Dad jailed for killing sons wins appeal

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The man jailed for allegedly killing his three children by driving them into a dam
will face a fresh trial next year after a Victorian appeals court quashed his
conviction.

Man injured during Cyclone Laurence

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A man was seriously injured when he fell off a roof in heavy rain brought by
Tropical Cyclone Laurence, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) says.

Water our top climate change worry: poll

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Recent heatwaves and this summer's hotter-than-expected weather are believed to have
pushed water to the top of Australia's climate change concerns.

NSW bus drivers to strike for 24 hours

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Bus drivers are poised to ignore the industrial watchdog's calls to abort a 24-hour
strike on Friday, potentially leaving 600,000 commuters stranded across Sydney and
Newcastle.

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