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‘Toughest’: Plea to Easter holiday-makers
Australia's peak accommodation body has issued an urgent plea for Easter travellers not to cancel their plans as the country's fuel crisis continues to bite.
Plague-level epidemic threatening state
An animal nearing plague-level numbers in one Aussie state is putting a billion-dollar industry under threat - with calls for urgent action.
Barnaby rips Taylor’s national address
Barnaby Joyce has ripped into Angus Taylor's rival televised speech, saying he didn't want to hear from either leader unless martians" were attacking.
Big call on One Nation’s by-election blow ups
One Nation candidates have a history of controversies. But a leading pollster says that does not matter.
Aussie swimwear, Eminem locked in legal fight
An Aussie swimwear brand locked in a trademark battle with US rapper Eminem has likened it to a David v Goliath situation" as the case moves forward.
Strike threat looms over rail megaproject
A critical Easter construction window for one state's massive rail project is hanging in the balance as strike action threatens to halt works.
‘Bury her’: Ex’s violent onslaught
A woman was left fearing for her life when her ex unleashed a violent rage, unable to accept their short-lived romance was over.
Anthony Albanese defends national address after backlash
Anthony Albanese has defended his rare national address following fierce backlash. Follow our live coverage.
Longstanding Liberal campaign boss steps down
A key figure in the Liberal Party has announced he will step down at right time", after nine years in the top job.
Taylor’s chilling fuel crisis warning
Angus Taylor has warned against heavy-handed mandates" that restrict people's freedoms" in an extraordinary rival televised speech.
Major ban to hit every Aussie household
Anthony Albanese says Labor will undertake the most significant" ever crackdown on gambling ads.
‘Deserve’: Taylor responds to Albo’s address
Angus Taylor has warned against heavy-handed mandates" that restrict people's freedoms" in an extraordinary rival televised speech.
Tight job market threatens further rate pain
Australian employers' need for workers has jumped in the three months until February, but it is unlikely to stop further interest rate pain.
Careless act shuts down waste facility
A discarded battery is believed to have sparked a fire that shut down a major waste facility for an entire day, prompting warnings about safe disposal.
Rabbitohs inspired by legend’s cancer battle
Nathan Merritt will make an emotional return to Accor Stadium on Good Friday to ring the South Sydney Legacy Bell before their big game against the Bulldogs.
Easter Show chaos as app fails
Thousands of families are facing long waits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show after the Fun Pass app stopped working.
Defence Minister says Australia may support measures to provide safe passage in the Straits of Hormuz
The Defence Minister says Australia will take a major step to secure the safe passage of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Australians win another cut in fuel excise
The Prime Minister has outlined a plan to carve another $500 million off the nation's fuel bills. Follow our live coverage.
‘Most significant’: Big move of gambling ads
Anthony Albanese says Labor will undertake the most significant" ever crackdown on gambling ads.
Court win for killer deputy mayor
A former NSW deputy mayor, jailed after gunning down his mother, thanked his lawyers after this ruling in court.
Australians win another cut in fuel excise
The PM has outlined a plan to carve another $500 million off the nation's fuel bills. Follow our live coverage.
‘Right of reply’: Angus Taylor to air opposing national address
The Opposition Leader says he will respond to Anthony Albanese's rare national address in a speech of his own on Thursday night.
‘Outside the box’: Radical 4-day week plan
One council is examining a four-day working week that aims to maintain essential services, reduce travel costs, and avoid increasing rates for residents.
‘Oh my god’: Man stunned by $1m phone call
A nightshift worker got the shock of his life on Thursday morning when The Lott called with life-changing news.
Urgent act as gas shortfall looms in months
Labor is considering invoking last-resort powers to ensure Australia has enough gas to last through winter amid fears of a supply shortfall.
Court win for killer deputy mayor
A former NSW deputy mayor, jailed after gunning down his mother, thanked his lawyers after this ruling in court.
