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Clues to origins of life in ‘vampire’ star

Astronomers in Australia have found a ‘vampire’ star in a feeding frenzy, an event which could provide answers to life’s origins and the birth of solar systems.

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Patriotism not about feeling superior: MP

Labor frontbencher and former deputy leader Tanya Plibersek will use an Australia Day speech to promote ‘practical’ patriotism.

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Claremont victim ‘stunned by blow to head’

The Claremont serial killings trial has heard the third victim suffered a blow to the back of her head that may have “momentarily stunned” her.

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6 hours ago

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Claremont victim ‘stunned by blow to head’

The Claremont serial killings trial has heard the third victim suffered a blow to the back of her head that may have “momentarily stunned” her.

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6 hours ago

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Woman accused of Melbourne stabbing murder

An intellectually disabled woman has appeared in court charged with the stabbing murder of a man at a suburban Melbourne home.

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9 hours ago

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Gold Coast mayor rebuked in CCC report

Queensland’s corruption watchdog has rebuked Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, who could now face misconduct proceedings over his actions in public office.

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10 hours ago

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Surgeons make cut for Australian of 2020

Two surgeons are favourites to win the Australian of the Year award to be crowned at a ceremony in Canberra on Saturday.

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11 hours ago

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WA woman ‘petrified’ before partner killed

A Perth woman on trial for manslaughter after fatally stabbing her de facto says she feared for her own and her parents’ lives as he violently attacked them.

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11 hours ago

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Energy Regulator backs SA-NSW power link

The Australian Energy Regulator has backed the proposed interconnector between SA and NSW as the best option for future energy needs.

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12 hours ago

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Climate change to hurt standard of living

Living standards in Australia will be lower than they would otherwise be as more investment goes towards adapting to climate change, economists say.

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13 hours ago

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Qld triple murder accused applies for bail

A man charged with the 1978 murders of three people in remote Queensland bushland near Mount Isa has applied in the Supreme Court for bail.

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13 hours ago

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NSW drought scammer set to be jailed

A Sydney man who has pleaded guilty to ripping off drought-affected farmers in an online scam has been told he is set to be jailed.

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13 hours ago

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Urgent call to help SA wildlife get food

The RSPCA is looking for 120 volunteers to help feed starving wildlife on Kangaroo Island.

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13 hours ago

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Landmark Tasmania climate change minister

Tasmania will have a climate change minister for the first time as part of a cabinet reshuffle under new Liberal Premier Peter Gutwein.

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14 hours ago

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Police boost to uncover NSW bushfire cause

NSW police have expanded their bushfire investigative body to get to the bottom of hundreds of fires ignited deliberately during the “worst season in history”.

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14 hours ago

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Perre to answer bombing charge in February

Domenic Perre, who is charged over the bombing of the National Crime Authority office in Adelaide in 1994, is expected to enter pleas in February.

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15 hours ago

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Bodies retrieved from NSW plane crash site

The bodies of three US firefighters killed when their water bomber crashed in southern NSW have been recovered before their families arrive on the weekend.

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