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ISIS bride Rayanne El-Houly awaits a bail decision in Melbourne court on terrorism charges, including allegations she filmed herself training toddlers to use a rifle. Pauline Hanson recovers one point in NewsPoll following her controversial UK tour, bringing One Nation neck and neck with Labor at 30% primary vote. Separate crashes on Melbourne's outskirts claim one life and leave a woman in her 20s fighting for survival.

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A rare Pilatus PC-9 from the RAAF’s Roulettes aerobatic team is up for sale. An Albury family has lovingly restored it but is now selling to move on to a new project.

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Australian swimming legend Ariarne Titmus is about to begin a new chapter after retiring at the peak of her powers. The four-time Olympic gold medallist overcame her own health battles to conquer the pool, and has now joined 7NEWS as a poolside reporter for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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The relatives of Australian soldiers killed in the Battle of Fromelles have gathered to mark 110 years since our nation's worst military disaster. On the sombre anniversary, it's been announced more school students will be taught about the battle in which 2000 diggers made the ultimate sacrifice.

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The grieving mother of an Australian soldier killed fighting in the Ukraine war has called on more volunteers to join the frontline fight against Russia. Cassandra Parker has braved the journey into the war zone for a memorial service in honour of her lost son.

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The United States has launched fresh strikes against Iran after two American soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone and missile attack on an airbase in Jordan. As a return to full-scale war edges closer, the US has issued a world-wide safety warning to its citizens.

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A quiet night in with friends at a Bondi Beach apartment block has taken a bloody turn. A man leaving his friend’s unit was allegedly confronted and slashed across the face by a neighbour, who accused him of breaking in.

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Sydney-based artist Werner Bronkhorst creates large-scale textured paintings featuring miniature figures, including World Cup soccer players, rock climbers, tennis players, and Formula One themes. The South African-born artist has amassed nearly 2 million Instagram followers, with one post reaching over 100 million views. His work, which takes weeks to dry and features figures requiring one to three hours each to paint, was recently exhibited in Los Angeles with 11 World Cup-inspired pieces.

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The Bayeux Tapestry, a 1,000-year-old embroidered masterpiece nearly 70 metres long, has arrived at the London Museum from Bayeux, France. The medieval fabric depicts the Battle of Hastings and the death of King Harold in 1066. The historic transfer required over a year of planning and carries insurance coverage of 1.5 billion dollars, with 40,000 French citizens signing a petition against its departure while 80,000 British visitors have already purchased tickets.

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The Commonwealth Games opening ceremonies have evolved from the modest Empire Games in Sydney 1938 with 500 athletes to spectacular productions featuring giant mascots, cultural icons and theatrical performances. Australian host cities have created memorable moments including Brisbane's 13-metre Matilda the kangaroo in 1982, Melbourne's flying tram landing at the MCG in 2006, and the Gold Coast's whale-watching spectacle in 2018. Glasgow prepares to host its opening ceremony, continuing the tradition of host cities showcasing their culture and identity to the world.

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