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Two conjoined PNG twins wearing yellow beanies lie in a small hospital crib.
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A rare set of conjoined twins are being urgently airlifted from Papua New Guinea to Australia, with doctors recommending they be separated as soon as possible.

A man poses for a photo
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Mejid Hamzy's murder sparked Sydney's deadliest gangland war in a generation. For two years what led to his demise has been a secret.

A drone shot of an island
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Little St James is commonly referred to "Epstein Island" and according to attorneys for his accusers, the island was the site of many crimes committed against underage girls.

Medicine blister packs on a red surface.
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Health experts say tighter regulations around pregnancy supplements are needed as newer brands replace folic acid — a key nutrient shown to prevent birth defects — with a lesser-studied alternative.

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A young child holds a mobile phone with a padlock graphic embossed over the top.
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Today marks the unofficial start of the teen social media ban. Here's everything you need to know.

Cartoon of Anthony Albanese sitting alone in the Speaker's chair in the House of Representatives.
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The annual showcase of the year's top political cartoons has opened at Old Parliament House in Canberra, depicting the biggest national and global events with satire and wit.

Anthony Albanese at press conference
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Despite holding a commanding position, Anthony Albanese knows the global trend of sliding trust in government isn't one to be taken lightly.

Ted Egan pictured in front of a ghost gum.
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A former Government House occupant and a prolific author and historian, Ted Egan will also be remembered as the man who reinvented the beer box as a musical instrument.

Rory McIlroy watches a shot at Australian Open.
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Rory McIlroy knows there is room for improvement after his first round at the Australian Open, as the five-time major champion brings spectators flocking to Royal Melbourne.

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