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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".
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.
Woman’s arm ‘degloved’ in guillotine horror
A company has been fined thousands of dollars after a worker suffered horrific injuries when her arm became entangled - leading to her limb being degloved.
Sad detail after 18yo woman falls to death
A haunting detail has emerged after a young woman fell to her death while hiking in a mountain range north of Brisbane.
Why ‘tinkering’ won’t save housing crisis
An inquiry into Australia's capital gains tax system has made scathing findings about the country's housing crisis.
Woman charged after body found in home
Police have announced a major breakthrough into their probe of a woman's death, weeks after her body was found inside a home.
Iran to blame for rate hike: Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded to the Reserve Bank's close decision to hike interest rates, suggesting the war in the Middle East is to blame.
Two violent attacks at beach within 2 weeks
A suspected repeat predator may be targeting women at a popular beach after two violent sexual assaults just weeks apart.
‘Used to be the most progressive’: Yarra Council begins narrowing bike lanes to make room for car spaces
An inner-city Melbourne council has been accused of abandoning its progressive' street cred as it begins bulldozing bike lanes for a controversial reason.
Wild threat to servo boss amid fuel cost crisis
A family-owned fuel business has revealed the shocking threats being made to staff in the wake of rising fuel costs.
Urgent disease alert for Aussie capital city
Aussies in one capital city have been issued an urgent alert after a return traveller tested positive for a highly infectious disease.
Property mogul’s tears after $20m extortion arrest
A property developer has cried in court after he was accused of enlisting a shadowy figure dubbed Mr International to chase alleged debts.
Gunman sparks major Syd police operation
Specialist police have swarmed a Sydney suburb in a major operation after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a gun.
Grace Tame under fire for dismissing October 7 rapes as ‘propaganda’
Grace Tame has come under fire over a claim she made in a radio interview about the October 7 terror attacks.
‘Silenced’: Aussie unis gag students
Australian universities have improperly used confidentiality clauses while claiming zero tolerance" for gender-based violence.
Beach predator feared after two attacks
A suspected repeat predator may be targeting women at a popular beach after two violent sexual assaults just weeks apart.
Knifepoint arrest after man’s death
Police have arrested a man following a dramatic knife standoff after discovering an unidentified body beside a major highway.
Depression-era mistake worth $17k
Australian coins minted by mistake during the Great Depression are now worth way more than their face value.
Woman allegedly threatened with gun
Specialist police have swarmed a Sydney suburb in a major operation after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a gun.
Man let 9yo steer car on highway: cops
A man has been charged after seatbelt cameras allegedly captured his nine-year-old unrestrained child steering his car on a major NSW highway.
Grace Tame under fire for dismissing October 7 rapes as ‘propaganda’
Grace Tame has come under fire for suggesting rapes of Israeli women and girls during the October 7 terror attacks were propaganda".
Major police operation under way in Sydney
Specialist police have swarmed a Sydney suburb after a man was reported to be acting suspiciously near a unit block.
Major update after man shot dead in Sydney
There has been a major development after a man was found with gunshot wounds inside a Sydney unit.
‘Concerns’: Servos hauled into fuel crisis talks
Some of Australia's biggest fuel retailers, including Ampol, 7-Eleven, and BP, have been hauled into a meeting with the consumer watchdog.
Oil shock leaves RBA with tougher rate call
Surging oil prices and above target inflation growth have given the Reserve Bank a difficult decision to make, but it won't help household budgets.
Millionaire’s shocking deathbed act
A hairdresser has been accused of deleting texts in an explosive court battle over her multimillion-dollar estate.
Aussie capital on major health alert
Health authorities in one Aussie capital have issued an urgent health alert after a returned traveller tested positive for a highly infectious" disease.
Man charged after letting child drive
A man has been charged after seatbelt cameras allegedly captured his nine-year-old unrestrained child steering his car on a major NSW highway.
Oil shock leaves RBA with tougher rate call
Surging oil prices and above target inflation growth has given the Reserve Bank a difficult decision to make, but it won't help household budgets.
‘Says nothing’: Farrer candidate’s response to ex-leader snub
The Liberal Party's candidate in Farrer has defended Sussan Ley for not showing up to a campaign event weeks after she was dumped as leader.
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