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CCTV reveals woman’s near-death steak ordeal
New footage has emerged of the moment high profile Aussie businesswoman Carolyn Creswell came close to death after choking on a piece of steak.
Grace Tame’s charity to shut doors
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has suffered another blow after a charity she founded announced it would close its doors.
Why petrol prices are expected to climb again
Australian drivers could end up paying more at the bowser within the coming weeks, even before the fuel excise returns to normal, economists have warned.
‘Pure luck’: Cop swerves to miss head-on
Dashcam footage has revealed the terrifying moment a police officer swerved to avoid a head-on crash with an alleged drunk driver travelling on the wrong side of the road.
Wissam Haddad targets Jews and Christians in new sermon
A preacher previously found to have breached discrimination laws has released a fresh sermon, sparking furious reactions.
Shocking end to cops’ teen pursuit
An alleged teenage car thief's escape plan went prickly when he leapt into a backyard full of cactuses during a police chase.
‘My best’: Murder accused on son’s death
The mother accused of murdering her son told police his supposed troubles with addiction led him to inject himself with Vegemite, a court has been told.
Chilling details in 26yo’s tragic death
A $1m reward is on offer decades after the suspicious death of a young woman found with broken bones and burns to 60 per cent of her body.
Inside $300m probe before BRS arrest
The specialist team tasked with investigating allegations of war crimes has delivered only its second arrest after years of work. Why is it taking so long?
46yo in alleged horror Sydney hospital attack
Disturbing details have emerged after a woman accused of bashing a hospital patient over the head with a hammer appeared in court for the first time.
Detainee escapes from major Sydney prison
A major hunt is underway after a 30-year-old inmate escaped custody from a Sydney prison while being transported to hospital.
Bruce Lehrmann suffers crushing court blow as High Court knocks back appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has lost his final bid to overturn his defamation loss to Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson, with Brittany Higgins declaring finality to a painful chapter".
10k+ sign Ben Roberts-Smith petition in 24 hours
A growing campaign has powerful backers, but the nation remains bitterly split over what happens next.
New details after alleged hammer attack
New details have emerged after a woman allegedly attacked a patient at a major Sydney hospital, leaving him fighting for life.
Deal struck for ‘additional’ Aussie fuel
Australia's two largest fuel suppliers will bring additional fuel onshore under an extraordinary deal, Anthony Albanese has announced.
‘Trained to kill’: Big problem with BRS arrest
The AFP wanted Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to be as public and dramatic as possible. And it exposes a glaring problem we can't ignore.
Major ‘cashie’ clampdown on vineyards
More than a dozen vineyards across some of Australia's most renowned wine districts were visited in a major police operation
New twist in murder probe as four arrests made
Police investigating the death of a man last seen alive on AFL grand final day have made four new arrests.
$1m reward decades after 26yo’s death
Police have given a major update more than 20 years after the death of a young woman found with burns to 60 per cent of her body.
Bruce Lehrmann suffers crushing court blow as High Court knocks back appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has lost his last-ditch attempt to overturn his damaging defamation suit loss to Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson.
Man attacked with hammer in hospital: cops
A patient at a major Sydney hospital has been left fighting for life after a woman allegedly attacked him with a hammer.
New cyclone could hit Qld in days
Just three weeks after Cyclone Narelle, Queensland is bracing for another severe tropical cyclone with Maila expected to make landfall early next week.
Family detail as $150m star drops to No. 222
The $150 million LIV Golf star who once lifted the Claret Jug now searches for answers after missing cuts at all four majors last year.
‘Deeply concerning’: Aus’ big call on Lebanon
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is deeply concerning" after devastating Israeli air strikes overnight.
No fuel relief in sight despite ceasefire
Aussies have been warned a fragile" US-Iran ceasefire means there is no certainty of fuel prices coming down.
Murder probe after man dies in major city
Homicide detectives are investigating a man's death in a Melbourne suburb overnight.
Touching act for heroic Cronulla riot cop
A retired police officer has finally been rewarded, after his heroic intervention during the Cronulla riots went unrecognised for nearly two decades.
RSL employee charged over $360k fraud
A young RSL employee has been charged over alleged fraud totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Two charged over alleged sick ‘brothel’ acts
Two people have been charged with a raft of heinous offences - including bestiality - after police allegedly uncovered an illegal brothel".
Shock discovery on popular Aussie island
An investigation has been launched after construction workers made a chilling discovery on a popular Aussie island destination.
Homes being built but targets missed
Housing completions are falling well short of targets in one state, even as new construction hits its highest level in years.
Court twist in ‘starving ballerina’ case
A mother and father jailed over the alleged starvation of their ballerina daughter have had their convictions quashed in a major court twist.
Teen, 14, dies after park cycling accident
A 14-year-old has died after a serious cycling accident at a popular recreation park, known for its extensive mountain bike trails and cycling circuits.
Major Aussie theme park ride stalls mid-track
Riders were left stranded mid-ride after a rollercoaster at a major Aussie theme park came to an unexpected halt - sparking a rescue effort.
‘You’re a hypocrite’: Chris Bowen come to blows with veteran journalist
Veteran Seven reporter Liam Bartlett's long-running renewables fight has gone nuclear in a fiery clash with Chris Bowen about his .
Rideshare driver hit with rape, stalking charges
A rideshare driver has been charged over his alleged creepy behaviour towards three different women over five years, before he allegedly raped one of them.
Nurse describes 11yo’s fatal scooter crash horror
An off-duty nurse who fought to save the life of an 11-year-old boy after a scooter crash has described the horror of the scene.
Mother-son DV before alleged murder
Months before his untimely death, a troubled man and his mother were involved in a domestic violence incident, a court heard. Now his mother is on trial for murder.
Soldier’s sad act after BRS charges
Bob Katter has claimed one of his veteran constituents has demanded their medals be returned to Canberra following Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest.
What we know about BRS’ war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith is facing allegations he took part in five murders during his deployments in Afghanistan. This is what we know about the charges.
Australia should never be ‘begging’ again: Canavan
Australia should never again be in a position of begging for resources", Nationals Leader Matt Canavan has warned.
Qantas signs huge deal with the NFL
Australia's national carrier has struck a deal that could transform how American sports fans experience the land Down Under this September.
Aussie dollar rises on Iran-US ceasefire
The Australian share market has come bursting out of the blocks as a potential two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran takes the sting out of oil prices.
Ex-US Navy SEAL stuns Sunrise with Roberts-Smith demand
A retired US Navy SEAL has gone off-script during a live breakfast TV interview to weigh in on the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith.
Rookie’s emotional tribute after wild debut
Apa Twidle is the name on everyone's lips after a wild debut on Monday, and his journey to the NRL is every bit as incredible.
‘Show respect’: Minister fires up over clean energy
Australia's energy minister has fired up over the nation's clean energy transition in an explosive press conference.
The one stat that should terrify 16 NRL clubs
A key detail in the Penrith Panthers' start to the NRL season has even rival players jumping on the bandwagon, as the team continues its push for perfection'.
‘Weeks from closure’: Call for emergency fuel ruling
Peak transport bodies have given a dire update as they bid to have large corporations at the top of supply chains cover truckies' soaring fuel bills.
‘Outbreak’: Severe storms, snow to smash Aus
A vigorous cold front will slam southeastern Australia from Thursday, bringing severe thunderstorms, strong wind gusts and unusually wintry conditions.
Wild call for ‘Australia on steroids’
The new Nationals leader is calling for more factories, space ports and babies to usher in an Australian economic revolution".
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