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Man stabbed in wild brawl at Sydney home
A brawl involving up to 20 men armed with knives, batons, and poles has broken out after an uninvited" group tried to crash a family gathering.
Scandal engulfs unemployment capital of Aus
A gardener with millions of followers has continued to expose the neglect" in one of Australia's poorest suburbs while the council plans to spend $600m on new offices.
Barnaby basks in One Nation’s ‘seismic’ SA result
New One Nation member Barnaby Joyce says the huge swing to the populist party in South Australia is a seismic shift" for Australian politics.
Urgent disease alert for major Aus city
Aussies have been issued an urgent health warning after a highly infectious disease was detected in a major city.
30,000 workers stung by super payment lag
Nearly 30,000 young workers have missed out on superannuation payments, prompting new laws forcing employers to pay super on payday from July.
China’s ambassador fires back at critics
China's top diplomat in Canberra has used a rare television interview to reinforce Beijing's hard line stance on Taiwan and push back against regional criticism.
Three survive night in open sea
Three people, including a child, have survived a terrifying night drifting in the ocean after their boat broke apart, with one man still missing.
Former premier welcomes baby boy
A former state leader has expanded his family to eight children after welcoming a new baby in Washington DC.
PAC Capital founder faces assault charge
A prominent venture capitalist is facing a criminal charge as his financial empire rapidly unravels.
Health alert issued across multiple sites
An infectious illness has prompted a widespread health alert after exposure at several busy western Sydney locations.
Ex-TC Narelle still wreaking havoc
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle is still unleashing chaos across the Northern Territory, with heavy rain and damaging winds sparking fresh flood fears in exhausted communities.
‘New reality’ for Australia after One Nation surge
Australia is grappling with a new political reality" as One Nation celebrates a political upset in South Australia, and turns focus to Farrer and Victoria.
One fuel lever Australia won’t pull
The Albanese government is not contemplating" needing to exercise emergency fuel powers, even as prices continue to soar.
‘No seats’: Leader snaps back over One Nation upset
One Nation is eyeing the balance of power in South Australia as counting continues after a landmark state election that returned the Labor government.
Major search for boat with four people aboard
Four people are missing after their fishing vessel failed to return to a campground, sparking a major air and sea search operation.
‘Exhausted’ Aussies brace for more flooding
Locals are facing destructive winds" and more heavy rains as Cyclone Narelle moved from Queensland to cross the Northern Territory coast.
‘Earthquake’: One Nation’s up-ends state polls
The populist party has delivered a shocking result that could reshape South Australian politics.
Man shot by police after alleged knife threats
Queensland police have shot a man who was allegedly carrying a knife and threatened officers at a suburban shopping strip.
Icon behind ‘welcome to country’ dies at 66
Tributes are flowing for the trailblazer" Indigenous leader credited with coining the term Welcome to Country" following news of her death.
Premier’s admission after One Nation upset
Labor voters turned to One Nation despite a thumbing red wave in South Australia, re-elected Premier Peter Malinauskas has admitted.
Capital city diesel above $3.10
Diesel has eclipsed $3.10 in the capital cities with some independent retailers selling unleaded petrol for $3 a litre.
Albo hits back at Trump’s Iran war claim
Anthony Albanese has pushed back against Donald Trump's claims that Australia said no" to his request for involvement in the Iran war.
‘Still hasn’t ticked over’: Aussie dad’s one-million-kilometre HiLux
A hard-working dad who runs a pest cleaning business has shared an extraordinary detail about the Toyota HiLux he bought for $40k in 2010.
‘Vacuum’: Lesson from Pauline’s election upset
A former Coalition leader says the decision to review all policies following its bruising 2025 election loss left a vacuum for Pauline Hanson to walk in".
‘Very destructive winds’ as cyclone looms
Locals are facing very destructive winds" as Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves from Queensland to cross the Northern Territory coast overnight.
