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Terror plot accused slapped with new charges
Police have slapped six fresh charges against a 20-year-old man accused of planning a terror attack in Perth.
5k patients at risk of HIV and hepatitis
Poor record-keeping means authorities cannot contact thousands of patients who may have contracted HIV or hepatitis at a dental practice.
‘Dangerous’: Anger over mosque threat charges
Muslim leaders have slammed police for laying the weakest possible" charges against a man after he allegedly threatened worshippers with a gun.
Chalmers’ huge call on tax upheaval
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shared new details about the shaping of the federal budget and how it changed in the wake of the Iran war.
‘Labor cannot be trusted’: Pauline Hanson takes aim at budget broken promises
Pauline Hanson has blasted Labor over broken promises in the budget, saying the major tax changes show the government can't be trusted".
‘Psychosis: Hate crime accused’s claim
A psychiatrist has detailed the maniacal state of a man accused of deliberately targeting a Jewish synagogue in an act of hate.
Aus will contribute to Hormuz ‘defensive’ mission: Marles
Defence Minister Richard Marles has revealed what Australia is set to contribute to a multinational effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Lake Cargelligo triple killer Julian Ingram confirmed dead
The body of a man found beside a vehicle in central western NSW this week has been formally identified as one of the state's most wanted murderers.
‘Stupid’: Man scales city’s tallest building
The daredevil claimed to have scaled the building four times, and didn't use any safety equipment as he scaled the 300m crane.
Chalmers’ huge call on tax upheaval
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shared new details about the shaping of the federal budget, and how it changed in the wake of the Iran war.
More and more Aussies behind on loan payments
More and more people using Australia's biggest bank are falling behind on loan repayments, as the bank posts a $2.7bn quarterly profit.
Pauline slams ‘Sheriff of Nottingham budget’
Pauline Hanson has slammed Labor's tax reforms as communism" while claiming hardworking baby boomers have had to go without.
Urgent warning for patients of dentist
Thousands of patients at a dental practice are being warned that they may have been exposed to bloodborne viruses.
Labor axes funding for Invictus in ‘shock’ move
Federal funding has been axed from a prominent organisation supported by Prince Harry in a move described as a big shock".
‘Stealing’: Hanson erupts over Labor budget
Pauline Hanson has launched a blistering attack on Labor's tax reforms, warning the changes could push up rents and burn young Aussies.
‘Bunch of crap’: Mark Bouris slams budget changes to CGT and negative gearing
Finance guru Mark Bouris is pissed off" after Tuesday's federal budget and claims Labor's excuses for axing property investor tax breaks are a bunch of crap".
‘Assault’: Fury over controversial tax changes
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has launched a fiery attack on Labor's controversial overhaul of Australia's tax system.
‘Extreme path’: Experts slam major budget controversy
Opinion is split about whether Jim Chalmers' capital gains tax changes are too extreme" or not really reform" at all.
ATM explodes at popular market
Three people have exploded an ATM at a historic inner-city market, with one taken to hospital under police guard.
Labor’s spending plan in ‘face of adversity’
The Albanese government's fifth federal budget has delivered a controversial backflip on a key tax, but Jim Chalmers is defending it as necessary.
‘No words’: Anger as charges dropped
The family of a 19yo Melbourne woman whose body was found in a fridge at a rubbish tip has begged for help after charges were dropped.
Child safety ‘overriding principle’ in sweeping NT protection law reforms
A child's death exposes a serious flaw" that left vulnerable kids at risk. Now caseworkers face sweeping new powers.
Exit fee increased for tourists, health spending spree in federal budget
Anyone leaving Australia will have to pay even more, after the Albanese government announced a new exit fee in Tuesday's budget.
Chalmers confirms huge tax changes
Australian workers have been dubbed the big winner as the government as a group slams a critical tax change.
‘Classic Jim’: Experts savage capital gains tax change in budget
Opinion is split about whether Jim Chalmers' capital gains tax changes are too extreme" or not really reform" at all.