Karl Stefanovic unloads on PM’s address
Karl Stefanovic has grilled the Deputy Prime Minister, questioning the wisdom of Wednesday night's public address on the fuel crisis.
Grim clue behind ‘strange’ Albo speech
Anthony Albanese's odd national address last night included urging Aussies to enjoy Easter - and to expect terrible times ahead.
Aussie tech inks $1.8bn cloud AI deal
An Australian tech company's shares have rocketed on Wall Street after signing a $1.8bn deal for data centres in Melbourne and Sydney.
15yo allegedly tortured, raped in Sydney hotel
Two teenagers allegedly tortured and raped a 15-year-old girl, forcing her to eat pizza off the floor like a dog" in a Sydney hotel room, a court has heard.
Huge One Nation call after SA election sweep
One Nation's sweep in the SA election has painted a dire picture for the Liberal Party, as Pauline Hanson doubles down on her plan for national dominance.
WA makes big emergency call on fuel
A state government has activated its emergency powers on fuel as the war in the Middle East rages on. Follow live for updates.
‘Escapism’: Terror-accused’s court claim
A man who is accused of plotting a mass casualty terror attack in one Aussie capital has told a court he was merely fantasising.
‘Should’ve been an email’: Albo cops backlash
Anthony Albanese's dramatic national address has drawn backlash, with one TV host declaring it a whole bunch of nothing".
‘Switch’: Albo’s plea to Aussie drivers
Anthony Albanese has made an extraordinary plea to Australians in a rare televised address to the nation - and the response has not been kind.
Third man charged over brazen gym shooting
Police have charged a third man over a brazen daylight shooting where masked gunmen allegedly fired twelve bullets at another man outside a popular gym.
‘It is not an accident’: Dad blasts lawyers defending good character driver defence
A father whose son died in a drunk driving crash has slammed lawyers for defending good character" evidence that reduces sentences for offenders.
Mayor steps aside over sex offender reference
A Victorian mayor has stepped aside just weeks into his term following revelations he provided a character reference for a convicted child sex offender.
Alleged slave blamed herself for assaults
A nurse who attended to a woman allegedly kept as a slave by a Melbourne couple told a jury that the woman said she had been assaulted but blamed herself for it.
Man shot by police after ‘altercation’
A man has been shot by police following an alleged altercation" during a welfare check at a home in Brisbane's north.
‘Escapism’: Terror-accused’s court claim
A man who is accused of plotting a mass casualty terror attack in one Aussie capital has told a court he was merely fantasising.
‘Should’ve been an email’: Albo cops backlash
Anthony Albanese's dramatic national address to the nation has drawn backlash, with one TV host declaring it a whole bunch of nothing".
‘Going to die’: Doctors’ oversight causes young man’s death
A young man who was left gasping for breath in his final moments could have been saved if not for his doctors' fatal mistake.
Hitler-praising preacher deported from Aus
An Islamic preacher who praised Hitler and made antisemitic remarks has been deported from Australia midway through his national speaking tour.
‘Switch’: Albo’s plea to Aussie drivers
Anthony Albanese has made an extraordinary plea to Australians in a rare televised address to the nation.
‘Gutted’: Largest wild prawn fisher goes bust
Gripped by a diesel shortage following a season of oversupply and then fishing shortfalls, Australia's largest wild prawn fishing company has collapsed.
Failed carjackers hid in bushes: court
Two men arrested after a dad was allegedly carjacked picking his daughter up from school spent hours hiding in bushes, a court has been told.
Hidden issue in major tax break
Tax breaks for property investors are turning losing investments into profits and pushing up prices, analysis finds.
Home approvals jump as rates climb higher
The number of homes approved to be built soared in the month of February but Australia still remains behind a key target.
Police seize $320k of allegedly stolen Lego
Hundreds of Lego boxes, including Star Wars, Marvel, and Pokemon sets, have been recovered after a wild police raid.
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