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‘Chaotic’: Horror of fatal shark attack
A first responder has described the tragic scene that unfolded on Rottnest Island following a shark attack that killed Perth father-of-two Steven Mattaboni.
Fresh blow for 40k Aussie homes target
Australia's would-be homeowners have been dealt another blow with a staple government affordable housing scheme falling behind schedule.
Huge development in AFL dick pic scandal
A Supreme Court battle has erupted between former Carlton boss Luke Sayers and his estranged wife over an intimate image posted to social media.
Students fined using free public transport
School students in one state have been fined more than $820,000 for not tagging on and off free public transport.
AFL concussion case set for trial
A multi-million dollar class action against the AFL by former players has been listed for a mammoth 12-week trial.
Country music legend’s anti-Hanson post
An Aussie country music legend has questioned whether Pauline Hanson is as True Blue" as she would have us think.
Beloved dog critically ill after horror find
A routine afternoon walk ended in a life-and-death veterinary emergency for a family dog after a sudden and severe toxic reaction.
Named: Alleged dog abuser court no-show
A viral video showed his alleged animal abuse, but a Gold Coast man was able to avoid appearing in person to court.
Crime scene declared after fatal fire
A man has died following a devastating dawn fire that prompted a frantic response from neighbours and emergency crews.
‘Taking the p***’: Aussies unleash on Albo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken to social media to make a housing update, but Australians have pointed out a huge problem.
Labor defends budget amid poll pain
Labor is getting a taste of what Australians think of the federal budget, with a major poll spelling trouble for Anthony Albanese.
Homeowners eye loophole to keep negative gearing under new rules
There's a surprise loophole in the negative gearing changes that could allow homeowners to claim the tax breaks for their family home.
Body of woman found after ‘several weeks’
The woman's body was found lying on the floor of the corridor, with police believing she had been there for some time.
Massive housing deal with Aussie state
The government has struck a massive deal with one Australian state to help deliver more than 51,000 new homes.
Qantas flight diverted after alleged biting
A Qantas passenger has been banned for life after allegedly assaulting crew during a mid-air meltdown that forced a flight diversion to Tahiti.
New blow for Labor after budget backflip
The new data signalled a slip in support for the Prime Minister after Labor backflipped on its promise not to touch the housing investor tax benefits in the budget.
Liberal defector’s big call on parliament run
The latest high-ranking former Liberal to defect to One Nation has been grilled on whether she plans to run in state or federal parliament.
Aussie teen makes history with solo flight
An Aussie high-schooler has become the youngest female pilot to break a world record with her impressive solo fight - raising thousands for charity in the process.
UN to hand Albo global leadership award
Anthony Albanese is in line to receive a prestigious UN award - which has been handed out to the likes of leaders like Argentina's controversial chainsaw-totting president.
Qantas flight diverted after alleged biting
A Qantas flight has been diverted after an alleged drunken passenger bit a flight attendant, with video footage allegedly capturing part of the mid-air drama.
‘Market is cooked’: MPs housing tax pledge
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out one controversial tax change as debate rages over cuts to housing investor benefits.
‘Talking in circles’: Albo’s answer on tax backfires
Anthony Albanese sat down with a financial influencer to explain a major new tax to young Aussies. But his answers have left viewers more confused.
‘Price you pay’: Message to immigrants over citizenship
The Coalition's potential migration target was plucked out", Anthony Albanese has claimed as debate about immigration heats up.
‘Not moving’: Tourist dies in horror rollover
More details surrounding a horror rollover on a major Aussie highway have emerged as a young tourist killed in the carnage is identified.
Labor claims victory in crucial by-election
Labor has claimed victory in a crucial state by-election, despite the party suffering a significant swing and only a few hundred votes separating two candidates.
Major test for Aus after cruise ship disaster
Australia's pandemic preparedness faces its first major test since Covid-19 as authorities quarantine cruise passengers exposed to a deadly virus strain.
‘Market is cooked’: MPs housing tax pledge
Australia's Housing Minister says the market is cooked", as Labor backs in tax changes despite a new poll threat from One Nation.
‘Price you pay’: Message to immigrants over citizenship
Angus Taylor has told Australian permanent residents there is a price you pay" if they don't become citizens.
What Australia thinks about Albo now
Australians back housing tax reforms outlined in the Budget but according to a new poll, they doubt they'll work.
Eagle-eyed motorists helping unfair fuel pricing clampdown
New data has revealed that servos in the sticks are taking up the lion's share of fines for breaking fuel pricing rules.
Hughesy unleashes brutal mid-air swipe
Just days after unleashing on the government, Dave Hughes reveals the plane sight that he says is an outrage to all hard working Aussies.
Gov retort to Taylor’s sex law pledge
The government has bitten back against the Liberal leader who pledged legal changes following a landmark sex discrimination court ruling.
Man killed in island shark attack
WA police have provided an update after a 38-year-old man was killed by a shark on a popular island holiday destination.
Tragic details emerge as couple found dead at home
Police have discovered the bodies of a married couple in their 60s at a remote Tasmanian property in what they believe was a murder-suicide.
Major claim after woman dies in bus rollover
More details surrounding a horror rollover on a major Aussie highway have emerged as a young tourist killed in the carnage is identified.
Why Aussie renters are worried
Australians back housing tax reforms outlined in the Budget but according to a new poll, they doubt they'll work.
Man charged over Sydney hit-and-run
Seven months on, the man allegedly involved in a Sydney hit and run has been charged, accused of driving under the influence.
Nurse fakes family death to dodge Qantas
A Queensland nurse has faked his grandfather's death to avoid losing money on a non-refundable airfare.
Woolies locked down as teens wreak havoc
A shopping centre was plunged into lockdown after a group of teenagers were allegedly caught on camera trashing a Woolworths store and turning on shoppers.
‘Divisive’: Albo’s warning to Liberals
The Prime Minister has accused Angus Taylor of parroting One Nation in his budget reply speech.
Taylor vows change to country’s sex laws
The Liberal leader has pledged sweeping legal changes after a transgender woman won her discrimination case against a women-only app founder.
Man killed in island shark attack
A man has been killed by a shark on a popular island holiday destination.
AFL’s ‘insulting’ gesture for Indigenous players
A $300,000 AFL fund to boost Indigenous participation has been dismissed as executives' coffee money" by critics.
Man critical after shark attack
A man is fighting for his life after a shark attack at a popular holiday destination.
Albo dodges fuel excise question
The Prime Minister has dodged a question about extending the fuel excise cut, spruiking tax changes instead.
‘Delete’: Neo-Nazis’ fear after hate group law
Members and supporters of a now-banned hate group have rushed to delete their online footprints, warning don't allow yourself to become an example made by the state".
Billions of dollars Aussies are forgetting
Aussies have left behind nearly $3bn in forgotten funds, but many remain unaware they could be entitled to payouts from their past.
‘Chilling’ moment that rocked reporter
A TV reporter has revealed the moment that left her stunned during the hunt for Australia's most wanted Dezi Freeman.
‘Disgusted’: Pauline fumes over trans battle
Pauline Hanson has weighed in on a landmark court ruling, after an app founder once backed by JK Rowling was ordered to pay double for discriminating against a transgender user.
Alleged sales pest’s weird acts
An alleged door-to-door sales pest's acts across multiple businesses have been exposed - including a comment he made towards a woman.
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