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Ilya's life savings were stolen when he transferred $280K from NAB to Commonwealth Bank. Both banks and his law firm say it's not their fault

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'What about Ukraine?' Exhibitor at Land Forces Expo says protesters only worried about Palestine

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The towering 'eyesore' Bali is building on the 'world's most beautiful beach' -- A new wave of construction is sweeping Bali, carving up rice fields and prime beachfront land for "Instagrammable" villas, resorts and massive tourism projects.

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Labor wasn't having a great week — until Albanese stepped into his courtyard like a man who remembered he had options -- You could be forgiven for thinking the federal government had no option but to work with the opposition to pass its agenda — but seemingly forgotten is a Senate crossbench that has been more than willing to negotiate.

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These off-duty policemen's pet dogs sniff out a product worth $2,500 a kilo and it's not drugs -- When police canine handlers Dean Poletta and Warren Rogers decided to set up a truffle dog business as a side hustle the industry was little more than a hobby in South Australia. But demand is booming.

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The key to a good night's sleep? Knowing your body and ignoring these myths -- Humans didn't always sleep straight through the night, and we didn't always have to deal with a regulated work or school day. Modern culture is responsible for some of the most enduring misconceptions about sleep. Here are seven common myths.

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From a carpark to 'beautiful' homes, not-for-profit developer seeks to fast-track affordable apartments -- A developer is working to speed up the approval of a 75-unit apartment complex in the heart of Toowoomba under a new state planning initiative, in a bid to get more social and affordable housing onto the market.

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Hometown heroes blog creates 'a world filled with positive stories, kindness, compassion' -- Using the Humans of New York photoblog format, Coby Eddy shares "unbelievable stories" from regional Victoria to showcase the good things happening in his community.

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Elderly Australians to pay more under aged care deal struck by government - Major changes in aged care are coming, after months of back-room negotiations over sensitive reforms including requiring many new aged care entrants to pay more for their own care. Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds - 2 - m - 2 - s

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Government declares war on big tech, but can it actually win? -- While the Coalition is all in favour of banning kids from social media, it's less clear how it will respond to the crackdown on mis and disinformation.

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Schools encouraged to start later to help 'chronically tired' teens -- Most Australian high schools start the day by 9am but a sleep researcher says pushing the morning bell back later could have some major benefits for teenagers' health.

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Think lullabies are just for kids? Turns out adults can use music to help fall asleep faster -- Many things can influence how quickly we fall asleep. Music can help you fall asleep faster by shifting your focus and improving your mood.

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Will magnesium spray really help your child sleep better? -- Loved ones, mothers' groups, and TikTok feeds are full of suggestions about how to get bubs and kids sleeping better and for longer. One tip doing the rounds is magnesium spray.

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Are you in the 25 per cent of people not getting enough sleep? Here's what it's doing to your body and brain -- We all know the pain of a blaring alarm clock after a late night, but sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a good night's rest.

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In 1967, Dr Jack Hibberd decided to give playwriting a go. He changed Australian theatre forever -- Hibberd (Dimboola; A Stretch of the Imagination) died last month at the age of 84. Co-founder of the Australian Performing Group, he helped shape Australian theatre.

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Descendants of SS Nemesis' shipwrecked sailors put 120-year-old 'mystery' to rest -- The surviving families of the sailors aboard the SS Nemesis have held a memorial at the site of the wreck, uncovered by accident earlier this year, to mark 120 years since its sinking.

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Australia's oldest continuous brewery turns 200 - Tasmania's Cascade brewery turns 200 this year. Established by a swindler, it is the oldest continuing brewery in Australia. Duration: 6 minutes 22 seconds - 6 - m

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NSW coroner handed redacted police report into Luna Park ghost train fire -- Six boys and a man died when the popular amusement park ride at Luna Park in Sydney was engulfed in flames 45 years ago. A coronial inquest, held that same year, found the cause of the fire could not be determined.

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