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Woman hit by own BMW in brazen theft
A woman has been run down as she tried to stop car thieves stealing her luxury car in an elite Brisbane suburb.
‘Ludicrous’: Premier accused of going MIA
One state's leader has been accused of going missing in action" as a bitter row erupts over a controversial strategy after two boys' violent deaths.
Grim weather warning for millions of Aussies
Wind, not floods or fires, has emerged as Australia's costliest natural hazard with NRMA reporting a 32 per cent surge in weather-related claims this year.
Billionaire’s multimillion legal bill for BRS case
The legal bill for Australia's most decorated soldier's failed attempt to clear his name after losing a defamation case has been revealed.
Images capture Dezi Freeman standoff that left two cops dead
Harrowing 27-minute footage has emerged of the tense police standoff with Dezi Freeman at a remote Porepunkah property - and the moment shots ring out killing two police officers.
Plea to young Aussies before Schoolies season
School leavers have been urged to access a new platform after the tragic deaths of two Melbourne teens from methanol poisoning in Laos.
‘Shocking:’ Tyre shop and cars engulfed in flames
A worker has been rushed to hospital after a tyre shop caught fire and several cars became engulfed in flames.
Aussies wipe $274m from credit cards
One move proved very popular when tax returns landed in most Aussies' bank accounts.
How koala park could make millions
A massive new national park aimed at protecting koalas could generate hundreds of millions of dollars, new modelling has revealed.
Rapist identified decades after abduction
A plumber involved in the horrific gang rape of a teenager nearly four decades ago only came to the attention of police after a drunken car crash.
Family’s touching message after shark death
The avid surfer was remembered as a hero" and a family man" after he was tragically killed by a shark over the weekend.
Porepunkah gunman manhunt continues
Police have issued a new warning for travellers as the search for accused gunman Dezi Freeman remains targeted in thick bushland around his semi-rural home.
Ex-PwC boss barred over tax leak scandal
The former chief executive who oversaw the consulting giant during a tax leak scandal has been black-listed by the board in charge of tax agents.
Porepunkah gunman manhunt continues
The continuing hunt for sovereign citizen gunman Dezi Freeman remains targeted in thick bushland around his semi-rural home.
No porn without ID in new Aussie rules
Australia is preparing to ban kids from accessing porn sites, with tough new age verification laws set to roll out within months.
Higgins ordered to pay whopping legal bills
The WA Supreme Court has ordered Brittany Higgins to cover most of Linda Reynolds legal costs in their blockbuster defamation case.
Man charged over mosque bomb hoax threat
A man charged over a bomb hoax at a mosque faces a fresh delay in his case after his first mental health assessment was deemed incomplete".
Wild weather system set to lash Australia
Australia is bracing for a turbulent week of weather, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even snow.
Qantas drops massive Americas sale
Aussie jetsetters can now book flights to iconic North American destinations for under $1000 as Qantas launches one of its biggest international sales.
Bruce Lehrmann reveals ‘personal turmoil’ over corruption probe
Bruce Lehrmann has revealed a secret corruption investigation into whether he stole sensitive documents is at the centre of his new legal fight.
‘Shortsighted’: Wind farm move slammed
A federal minister has slammed Queensland's decision to block major wind farm projects, warning it threatens industry jobs and investment.
Banks threaten card hikes over RBA changes
Major banks have threatened to cut credit card benefits for millions of Australians in response to the RBA's proposed ban on transaction surcharges.
‘Hugely important’ change for DV survivors
Victim-survivors of domestic violence will soon have greater power to leave unsafe homes under one state's new rental reforms.
‘Super’ group to halt Aussie school dropouts
Education Minister Jason Clare says the heavy lifting" to boost year 12 completion rates will need to be done at public schools.
Major update after AusPost bombshell
Australia Post has shared a major update after halting deliveries to the United States over changes to customs and import tariff rules.