‘Easy but wrong’: Labor explains tax overhaul
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has explained why the Albanese government broke an election promise.
Federal budget 2026: how much NRL’s PNG tax incentive will cost
The federal government has revealed how much tax revenue will be lost through the NRL's tax-free contracts for the competition's 19th team.
Find out if you come out in front with the 2026 budget calculator
Tuesday's budget contains a slew of tax changes and funding announcements. Find out if you come out ahead.
Dementia funding boost comes with warning
A leading dementia advocate has welcomed the government's $200m dementia funding but warns research investment must match care spending.
Child safety ‘overriding principle’ in sweeping NT protection law reforms
A child's death exposes a serious flaw' that left vulnerable kids at risk. Now caseworkers face sweeping new powers.
‘Kaz tax’: Exiled druglord behind $15 billion budget blow
An staggering $15 billion budget black hole has blown the Aussie economy wide open for a chilling reason.
Budget: Government’s $5bn ciggie problem
Excise revenue is tipped to fall by $5.4bn over the next five years, and the government is largely blaming one thing - tobacco.
Federal budget: EV drivers to lose key tax break
Changes to the way electric cars are taxed will bring a welcome reprieve for a government looking for cash.
‘Impossible’: Labor’s huge housing call as budget looms
Labor has confirmed it will overhaul the tax system but stopped short of revealing a controversial measure poised to be axed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
New details after student hit by train
Fresh details have emerged after a year 7 student was hit by a train in a traumatic incident at a Melbourne railway station.
Teen planned to commit terror attack: court
A teenager facing firearm and terrorism offences has been hit with additional charges related to an alleged plot to commit a terror attack.
‘Should still be here’: Price’s tears for 5yo
Coalition frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has broken down in the Senate while delivering an emotional tribute to Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Novice riders face major safety shake-up
Novice motorcycle riders in one state will be required to comply with new rules over the coming months, in a major safety shake-up on the roads.
Mother’s extraordinary $320k stolen Lego haul
A mother-of-three has issued an impassioned plea to a court after being found with an extraordinary haul of stolen Lego.
Urgent health warning issued for major city
A public health alert has been issued for one Aussie capital after a confirmed case of a highly-contagious disease was linked to a returned overseas traveller.
Pre-budget nerves spook ASX investors
Pre-budget nerves and renewed geopolitical tensions have impacted the ASX 200, with the benchmark recording its 15th decline in the past 19 sessions.
Charges dropped over Isla Bell’s death
Two men charged after the body of a missing teenager was found stuffed in a fridge have been dropped, after prosecutors said there were no reasonable prospects" of a conviction.
‘Deteriorating’ small town’s High Court bid
A group of concerned farmers are launching a landmark High Court bid to prevent the spread of harmful projects" in their area.
One dead, multiple trapped in 9-car crash
A man has died and multiple people were trapped after a horrific nine-car pileup in Sydney's west, which brought traffic to a standstill.
Viral NDIS fraud exposes victims of scam
Anti-NDIS fraud campaigners Drew Pavlou and Pete Zogoulas have allegedly become scam victims themselves after losing control of their fundraising website.
Owner of property where Dezi Freeman murdered two cops breaks silence
The owner of the remote Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers has broken his silence, revealing what he found in the moments after the cold-blooded killings.
Teen accused of underworld surveillance plot
A young woman has been arrested and charged over an alleged highly co-ordinated surveillance" plot targeting a man connected to Sydney's gangland attacks.
ISIS brides housed with mushroom killer: court
Two women accused of keeping a woman as a slave overseas have been housed alongside triple-killer Erin Patterson ahead of dual bids for bail.
Horror as man set alight inside unit
A man is fighting for life after being set alight inside a unit south of Sydney by an unknown attacker who fled the scene.
Aussie soldier killed in horror accident ID’d
An Australian soldier killed in a parachuting training accident at Jervis Bay Airfield in NSW has been named.
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