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Ross Judd, of no fixed address, is charged with murdering a pregnant woman and her partner.

Readers respond to race hate legislation, protests in Iran, Kevin Rudd and the fat chance of losing weight.

After losing his family home to Friday’s bushfires, Nick O’Brien is struggling to reconcile the harsh reality faced by many Australians.

Fighting fires is, like the health sector, an essential service, and it is under pressure due to budget strain.

Guards pulled Brendan Nicholls, 23, from the courtroom after he swore and tried to jump out of the dock when the bail decision was handed down.

Nick O'Brien's home in Harcourt was destroyed by recent bushfires.

More than 160 homes were destroyed across Victoria during the bushfires. A dozen major fires continue to burn amid dry, but calmer, conditions.

VCE graduates students who missed out on their first preference in courses, as well as interstate and mature-aged students, are among almost 14,000 people who will receive higher education offers.

More than 100 homes were destroyed as a dozen major fires continue to burn amid dry, but calmer, conditions.

Hamad’s crew have been getting “313” tattooed on their chests and forearms as a sign of dedication to their leader, who has become one of Australia’s most powerful criminals.

Some fire-affected residents remain locked out of their hometowns as a dozen major fires continue to burn amid dry conditions.