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Repair work to classrooms at a Queensland primary school after asbestos was discovered. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)

Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.

Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms

The US ambassador to the Solomon Islands has blasted fake news being circulated by Russia. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The US has lashed Russia's Sputnik news agency after it published "baseless accusations" about alleged interference in the Solomon Islands election.

US lashes disinformation in Solomon Islands election

Investigations are underway into a whistleblower's claims against The Star casino's board. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The latest damning allegations against The Star include claims the board sought to fight an inquiry and an executive urged the manipulation of company finances.

Financial fakery, toxic culture raised at Star inquiry

A surge in online misinformation after Sydney's shopping centre killings has dismayed authorities. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told social media users to think "before you press send" following the Bondi Junction shopping centre massacre.

Social media users warned after Sydney conspiracies

Jemimah Clegg

The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock

Renters and mortgage-holders spending up to half their pay on housing.

'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high

Steve Dimopoulos said none of the forestry and grazing licence revenue went to traditional owners. (HANDOUT/YOORROOK JUSTICE COMMISSION VICTORIA)

Historical land use agreements in Victoria were set up to exclude traditional owner groups from their share in billions of dollars in revenue, a minister says.

Victoria cut traditional owner groups from $2b windfall

The much-loved Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel could have been targeted due to his views on Islam. (HANDOUT/Christ of Good Shepherd Church)

An attack at a church in western Sydney is being treated as an act of terrorism and experts say the relationship between local faith groups is "complicated".

Stabbed church leader critical of Islam, other faiths

Andrew Forrest's FMG hasn't paid a cent to Yindjibarndi people a cent since opening the Solomon hub. (Tony McDonough/AAP PHOTOS)

Valuers are giving evidence in a court case that will decide how much compensation Yindjibarndi people should receive for FMG mining on their land.

Value of minerals irrelevant to compensation, says FMG

Fresh excavation work at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia has turned up some significant finds. (HANDOUT/SCARP ARCHAEOLOGY AND PKKP ABORIGINAL CORPORATION)

Excavations of Indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia destroyed by mining have uncovered a Tasmanian devil tooth and artefacts as well as braided hair.

Devil tooth among significant finds at Juukan cave site

Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley and his brother are accused of being in possession of drugs in jail. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Olympic medallist Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru are facing drug possession charges while awaiting a retrial over a botched cocaine importation plot.

Olympian, brother on drug charges after winning appeals

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Courtney Ward

SPORTS editor Courtney Ward and Rob Crawford preview all the Group 7 rugby league round 15 action, on another edition of the ‎Wide Ward of Sports.‬

SPORTS editor Courtney Ward and Rob Crawford preview all the Group 7 rugby league round 15 action, on another edition of the ‎Wide Ward of Sports.‬<br>

Wide Ward of Sports: Group 7 rugby league Round 15 preview

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CareSouth Shoalhaven Regional Manager Denise Hanley outside CareSouth. Picture supplied

CareSouth workers raise awareness f...

On April 17, workers will sleep on a couch to raise awareness for youth homelessness.

CareSouth workers raise awareness for Youth Homelessness Matters Day

Affected community members can access assistance via a flood recovery support centre in Nowra this week. Picture by Holly McGuinness

Face-to-face flood recovery support...

The support centre will be open for two days to assist residents impacted by flood.

Face-to-face flood recovery support centre coming to Nowra

Kate McIlwain

UOW's university medalist for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Kiarn Roughly. Picture by Adam McLean

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'I wouldn't trade getting cancer fo...

Kiarn's life could be very different if he didn't get sick.

'I wouldn't trade getting cancer for anything': UOW grad's remarkable story

Natalie Croxon

Charmian Clift and George Johnston in Greece, the blue plaque, and the writer and essayist. Pictures from the National Library of Australia, and supplied

A new honour for Australia's 'best ...

Charmian Clift's writings remain relevant today.

A new honour for Australia's 'best essayist' in her hometown of Kiama

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Olivia Tollardo

Josh Shimmen at Society City. Picture by Robert Peet

Wollongong CBD art space Society Ci...

The volunteer-run free community hub needs your support.

Wollongong CBD art space Society City faces closure over $5000 rent debt

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University of Wollongong sign on Northfields Avenue. Picture by Adam McLean

Girl, 15, released from custody aft...

The court heard of the 'extreme deprivation' she suffered in her childhood.

Girl, 15, released from custody after crime spree against UOW students

Neil 'Lenny' Lendrum at the Illawarra Jazz Club gig dedicated to him. Picture by Adam McLean

All about Lenny: Illawarra jazz mus...

Musicians and students give thanks to Neil Lendrum.

All about Lenny: Illawarra jazz musicians come together in appreciation for local legend

Nadine Morton

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra general manager Allyson Pazos, Illawarra Police Charity Ball committee chair Superintendent John Klepczarek and NSW Police Legacy chair Detective Superintendent Donna McCarthy at UOW on Monday, April 15, 2024. Picture by Robert Peet

Illawarra's police ball back on for...

This event has become a mainstay on the Illawarra's social calendar: Police.

Illawarra's police ball back on for a good cause after three-year hiatus

Anna McGuinness

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon when he was allegedly attacked at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on April 15. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church

Stabbing of Sydney bishop a 'terror...

Two clergymen 'lucky to be alive' after alleged attack.

Stabbing of Sydney bishop a 'terrorist act'

Parents fear kids sent back to asbe...

Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at...

Anna Houlahan

Damien Guerot speaks to media (left) and footage of the Frenchman holding back killer Joel Cauchi on an escalator (right). Pictures 7News

Prime Minister invites 'bollard man...

'I thank Damien for his extraordinary efforts,' Albanese said.

Prime Minister invites 'bollard man' to become a citizen

Adam Spencer

The 53-year-old woman died at the scene, two more remain in hospital. File photo

Woman dies, two hospitalised after ...

Detectives are investigating the incident.

Woman dies, two hospitalised after consuming drink at retreat

Wide Ward of Sports: Group 7 rugby ...

SPORTS editor Courtney Ward and Rob Crawford preview all the Group 7 rugby league round 15 action, on...

Wide Ward of Sports: Group 7 rugby league Round 15 preview

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