Experts are sounding the alarm over "alternative" health treatments as investigations continue into the death of Melbourne mum Rachael Dixon who died after allegedly consuming mushrooms at a wellbeing retreat near Ballarat.  

For more, Dr Alistair McTagart from Symbiotika joins. 

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Heartbroken locals and retail workers will make an emotional return to Westfield Bondi Junction when the shopping centre reopens for a 'day of reflection'. The doors will be open between 11 and 5 to allow members of the community to pay their respects and lay flowers before normal trade resumes. It comes less than a week after 6 innocent people lost their lives in a terrifying knife attack.

For more, Assistant Manager Amy Fidler at 'Glue' in Bondi Junction joins. 

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Ten spotted seals have been released off China's north-east coast. Some of the seals had been rescued after being found injured while others were artificially bred in captivity. Having received professional wilderness training, the seals can now prey on live fish and adapt to life in the ocean.

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Sydney police have seized half a million dollars in cash multiple guns and prohibited drugs during a major crackdown this week.

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Melbourne police have slammed widespread ongoing protests which have sucked 10,000 shifts from usual police duties. 

For more, Sarah Jane Bell reports.

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A parliamentary committee examining Queensland's youth crime crisis has been dissolved after it failed to agree on which recommendations to make to the government.

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A fiery debate has erupted at a federal inquiry into Brisbane's planning for the already plagued 2032 Olympic Games with key senators claiming the state government has not done any tangible work to prepare the city for the mass sporting event. 

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An intense shakeup of immigration detention laws could be on the cards today when the High Court decides on an Iranian asylum seeker.

For more, Rob Scott reports. 

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Two people have had a lucky escape emerging from a house fire in Brendale on Queensland's Moreton Bay with their lives. Multiple crews were on the scene with a big column of smoke seen rising from the property.

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A Victorian wellness retreat where a woman was found dead after she allegedly had a drink containing magic mushrooms has responded to the shocking incident.

For more, Teegan Dolling reports.

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