Baboons used for 'Frankenstein-like' experiments
An investigation into the escaped baboons is under way, as more details emerge.
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Australian dance studio rapist expected to appeal life sentence
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Coronavirus confusion: Cruise ship owner denies reports of virus scare
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Child rapist to die in jail after attack on 7-year-old at dance studio
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Cook Island boy, 5, told to cut his hair - or leave school
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Details emerge of child porn charges faced by Sir Ron Brierley
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One drunk driving mistake sent shockwaves throughout Australia.
After fire comes flood: Australia's east coast smashed by flash flooding
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Calls for passenger to be charged in horror crash that killed 4 children
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Drunk driver charged in Sydney as four kids killed by out-of-control 4WD
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Dad's heartbreak: Four kids killed in SUV crash identified
Sydney family has been plunged into mourning after losing three children.
White Island survivors 'staying strong and doing well'
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Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport
Australia's prayers have been answered as the country is covered with heavy rain.
Passengers at Sydney Airport have been told to expect delays as wild weather and rain is expected to hit
Wild weather is expected to cause delays at Sydney Airport.
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Disgraced Kiwi priest dies suddenly in Sydney
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Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Watch: Surprise haka performed at funeral of Sydney firefighter
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Three fires merge: Blazes combine to create mega-inferno
Three fast-moving bushfires merged to create an inferno the size of 6000 football fields.
Black Caps prepared for bush fire smoke delays in third test
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Mass evacuations amid NSW bushfire emergency
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