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Horror details after three shot dead in NSW
First responders were confronted with a horrendous" scene after three people were shot dead in a NSW town, as a massive manhunt for the gunman continues.
Heat ‘nowhere to go’ as temps hit 47C
A dangerous heatwave that shattered January records is now barrelling towards Australia's southeastern states, with millions set to swelter through next week.
Ex-CFMEU head accused of fraud
A former CFMEU training manager has been accused of fraud offences linked to the union's training wing.
Mum accused of attempted murder after blaze
A mother has revealed plans to fight allegations she attempted to kill her two daughters after they were pulled from a house fire.
Lomax facing legal action from Eels
The Parramatta Eels have launched legal action against headline-making player Zac Lomax, after he tried to move across to a rival club.
AFL stars deny being present at brawl
Two AFL premiership stars have denied being physically present" at an alleged Sorrento Boxing Day brawl, a court has been told.
Sad clip shows how Aus has changed forever
A single clip has reinforced the harsh truth that life in Australia will never be the same in the wake of the terror attack in Bondi.
Three dead, gunman on the run in NSW town
A major police operation is unfolding in a NSW town after three people were shot dead, with residents being warned to avoid the area.
24yo arrested over alleged terror plot
Following a public tip-off, police have arrested a 24-year-old man who is now facing charges for allegedly planning acts of terrorism.
Three dead as cops lock down NSW town
A major police operation is unfolding in a NSW town after three people were shot dead, with residents being warned to avoid the area.
Millions to swelter as heatwave moves east
A dangerous heatwave that shattered January records is now barrelling towards Australia's southeastern states, with millions set to swelter through next week.
Surprising move in unemployment rate
Thousands of Australians entered the workforce just before the new year, sending the Aussie dollar on a run higher and having huge ramifications for cash strapped mortgage holders.
‘Insult’: Major bank slammed for job cuts
A major Australian bank has been slammed for reneging on promise to workers and announcing nearly 200 roles could be affected.
Jim Chalmers lashes ‘smoking ruin’ Coalition after Nationals’ mutiny
A leading Labor figure has lashed the Coalition as a smoking ruin" and offered a savage assessment of Sussan Ley's potential successors.
NRL star causes $5k damage at pokies: court
Details of how a young NRL player's immature" act plunged an entire pokies room into darkness, generating nearly $5000 in damages, have been revealed.
‘True leadership’: Hanson is the real winner
Pauline Hanson insists voters are craving true leadership" - and the polls suggest they're listening, a rise that's rattling Canberra.
Iconic Aussie statues vandalised in overnight raid
Two of Australia's most historic statues have been reduced to rubble, bearing ominous graffiti, in an apparent overnight vandalism attack.
‘Chaotic’: Barnaby erupts over Nats’ spat
Ex-Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has made a scathing call on David Littleproud's leadership amid the collapse of the Coalition.
Surprising move in unemployment rate
Thousands of Australians entered the workforce just before the new year, with new warnings of bad news for mortgage holders.
Nats break silence after shocking mutiny
Australia has been left with a husk of an opposition after a shocking declaration from David Littleproud.
Surprising move in unemployment rate
Thousands of Australians entered the workforce just before the new year, as the country's official unemployment rate for December is revealed.
Rebel Nat breaks silence after mutiny
Bridget McKenzie has revealed whether she plans to follow in the steps of former colleague Barnaby Joyce and jump ship to One Nation.
Alice Springs mayor’s Australia Day move slammed: ‘Disgraceful’
A mayor from a major Australian outback town has made a shock announcement ahead of the council's Australia Day ceremonies.
Hastie lets rip at ‘incontinent’ critics
Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has unloaded on critics who called him a traitor after he voted in support of hate crime legislation.
Nats break silence after shocking mutiny
David Littleproud has broken his silence after a shocking move that has plunged the Coalition alliance into chaos.
Great Australia Day survey: Take our poll
Love it? Hate it? Couldn't care less? Have your say on our national holiday in our annual Australia Day Survey now.
‘Beyond disgusting’: Dad’s message for Albo
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by police following an alleged antisemitic incident where several Jewish boys were allegedly harassed.
Correction and apology
An unreserved apology for an earlier error in a story that briefly appeared on news.com.au on January 21.
Rebel Nat breaks silence after mutiny
Bridget McKenzie has revealed her thoughts on a possible end to the Coalition, and whether she plans to jump ship to One Nation.
Mum accused over fatal fire granted bail a second time
A mother charged over a house fire that killed two of her children has been granted bail for the second time after failing to appear in court last week.
Trade fears sink ASX for third straight day
The Aussie sharemarket has fallen for a third straight day amid trade tensions between the US and Europe, while gold surged toward almost $5000 an ounce.
‘Light will win’: Bondi victims mourned
Australia will pause to remember the 15 people who were killed in the Bondi terror attack in December, shattering the country.
‘Day of mourning’: Mayor pulls out of Aus Day
A mayor from a major Australian outback town has made a shock announcement ahead of the council's Australia Day ceremonies.
‘Unimaginable’ situation after 5yo stabbed
The family of a young boy allegedly stabbed by a woman have revealed they face an unimaginable situation" as their little fighter" remains in a critical condition.
Man dead after wanted for stabbing
Police investigating the stabbing of a young woman in Melbourne's inner suburbs after she returned from a night out have revealed a major update.
Top cop’s warning over illicit tobacco war
One state's top cop has delivered a stunning insight on the police's campaign against illicit tobacco trading amid frequent police raids and firebombings.
More charges as Perth music teacher, 33, gives birth after alleged sex abuse against teen
A West Australian music teacher accused of multiple child sex offences has given birth to a baby reportedly fathered by her alleged young victim.
How you can honour lives of Bondi victims
Australia will observe a national day of mourning for those killed in the Bondi terror attack. Here's how you can pay your respects.
Man charged over Daniel’s Law breach named
A man who allegedly published information about a registered pedophile - in breach of the newly-introduced Daniel's Law - has faced court for the first time.
Milestone reached on Albo’s housing pledge
The federal government is calling quarter-time on its signature housing accord policy - with new figures revealing Australia is still short almost 81,000 dwellings.
Husband admits to killing mum-of-four
Melbourne father Jessie James Tumaliuan has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Czarina weeks before his trial was set to begin.
City alert after major disease outbreak
Authorities have issued an urgent health alert for a major capital city, warning residents to monitor for symptoms of a highly contagious disease.
World No. 1 advances in imperfect display
Aryna Sabalenka made few errors in her second round performance but in a sign of her appetite for AO glory, each of them frustrated the world No.1.
Horror find in hospital airconditioning
Patients in the haematology ward were forced to move to a different facility inside the hospital after the horror discovery was made.
Why government avoids saying ‘radical Islam’
The government has been forced to backtrack following an embarrassing interview mistake on TV about the new hate laws.
Perth music teacher, 33, gives birth after alleged sex abuse against teen
A West Australian music teacher accused of multiple child sex offences has given birth to a baby reportedly fathered by her alleged young victim.
Rebel Nats spark fresh Coalition fears
There are fresh fears of another Coalition split after multiple Nationals senators went against the opposition's official position on a key vote.
‘Hate group’ vanishes as new laws pass
A controversial pan-Islamist group in the crosshairs of new hate speech laws have undergone a huge change only hours after new hate speech laws were passed.
Fisherman’s warning after disturbing catch
A fisherman has issued a distressing warning to swimmers after making a disturbing catch at a popular swimming spot in Sydney's east.
New poll reveals why One Nation is soaring
A new poll has revealed why support for One Nation is soaring, after Pauline Hanson's party overtook the Liberals for the first ever.
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