Thousands of Queenslanders are evacuating as heavy rain threatens communities

At least seven dead in another plane crash in the United States

Donald Trump forges ahead with tariffs

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Cyclones and heat has put a number of states on emergency alert

Crackdown on common painkiller comes into effect

Fresh warnings over lithium ion batteries

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The Opposition Leader has listed some public service roles which could be on the chopping block, if he wins the next election.

Recovery efforts have been paused, 24 hours on from a fiery crash between a passenger plane and a helicopter in Washington D-C - which killed 67 people.

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Taylor Swift is set to present a golden trophy on music's biggest nights the Grammy's

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Air crash investigators are now focusing on why a Black Hawk chopper was flying at a certain location - when it crashed into an airliner in Washington DC.

The PM is refusing to reveal when he was told about an alleged planned attack on Sydney's Jewish community.

AND

Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage for the LA Fire Aid benefit concert!

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Without any evidence, President Trump has blamed diversity recruitment policies for the deadly crash between a passenger plane and an army helicopter over a river in Washington.

More than 100 Palestinian's released from Israeli prisons as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

And the English actress and singer Marianne Faithfull dies, aged 78.

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There is no word of survivors after a passenger jet with 64 people collided with a black hawk helicopter in Washington D-C.

Australia's terror threat level will not be changed from "probable"

and

There's been yet another twist in the 400 million dollar legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

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This week we let you know why the bad newspoll numbers might actually be beneficial for Albo and the Labor Party.

Plus, after Grace Tame wore a statement T-shirt at an Australia Day event, what did she actually achieve?

And what's it like to be cancelled? We speak to Deborah Conway about getting cancelled and not even realising. To order a copy of Deborah Conway's book, click HERE.

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Ukraine will work with Australia to try and free a Melbourne teacher, who's reportedly being held captive in Russia.

The police commissioner warns their investigation into an explosive-laden caravan has been "significantly compromised".

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A new twist in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle!

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