Motorists leave $140m in toll relief unclaimed: govt
Motorists in western Sydney have missed out on $140 million of state toll road relief since the assistance was introduced last year, the NSW government says.
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Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.
Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.
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Duchess of Sussex Meghan and her husband Prince Harry have helped distribute food and supplies to victims of the California wildfires.
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Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.
Vanuatu's earthquake recovery is set to be bolstered by a $10 million funding injection from Australia.
Police want the public's help to find 23-year-old man Harley Ayling, wanted for alleged serious family violence offences.
A 30-year-old Florey man is facing family violence offences and resisting police.
Lost Melbourne hiker Hadi Nazari most likely found life-saving refuge in a secluded mountain hut known as the Opera House, well-placed sources have revealed.
Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.