Albo’s big admission on key deal
The PM has made a major admission on a deal with one of Australia's Pacific neighbours, amid fears of Chinese attempts to undercut Canberra in the region.
Grim issue causing Albo ‘distress’
Anthony Albanese says suspected cop killer Dezi Freeman is a worrying sign of a much bigger problem.
Forgotten fridge ticket unlocks $20m win
A forgotten lotto ticket stuck to a fridge has turned an ordinary couple into $20 million Powerball winners.
Price ‘welcomed’ to rejoin Nats
The Prime Minister has demanded an apology from Senator Price over hurtful" Indian migrant claims, with questions raised on if she will return to the National party.
ANZ to cut 4500 jobs by September 2026
ANZ will cut 3500 jobs and 1000 contractor roles over the next 12 months, as part of major changes to simplify the bank'.
‘Hugely important’ change for DV survivors
Victim-survivors of domestic violence will soon have greater power to leave unsafe homes under one state's new rental reforms.
Patterson’s wealth the next court battle
Condemned to spend at least the next three decades behind bars, Erin Patterson will likely" next face a court battle over the home she once hoped to grow old in.
Grim prediction for your job prospects
Australian workers face the second-highest level of planned redundancies on record, as employers struggle to find staff with the right skill sets.
NSW man charged with displaying Nazi flag
A 19-year-old from country NSW will face court for allegedly waving a Nazi flag in public.
Price ‘welcomed’ to rejoin Nats
As the Prime Minister demands an apology for hurtful" Indian migrant claims, a Nationals senator said he'd welcome Jacinta Price back to his party.
ANZ to cut 3500 jobs by September 2026
ANZ will cut 3500 jobs over the next 12 months, as part of major changes to simplify the bank'.
Streets closed as gunman on run in Sydney
Streets in a Western Sydney suburb have been closed and people warned to stay away after shots were fired into a home with three people inside.
Tech stocks shine but ASX sinks on bank falls
Australian shares have closed in the red, as gains in technology stocks couldn't overcome a broader market sell-off across the market.
Mayday call on Sydney flight
The cause of a mayday call - which led to a flight from Sydney to Singapore turning round over central NSW - has been revealed.
Albo warned of ‘resolutely opposed’ new tax
Leading business figures have warned the Albanese government a touted 5 per cent net cash flow tax could risk taking jobs, investment and opportunities overseas.
Uni bosses’ outrageous pay amid job cuts
University chiefs have defended nearly $2m in combined salaries while axing hundreds of jobs and spending $100m on consultants.
Mayday call on Sydney flight
A Boeing Dreamliner has issued a mayday call and been forced to return to Sydney on Monday.
‘Reprehensible’: Premier slams protest clash
Authorities have condemned punches and abuse that erupted at Bondi Beach as rival protesters confronted each other despite a heavy police presence.
‘Overboard’: Howard’s big net-zero claim
The former prime minister labelled himself a climate agnostic" and urged his party to put aside the public tensions and infighting.
‘Pro-Israel group behind Bondi counter-rally calls for protest crackdown
The organiser of a pro-Israel counter-protest at Bondi Beach that saw brawls erupt with Palestine supporters has warned someone could get killed" if police don't step in.
Full sentence of killer cook Erin Patterson
Read Justice Christopher Beale's full sentencing of killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson.
State’s big move after fatal shark attack
The tragic death of 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis has reignited a fierce debate over shark safety and the role of nets along Sydney beaches.
Partner’s heartfelt promise to slain cop
The partner of a slain Victorian Police officer has delivered a heartfelt tribute to the love of her life", remembering some of their final moments together.
Killer’s last glimpse of the outside world
Killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been given a life sentence for the murder of three members of her husband's family.
‘Insides were burning’: Horror details revealed in mushroom killer Erin Patterson sentencing
Horror new details have emerged about the victims of Erin Patterson, as the mushroom killer was sentenced to life in prison.
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