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A 21-year-old woman who became an early face of the dramatic hostage situation has been freed as the delicate truce continues.

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Nostalgic Aussie supermarket ads reveal 'broken' grocery system costing Aussie shoppers
As Aussies continue battling the high cost of living, Coles and Woolies keep raking in profits. But there is one thing that could change all of this.
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Aussie gardener stunned as bizarre black 'eggs' show up overnight
A Melbourne gardener stumbled across the strange, caviar-looking organism in their strawberry patch. Find out what it is.
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Satellite images reveal rapid change to 'world's newest island'
The sudden creation of a new island off the Japanese coast made world headlines. Since then it's substantially changed in size.
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Mum saves $600 a week feeding family from food in supermarket bin: 'Haven't paid for groceries in years'
This hack might not appeal to everyone, but it's hard to argue with the savings.
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Premier used cannabis but snuffs out reform just yet
Victoria has left the door ajar for a policy change on cannabis as two senior government members admit to past use, including Premier Jacinta Allan.
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Dozens of dolphins found dead on Aussie beach
Authorities have warned the public to stay away from the animals. Find out more.
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Tony Armstrong hard launches girlfriend: 'Hearts breaking across Australia'
Tony Armstrong has broken hearts across Australia after hard launching his new girlfriend on social media. Read more.
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Footage of 'atrocious' boat act leaves Aussies raging: 'Didn't even check on him'
The women appeared completely unapologetic after their collision with the rower on Melbourne's Yarra River.
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Bali golf buggy mishap leaves Aussie's arm 'hanging like a piece of string'
A father of two is still out of work and in agonising pain after an accident while on a Bali trip in September.
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Wayne Bennett banishes 'too heavy' Valynce Te Whare to boot camp
The Dolphins coach has given him an ultimatum.
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Aussie couple's 'holiday ruined' as they're bumped from cruise just before departure
Royal Caribbean apologised for the blunder that saw some passengers refused entry to the ship after it was overbooked.
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Woolworths slammed for 'ridiculous' change impacting parents
Certain parents are finding the in-store change makes their shopping routine immensely more difficult.
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Piers Morgan names two senior royals accused of racism in Omid Scobie's Endgame book
Piers Morgan has named the 'racist' royals who raised questions about the colour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son before he was born. Read more.
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Family 'devastated' by little-known snake skill which killed beloved pets
The family are gutted and said they 'never thought it was possible' for snakes to do this. Find out what happened.
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$290 studio's 'kitchen' exposes 'desperate' state of Aussie rental crisis
Renters are outraged by the studio, but an expert says it will be snapped up. See the shocking photos.
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Warning and major changes: 5 things to know about 2024 Australian housing market
Will property prices rise? Will rents go down? How can I get into the market? We answer your 2024 questions about Australia's housing market.
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Single mum of four kicked out of Sydney home just before Christmas
A firefighter and single mother of four children has been booted from her Sydney rental property after speaking out about a rent raise of $400 a week, painting a stark picture of the rental crisis.
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Cody Simpson in major announcement about end of swimming career
Cody Simpson has confirmed when his swimming career will come to an end.
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Medicare's $234m payout before Christmas: How a million Aussies can get cash boost within three days
Nearly 1 million Aussies are eligible to claim unpaid Medicare rebates. They just need to do this one thing.
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MAFS 2024 to star 'older influencers' as surprising trend takes off
With The Golden Bachelor seeing massive success, Aussie reality shows are looking to 'hero' older influencers. Read more.
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Football world divided over plans for controversial new rule
Football fans are outraged at the controversial move.
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Matt Rife has a much bigger problem than his DV joke controversy
Forget the outrage, the comedian's intended audience is deserting him for another reason altogether.
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Dessert Masters star reveals truth behind medical emergency: 'Cheeky edit'
EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Whitton has revealed what really happened when the medics were called during Tuesday night’s grand finale. Read more.
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Aussies baffled by mysterious 'creamy' substance corroding fly screen
Entomologists, biologists and agriculture experts have all been left scratching their heads. Do you know what it is?
