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Couple’s bizarre discovery while fishing
A NSW couple say they were walking along the beach when their dog began sniffing at something on the shoreline.
Woman punched and robbed by kids: cops
A woman has been left distraught after she was allegedly attacked by a pair of twelve-year-olds as she was walking along a quiet street on Monday night.
Aussies deliver blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan’s Down Under trip
Aussies have delivered a blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan's whirlwind Australia trip, according to a new poll.
Camper mauled by large crocodile
A weekend camping trip turned into a nightmare after a man was attacked by a large crocodile, in the second incident reported in the region in less than five months.
Council’s organic-only waste switch sparks fury
An Australian council's major overhaul to its bin collection program has sparked outrage from families, amid concerns over overflowing" waste not being collected.
Bus driver sacked after Melbourne schoolboy dragged through streets
A bus driver has been sacked after dramatic CCTV footage emerged showing a 12-year-old boy pinned to the outside of a moving public bus for about 350 metres, with the child now traumatised.
Sister moved in dead brother’s bedroom: court
The sister of a man allegedly murdered by his mum has told a court she moved into her dead brother's bedroom after allegedly watching her mother prepare to murder him.
Business to pay up for truckie fuel bills
Australia's largest retailers and supermarket chains will be forced to cough up as truck drivers face spiralling fuel prices as conflict in the Middle East continues.
ASX flat despite Middle East crisis, oil price jump
Australian shares barely moved despite oil prices surging 8 per cent, as US-Iran tensions escalated from the seizure of an Iranian vessel.
Cops allegedly find 200kg cocaine on boat
A catamaran sailing near the Queensland-NSW border has allegedly been caught carrying a massive cocaine haul.
Brutal verdict on Harry, Meghan’s Aussie trip
Aussies have delivered a blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan's whirlwind Australia trip, according to a new poll.
Man hit, killed outside Comic Con named
A man allegedly hit and killed by an out-of-control car outside a comic convention in Melbourne has been named.
Man fatally crushed by 300kg of glass
A man has been crushed to death after hundreds of kilograms of glass fell on him at a property in Sydney's northwest.
Pilot dies after horror helicopter crash
A pilot has died after his helicopter crashed outside a remote town in outback Queensland.
Horror mishap before skydivers fall to deaths
A skydiving company has been fined after a horrific mid-air incident left two men suspended beneath an aircraft before falling to their deaths.
BRS not given ‘special treatment’: Premier
Ben Roberts-Smith was not given special treatment" after he was whisked out of a Sydney prison, the NSW Premier has claimed.
Global ‘frustration’ after Trump’s wild threat
Jim Chalmers has revealed the sentiment among world finance leaders, speaking just hours after Donald Trump threatened to blow up Iran's civilian infrastructure.
Car ploughs into ‘restricted’ airport area
A man has been charged after he allegedly rammed a car through a side gate of Brisbane Airport's international terminal.
Pilot critically injured in helicopter crash
A pilot sustained critical injuries and is fighting for life after his helicopter went down outside a regional town.
Statewide airfare blitz for holiday spots
Virgin Australia has announced a massive sale, with 500,000 economy fares to holiday destinations in one Aussie state for just $55.
Ben Roberts-Smith flashes smile in casual attire as he’s spotted for the first time since war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has been spotted with a relaxed look in his first public sighting since being charged with war crimes.
Distressing footage captures moment Melbourne schoolboy dragged by bus
A 12-year-old boy has been pinned by his school bag and arm to the outside of a moving bus as it made its way through a street in Melbourne's southeast, miraculously walking away from the ordeal without physical injury.
Key detail in $1000 tax write-off pledge
More than 6.2 million Australians eligible to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts will have to wait.
Reason for One Nation’s poll slump
Barnaby Joyce has admitted scandal over One Nation's employment of a convicted rapist would have affected the polls".
Urgent NDIS meet amid savings scramble
The Treasurer has called an urgent meeting as Labor prepares to announce ways to tighten government spending on the NDIS.
Major stock update after Geelong refinery fire
The energy company that owns and operates the Geelong refinery which went up in flames has returned to the ASX after four days of suspended trading.
Major changes for Aussie blood donors
The new rules are expected to unlock up to 20,000 extra blood donations per year in a major milestone for inclusivity.
Lost divers spotted after mammoth search
A desperate 20-hour search has ended in relief after two missing divers were found alive after surviving overnight in rough seas.
Hint of major changes to super laws
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government will shortly reveal a new approach to a key part of the superannuation system.
‘Trainwreck’: Barnaby’s Iran warning
The One Nation MP has refused to make a character assessment of Donald Trump after the US leader once again threatened to blow up Iran's civilian infrastructure.
7-year-old boy run over by neighbour’s car
A 7-year-old boy from Melbourne's outer-west has died while riding his scooter after he was run over by his neighbour's car.
Final text revealed in Lizard Island tragedy
The final message Suzanne Rees sent her daughter before her death after being left behind on an island has been aired.
Pedestrian killed by car while walking dog
Witnesses said they saw the man walking his dog before trying to cross the road when he was fatally hit by a car in the city's south.
Man allegedly kicks dog, slashes owner
A man has been hospitalised and the health of his dog is unclear after the pair were allegedly attacked by a man with a steak knife out the front of a popular Sydney pub.
6.2 million to get $1k instant tax deduction
Aussies will finally be able to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts under the big changes.
Major CGT, gas tax call amid ‘worsening’ crisis
A group of leading community organisations want a tax shake-up, arguing changes to gas, housing and mining could raise billions to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Support dips for One Nation in new poll
One Nation's primary vote has dropped slightly for the second time in two months, a new poll has found.
Final text revealed in Lizard Island tragedy
The final message Suzanne Rees sent her daughter before her death after being left behind on an island has been aired.
Alleged driver named after Comic Con crash
The man police allege drove into a crowd outside Supanova Comic Con, killing one, has been named in court.
Worst illicit tobacco states revealed
Aussie states and territories have been ranked based on their response to the illegal tobacco crisis, with two regions described as being totally off pace' with the others.
Chilling footage of strip club shooting emerges
Chilling footage from inside a car has surfaced, capturing the moment a gun was fired at a Melbourne strip club as a security guard dives for cover.
China-owned firm short-listed for Tas stadium
A Chinese government-owned company has been short-listed to help build the new stadium in Hobart.
‘On the precipice’: Property expert Catherine Cashmore points to 18-year cycle as evidence of looming crash
It's a theory that only shows up on the fringes in Australia. But some experts swear by a property cycle lasting roughly 18 years - and if they're right, a crash is imminent.
Ex-rugby star’s fall from grace
A rugby player who had sex with a child when he was an adult is now left to ponder his crushed" career goals from behind bars.
Crucial detail in Libs’ migrant plan
A senior opposition frontbencher has been grilled on a major detail in the Coalition's controversial migrant plan.
Car drives into crowd in Melbourne, one dead
A man has been charged with driving offences after a car drove into a crowd outside a Melbourne comic convention, killing one pedestrian and leaving another fighting for life.
Lib concedes defeat in key election
Liberal challenger Azam Dabbagh has conceded a heated by-election despite thousands of votes still to be counted, handing Labor a win.
Aussie YouTuber facing Tate claim
Controversial figure Andrew Tate has launched a fresh attack on his critics, now directly targeting an Australian commentator in a legal claim.
BRS addresses public after war crime charges
The ex-SAS soldier has made a huge claim in his first comments since being charged with the alleged war crime of murder.
Subtle sign reveals surprise fuel panic truth
New data has revealed a surprising detail about Australia's fuel spending, as the Iran war continues to rage and a key shipping lane remains blocked.
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