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A judge at the centre of a voting controversy at the Miss Pacific Islands pageant is being held in the host country Solomon Islands while pageant organisers complete "an investigation" into alleged vote rigging.

Beauty pageant turns ugly as judge 'not allowed' to leave country

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Apology letter reveals ex-cop's regret over tasering 95yo

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ABC withdraws race argument in case launched by Antoinette Lattouf

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Rise in crypto loans sparks financial 'contagion' fears in Australia

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Topic:Indigenous Australians

'Saddening': Treaty plans scrapped in the NT, ending seven-year process

Topic:Indigenous Australians

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NoLo alcohol is becoming popular and may help some higher risk drinkers quit booze, according to a new study. So what's involved in making these drinks, and how healthy are they?

NoLo drinks offer a booze alternative. So, what's in them?

Topic:Water Supply

Ex-mayor defends 30-year deal to sell WA city's water to rare earths giant

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Tariff turmoil shakes up markets, ASIC takes on Star directors in court

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Topic:Trains

Sydney commuters warned to prepare for train delays tomorrow

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What Trump means when he talks about DEI

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The lawyer for two Palestinian men arrested over books they were selling in their family store says they are being pursued for political reasons.

Israeli police seize books during raid on East Jerusalem bookshop

Topic:Trade Agreements

Trump signs executive order on steel and aluminium tariffs

Topic:Trade Agreements

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Topic:Business, Economics and Finance

Government 'should be ruling out' Star casino buyout by Chow Tai Fook

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Topic:Alternative Energy

'Magical removal of coal' in WA prompts questions over what's next

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Topic:Federal Government

Doctors pitch plan to lift bulk-billing rate to 85 per cent

Topic:Federal Government

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Dr Brian Morton GP is seen in his clinicdoing vaccination prep .Set up pics as an example of what will happen when vaccinations start at your local GP’S Clinic. Sydney. February 24 2021. (Image_Brendan Esposito) - Dr Brian Morton GP

Topic:Cancer

'Cancer might be missed': Australia lags on breast density reporting

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Topic:American Football

'That's pretty cool': Mailata savours becoming first Aussie to win Super Bowl

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Topic:Weather Warnings

More rain on the way, but crucial bridge reopens in North Queensland

Topic:Weather Warnings

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Topic:Cyclones

Residents told to monitor conditions as tropical low approaches WA coast

Topic:Cyclones

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Led Zeppelin (l-r), John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham and Jimmy Page pose for a photo.

Article is a 5 minute read.

Unlike so many fame-obsessed rock documentaries, Becoming Led Zeppelin maintains a dedicated focus on the music itself.

The first official, fully authorised documentary about Led Zeppelin is here

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Trump says relocated Palestinians would have no right of return to Gaza

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

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Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

'A win for traffickers' as US freezes anti-crime funds

Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

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Topic:Radio

Media personality and radio presenter Philip Brady dies, aged 85

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Topic:Books

'I lost a lot of cred': Nikki Gemmell on The Bride Stripped Bare scandal

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Topic:Explainer

The importance of finding meaning in life beyond work

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Topic:Basketball

Simmons signs with LA Clippers after Brooklyn Nets release

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Lemon almond cake dusted with icing sugar served with yoghurt and roasted strawberries, an easy cake for afternoon tea.

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Looking for some last-minute gift ideas, preferably ones that won't break the bank? Here are four of our easiest desserts to make and share.

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Snakes become 'very disoriented', lose weight and get sick when relocated

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Chauffeuring dogs, paid petrol: Ministerial driver rules for state politicians

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How the LNP's four pillars of promises are tracking after 100 days in power

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Additional funding for abortion access all but ruled out

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Topic:Charities

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Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents

At least 51 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala

Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents

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Topic:World Politics

Topic:Courts

Star casino executives accused of allowing 'illicit' activity to occur

Topic:Courts

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Topic:Recycling and Waste Management

Indigenous business works to divert tonnes of food waste from tip

Topic:Recycling and Waste Management

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Topic:Cricket

Aussies will not pressure in-form Smith to make call on Test future

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Topic:American Football

'I let y'all down': Mahomes vows to come back better after horror Super Bowl

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Are you and your partner in the 'roommate phase'?

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Chia seed pudding is a nutritious breakfast that takes 5 minutes to prep

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Topic:Movies

Watch a ghost story from the ghost's perspective in new Lucy Liu film

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Self-confessed 'bogan's' art attracting buyers. The art world's not so sure

Topic:Visual Art

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Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Anora picks up surprise best picture win at Critics Choice awards — as it happened

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