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New migration strategy to clamp down on migrants living in Australia in a 'permanently temporary' state ABC Online06:59Australian Immigration World Migration South Pacific

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Body of missing worker found after Dandenong South factory fire Brisbane Times02:49Melbourne Victoria

Body of missing worker found after Dandenong factory fire WA Today04:11Melbourne Victoria

Queensland police investigating alleged domestic violence stabbing murder at Kallangur Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:03

‘Confronting scene’: Woman found dead with critical injuries Brisbane Times18:01

Men arrested after 'targeted' Melbourne CBD shooting The Canberra Times02:16Melbourne Victoria

Melbourne shooting victim refuses to help police The New Daily22:43Melbourne Victoria

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Lucrative Cricket deals struck at women’s Premier League auction in India Forbes09:36IPL India

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Major plan to crack down on migrants The West Australian06:37

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Bali tourist tax to be axed Brisbane Times05:32

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BBL game suspended due to 'genuine threat' from pitch 9News04:40

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McDonald's selection hint for first Test Brisbane Times04:00

Moana Hope and girlfriend Maria Thattil enjoy a date night as they lead the celebrity arrivals… Mail Online03:56

Police say mother-of-four killed by partner Brisbane Times03:50

Tree crashes down like a 'freight train' as wild weather hits SA 9News03:49

Media briefing turns to shock resignation for Qld premier ABC Online03:42

Queenslanders prepare for cyclone Brisbane Times03:40

Tania was stabbed 48 times. Her killer walks free despite his ‘unacceptable’ risk WA Today03:38

Thousands of protesters flood Sydney’s CBD The West Australian03:34

Palaszczuk resigns as Queensland premier 9News (Video)03:32

Foreign property investors to be slapped with more fees amid crisis 9News03:29

Liam Paro silences loudmouth rival Montana Love with stunning sixth-round KO as Aussie boxer… Mail Online03:29

Isla Fisher reveals the one habit she had to give up as an Australian if she wanted to make it… Mail Online03:19

Rochelle Humes used this £32 cleanser after landing in Australia for I'm A Celeb OK! Magazine03:10

Mother of Hunter Valley crash continues son’s cancer mission Brisbane Times03:10

Fitzroy River Bridge reopens after devastating Kimberley floods WA Today03:09

Uncapped Indians Kashvee Gautam, Vrinda Dinesh break bank at WPL auction YourStory03:09

Woman who adopted puppy after eagle dropped it in her garden realises it isn't a dog The Mirror03:08

Where ITV I'm A Celebrity winners are now - career U-turns to camp romances The Mirror03:03

A nicely naughty Christmas: The best things to do in Brisbane this week Brisbane Times03:00

Residents forced to evacuate as 'out of control' fire threatens homes in WA's Mid-West ABC Online02:59

Why the Queensland government doesn’t want to share Year 12 results The Sydney Morning Herald02:59

What (and who) comes next for Queensland Labor after Palaszczuk WA Today02:56

Vigil for Israeli hostages as thousands march in latest Free Palestine rally WA Today02:55

‘We keep throwing vaccines out, I’d rather get them into arms’ WA Today02:50

Wild weather hits Adelaide Brisbane Times02:49

Body of missing worker found after Dandenong South factory fire Brisbane Times02:49

New plan to charge foreign property investors Brisbane Times02:49

Campaign to tackle violence against shop workers Brisbane Times02:49

Weapons related offences, Goodna Queensland Police News (Press Release)02:48

Australia's first Moon rover to be named 'Roo-ver' CBBC Newsround02:48

Two arrested after alleged Melbourne club shooting The Age02:45

Singer Shannon Noll tries to save crash victim Brisbane Times02:39

Police hunt for possible arsonist after Morley house fire The West Australian02:37

Christmas lights not so joyful for animals Cosmos02:30

Stephen Bates pre-selected to re-contest seat of Brisbane QNews LGBTIQA+02:24

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Men arrested after 'targeted' Melbourne CBD shooting The Canberra Times02:16

Kyrgios confirms he will miss Australian Open The Star, Kenya02:16

Tammy Hembrow roasted by her followers after announcing third engagement to Love Island… Mail Online02:14

Mall security 'jump the gun' and call NSW police after locals gather to celebrate escalator reopening ABC Online02:11

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