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  Blake Brinklow was meant to oversee his parent's finances but instead he stole and gambled them away.

• Lilie James' mother's heartbreaking tribute and passionate warning

  The parents of a young sports coach bludgeoned to death by her ex-boyfriend have delivered an impassioned warning about the dangers of failing to teach men to respect women.

• Police chase in Perth ends in dramatic arrest on famous beach

  The pursuit ended up on the sand at Scarborough Beach, when the driver attempted to flee by getting into the water.

• Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time after driving unlicensed

  A driver who was jailed after killing six teenagers 19 years ago has once again faced a regional court for driving while unlicensed and high on drugs.

• Melbourne's airport rail link a 'done deal'. Here's why

  Commitments from the State and Federal governments, have sparked an agreement with Melbourne Airport to push the project forward.

• CCTV captures armed intruder inside Gold Coast church

  The intruder was seen sneaking around an empty stairwell, waving what appeared to be a firearm.

• Father uses chair to fight off armed intruders inside Brisbane home

  The group threatened him and demanded his keys before the altercation.

• Albanese, Dutton vow to protect PBS after $689m pledge to slash prices

  The federal government has vowed to lower the cost of most medicines on Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), as both major parties stand united to protect it against Donald Trump's tariff war.

• Over 130,000 people have the highest-paid tradie job in Australia

  Some trades pay better than others and Sleek has rounded out the top eight highest-paying trades in the country with the most earning potential.

• Chilling images of killer before he murdered water polo coach Lilie James

  A surveillance camera has captured a hammer-wielding killer standing outside a school bathroom moments before he bludgeoned his ex-girlfriend to death.

• What happens to your body if you're stuck in space for nine months?

  This is exactly what happens to your body when you're stuck in space.

• Protester tackled after interrupting opposition leader mid-speech

  "Why are you lying to the Australian People about the cost of nuclear," one of the protesters said as he was escorted out by security.

• Bruce Willis 'doing great' on milestone birthday, daughter says

  The actor has withdrawn from the public eye after being diagnosed with dementia.

• New faces enter Australia's top 10 rich list

  Australia's 10 richest people for the start of 2025 have been revealed.

• The 15 fastest growing skills in Australia in 2025

  Website LinkedIn has unveiled its 2025 Skills on the Rise list.

• British teen wanted to be 'world's most famous school shooter'

  He shot a teddy bear then murdered his mother and two younger siblings. They were to be "collateral damage".

• British DJ Fatboy Slim surprises fans with free gig at Melbourne chip shop

  The Grammy-winning DJ played to a packed out fish and chip shop in Melbourne's beachside suburb of St Kilda.