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Bragg grilled on ‘morally wrong’ migrant claim
Liberal MP Andrew Bragg has been grilled over a migration claim he made last year, after the Coalition unveiled its controversial policy on Wednesday.
Transgender doctor who left UK’s NHS after changing room controversy resurfaces in Australia
A transgender doctor at the centre of a changing room dispute that sparked a costly legal battle in the UK has relocated to Australia to work in the NSW health system.
‘Theft’: Brutal swipe as debt nears $1 trillion
The Coalition has taken an unconventional approach in its latest attack on Labor's management of the Australian economy.
Man killed at work in forklift tragedy
A man has been killed in a workplace incident involving a forklift at a quarry about 30km southeast of Brisbane.
Eye-watering amount Aussies paid in taxes
Australians paid a staggering amount in taxes across all levels of government in the last financial year, the latest figures show.
‘Beautiful boy’: Hollands’ dad vow to Elijah
Carlton star Elijah Hollands' father has vowed to lift him up until he is restored in full" after his son's hospital admission sparked concerns.
‘Ripped off’: Baffling Aussie gas stat
Japan receives more revenue from Australian gas imports than the Albanese government collects from exports, an inquiry has been told.
$400k Trump-themed campaign targets Hanson
Activists have jumped on Pauline Hanson's love for Donald Trump and put it at the centre of a big-spend ad campaign.
Gangland link to alleged kidnapping
A man allegedly bundled into a vehicle and assaulted by five men has been linked to Sydney's criminal underworld.
Pip Edwards back with vengeance
Just three months after splitting with Ksubi after reportedly being too traumatised by the Bondi terrorist attack to continue, Pip Edwards is back.
Qantas launches $99 ticket sale
Despite the price of jet fuel spiking 150 per cent, Qantas has followed Virgin in announcing sweeping domestic sales.
Five arrested after brazen alleged kidnapping
A man has been discovered with facial injuries several kilometres from where he was allegedly forcibly bundled into a vehicle by a group of five men in suburban Sydney.
Couple’s bizarre discovery while fishing
A NSW couple say they were walking along the beach when their dog began sniffing at something on the shoreline.
Woman punched and robbed by kids: cops
A woman has been left distraught after she was allegedly attacked by a pair of twelve-year-olds as she was walking along a quiet street on Monday night.
Aussies deliver blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan’s Down Under trip
Aussies have delivered a blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan's whirlwind Australia trip, according to a new poll.
Camper mauled by large crocodile
A weekend camping trip turned into a nightmare after a man was attacked by a large crocodile, in the second incident reported in the region in less than five months.
Council’s organic-only waste switch sparks fury
An Australian council's major overhaul to its bin collection program has sparked outrage from families, amid concerns over overflowing" waste not being collected.
Bus driver sacked after Melbourne schoolboy dragged through streets
A bus driver has been sacked after dramatic CCTV footage emerged showing a 12-year-old boy pinned to the outside of a moving public bus for about 350 metres, with the child now traumatised.
Sister moved in dead brother’s bedroom: court
The sister of a man allegedly murdered by his mum has told a court she moved into her dead brother's bedroom after allegedly watching her mother prepare to murder him.
Business to pay up for truckie fuel bills
Australia's largest retailers and supermarket chains will be forced to cough up as truck drivers face spiralling fuel prices as conflict in the Middle East continues.
ASX flat despite Middle East crisis, oil price jump
Australian shares barely moved despite oil prices surging 8 per cent, as US-Iran tensions escalated from the seizure of an Iranian vessel.
Cops allegedly find 200kg cocaine on boat
A catamaran sailing near the Queensland-NSW border has allegedly been caught carrying a massive cocaine haul.
Brutal verdict on Harry, Meghan’s Aussie trip
Aussies have delivered a blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan's whirlwind Australia trip, according to a new poll.
Man hit, killed outside Comic Con named
A man allegedly hit and killed by an out-of-control car outside a comic convention in Melbourne has been named.
