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Why Scott has gone to 'war' with his ex-partner and her 'delusional cult'

A radical sovereign citizen group co-invented by a fugitive mother is using a fake court to justify attempted child abduction, extortion, and intimidation of court officials.
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picture of a man and woman, a stamp and paper split seperates them

Study looks at ways to reduce fear among dental patients

Half of all Australians have been found to experience some level of fear when they go to the dentist.
Dental Anxiety, 'Rewerting' Brain: A woman has dental tools put in her mouth by gloved hands while lying down.
Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

Bird flu strain behind global animal pandemic closes in on Australian shores

Disease authorities say there is potential for the arrival of a bird flu strain that has already been detected in Asia and Antarctica.
two people in personal protection suits examine a a dead animal on a beach

From JFK to Trump, assassinations and attempts are rife in US political history

The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania has shocked the world, but US presidents are no strangers to attempts on their lives. 
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a illustration depicts the assassination of Abraham Lincoln at a theatre

Lead exposure concerns force Bunnings to change product packaging

Work safety authorities in at least three states called into the hardware giant, amid fears customers and workers have been put at risk by inappropriate handling of the potentially hazardous material.
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Sheets of lead among other products with their prices on a Bunnings store shelf next to a helmet.

Intense winter storm to bring heavy rain, gales, bitter cold and snow to eastern Australia

A rapidly deepening low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will track towards the coast this weekend, the precursor to a bout of severe winter weather across eastern Australia.    
drak grey skies over a field with wind farms in taralga north of goulburn new south wales

Group claims homicide case against them is ‘religious persecution’

The self-proclaimed leader of a religious group accused of causing the death of an eight-year-old girl is "religious persecution".
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Group Charged, Struhs Trial: Courtroom sketch of two rows of men and women in a courtroom.
Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

Neighbours say ADF member and husband kept to themselves

Reporter Laura Lavelle says neighbours very rarely spoke to the couple.
A reporter speaks into a microphone during a television cross.
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Trial hears religious group spent day praying over body

Members of a religious group charged over the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs spent a day praying and singing over her dead body, a Supreme Court trial has heard.
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Murder Trial Continues, Toowoomba Death: A blurry photo of a group of people in what appears to be a lounge room.
Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds

Townsville locals voice youth crime concerns to premier

Hundreds of people are at town hall in Townsville to voice their frustrations and concerns to the premier and his cabinet.
Community Cabinet, Premier Visit: Two women in black t-shirts and blue globes work on something on a bench.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Trial begins for religious group charged over girl's death

A trial has begun for a religious group charged over the death of an eight-year-old Toowoomba girl more than two years ago. 
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Religious Group, Murder Trial: A little girl with brown hair wearing a pink and yellow baseball cap.
Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

If predictions are right, we could see an exploding star on the horizon soon

A spectacular nova may be about to light up our night sky in the constellation Corona Borealis. If it does, Australians will only have a short window to catch it.
A star which looks like a firework.

'Abhorrent and distressing': Multiple police beat teenager locked in watch house

7.30 has obtained footage showing police beating an Indigenous youth repeatedly with a baton in a watch house, sparking allegations of excessive use of force.
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In a sequence of images, a young Indigenous teen is held down and struck with a baton by police.

Cameras installed at Mt Coot-tha over women's safety concerns

Surveillance cameras have been installed across Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha walking tracks amid concerns over women's safety.
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Trail Cameras Installation, Crime Prevention: A longshot of a forested hill with antennae on it. Houses are in the foreground.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Wild dog or dingo? Ancient DNA study suggests there's not much dog at all

DNA analysis suggests dingoes breed with other dogs less than previously thought and reveals key populations predate European colonisation.
A single dingo lies down on sand

ABC Local Radio to bring Paris Olympic Games live across regional Australia

Australian Olympic officials have welcomed the partnership between the ABC and Nine, which will see key events broadcast live across the national broadcaster's regional radio network.
The Eiffel Tower lit up at night

Jet's mother was a sixties model who married rock royalty but her life met a tragic end

Jet James was eight when his mother died tragically. His journey back from childhood trauma led him in an unexpected direction.
Angie King marries Eric Burdon

Widespread soaking ahead for Australia as BOM now tips wet winter and spring

Three separate cloud bands sweeping across Australia during the coming week are likely to drop at least a few millimetres of rain on every patch of ground south of Brisbane to Geraldton.
Storm clouds gather over Cracknet Lookout on the new south wales Central Coast

Varroa destructor mites have infested honey bee hives across NSW. No state wants to be next

The honey bee-killing parasite has spread across New South Wales. Now, other states and territories are potentially in the firing line.
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Varroa mites on honey bee pupae.

Record numbers registered for Gold Coast marathon

A record number of runners are expected to take part in the annual Gold Coast marathon this weekend.
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Young Runners, Marathon Training: Shot of a crowd of runners' legs.
Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds

What issues are on your mind ahead of the Queensland election? We want to know

From the cost of living and transport to housing and the environment, we want to know what's impacting you or your community.
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A woman with blonde hair and a red blazer smiles at the camera.

Sydney man’s trial begins over golf buggy rollover death

A trial is underway in North Queensland for a Sydney man charged over the death of his bride from a golf buggy rollover.
Golf Buggy Crash Death, Trial underway: Men in suits walking down a street.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds

Bruce Lehrmann committed to stand trial on rape charges

Former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial on two counts of rape in Toowoomba.
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Lehrmann Committed, Rape Charges: Courtroom sketch of Bruce Lehrmann and his lawyer.
Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Will and Michael have found a full life in country Australia. Can other millennials follow in their footsteps?

After swapping life in the city for sheep and a vegetable garden, the couple is running a thriving gin distillery. Demographers believe more people in their age bracket could make the move to country areas as lower property prices offer more opportunities.
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Two men stand behind a bar

Iconic sanctuary ends koala-holding experience

Lone Pine sanctuary has hosted world leaders, pop stars, and athletes – but its famous koala-holding experience has come to an end.
No More Koala Holding, Lone Pine: Taylor Swift with long blonde hair holds a koala.
Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds