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Melbourne the top destination for tourists

<p>Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.</p>

The worst places for animal cruelty in Vic

<p>Geelong and Casey have emerged as the biggest hotspots for animal cruelty cases in Victoria as residents are warned to stop neglecting their pets.<...

Second man charged over Sydney murder

<p>A second man has been charged over the murder of Rami Iskander who was gunned down on a southwest Sydney street more than six months ago.</p>

Assange backers see PM action as a test

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the US pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with its officials, arguing "enough is e...

Cordingley death suspect appears in court

<p>A man of accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley has made a brief court appearance in the Indian capital amid Australian attempts to extradite him.</...

Back to battle for ex soldier seeking help

<p>A former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veterans' affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.<br></p>

WA toughens child worker checks

<p>New laws will make it harder for people with criminal convictions and pending charges to work with children in Western Australia.</p>

Task force embeds NSW coercive control law

<p>A task force has been formed to get NSW judges, lawyers, police, frontline workers and members of the public up to speed with new coercive control...

NT raises age of criminal responsibility

<p>The Northern Territory government has become the first jurisdiction to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years.</p>

Queensland native title case makes history

<p>Native title rights of five traditional owner groups across the Torres Strait and northern Cape York have been formally recognised by the Federal C...

Ex-soldier slams unhelpful veterans' body

<p>A former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veteran's affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.<br></p>

Victoria's Secret sues over 'fake' perfume

<p>Victoria's Secret is seeking court-ordered damages over counterfeit perfumes allegedly being sold in Chemist Warehouse stores and online.</p>

Aust shares spike on inflation surprise

<p>The local share market has closed up 0.4 per cent, bouncing back from its early losses after consumer prices rose less than expected in October.</p...

Ex-NT top doc new territory Administrator

<p>Former Northern Territory chief health officer Hugh Heggie will replace Vicki O'Halloran as the Territory's Administrator.</p>

Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home

<p>A student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighb...

Lib leader hopeful wins marginal Hawthorn

<p>Liberal leadership contender John Pesutto won over teal challenger Melissa Lowe in the marginal Melbourne seat of Hawthorn, days after the Victoria...

Retail downturn expected in new year

<p>Robust consumer spending has seen the first chinks in its armour but the holiday season is likely to keep retailers busy through to the end of the...

Top executive back before Barilaro inquiry

<p> An inquiry stemming from the appointment of John Barilaro to a US trade role will resume with a NSW government executive to face further questioni...

PM talks trade, defence ties with Vietnam

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the president of Vietnam's national assembly to discuss economic and security co-operation. </p>

Police find missing Qld teen's vehicle

<p>A stolen car linked to a woman missing in Queensland's remote north has been found by police.</p>