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Pilot’s 7.6m near-miss with fighter jets
A civilian pilot's mid-air drama which nearly resulted in him crashing into two Australian fighter jets has been detailed in a critical ATSB report.
Elite school locked down after gun scare
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly firing an airgun at another student, forcing a prestigious secondary school into lockdown.
Plane crashes into croc infested waters
Police have confirmed a light plane has crashed into crocodile infested waters in Western Australia's northwest.
Chilling details behind hacker’s crime spree
Victims of a tech-savvy" man who bought stolen data online to access their emails and bank accounts have described the experience as violating, a court has been told.
City’s measles crisis soars to 33 cases
One Aussie capital is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in years, with 33 confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease spreading through popular shopping and dining locations.
Massive shake-up to state’s coal power
A major shake-up is on the way for one Australian state's single biggest export, which powers homes here and abroad.
Dragons young gun cleared of major neck injury
The Dragons have provided a major update on a rising forward who was taken from training in an ambulance following an incident on Thursday morning.
Deadly bacteria outbreak sparks health alert
A dangerous bacterial outbreak has hospitalised six people in one state, sparking an urgent health investigation.
Albo leaves door open to CGT reform
The Prime Minister has softened his language on tweaks to a key tax that has been blamed for keeping young Australians out of the housing market.
Plane crashes into croc infested waters
Police have confirmed a light plane has crashed into crocodile infested waters in Western Australia's northwest.
Albo’s big warning to One Nation voters
Anthony Albanese has urged people against voting for One Nation as the country watches whether the populist party's surge in the polls will translate into votes.
‘Weapon’: Olympian’s shock Insta post
A former Olympian whose wife died after being struck by his car has made a shocking faux pas in his first Instagram post since his conviction after her death.
‘Challenging’: RBA’s new grim for Aussies
The Reserve Bank has warned Australian households face a more challenging" financial period, as the impact of the Middle East conflict hits home.
Elderly woman killed in boating tragedy
A woman in her 70s has died after being thrown overboard in a freak boating accident off the coast of Tasmania.
‘Scallywags’: Premier bats away spill gossip
The Victorian Premier has batted away leadership spill rumours as anonymous gossip" peddled by scallywag" colleagues.
Watchdog’s huge fuel move as crisis deepens
The consumer watchdog has announced a new investigation into the nation's biggest fuel suppliers as petrol and diesel prices soar.
Pauline confronts premier ahead of election
Pauline Hanson has provided SA Premier Peter Malinauskas with some stern words as One Nation soars in pre-state election polling.
Watchdog’s huge fuel move as crisis deepens
The consumer watchdog has announced a new investigation into the country's biggest fuel suppliers.
Shock poll on what migrants really think about migration
Pauline Hanson's popularity has spiked significantly in recent months - and the results of a new survey of migrants explains why.
Aussies smashed by Iran war crisis
Farmers and producers were smashed by bushfires, drought and flooding - then the Iran war hit.
Albo’s big call ahead of fuel crisis talks
The Prime Minister has made a major concession ahead of a snap meeting of the national cabinet to addressing a looming fuel crisis.
Perth podcaster pleads guilty to murder
A conspiracy theorist podcaster has pleaded guilty over the stabbing death of 30-year-old Alisha Lauren Hendren-Krippner in a Perth home last year.
‘Defining’: Hints to Aussie budget revealed
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given a major indication on the next budget, as Australians face down spiralling fuel prices and soaring cost of living.
Miracle after missing kayaker found alive
A kayaker who went missing off the South Australian coast has been found safe and well after a simple crab fishing trip turned into a survival ordeal.
Australian legal giant dies aged 100
Sir Anthony Mason, who served as Australia's ninth High Court chief justice, has been remembered as a master judicial craftsman" who had equal wit and intelligence.
New detail in Lehrmann rape case trial
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has had his rape case - stemming from an alleged incident in October 2021 - mentioned in court.
Danish royals kick off final day in Melbourne
King Frederik has shown his competitive side during the Danish royals' final day in Melbourne, playing with volunteers at a youth mental health advocacy centre on their final day in Victoria.
New Zealander charged with family murders
A man who allegedly murdered his fiancee and baby daughter in Queensland has had his case mentioned in court for the first time since the shocking killings.
New Zealander charged with family murders
A Queensland man who allegedly murdered his fiancee and baby daughter has had his case mentioned in court for the first time since the shocking killings.
Trial date set for Lehrmann rape case
A trial date has been set for Bruce Lehrmann, the former Liberal staffer who faces two charges of rape over an alleged October 2021 incident.
Man named after body found by highway
Police are probing multiple crime scenes over an extensive geographical range" after an elderly man was found dead by a regional highway, a court has been told.
Huge poll win for One Nation
South Australia's premier and opposition leader have united in cautioning voters looking to cast their ballot for One Nation.
Occult podcast host kills sex worker fiancee
An Aussie podcaster who spoke about the occult, magic and spirituality has admitted to killing his sex worker fiancee.
‘Blinded’: Leaders exchange barbs
The leaders of SA's Labor and Liberal parties exchanged fiery barbs at one another in a debate just days before the state heads to the polls.
Shocking stats reveal state’s crime crisis
Police have reported a record number of a horrific domestic violence-related act in one Australian state.
Experts differ on sex worker’s death: Court
Two forensic pathologists have given differing opinions about the cause of death of a sex worker, as the man accused of her murder faces a key court hearing.
Stat that will make Aussies’ blood boil
Nearly half of the capital gains tax discounts flow to a small percentage of Australians who each pocket a staggering benefit as the housing crisis deepens.
‘Crazy’: Barr unleashes after rate hike
Sunrise host Nat Barr has grilled Jim Chalmers over claims Labor is fuelling inflation by overspending in a heated exchange live on-air.
Massive idea to save households thousands
Australian households struggling as fuel prices surge could save thousands under a bold new proposal.
Update after man killed in horror crash
A 26-year-old man died when a truck allegedly struck him head-on on the wrong side of the Bruce Highway in February.
Men seen lurking near ‘murder compound’
New vision has emerged of three suspicious men lurking in the stronghold" where a grandfather is believed to have been taken after his kidnapping.
‘Don’t accept it’: Kyle sacked by ARN
Jackie O' Henderson has been spotted hours after it was confirmed the Kyle and Jackie O show had been killed off, with her co-host threatening legal action.
Resources giants name new chief executives
The world's largest mining company and Australia's biggest energy player have unveiled their new top bosses, in a major shake-up to the ASX.
Rideshare giant’s huge move in fuel crisis
One popular rideshare company is making a major move as fuel prices continue to surge across the country.
Migration surges, Albanese plan ‘in tatters’
Australia has taken in a record number of migrants in the past year, despite the government's promise to reduce the figures.
BHP names new chief executive
One of Australia's biggest companies has named its new chief executive to replace a man who was in the job for more than six years.
‘Volatile’: Grim warning amid recession fears
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has made a bold claim on a possible recession after the RBA warned inflation needed to be brought under control.
‘Don’t accept it’: Kyle sacked by ARN
Kyle Sandilands' contract with ARN Media has been terminated, with the radio giant saying it is now over to my lawyers".
Major healthcare fears as crisis looms
A new poll has revealed a horror statistic about Australia's mental healthcare system, as psychiatrists issue a major warning to the commonwealth.
‘Progression’: Top doctor’s sad health update
Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has shared a heartbreaking update on his battle against brain cancer - but vowed it is not the end of the road".
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