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The Grand Mufti of Australia is calling for the government to update the race hate speech laws in a bid to provide Muslims the same protection as other ethnic groups.

Data miners have uncovered nearly 40 new moves in a “Pokemon Go” update that point to Gen 2 release. Last time when Niantic introduced new moves, fans saw the release of Ditto, followed by the first Gen 2 Pokemon.

NSW Premier Mike Baird has confirmed on Twitter that he was retiring after serving as a politician for 10 years.

The Royal Adelaide Hospital ward S7 that was temporarily closed over Christmas will now be closing permanently leaving doctors angry and baffled.

Andrew Hall, a vape user from Pocatello, Idaho, has lost seven of his teeth after the e-cigarette he used exploded on his face.

Federal Attorney General George Brandis and his son visited remote western Queensland last year, a trip that was apparently funded by taxpayers’ money. They reportedly went on the trip to know more about their connections to the region.

Granville train disaster’s 40th anniversary was commemorated by survivors and relatives of those killed in the tragedy in western Sydney on Wednesday. As many as 83 people were killed and 213 others were wounded in an incident that occurred in 1977.

Greg Hunt has been appointed as Malcolm Turnbull’s new Health minister, the prime minister announced. The news comes after Sussan Ley resigned last week over her ongoing expenses scandal.

The wrong Ivanka, whom Donald Trump tagged, has shared her reaction when she learned about the president-elect's tweet.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has expressed his disappointment for the cancellation of MH370 search operation.

If latest reports are to be believed, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will have a much wider audience than the Xiaomi Mi 5. A Weibo leak has confirmed that the device will come in three variants and three different prices. The Mi 6 could be released at MWC in Barcelona next month.

The Microsoft Surface Phone is one of the most-anticipated devices of 2017 and tech experts believe that the device will be unveiled very soon. Fresh reports claim that the handset will be released as a phablet though the screen size may be similar to the Lumia XL device.

A couple of Western Sydney locals have been infected by rare flesh-eating bacteria (necrotising fasciitis) and insect bites may have caused their misfortunes.

Two bombs were discovered outside a unit in Adelaide’s north on Tuesday. A 74-year-old man was found dead in the same location after a fire broke out overnight.

Australia’s east coast is experiencing a scorching heatwave that is expected to last three days. Residents in affected areas have been urged to stay cool. Extremely hot conditions are expected to persist in parts of southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales.

Nearly 100 animals, some of which were malnourished and bruised, were found in "very disturbing" conditions in an alleged puppy farm in Glenarbon, Queensland. The discovery came after authorities raided the place on Monday.

An Australian mother, in her 50s, and her three sons, in their 20s, who were missing in Japan have been found safe. The family had not returned to the Nozawa Onsen ski resort from their trip on Monday.

Charlie Cohen, 22, was among those attending the BPM electronic music festival at Mexico's Playa del Carmen resort when a gunman opened fire on Monday. At least five people have died in the incident and 15 others have been injured.

More than 3,000 hacked Yahoo log-in credentials were linked to high-profile Australian government officials.

“Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” will be available in multiple versions when it’s released on Jan. 24 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Capcom is reportedly building one version of the game that will be set in London. The developer has also challenged fans to experience it on Jan. 20-23. Steam has also revealed details about the Season Pass though price and individual release dates are yet to be confirmed. All DLC drops will be made available before Dec. 31.

Latest reports suggest that “Pokemon GO” is the highest-grossing app currently and that it is raking in crazy amounts of money in various countries. Niantic is keen on issuing the next major update as, especially if these latest financial results are anything to go by.

It is comforting news for many that “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” will be released along with the Nintendo Switch console on March 3. The game has two different resolutions and the Switch is a significant improvement from the E3 2016 Wii U build that had serious performance problems.

The Centrelink debt recovery program, which has sent incorrect debt notifications to thousands of Australians since July last year, will be undergoing changes. Human Services Minister Alan Tudge said welfare recipients will now be able to internally review their payments before their debt proceedings are launched.

The Huawei Mate 9 is a tough competitor to beat in the big screen smartphone segment. The flagship is coming to Australia on Feb. 7 and large screen lovers will simply love the handset. The Mate 9 is everything big – big battery, big screen and big camera. The Leica camera is pretty impressive and up for the challenge. The handset will sell for $999 once it hits the local stores in Australia.

Senator Pauline Hanson has confirmed that she would not attend Donald Trump's inauguration despite being gifted tickets to the ceremony.

Fresh leaks spotted by Android Soul suggest 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch variants for the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone. The 3.5mm headphone jack may also be dropped. The units have reportedly been sent to the CEO and Vice Chairman for approval.

James Ashby, Pauline Hanson's chief of staff, has dismissed reports that say he will contest a seat for One Nation at the Queensland state election. He said it was "pure speculation."

Nokia is said to be releasing six to seven Android phones in the market and Nokia 6 has already been unveiled. Now, a couple of videos have given an extensive look at the Nokia 8 smartphone that is expected to come in two versions, one with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and the other with a Snapdragon 821 chipset.

Thirty seven-year-old Akon Guode has admitted to killing her children by driving them into a lake in Wyndham Vale. She now faces two counts of murder and one count each of attempted murder and infanticide.