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Driver flees after crashing car through house
A driver is on the run after ploughing their car into a Sydney home as a family was asleep inside, giving them the shock of their life".
Shock truth about rare bat disease
A man has died in NSW after being bitten by a bat, in the state's first confirmed case of the rare - and deadly - disease. Here's what we know.
Nightmare video emerges from Melbourne
A video of chaotic scenes at in one Aussie city this week has sparked horrified reactions, with the truth behind the clip now emerging.
Update after synagogue set alight with 20 inside
Police have released an image of a man wanted for questioning after a Melbourne synagogue was set alight with 20 people inside, forcing them to flee.
Childcare centres’ big call on male staff
Male educators will reportedly no longer be allowed to change nappies at a string of Victorian childcare centres, in the wake of distressing allegations of child abuse.
Cop found ‘unresponsive’ on road
Two young female police officers have been hospitalised after they were allegedly assaulted during a call-out in western Sydney.
Alleged pedophile pedo’s resume revealed
A children's dance studio and a martial arts centre are the latest to be linked with alleged childcare pedophile Joshua Brown.
New warning for state after “bomb cyclone”
Residents in areas of the NSW coastline smashed by this week's bomb cyclone" have been issued a fresh warning.
Driver flees after crashing car through house
A driver is on the run after ploughing their car into a house in Sydney, causing significant damage.
Teens charged after wild mall brawl
Multiple children - all no older than 13 - have been charged over an alleged wild brawl at a shopping centre, during which a man and police officer were allegedly assaulted.
Sydney chicken shop, Super Nash Brothers, exposes Uber Eats fees
New policies introduced by the global food giant are taking the mickey" out of local businesses, one shop owner says.
Disgusting find costing Aussie state $1m
A rising tide of foul-smelling objects is choking one state's wastewater system, costing more than $1m each year.
‘Terrible virus’: Sad claim at anti-Semitism hearing
An inquiry into anti-Semitism across Australia has been told the terrible virus" is spreading across the country, with over 1,000 reports made to police so far in 2025.
Albo’s massive call on GST tax change
The Prime Minister has made a huge call on whether he will change the GST tax rate as part of Labor's ambitious second-term agenda.
May spending surge crushes expectations
Aussies are spending more than this time last year, but it is not strong enough to stop a rate cut in July.
Dad’s suspicion foils child sex plot
A young resort worker has been jailed after he attempted to meet up with a young boy for sex, a plot uncovered when the boy's father grew suspicious.
Shock new theory in 21yo’s stabbing death
New details have been revealed about the investigation into a 21-year-old's stabbing death - allegedly at the hands of two teenagers - in Sydney's west.
Ex-private schoolboy’s ‘risky role’ in drug deal
A former rugby player from an exclusive eastern suburbs private school has pleaded guilty to his risky role" in a commercial supply of more than 10kg of cocaine.
Major bank calls out RBA over rate cut
One of Australia's big four banks has fired off a simple question to the RBA ahead of its next board meeting, pushing them to deliver a cut for homeowners.
Major update in pop star’s court case
A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of Guy Sebastian's former manager.
Clare vows kindy cops after childcare
Education Minister Jason Clare has vowed stronger powers for childcare centre investigators after an alleged childcare pedophile was hit with 70 horror charges.
Teens arrested over wild shop brawl
Several teenagers have been arrested after a youth brawl allegedly broke out in a shopping centre - with police alleging it was sparked when a man in his 60s was assaulted.
Boy dies after falling from an e-bike
Police have issued a devastating update after a child suffered critical injuries when he fell from an e-bike.
Eye-watering $75m jackpot Aussies have a chance at winning
After no one pocketed $43 million, Aussies could walk away with an even bigger prize at the next draw of the European Jackpot.
Teens charged after 21yo fatally stabbed
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in Sydney's west.
Major Aussie warning on ‘ghost stores’
Australia's consumer watchdog has issued a major warning over scam ghost stores" flogging dodgy products to Aussies, all while pretending to be local businesses.
Teens charged after 21yo fatally stabbed
Two teenage boys have been charged after a 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in Sydney's west.
Aussie town’s push for Big Pear
Roll over Big Banana and Big Prawn - this Victorian town is pushing to build the world's biggest pear in its backyard.
There are good men in childcare but they might need to be collateral damage
The alleged abuse of children at Melbourne childcare centres has made one thing crystal clear: It's not a place for men.
Bizarre giant pear proposal for Aussie town
Amid the success of Australia's big things", a Victorian town is now advocating to build the biggest pear on Earth in a bizarre new tourism bid.
Childcare horror wipes out $120m
The company that operates the childcare centre at the heart of Victoria's alleged child sex abuse horror is crashing, losing $120m in value since Tuesday.
Aussie man dead after bat bite
A man has died after becoming the first in one Australian state to contract this life-threatening illness.
Major hurdle cleared for ‘best Games ever’
The future of Brisbane 2032 is now secured, with organisers confident of delivering the best Games ever".
Man’s horror alleged act on date
A man who allegedly choked a woman he met on a dating app and sexually assaulted another has been barred from leaving the state.
There are good men in children but they might need to be collateral damage
The alleged abuse of children at Melbourne childcare centres has made one thing crystal clear: It's not a place for men.
‘Scary’: AFL star flees home after blaze
Port Adelaide defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and his girlfriend have been forced to flee from their home after a suspicious" fire broke out nearby.
First photo of alleged child rapist revealed
The full identity of an alleged teen rapist, whose charges led police to alleged childcare predator Joshua Brown, has been revealed.
Major update after cop’s son fatally stabbed
There has been a major development in the case against a man accused of stabbing to death the son of a police officer in Adelaide's Red Light district.
Fiery TV clash over call to ban male workers
Karl Stefanovic has clashed with a child abuse victims' advocate over extreme" calls to ban all men from childcare in the wake of a case that's shocked Australia.
‘Excessive’: Hunter Valley bus crash driver’s claim
New details have been revealed as the driver of the Hunter Valley bus crash fights his sentence over the tragedy that killed 10 people and injured more than two dozen others.
Labor’s big pledge after childcare horror
The Albanese government has pledged speedy action after shock allegations of sexual abuse at a Victorian childcare centre.
$7 or less: Maccas’ big promise to Aussies
An exclusive interview with the man leading Maccas in Australia has revealed big changes for the fast-food giant in the next 12 months.
Blaze sparks huge delays on motorway
Sydney commuters are facing lengthy delays on a major route after a truck burst into flames, sparking traffic chaos.
Grim reality of childcare sex abuse
Australia is again trying to figure out what to do with shocking allegations of sickening abuse at the hands of a childcare worker, writes Samantha Maiden.
Moment car on fire rolls down street
CCTV has captured the dramatic moment a flaming car rolls down a street after a home was sprayed with bullets.
More flights axed, chaos as storm shifts
Flights have been cancelled, thousands remain in the dark and commuters face ongoing disruptions amid a freak storm - equivalent to a category 1 cyclone - in NSW.
‘Extreme’:Karl erupts over call to ban men
Karl Stefanovic has clashed with a child abuse victims' advocate over extreme" calls to ban all men from childcare in the wake of a case that's shocked Australia.
‘Overreach’: Warning after huge Maccas ruling
A win for thousands of workers in South Australia could have national implications. But retailers are warning it raises serious questions".
Police probe after home sprayed with bullets
Shots have been fired into a Sydney home overnight, with police investigating whether the house was deliberately targeted.
Power cut, traffic chaos fears as storm shifts
Thousands have been plunged into darkness and commuters face ongoing disruptions amid a freak storm - equivalent to a category 1 cyclone - in NSW.
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