Tough new laws are set to pass through the Queensland parliament coming down hard on dodgy vaping vendors. Illegal operators will face two years in jail and a fine of over $300,000 for selling illicit nicotine products. 

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The New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal will hand down its decision on Jarryd Hayne's rape conviction. The disgraced NRL star has launched an appeal after he was found guilty of raping a woman on Grand Final night in 2018.

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A Victorian teenager has been arrested after explicit photos using the faces of female students were circulated online.

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A smoke warning remains in place after an inferno in Western Sydney destroyed a factory and car-wrecking business in Revesby. Residents were advised to shut their windows to avoid breathing in the smoke. 
 

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Peter Dutton has declared he will not release the Coalition's 2030 emissions reduction target until after the next federal election. It comes after the Opposition Leader announced he would scrap Labor's legislated target, claiming it is unachievable and would drive up power prices. The move has attracted intense criticism from both government and independent MPs.

For more, Home Affairs Minister, Clare O'Neil, and Shadow Health Minister, Anne Ruston, join. 

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The son of U.S. President Joe Biden has been convicted of federal gun crimes. A jury found that Hunter Biden lied about his drug use and addiction while illegally purchasing, and then possessing a firearm. The 54-year-old has been found guilty of all three charges after the jury deliberated for about three hours. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.

For more, U.S. legal expert Benjamin Chew joins. 

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Australian tennis great Jelena Dokich has called out body-shaming trolls after she was hit with vile abuse for losing weight.

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Victoria's leading construction union threatens to stall AFL building projects if the league doesn't fire its main umpiring boss.

For more, Andrew McCormack reports.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to explain how he plans to ease the cost of living pain 'without crunching the economy'.

For more, Ben Downie reports.

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Much of the country's southeast will feel the chill with a strong winter blast coming through. Damaging wind warnings are in place for Victoria's Central Coast and Port Philip after destructive gusts.

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