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After putting out a vehicle fire, Oakland firefighters noticed a pigeon struggling to breathe and gave it oxygen.

The bird soon recovered, cleared its lungs and flew away.

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Origin Energy will refund more than $270,000 to over 4,500 customers after an ACCC investigation found its 'Ongoing Saver' electricity plan allegedly misled customers about savings.

Affected customers will receive an average refund of around $60 after some were charged more than they would have paid on the retailer's basic plan.

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Beloved New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died suddenly aged 78.

Best known for his roles in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, 'The Piano', 'Peaky Blinders' and 'Event Horizon', Neill passed away in Sydney surrounded by family, who said he remained cancer-free and "passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life".

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Almost half of Australian renters struggled to pay their rent in June, according to new research, with millions worried the next call or email from their landlord could bring another rent increase.

The Finder survey found rising housing costs are leaving many tenants living in fear of being priced out of their homes.

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Five Australian mammal species – the little bettong, crested-tailed mulgara, southern mulgara, northern mulgara and little mulgara – have been officially declared extinct after exhaustive searches failed to find any surviving populations.

Scientists say the declaration highlights Australia's ongoing biodiversity crisis and the urgent need to better protect native wildlife.

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Veteran broadcaster, journalist and former senator Derryn Hinch has died aged 82 after a career spanning more than six decades across print, radio, television and politics.

Known as the "Human Headline", Hinch became one of Australia's most recognisable media personalities, later serving as a senator for Victoria after campaigning on justice issues including tougher laws for convicted sex offenders.

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has ruled out forming a coalition with One Nation, despite Pauline Hanson calling on the Liberal Party to “work together”.

Taylor said the Liberals would not enter an alliance with the minor party, as he sharpened his attacks on One Nation and warned voters against backing it.

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Telstra says it is working with South Australia Police as they investigate the death of a person at a regional hospital during the company’s triple zero network issues.

The telco said its thoughts were with the person’s family and loved ones, and that it was helping police establish whether there was any connection between the death and the outage.

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Singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for hits including 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', 'Holding Out for a Hero' and 'It’s a Heartache', has died aged 75.

A statement from her family and team said Tyler died unexpectedly in a Portugal hospital following an illness she had been receiving treatment for.

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Two women have learned a lesson on inflatables and wind, after they were rescued off the coast of Spain when their blow up lounger drifted out to sea from the beach for an impromptu cruise.

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Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has defended making test calls to triple zero, saying she was in a “unique position” as shadow communications minister.

Henderson said she was trying to work out whether the emergency call system was operating properly, while accepting criticism over the calls and insisting she was “doing my job”.

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NSW have claimed Game 3 of State of Origin, beating Queensland at Suncorp Stadium to seal the series for the Blues.

Nathan Cleary starred as the Blues held off a Maroons fight back, turning the decider into a famous 30-12 win in enemy territory.

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Footage from inside a Midtown Manhattan building shows buckled structural support beams that sparked fears the tower could collapse.

Several blocks around 235 East 42nd Street were evacuated after the damage was discovered on the 21st floor of the former Pfizer office building, which was being converted into apartments.

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Thousands of Australians have been hit by a major Telstra outage, with customers reporting issues with mobile calls, data and internet services.

The outage also affected some providers that use Telstra’s network, as well as payment and transport services, with Telstra saying it is working to restore services and investigate the cause.

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The International Olympic Committee has lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russian athletes and teams to return to Olympic competition before the LA 2028 Games.

The move comes despite ongoing criticism over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and past doping scandals, with the IOC yet to decide whether Russian flags, colours or the national anthem will be allowed at the Olympics.

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Support for One Nation has fallen for the second week in a row, according to a new poll.

The latest figures show Pauline Hanson’s party continuing to lose ground, while Labor maintains an election-winning lead over the Coalition.

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Robert Irwin has left Aussies stunned after calmly handling a snake while behind the wheel of a 4WD.

The wildlife warrior’s latest stunt quickly sparked disbelief online, with fans calling the moment “insane” as Irwin once again proved he is very much his father’s son.

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AFL legend Tony Modra has left hospital and is continuing his recovery at home after a horror truck crash south of Adelaide.

The former Adelaide Crows star thanked the bystanders, emergency crews and medical staff who helped save his life, after undergoing surgery for serious facial injuries sustained in the freak accident.

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Cape Verde’s players have been filmed dancing on stage as they celebrated their stunning World Cup debut with fans back home in Praia.

The team received a hero’s welcome after its historic first tournament appearance, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha also seen joining the celebrations after gaining attention for challenging Lionel Messi during Cape Verde’s clash with Argentina.

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Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of Wimbledon in heartbreaking fashion, missing a golden chance to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final.

The Australian star was beaten in straight sets by Italy’s Flavio Cobolli, later admitting he felt “broken inside” after the crushing fourth-round loss.