3 h. ago Queensland man charged for allegedly attempting to meet up with ‘child’

A 35-year-old man from Queensland has been charged after he allegedly attempted to meet up with what he believed was a child under 16 for sexual acts.

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30 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

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34 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland flu cases highest of year | Accused wife killer to answer curfew

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34 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

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35 h. ago WA news LIVE: Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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35 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth teen rushed to hospital after glassing attack; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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35 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA Police investigate school shooting threat; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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37 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

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39 h. ago The premium Perth postcode with a higher crime rate than one of the city’s poorest suburbs

Which suburbs have the worst crime statistics, Perth’s golden triangle, or the KGB - Koondoola, Girrawheen and Balga? New data from WA Police hides some surprises.

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50 h. ago Australia news as it happened: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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51 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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52 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers, Gallagher, Rishworth react to leaked treasury document suggesting roundtable outcomes; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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53 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Hamas denies praising Albanese over Palestine recognition; Unemployment drops; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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54 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania; EV sales at record highs; CSIRO’s new $90m facility

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54 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops, working women at record highs; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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55 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops; Cybercrime in Australia; ASIC sues super giant Mercer; Paul Kelly releases ‘How To Make Gravy’ sequel

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55 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers responds to leaked Treasury advice; Share of working women hits record high as unemployment drops

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59 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head

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59 h. ago WA news LIVE: Measles warning after three cases linked to Perth

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62 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Washington warns Albanese on China; European leaders raise deal with Trump to stop Ukraine war

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