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A New Zealand man who helped force two drug dealers into a toolbox that was dumped in a Queensland creek, killing them, will spend at least a decade in jail.

Five more Victorians have died from coronavirus, including a man in his 50s, as the state records 403 new cases of the disease.

Five more Victorians have died from coronavirus, including a man in his 50s, as the state records 403 new cases of the disease.

The chances of Sonny Bill Williams returning to the Sydney Roosters have firmed with the dual code star confirming the idea of playing in the NRL "appeals" to him.

Victoria has recorded 484 new Covid-19 cases - easily its highest daily figure.

Victoria has recorded 484 new Covid-19 cases - easily its highest daily figure.

A flight to America will mark the end of a significant chapter in Australia's aviation history.

The Maori New Year celebration of Matariki could be a public holiday in New Zealand from next year.

The Maori New Year celebration of Matariki could be a public holiday in New Zealand from next year.

The former coach of Australian Olympic figure skater skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya has revealed she died after falling from a window in Moscow.

Charges have been levelled against Dreamworld's parent company over the 2016 fatal Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy that killed four people.

Charges have been levelled against Dreamworld's parent company over the 2016 fatal Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy that killed four people.

Charges have been levelled against Dreamworld's parent company over the 2016 fatal Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy that killed four people.

Three women have died of coronavirus and another 374 Victorians have tested positive.

Three women have died of coronavirus and another 374 Victorians have tested positive.

Another 275 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Victoria, and a woman in her 80s has died.

Another 275 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Victoria, and a woman in her 80s has died.

A woman is fighting for life after a "frenzied attack" which led to police fatally shooting her son, in an incident the coroner is set to investigate.

Australia's coronavirus death toll has risen to 116 and Victoria has experienced another record-breaking day of new infections.

Australia's coronavirus death toll has risen to 116 and Victoria has experienced another record-breaking day of new infections.