was allegedly attacked while on her morning jog, within hours of reports another jogger was stabbed in a separate incident in the same city.
‘Noticeable increase’ in NT HIV cases, as nationwide PrEP shortage persists
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‘Have a bloody good time’: Anderson prepares for MasterChef return
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Darwin worker allegedly threatened with ‘edged weapons’
Two women allegedly stealing items from the store were confronted by the employee, who was then threatened with edged weapons and forced to retreat.
Staggering Welcome to Country poll results
Tens of thousands of Aussies have made their opinion clear on Welcome to Country ceremonies following the Anzac Day booing controversy.
Railway worker goes full circle back to hometown pub
After suffering two heat strokes in one day, railway worker Steve Wesche thought it was time to stop swinging the hammer and instead get behind the till.
Palmerston men and Sharks women pass big Round 3 tests
Palmerston remain on top of the table after passing their big Round 3 test, while the Sharks women proved they’re a force to be reckoned with in 2025. Catch up on the latest NRL NT action.
‘Soiling themselves, skipping school’: Kids addicted to Minecraft
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‘Just tapping me along’: Trump turns on Putin
Donald Trump appears to have had a revelation about Vladimir Putin and says he must now be “dealt with differently”.
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