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Louise Hunt (right) died in a house fire on April 15, 2025, with her husband Cameron charged with murder (domestic violence) and arson.

Husband charged with murder after wife’s body found in house fire

The 45-year-old man was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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Benjamin Preiss during his firefighting experience.

The fiery training centre where CFA volunteers are put through the wringer

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a firefighter? An Age reporter geared up and faced the flames to find out.

  • Benjamin Preiss
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Amanda Camm said the reforms are about protecting victims and holiding perpetrators to account.

‘Critical, overdue’: Police to get on-the-spot protection powers for DV victims

Queensland police are set to be given new powers to target domestic violence offenders and help ease pressure on the overstretched force.

  • Courtney Kruk
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Car-sized boulders no match for lava as officials race to evacuate fishing village

Residents of a mostly abandoned village in Iceland refused to leave their homes even as molten rock broke through barriers set up to protect them.

  • Bronte Gossling
Is it time for Australians to follow in Europe’s footsteps and have a 72-hour emergency survival kit packed and ready to go? Experts say it’s always been time.

Europeans have been urged to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit. Do Australians need to?

With climate, cyber and geopolitical emergencies on the rise, an EU commission has called for citizens to be ready for anything.

  • Bronte Gossling
Ambulances outside the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday night.

‘He’s dying’: Distressed comedy fans say show continued after man’s collapse

Shocked audience members have described how the show went on while a man died during the opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

  • Cassandra Morgan
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Fire crews are balling the blaze in Woodvale.

Bushfire warning for Woodvale downgraded, but residents told to stay updated

DFES have downgraded a bushfire warning for Perth’s northern suburbs – but residents have been told to stay updated in case conditions change.

A man has died from injuries sustained during a break-in at a home in Penrith.

‘Very frightening’: Man dead after ‘targeted’ home invasion

A man has died from head injuries sustained after two men broke into his Sydney home early on Saturday morning.

  • Penry Buckley
Security guards in the City of Melbourne

‘Second-best solution’: Two security guards to bolster city’s safety patrols

Melbourne City Council has begun a trial of two security guards accompanying their officers enforcing anti-begging, drinking and drug-taking laws.

  • Adam Carey
SES volunteers Samantha Gatty, Angela Lane Teagan Denny and Kristie McKie during swift water training

Angela was the only woman at rescue training. Here’s how she changed that

When Angela Lane joined the SES, she thought she was signing up to serve roadside revival tea and coffee.

  • Daniella White

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