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Live: Emotions overflow as parliament honours Bondi attack victims -- Parliament has returned ahead of schedule to honour the victims of the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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Large brief of evidence against Pheobe Bishop murder-accused Tanika Bromley -- Hundreds of statements gathered in murder case against Tanika Bromley.

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Melbourne goes from among the most to least expensive capital cities -- Property analysts say a mix of economic conditions, policy settings and demographic shifts are among the reasons for the city's subdued dwelling price growth in the past five years.

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Tourists triple the population of this coastal town, and some never leave -- Former professional surfers and board makers have chosen this small coastal paradise as their home, but with smaller waves, what makes it so special?

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