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Woman charged after cop car fire in riots
About 400 people stormed the Alice Springs Hospital on Thursday night after the arrest of Jefferson Lewis, the suspected killer of Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Indigenous man found dead in Darwin waters
An Indigenous man who vanished while swimming in a Darwin creek has been found dead, sparking a police investigation.
Tony Burke says migrants are the ‘solution, not the problem’, defends pre-election citizenship ceremonies
Tony Burke has declared immigration is the solution, not the problem" for the housing crisis - and revealed the first thing he says to new Indian-Australian citizens.
Melbourne hospitality venues firebombed overnight
Arsonists have allegedly firebombed a Melbourne restaurant and a hotel bar within hours, as police investigate links to more than 15 previous attacks on the city's hospitality venues.
‘Psychological torture’:Outback Wrangler’s prison hell
A mind-blowing" decision has left Outback Wrangler Matt Wright stuck behind bars and his wife shattered amid accusations of psychological torture".
Huge defect found in popular car range
A global car maker has issued a major recall for thousands of vehicles after an issue which could increase the risk of serious injury or even death".
Kids left stranded as fete ride malfunctions
More than a dozen schoolchildren were left stranded on a ride at a Western Sydney school, following a malfunction which sparked a dramatic rescue.
‘Should be here’: Plea after 5yo’s death
Indigenous leaders say the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has exposed systemic failures in community protection.
Charges imminent for alleged 5yo killer: NT Chief Minister
Following unrest in the Northern Territory, its Chief Minister announced a major update on the investigation.
Indigenous leader’s admission on missing Aboriginal children in the NT after Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death
The man suspected of killing five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby had violently attacked a woman with a meat cleaver months earlier.
Libs fight One Nation in crucial by-election test
Voting is now underway as Victoria's new Liberal leader faces her first major electoral test.
Two critical, 8 injured in horror crash
Two teenagers have been left fighting for life and eight others have been injured in a horror car crash, allegedly caused by an unlicensed 14-year-old driver.
Libs fight One Nation in crucial by-election test
Victoria's new Liberal leader faces her first major electoral test on Saturday as polls reveal One Nation is within striking distance of seizing a key Victorian seat.
‘Immediate action’: Vic rego costs slashed
Drivers in one Aussie state are tipped to save up to $372 on car registration as part of a government rebate slashing costs by 20 per cent.
Leaders’ massive call after 5yo girl killed
Calls are being echoed for an inquest into the conditions behind the alleged abduction and murder of a five-year-old girl from an Alice Springs town camp.
‘Psychological torture’:Outback Wrangler’s prison hell
The TV star was approved twice and told his family he was coming home. Then everything changed in a move prison guards call unprecedented.
‘Hey mum’: Son’s note to alleged killer
New details regarding a mysterious note addressed to a mother accused of killing her son have been revealed in court.
More rail chaos to rock state’s train network
Commuters in one Aussie state are bracing for widespread rail disruption as hundreds of train services are slashed under a major timetable overhaul.
Huge defect found in popular car range
A global car manufacturer has issued a major recall for thousands of vehicles after a major issue which could increase the risk of serious injury or even death" was detected.
Indigenous leader’s admission on missing Aboriginal children in the NT after Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death
As the nation's heart breaks for Kumanjayi Little Baby, a community leader exposes disturbing reality about how other missing Aboriginal children are treated.
Silent Aussie killer ‘quietly taking lives’
A natural disaster that leaves very little visible destruction" is killing Australians in droves, and things could potentially get worse.
Tigers fend off rival, keep star May brothers
The re-signing comes amid speculation the brothers may follow Jarome Luai in signing with the PNG Chiefs from 2028 onwards.
‘National disgrace’: Calls for inquiry into town camps after 5yo’s alleged killing sparks riots
A senator with deeply personal ties to the town camp at the centre of the horrific tragedy has made a devastating admission about what really happens there.
Man accused of ramming synagogue
A man accused of deliberately ramming a Jewish synagogue was nonsensical" during a police interview, a court has been told.