‘Earthquake’: One Nation’s up-ends state polls
Pauline Hanson has shared an emotional reaction to the surge for One Nation, as the populist party wins several seats in the South Australian election.
One Nation hit with foul play accusations
One Nation is facing serious allegations of breaching electoral rules in South Australia's state vote.
‘Inflammatory’: One-man band’s pitch to voters
A legislative council hopeful has envisioned a state where so-called inflammatory" pro-Palestinian slogans are criminalised during his first pitch to voters.
‘He showed tendencies of a psychopath’: Aussie cop reveals encounter with serial killer Christopher Wilder
A desk sergeant's gut instinct proved horrifyingly correct, but the system tragically failed to stop the bloodbath that came next.
One Nation surge in SA vote count
Pauline Hanson has shared an emotional reaction to the surge for One Nation, as the populist party officially wins its first seat.
‘Wiped off the map’: Shock call as One Nation’s moment of truth arrives
The eyes of the nation are on one state today as Pauline Hanson faces her D-day - and stunning last-minute polling suggests Australia is in for a shock.
One Nation surge in SA vote count
Pollster predictions about One Nation's surge are coming true as South Australia's vote takes shape.
State’s $150,000 solution to housing crisis
One Aussie state has proposed a unique solution to deal with its housing crisis, after bureaucratic hurdles left several completed homes in storage.
Outages rock SA polling booths
Computer glitches have caused frustration and long wait times at polling booths in South Australia, with the Premier stating serious questions" must be asked of the electoral commission.
Mystery $100k Lotto winner yet to be found
A mystery Gold Coast lottery winner who won the $100,000 Lucky Lotteries prize has still not come forward after two months - prompting a public appeal.
Huge election test for major parties
One Nation's Colton candidate Rocco DeAngelis has lashed out at a handful of voters on Saturday morning, as South Australians across the state head to the polls.
Bombshell UK claim over One Nation hopeful
A One Nation candidate has been dumped on the eve of the South Australian election over revelations he is wanted in the UK over alleged outstanding criminal charges.
‘Need to see her’: Rapist’s wild court outburst
A rapist has begged to apologise to his victim during a dramatic court outburst after saying he was only trying to help her" during the terrifying three-hour ordeal.
Huge election test for major parties
South Australians are headed to the polls, with the state's premier revealing personal details about how the day is shaping up.
Price rise warnings amid Middle East turmoil
Qantas and Virgin are among several major Aussie companies passing on price hikes to consumers in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
Hanson tactic massively backfires
Something extraordinary has been happening on Aussie streets of this week. And it proves Pauline Hanson could do the unthinkable.
Huge election test for major parties
After weeks of campaigning, debates and speculation, South Australia heads to the polls on Saturday with a buoyed One Nation facing a test.
Australia petrol prices rise fastest in developed world since Iran war
Australia has seen the sharpest rise in fuel prices in the developed world since the start of the Iran war, as experts warn diesel shortages could grind the country to a halt.
Stepdad’s horror act to 37-day-old baby
A man who violently shook a five-week-old baby after he became frustrated at the child's crying has learned his fate in court.
RBA tipped to hike rates to GFC-era highs
Interest rates could rise to a new 17-year high, adding further pressures to cash-strapped households.
Sex offender ruling deemed ‘plainly wrong’
A controversial sentence that spared a former swim coach from jail has been dramatically overturned, with an appeal court stepping in to ensure his crimes are formally recorded.
Cabin crew on Sydney flight taken to hospital
Cabin crew have been taken to hospital after a flight from the US into Sydney faced severe turbulence.
Price rise warnings amid Middle East turmoil
Coles and Virgin are among several major Aussie companies passing on price hikes to consumers in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
Stunning way child abuser was caught
A child abuser exposed making stock pedophilic justifications" for his behaviour in a documentary has learned his fate.
170 murderers, rapists on the move
A maximum-security prison housing alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram will undergo sweeping changes.
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