Man fatally crushed by 300kg of glass
A man has been crushed to death after hundreds of kilograms of glass fell on him at a property in Sydney's northwest.
Pilot dies after horror helicopter crash
A pilot has died after his helicopter crashed outside a remote town in outback Queensland.
Horror mishap before skydivers fall to deaths
A skydiving company has been fined after a horrific mid-air incident left two men suspended beneath an aircraft before falling to their deaths.
BRS not given ‘special treatment’: Premier
Ben Roberts-Smith was not given special treatment" after he was whisked out of a Sydney prison, the NSW Premier has claimed.
Global ‘frustration’ after Trump’s wild threat
Jim Chalmers has revealed the sentiment among world finance leaders, speaking just hours after Donald Trump threatened to blow up Iran's civilian infrastructure.
Car ploughs into ‘restricted’ airport area
A man has been charged after he allegedly rammed a car through a side gate of Brisbane Airport's international terminal.
Pilot critically injured in helicopter crash
A pilot sustained critical injuries and is fighting for life after his helicopter went down outside a regional town.
Statewide airfare blitz for holiday spots
Virgin Australia has announced a massive sale, with 500,000 economy fares to holiday destinations in one Aussie state for just $55.
Ben Roberts-Smith flashes smile in casual attire as he’s spotted for the first time since war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has been spotted with a relaxed look in his first public sighting since being charged with war crimes.
Distressing footage captures moment Melbourne schoolboy dragged by bus
A 12-year-old boy has been pinned by his school bag and arm to the outside of a moving bus as it made its way through a street in Melbourne's southeast, miraculously walking away from the ordeal without physical injury.
Key detail in $1000 tax write-off pledge
More than 6.2 million Australians eligible to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts will have to wait.
Reason for One Nation’s poll slump
Barnaby Joyce has admitted scandal over One Nation's employment of a convicted rapist would have affected the polls".
Urgent NDIS meet amid savings scramble
The Treasurer has called an urgent meeting as Labor prepares to announce ways to tighten government spending on the NDIS.
Major stock update after Geelong refinery fire
The energy company that owns and operates the Geelong refinery which went up in flames has returned to the ASX after four days of suspended trading.
Major changes for Aussie blood donors
The new rules are expected to unlock up to 20,000 extra blood donations per year in a major milestone for inclusivity.
Lost divers spotted after mammoth search
A desperate 20-hour search has ended in relief after two missing divers were found alive after surviving overnight in rough seas.
Hint of major changes to super laws
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government will shortly reveal a new approach to a key part of the superannuation system.
‘Trainwreck’: Barnaby’s Iran warning
The One Nation MP has refused to make a character assessment of Donald Trump after the US leader once again threatened to blow up Iran's civilian infrastructure.
7-year-old boy run over by neighbour’s car
A 7-year-old boy from Melbourne's outer-west has died while riding his scooter after he was run over by his neighbour's car.
Final text revealed in Lizard Island tragedy
The final message Suzanne Rees sent her daughter before her death after being left behind on an island has been aired.
Pedestrian killed by car while walking dog
Witnesses said they saw the man walking his dog before trying to cross the road when he was fatally hit by a car in the city's south.
Man allegedly kicks dog, slashes owner
A man has been hospitalised and the health of his dog is unclear after the pair were allegedly attacked by a man with a steak knife out the front of a popular Sydney pub.
6.2 million to get $1k instant tax deduction
Aussies will finally be able to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts under the big changes.
Major CGT, gas tax call amid ‘worsening’ crisis
A group of leading community organisations want a tax shake-up, arguing changes to gas, housing and mining could raise billions to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Support dips for One Nation in new poll
One Nation's primary vote has dropped slightly for the second time in two months, a new poll has found.
Final text revealed in Lizard Island tragedy
The final message Suzanne Rees sent her daughter before her death after being left behind on an island has been aired.
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