Australia is mourning the loss of stage great Barry Humphries, who entertained global audiences for seven decades through his unforgettable comic creations, most notably Dame Edna Everage. 

Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has emerged from the privacy of his five-month battle with bipolar disorder to declare himself ready for his Anzac Day comeback. 

The state’s prosecuting authority conducted an internal inquiry over allegations that a lawyer used cocaine at a staff party inside the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Sydney’s CBD. 

Scammers sending fake text messages pretending to be from major brands and government agencies will be targeted by a $10 million initiative in next month’s federal budget. 

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