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WorldOctober 30

Life without parole for mushroom murderer after appeal fails

Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has lost her appeal and instead been re-sentenced to life behind bars without parole for her "cold and calculated" offending.
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    Life without parole for mushroom murderer after appeal fails
    Life without parole for mushroom murderer after appeal fails
    WorldOctober 29

    Aussie teen charged with terrorism offences

    An Australian teenager is facing terrorism charges after police searched his home and allegedly found violent extremist material and instructions for making 3D-printed guns.
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    Aussie teen charged with terrorism offences
    Aussie teen charged with terrorism offences
    WorldOctober 28

    Aussie casino given monster fine for money-laundering breaches

    Australia's biggest listed casino company is on the brink of administration after being fined $260 million for historical money-laundering violations.
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    Aussie casino given monster fine for money-laundering breaches
    Aussie casino given monster fine for money-laundering breaches
    WorldOctober 26

    Four injured, one critically, in drive-by shooting near Brisbane

    Police say they do not expect follow-up attacks after four people were shot outside a boxing event in Queensland, leaving a young woman fighting for her life.
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    Four injured, one critically, in drive-by shooting near Brisbane
    Four injured, one critically, in drive-by shooting near Brisbane
    WorldOctober 26

    'A stone in our hearts': Tears as colleagues honour MP who lost legs

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament for independent MP Helen Haines, who was allegedly attacked outside her electorate office last week.
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    'A stone in our hearts': Tears as colleagues honour MP who lost legs
    'A stone in our hearts': Tears as colleagues honour MP who lost legs
    WorldOctober 22

    Aussie pumped hydro project could cost 12 times more than first planned

    A pumped hydro project envisioned to save Australians money on energy bills could now cost up to 12 times more than originally planned.
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    Aussie pumped hydro project could cost 12 times more than first planned
    Aussie pumped hydro project could cost 12 times more than first planned
    WorldOctober 21

    House prices plummet across Australia, govt points to bigger picture

    Australia has just recorded a house price slump the likes of which it has only ever seen twice, but the government has urged home-owners to keep the faith.
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    House prices plummet across Australia, govt points to bigger picture
    House prices plummet across Australia, govt points to bigger picture
    WorldOctober 21

    Accused in court, more charges possible after attack on Aussie MP

    The man accused of deliberately running down independent Australian MP Helen Haines has appeared briefly in court, and police say more serious charges may follow.
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    Accused in court, more charges possible after attack on Aussie MP
    Accused in court, more charges possible after attack on Aussie MP
    WorldOctober 19

    Aussie MP loses leg after attack outside electorate office

    An Australian federal member of parliament has lost her leg and is fighting for her life after being rammed by a vehicle in what has been labelled a deliberate attack.
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    Aussie MP loses leg after attack outside electorate office
    Aussie MP loses leg after attack outside electorate office
    WorldOctober 14

    ‘Horrific’: Recording device found in female showers on Australian navy ship

    The discovery of a video recording device in female shower facilities on an Australian navy vessel isn't a surprise and needs to be examined by an independent body, a senator says.
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    ‘Horrific’: Recording device found in female showers on Australian navy ship
    ‘Horrific’: Recording device found in female showers on Australian navy ship
    WorldOctober 13

    ‘Crisis point’: Violence, sex abuse against young Australians on the rise

    Young Australians are being abused and sexually violated at alarming rates, and state governments are being urged to step in and stop the violence.
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    ‘Crisis point’: Violence, sex abuse against young Australians on the rise
    ‘Crisis point’: Violence, sex abuse against young Australians on the rise
    WorldOctober 13

    Warning Australian house prices will keep sliding for another year

    Homes in Australia are forecast to keep getting cheaper for about a year.
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    Warning Australian house prices will keep sliding for another year
    Warning Australian house prices will keep sliding for another year
    WorldOctober 13

    Pepper spray for self-defence made legal in Northern Territory

    Children as young as 16 will be able to use pepper spray for self defence in a crime-troubled Australian territory following a year-long trial.
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    Pepper spray for self-defence made legal in Northern Territory
    Pepper spray for self-defence made legal in Northern Territory
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