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Victoria Police Confirm Dezi Freeman Killed After Months-Long Manhunt

Dezi Freeman, wanted for the fatal shooting of two officers in Porepunkah, has been shot dead by police, ending a six-month manhunt. Authorities and community leaders express relief and remember the fallen officers.

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Dezi Freeman Killed by Police After Seven-Month Manhunt in Victoria

Dezi Freeman, wanted for allegedly killing two officers in Porepunkah, was fatally shot by police in north-east Victoria after a seven-month manhunt.

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Australian Fugitive Dezi Freeman Killed by Police After Seven Months on the Run

Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot dead by police after seven months on the run following the killing of two officers in Victoria.

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Jim Chalmers Supports Working From Home Amid Fuel Crisis, Avoids Covid-Style Mandates

Treasurer Jim Chalmers supports working from home amid the fuel crisis but rejects Covid-style mandates. Energy Minister Chris Bowen discusses government plans to underwrite fuel imports and denies fuel rationing is inevitable.

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Australia to Underwrite Fuel Imports to Secure Supply Amid Middle East Conflict

Australia will underwrite fuel and fertiliser imports to secure supply amid Middle East conflict, supporting independent distributors and addressing shortages.

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PM Reassures Australians as Fuel Panic Buying Causes Shortages Amid Iran Conflict

PM Albanese reassures Australians of secure fuel supply amid rising prices and panic buying linked to the Iran war, with government addressing shortages caused by demand and distribution challenges.

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Trump Criticizes Australia and Allies for Limited Support in US-Iran Conflict

Donald Trump criticized Australia and allies for limited support in the US-Iran conflict. PM Albanese denied receiving direct requests and emphasized Australia's defensive role in the region, while Defence Minister Marles confirmed current deployments and cautious future considerations.

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches WA; Trump Criticizes Australia Again

Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches Western Australia as storms hit Victoria and NSW. Trump criticizes Australia’s support amid ongoing Iran conflict tensions.

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Sydney Teacher Charged with Grooming 14-Year-Old Girl and Soliciting Explicit Material

A Sydney high school teacher has been charged with grooming a 14-year-old girl and offering money for explicit material. Police arrested the 29-year-old and are investigating further victims.

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Opposition Urges Labor to Use Emergency Powers Amid Fuel Crisis

Opposition urges Labor to activate emergency fuel powers amid ongoing shortages. Barnaby Joyce calls for food rationing. New bill targets illicit tobacco. Australia condemns Iran’s Gulf attacks. Tropical Cyclone Narelle threatens Kimberley coast.

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Key Suspect Charged in Sydney Grandfather's Kidnap and Murder Case

A 23-year-old man has been charged as a major suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian, whose body was found near a golf course after being abducted from North Ryde in February.

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Australia's ABC Journalists Strike Over Pay and AI Concerns for First Time in 20 Years

Hundreds of ABC journalists staged their first strike in 20 years over pay below inflation, working conditions, and AI replacement fears, disrupting key programs and prompting union-led protests.

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