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Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of 5 war crime murder charges. How did we get here?

After landing in Sydney airport following a flight from Brisbane, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested by Australian Federal Police. He’s been charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, following a years-long joint investigation between police and the Office of the Special Investigator.

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Disgraced Australian veteran to be charged with five war crime murders

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Australia’s most decorated soldier arrested over war crimes allegations in Afghanistan

Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of murdering civilians and ordering subordinates to carry out executions

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Moloney's $250k risk explained as title shot locked in

Andrew Moloney could become Australia's only male world boxing champion after locking in a title shot in Japan, seven years after last owning a belt.

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'An immediate yes': Gibson jumps at BJK Cup chance

Talia Gibson says there's no temptation to focus on her rankings rise and turn her back on playing for Australia in the BJK Cup tie against Great Britain.

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Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan

A former Australian soldier has been charged with war crimes on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012

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Aussie shares pare early gains as Iran deadline looms

Australia's share market has risen to four-week highs, but investor optimism could be short-lived with the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Ben Roberts-Smith arrested: former Australian soldier charged with five war crime murders in Afghanistan

Roberts-Smith previously failed in his attempt to sue three newspapers which published allegations he murdered unarmed civilians and bullied comrades

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Australians buy record number of new EVs – as it happened

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More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.

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Trump Slams Australia For Not ‘Helping’ In War While Warning Of ‘Complete Demolition’ Of Iran

Donald Trump has threatened to demolish Iran’s bridges and power plants and accused Australia of failing to help.

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New Zealand sounds off on 'unhelpful' Trump over Iran

In contrast to Australia, New Zealand's leaders have spoken out with criticism of Donald Trump as the US president threatens Iran's civilians.

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reiterates truce offer ahead of Orthodox Easter

Ukrainian president says Russia unlikely to accept – ‘for them, nothing is sacred’; Australian police arrest army reservist for joining war. What we know on day 1,504

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Australia stands firm on Iran as Trump slams allies

Leaders have stopped short of criticising US President Donald Trump after his latest tirade over Australia's refusal to join the Middle East conflict.

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Reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine granted bail

An army reservist has faced court after being charged over travelling to fight for Ukraine as a drone operator.

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Morning Mail: ‘scam’ empire links alleged in Timor-Leste, Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out tomorrow night’

Guardian investigation raises concerns about global spread of online fraud industry; Tehran rejects proposals for ceasefire as Trump makes more threats

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The health conversation all Australians should have

Fertility should be a conversation about shared responsibility, experts say, as they call for better education to fix a major health literacy gap.

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Can medicinal cannabis help kids’ autism, ADHD or Tourette’s? Here’s what we know so far

In the past ten years or so there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioural problems – the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Tourette syndrome.

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Australia’s alpine ash forests are now officially endangered. Can we save them?

The tall alpine ash forests in Australia’s high country have lived in a delicate relationship with fire for tens of thousands of years.

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By avoiding means testing, the government is giving handouts to the rich

Australia is a global success story. The structural reforms in the 1980s and ‘90s of liberalising trade, floating the dollar and reducing government involvement in the economy ignited an unprecedented period of growth. What followed was almost 30 years of uninterrupted economic growth and a substantial increase in living standards.

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This little-known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealth

For many Australians, most of their retirement wealth is tied up in their home. A simple, well-designed program to tap into those trillions in home equity could help boost their retirement incomes.

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Easter road deaths spark calls for national leadership

Nineteen people died in crashes across Australia during the Easter long weekend, prompting calls for road safety to be embedded in school curriculums.

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Passport to funds: why one bank is changing ID rules

A major Australian bank will no longer require more than one document to turn you into a customer by tapping into hidden technology.

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Private jets, deserted shores and an unbuilt resort: alleged links to sanctioned ‘scam’ empire revealed in Timor-Leste

Exclusive: Investigation finds alleged Prince Group associates were involved in unusual development in tiny nation on Australia’s doorstep, raising concerns about global spread of online fraud industry

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The yidaki, a 16th-century double bass and a South American flute: finding Australia’s oldest playable musical instrument

The first musical instrument to arrive with European colonisers in Australia was a piano made in 1780 – but there are older ones still being played

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