8 h. ago Police investigating after cluster of people hospitalised by rat poison

Police are working with health authorities to trace the source of a potential rat poison contamination in Queensland's south-east.

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8 h. ago The Victorian towns poised to benefit from critical minerals deal

Developing rare earth elements could boost the state’s economy and job market, but farmers warn a mining ramp-up also puts our food bowl at risk.

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10 h. ago Queensland police now involved in rat poisoning investigation

Health authorities have enlisted police to help locate the source of a poisoning incident that saw five Logan residents from separate families hospitalised.

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12 h. ago Police foil plot to import 36kg of cocaine worth $11.7 million

Five men were arrested after police in Australia and Chile worked together to bring down a criminal enterprise.

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12 h. ago Luke Beveridge alleged target of threats, $100,000 extortion plot

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was the target of alleged threats and a $100,000 extortion plot by a 53-year-old man who failed to attend court on Tuesday.

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12 h. ago Luke Beveridge target of alleged threats, $100,000 extortion plot

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was the target of alleged threats and a $100,000 extortion plot by a 53-year-old man who failed to attend court on Tuesday.

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15 h. ago Pezet considers joining Eels then Broncos in unique NRL deal

In-demand playmaker Jonah Pezet could be poised to play for three clubs in three years under an unusual arrangement.

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39 h. ago Experts warn of ‘excessive bleeding’ for victims of rat poison

Health authorities are continuing to search for the source after five people were hospitalised in the Brisbane area in the past week.

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56 h. ago His colleagues met at a retreat to plot the future. Barnaby couldn’t wait to leave

You could see Barnaby Joyce’s break-up with the Nationals coming. What he does next – and if he can pull it off – is much less clear.

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61 h. ago Rat poison mystery: Queensland Health scrambles after five hospitalised

Queensland Health is scrambling to identify how at least five people were poisoned in Brisbane’s south, with tests confirming they were hospitalised after ingesting rat poison.

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3 d. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Roos one win from history after extending a remarkable streak; Saints overcome injury carnage in gutsy win

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 d. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Roos one win from history after extending a remarkable streak; Dons’ losing streak extends to seven

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 d. ago Multiple takeaway orders feared to be contaminated with rat poison

Multiple takeaway orders in south-east Queensland are feared to be contaminated with rat poison.

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3 d. ago AFLW weekly LIVE, round 10: Roos one win from history after extending a remarkable streak; Demons surge to second spot

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 d. ago AFLW: Demons surge to second spot; Daisy’s Eagles close on first finals berth

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 d. ago AFLW: Daisy’s Eagles edge close to finals; Fight on for McClelland Trophy

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 d. ago AFLW round 10: Daisy Pearce’s Eagles close on debut finals slot

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

3 d. ago The final straw for a King whose brother had become poisonous

Not in a lifetime has there been such a downfall of a duke. Prince Andrew has given up his Duke of York title, under growing public pressure and a King who has lost his patience.

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4 d. ago ‘Not just a place of transaction’: Melbourne’s most popular shopping strips revealed

A surprising new champion of Melbourne’s high streets has emerged after near-historic high vacancy rates.

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4 d. ago Golf prodigy ‘Koala Karl’ sets up clash with Rory McIlroy at home

Karl Vilips is heading to Royal Melbourne to join a star-studded field headlined by Masters champion Rory McIlroy for December’s Australian Open.

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