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'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

Scientists say an El Nino phase will bring drier weather, with some advocacy groups worried bushfire conditions could be primed for a tough summer.

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'Nightmare': ex-AFL star facing prison over pool saga

A former AFL player will likely be imprisoned for fraud after he improperly installed pools in the backyards of regional families with little means.

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Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters

Australian renters are spending a record share of their income on housing costs as a chronic shortage of stock drives prices higher across the nation.

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Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.

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Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.

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Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

A 22-year-old Frenchman remains in custody after failing to secure accommodation to support his bail bid, after allegations he raped a woman in a laneway.

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From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

Creating a public monument as a young man was a bewildering experience for a sculptor, who has gone on to create what could be the world's smallest art gallery.

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Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living

By using space economically, homes can be delivered at lower cost and with less environmental damage without sacrificing comfort.

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Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.

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Design replaces art commission as fair tickets sell out

One of Australia's biggest contemporary art events has replaced a major commission for 2026, but the crowds don't mind, with day-one tickets selling out.

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High-end design burrows into contemporary art fair

The Melbourne Art Fair is one of Australia's biggest events for art collectors and features an Archibald prize winner - but it's smaller than it used to be.

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French rape accused fled state after alleged attack

A French national allegedly groped an intoxicated woman in a nightclub before dragging her to a nearby laneway and raping her.

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Parliament and parenthood: MPs juggle work, family life

Australian parliaments are navigating the need to provide family-friendly workplaces and facilitate democracy as MPs share their approaches to parental leave.

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Reinforcements called as 'dynamic' fire threatens homes

Almost 300 firefighters are battling a blaze that is threatening to break containment lines after reinforcement arrived from interstate.

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Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid

A County Court judge has re-sentenced neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant after finding he intentionally performed a sieg heil outside court.

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Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients

Australians undergoing cancer treatment are facing out-of-pocket expenses even when accessing the public healthcare system, data reveals.

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'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD

States are continuing to shake up the way a prevalent developmental disorder is treated by allowing more health professionals to diagnose the condition.

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Funding lifeline for bushfire-ravaged towns

A funding lifeline has been pledged for fire recovery after bushfires tore through communities, destroying 1500 structures including hundreds of homes.

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'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

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Non-drinking water only as fire damages supply

Water is being carted into a small town to top up a bushfire-damaged local treatment system but residents are still waiting for clean drinking water.

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Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Households sweltering through record-breaking heat have been assured the electricity grid can withstand a massive surge in demand for cooling.

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Wrecked cars choppered out of surf as fire threat grows

More than a dozen vehicles have been choppered out of the surf following flash floods as bushfires place state emergency services under further strain.

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Family watches cars, tents, wallets wash away in floods

A camper has described watching helplessly as her family's possessions were swept away in a dramatic flood event at a popular tourist spot.

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Tragedy as body found with fires burning out of control

A person has died as bushfires tear through a state, with authorities warning it is expected to take weeks to get them under control.

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Video crucial as investigators probe air show accident

Recordings from a camera found in the wreckage of a plane that crashed at an air show, seriously injuring a pilot, could be key to determining the cause.

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