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The woman who defeated Tony Abbott in Warringah says her grassroots movement has proven there's "no such thing as a safe seat in Australia".

A Tasmanian man is dead after he accidentally shot himself in the chest with an unstable, homemade firearm.

Liberal leadership tension over the past year has been blamed for dragging down the party's vote.

A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL:Perth v Sydney FCSunday, May 19 - 4:30pm, 6:30pm (AEST)Optus Stadium, PerthPERTH:* Premiers - 18 wins, 6 draws, 3 losses, +33 goal difference* Defeated Adelaide United 3-3 (5-4 on penalties) in semi-finalAfter a bumper off-season of recruitment, Tony Popovic's side started with a bang and didn't let up.

Missouri's Republican-led House has passed sweeping legislation designed to survive court challenges, which would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.

A 16-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister have gone missing in Melbourne.

A gunman has been taken into custody in a dramatic arrest following a crime spree and police pursuit in western Sydney.

Even rival NRL coach Trent Robinson couldn't help but talk up Payne Haas' NSW claims after the prop inspired Brisbane's 15-10 upset over Sydney Roosters.

Kodi Nikorima has been lauded by his coach after the mid-season recruit led the Warriors a second straight NRL victory on Friday.

The commissioner heading an inquiry into police use of informers has joined in with lawyers "having a whinge about Victoria Police" causing delays.