Tasmanian domestic violence plan hailed as 'nation-leading'

Domestic violence support services praise the Tasmanian Government's comprehensive action plan as "nation-leading", but are awaiting more details about the funding carve-up.

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Eritrean asylum seeker admits to Ikea murders: lawyer

An Eritrean man facing deportation admits to the double stabbing murder of a mother and son at an Ikea store in Sweden this week, his lawyer says.

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England retains outside chance after improved performance on day three of Women's Ashes Test

Australia leads by 196 runs heading into the final day of the Women's Ashes Test in Canterbury, after England showed some fight on day three.

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Turkey faces snap poll as coalition talks fail amid security crisis

Turkey faces a snap election after talks on forming a coalition government broke down on Thursday, increasing uncertainty as Ankara battles its biggest security crisis against militants in years.

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Calls for domestic violence court in ACT welcomed with caution

Calls for a dedicated a domestic violence court in Canberra are welcomed with caution from family violence services and law experts.

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NSW launches shark tagging, surveillance in wake of attacks

The NSW Government announces new shark monitoring measures to protect north coast communities following a spate of attacks in recent months.

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Ekka 'legend' Syd Haag celebrates 67 years at Brisbane show

Nothing gets between newly crowned "legend" Sydney "Syd" Haag and his Ekka. The Bundamba farmer has not missed a single show since 1948.

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Same-sex marriage debate exposing Government rifts

The lengthy debate over whether a referendum could be held on same-sex marriage is revealing further splits within the Government.

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Kyrgios says sorry, fined after Wawrinka girlfriend sledge

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is fined $10,000 by the Association of Tennis Professionals over a crude on-court remark he made about Swiss opponent Stan Wawrinka's girlfriend during their Montreal Masters match.

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