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Police raid Australia's 40-strong 'most inbred family’ farm as eight arrested

Present-day family matriarch, Betty Colt - believed to be Tim and June's daughter - is thought to have conceived 12 children together with her brother Charlie.

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Australia to discuss China and Russia at NATO summit

The world's most influential military alliance has invited Australia to attend an upcoming summit, with China and Russia expected to dominate discussions.

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Alonso predicts changing F1 pecking order in time for European races

While Red Bull has enjoyed a perfect record of three wins across the opening races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia, in the latter event Mercedes replaced Aston Martin as the second-best team.

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Ex-criminal Brit shares how he turned life around after becoming Australia’s Most Wanted

Neil Cummins, 47, was first introduced to criminality while on the streets of his native Liverpool - but ended up becoming a gangster himself after moving to Sydney in his early teens

Daily Mirror

Cold snap to continue after Easter brings snow to Australia’s eastern states

‘Very cold and gusty’ winds have lowered temperatures up and down the east coast and brought warnings of wild surf conditions

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Inside Australia's 'most inbred family' as eight arrested in 'incest farm' sting

Members of the Colt family were arrested last week following a years-long probe into the allegedly inbred group.

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Big Orange development application outlines plans for distillery, restaurant at former tourist attraction

One of Australia's iconic "big things" looks set to be revived as a tourist attraction after sitting dormant in South Australia's Riverland region for almost 20 years.

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Cold snap sweeping the east coast of Australia expected to linger

Much of south-eastern Australia will continue to shiver through unseasonal conditions in the coming days after a cold and wet Easter weekend.

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Renshaw repeats with second tour century in NZ

Matthew Renshaw has done all in his power to push for an Ashes berth, adding another century on Australia A's tour of New Zealand.

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Inside Australia's 40-strong 'most inbred family’ farm as eight members arrested

The 'Colt' family - the pseudonyms given by courts including the surname - is alleged to have engaged in four generations of incest starting with Tim and June, and expanded to around 40 family members

Daily Mirror

Potential category four cyclone Ilsa brews off WA as BOM warns of gale-force winds, heavy rain

Warnings of gale-force winds and heavy rainfall are issued for Western Australia's north as a potential severe tropical cyclone brews off the coast.

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Voice referendum Yes campaign keen to recruit Patty Mills, Adam Goodes and Cathy Freeman

Some of Australia's most famous Indigenous athletes are being wooed to join the Yes campaign advocating for a constitutionally-enshrined Voice to Parliament.

ABC News

Legalising cannabis in Australia: how would it work and is there a catch?

The Greens say legalising cannabis could net the government $28bn tax revenue in nine years, but there are a few hurdles

The Guardian - AU

Yazidi brothers Saman, Sipan and Rizgar Almuhama embrace soccer in Toowoomba

Jumping in the car and heading to the local sports club for a match is a weekend tradition most Australian families and kids take for granted, but not these three aspiring footballers.

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Promise of ‘cheaper, cleaner’ energy from new projects

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the government's net-zero emissions plan has led to a boost in investment in Australia's renewable energy sector.

Newcastle Herald

Is Australia being set up? Famous filmmaker fears China conflict

'The United States is goading the Australian government into a war with China.'

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Promise of 'cheaper, cleaner' energy from new projects

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the government's net-zero emissions plan has led to a boost in investment in Australia's renewable energy sector.

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Mundine backs Liberals' 'practical' voice proposal

Indigenous ex-politician Warren Mundine has backed the Liberals' plan to oppose a national voice in the constitution, opting for targeted rural support.

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Australian government ‘concerned’ by potential Pentagon leak; cold-weather snap hits south-east – as it happened

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Australian cycling champion Chloe Hosking turns to helping junior riders after career left in limbo

After champion cyclist Chloe Hosking's career was left in limbo she decided to return to where it all began – bunch rides in Canberra.

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National recycling scheme being launched for children's car seats

A scheme to recycle children's car seats is part of a push to move Australia closer to a circular economy, focusing on minimising our impact on the environment, while also keeping kids safe.

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Australia's rental crisis is especially tight on the Gold Coast. How can we free up empty homes?

As rents surge and thousands face housing insecurity, statistics suggest almost three in 10 houses are empty in parts of Queensland's Gold Coast, while the national average is 10 per cent.

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NATO calls Albanese to summit as China, Russia threaten global order

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been invited to the next NATO summit amid fears of a "growing alignment" between China and Russia. Australia is not a

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Fresh evidence emerges in search for descendants of Australia's little-known overseas settlement

Don Wininba Ganambarr's grandmother vanished from a remote beach, only to reappear in mysterious circumstances decades later. She could be key to solving the mystery of Australia's little-known overseas settlement.

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Alan Kohler: If the Liberals hope to survive it must be as progressive conservatives

Maybe the Liberal Party needs to split, like Labor did in 1955. Failing that, it must regroup and rebrand to reflect modern Australia.

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