Remains of man missing since 2020 found
The remains of a man who has been missing for five years have been discovered in bushland south of Adelaide.
‘Significant’: Poliovirus detected in Australia
Wastewater testing has detected poliovirus for the first time in one Aussie state, prompting authorities to ramp up testing.
‘Criminal’: Chilling detail revealed in NDIS probe
Criminals exploiting the NDIS are part of a broader pattern of sophisticated illegal activity targeting government systems, a senate inquiry has been told.
Qantas responds to high fuel costs
Qantas and Jetstar are adjusting their flying plans again as pressures across the aviation industry continue to build.
Hospo heir sobs as he escapes DV convictions
The son of Sydney's self-proclaimed King of the Waterfront" has avoided conviction over a domestic violence related assault of his then-fiancee.
‘Anger and frustration’: PM speaks on Kumanjayi Little Baby
Anthony Albanese has made a plea to the people of Alice Springs after riots rocked the city overnight following the discovery of a missing five-year-old girl.
New clues as cops probe deadly ambush
The investigation into a deadly daylight shooting of a man outside a suburban home has taken a significant turn.
Man charged over alleged Nazi salute
A man has been charged after an alleged Nazi salute outside a licensed premises sparked police action in regional NSW.
New Kyle plan could hit major roadblock
Kyle Sandilands wants to launch a brand new show - but his epic clashes with fellow Aussie celebrities could come back to haunt him.
Coles sales revenue rises 4 per cent for March quarter
Supermarket giant Coles delivered its sales results for the March quarter, a day after rival Woolies did the same warning of inflation pressures.
More diesel, jet fuel to hit Aussie shores
The government has revealed the key cities set to benefit after 150 million litres of extra fuel were secured through more shipments overnight.
Most common NDIS rorts revealed
The most common forms of NDIS misconduct have been revealed by department officials in a parliamentary grilling.
‘Progress’: ANZ profits surge 9 per cent
ANZ has posted a massive half-year profit, up 9 per cent and double the inflation rate, as the bank undergoes a cultural reset".
‘Unsettling’: Chilling detail in Bondi probe
The trauma of the Bondi massacre still reverberates" through a Jewish community a day after the release of an interim report on anti-Semitism.
‘Payback’: Chilling new threat as accused 5yo killer flown out of riots
The man accused of killing a five-year-old girl has been flown to safety' after a riot erupted in Alice Springs overnight outside the hospital where he was being treated.
City that woke to surreal blanket of fog
Incredible images show a surreal, sliver blanket of fog draped over one major Aussie city.
New top migrant country for Australia
One country has narrowly overtaken England as Australia's top overseas-born group.
Cops search property of ex-Premier’s partner
Police have searched a Gold Coast property owned by Dr Vahid Reza Adib, the partner of former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
Hints on major housing tax shake-up
Australia's treasurer has hinted at housing tax reforms that could reshape the property market but warned any changes would raise minimal revenue.
Push to turn Aussie wine into fuel
The Nationals have urged the Albanese government to kill two birds with one stone" and use an ailing industry to support Australia's fuel supply.
Push to scrap ‘reckless’ teacher plan
The NSW Teachers Federation has called on the education minister to reverse a reckless" plan to replace specialist teachers with inexperienced clerks."
Man suspected to have abducted 5yo arrested
A riot erupted in Alice Springs overnight after the man accused of killing a five-year-old girl was tracked down and beaten by vigilantes.
Redfern Convenience Store shut temporarily in cigarette blitz
A famous inner-city convenience store has been shut down for 90 days over suspected illegal tobacco sales.
Man suspected to have abducted 5yo arrested
A riot has erupted in Alice Springs after the man authorities have been hunting in relation to the abduction and death of a five-year-old girl was arrested.
Man suspected to have abducted 5yo arrested
The man authorities have been hunting in relation to the abduction and death of a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs, is now in police custody.
RSL memorial theft triggers appeal
A stolen propeller from an RSL war memorial has prompted an urgent appeal for information after potential sightings emerged hundreds of kilometres away.
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