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Tiny Aussie town erupts as new speed camera hands out $280,000 in fines
Locals have proposed legal action as the issue threatens to boil over. Now state transport officials have hit back over the device.
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Glenn Maxwell stuns cricket world with 'insane' new slice of history for Australia
The Aussie batter is once again the toast of the cricket world after his latest ridiculous feat. More here.
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The Bachelors 2023: Wesley Senna Cortes controversial 'real' job revealed
EXCLUSIVE: One of the Bachelors appears to have worked for the controversial Hillsong Church. Read more.
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Sunrise star Matt Shirvington lands role on Home and Away
Sunrise star Matt Shirvington has been filming secret scenes due to air on Home and Away in 2024. Read more.
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Dessert Masters 2023 winner announced in nail-biting finale
After three weeks of sweet surprises and mouthwatering masterpieces, the first-ever winner of Dessert Masters has been announced. Read more.
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Awkward double typo spotted amid frustration over 'confusing' new interchange
It hasn't exactly been a smooth rollout for this new section of road, that's been years in the making.
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Pat Cummins bristles at rotation question ahead of Aussie Test series
The Australian cricket captain is sick of hearing about it.
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Woolworths worker 'scared' to go to work as CEO forced to email shoppers
A Woolworths staff member has revealed the incidents of verbal, and even physical abuse they cop from customers.
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Woman's beach walk turns into quicksand nightmare: 'I just went down'
The woman was enjoying her walk when 'all of a sudden' it took a worrying turn.
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Robert Pattinson's Edward Cullen made a surprise appearance at Sydney concert
Turns out Twilight's Edward Cullen also wouldn't miss Paramore's biggest headlining show, rain, hail or shine. Read more.
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Beyoncé's fans notice surprising detail in photo: 'Who is this?'
Beyoncé's fans have taken to social media to point out a surprising detail in the singer's new photos. Read more.
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Tragic posts by woman found dead in bath reveal her 'great will to live'
Police allege the childcare teacher was killed by her partner in Sydney on Saturday night.
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TikTok star Indy Clinton on how she deals with the haters: 'Everyone has an opinion'
EXCLUSIVE: The Aussie influencer has amassed a cult following with her chaotic family videos featuring her husband Ben, and kids Navy and Bambi. Read more.
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Kate Middleton's shock nickname within the Palace revealed in bombshell book
The nasty nickname for Princess Kate within the Palace has been revealed in Omid Scobie's new bombshell book. Read more.
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Kmart shoppers sound alarm over 'exploding' kids' product
Aussies are urging the retailer to recall the bottle amid serious safety concerns. Here's what you should know.
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Cost-of-living $200 electricity credit to show up on bill - but some still need to apply
Aussie households in this state will get a further $200 credit on their power bills this week.
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Man takes call revealing $1m lottery win while sitting 'next to boss'
The man initially had his phone on speaker but had to quickly find somewhere private.
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Sad snake discovery prompts urgent plea to Aussies
Animal lovers are outraged after the reptile was caught in a discarded drink can. See the photos here.
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Mum slammed for ‘new and improved’ fairy bread recipe
The Sydney mum has copped backlash for the second time after trying to make 'healthy' changes to the beloved treat.
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Little-known trigger an 'open invitation' for dogs to bite children
A dog trainer is spreading awareness after seeing a toddler in a park with a particular item of clothing.
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Decapitated shark seen at popular swimming spot sparks safety fears
A diver has warned parents would be horrified if they could see below the surface.
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Council blasts shock act as trees vanish on one of Australia’s most expensive streets
The council wants those responsible slapped with a fine in excess of $1 million after the mysterious plot came to light.
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Warning as Aussies brace for 75% grocery bill hike
Aussies are planning to spend more on Christmas groceries this year and an expert is warning shoppers about this one thing.
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Warning to parents over harmful mistake ahead of scorching summer
Australia's heat can have severe consequences for little kids. Find out why.
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Sign in Aussie shop window accused of promoting deadly teen habit
A convenience store has been slammed for promoting the availability of whipped cream canisters which are commonly known as 'nangs' and used as a recreational drug.
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