A violent offender serving a life sentence in Western Australia is fighting to be transferred from a men's prison to a women's facility after transitioning gender while incarcerated. The State Administrative Tribunal ordered the Department of Justice to move the prisoner, known only as SD, to a women's jail, but the WA government is challenging this decision in the Supreme Court.

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A 76-year-old Perth grandmother faces demolition costs exceeding $100,000 after high-risk friable asbestos was discovered throughout her Hamersley home of more than 50 years. The contamination, found in ceilings, wall cavities and living areas, is at levels rarely seen even in industrial buildings.

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Two grandparents in Sydney's northwest have had a close call when a car ploughed into their living room. A group of teens were inside the Audi, when it flew off the road and damaged three separate properties in Cherrybrook. The driver had only recently got his licence.

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The price of oil has surged to its highest level in months, hitting $US100 a barrel as the turmoil in the Middle East intensifies. Donald Trump is threatening a return to full scale combat against Iran, declaring he's considering a "massive attack.”

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There's been a dramatic twist in the Origin Energy cyber attack, with the hacker coming forward claiming to have struck a deal. But despite millions of customers’ details at stake, no one has been told, with the company going to ground.

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The Labor Party's big national conference in Adelaide has been hijacked by Donald Trump. Out of the blue, the US president has slapped even higher tariffs on Australia, enraging senior government ministers, and they're not alone.

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One of Sydney's most wanted and most feared bikie bosses has been arrested at Sydney Airport after being on the run for years. Daniel Toutounji touched down on Friday, straight into the arms of police. He’s been charged with running a criminal empire, after a global manhunt.

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A Brisbane couple from Kenmore have won the entire $40 million Powerball jackpot, holding the nation's only Division One winning ticket. They also won Division Two 19 times, adding an additional $735,000 to their prize. The couple plan to retire immediately, pay off their mortgage, and financially support their children and wider family.

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Wing Commander Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, will attempt to set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah using the JCB Hydromax, a vehicle powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines producing over 800 horsepower each.

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A giant hot dog sculpture measuring more than 19 metres long has been installed in Times Square, New York, to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. The foam sculpture, created by artists, represents both the strength and fragility of American society. The hot dog, one of the most recognisable symbols of American cuisine, serves as a metaphor for all the ingredients that make up the United States.

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