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‘Unprecedented’ claim in Sam Murphy case

Lawyers for the man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy claim one thing about the case is “unprecedented”.

‘Hurts everyone’: RBA’s rate rise warning

She knows it’s news Australia doesn’t want to hear, but the RBA “will not hesitate” to hike rates if inflation continues, governor Michele Bullock says.

Heavy armoured cop car ‘rocked’ by gunfire

A specialist police officer has recalled the moment an armoured police vehicle was forced to retreat after a ‘volley of gunfire’ during a siege.

‘Kill cars’ seized in gangland crackdown

Several cars believed to be primed to help offenders carry out serious criminal activity including murders and shootings have been seized by police.

Fears major Aussie retailer in big trouble

Its shares slumped after a major announcement from the retailer which employs 4000 staff and has 700 stores.

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Virgin boss reveals staggering calls in 7 days

Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has revealed the “huge number” of calls the airline received from passengers in just one week.

PM’s ‘cost of living joke’ backfires massively

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced backlash following a cost of living ‘joke’, with some calling for his media team to be sacked.

Astronauts stuck in space given awful news

Stranded NASA astronauts were given horrifying news after their trip to space turned into a nightmare effort to get them home.

Confusion over Trump’s new nickname

Donald Trump has adopted a new nickname for his election opponent. There’s one problem though: no one has any idea what it means.

China vows to ‘crack down’ on own fans

Chinese fans’ enthusiasm for the Olympics seems to have reached a boiling point as the nation pledges to “severely crack down on chaotic sport-related ‘fan circles’”.

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Biden predicts what Trump will do if he loses

In his first interview since ending his re-election bid, President Biden issued a grim warning about the election in November.

Blake Lively’s buzzy film cops mixed reaction

The US actress has hit the red carpet at the premiere for her latest buzzy movie, but some of the reviews haven’t been kind.

‘Get a grip’: Fans turn on Abbie Chatfield

The outspoken personality has weighed in on whether being an influencer is hard work – but her comments haven’t gone down well.

Shock as royal arrested for alleged assault

The son of a Crown Princess has been arrested after allegedly attacking a woman in Oslo.

Darts prodigy is ‘here to win’ in Australia

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm this year and the teenager is in Australia this week, determined to continue his red hot form.