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Heat, ‘monsoon’: Nation braces for wild weather
Millions of Australians will face another brutal 40 degree day as heatwave continues, but experts have predicted when the country may get some relief.
Liberal contender’s massive call
A second senior Liberal MP who is rumoured to be considering a challenge to leader Sussan Ley has released a cryptic message overnight.
Major police warning ahead of mass e-bike rideout
Police have issued a warning to attendees heading to a planned mass e-bike rideout event this weekend, following a major vandalism incident in one Sydney suburb.
Liberal contender’s massive call
A Liberal MP long rumoured to be in the running for leadership has made a massive call.
Grieving family of backpacker to visit island
The parents of Canadian backpacker Piper James have made a heartwrenching announcement about their next move after the 19-year-old was found dead on K'gari.
Family in suspected murder-suicide named
Four people, including two children, and three pets have been killed in what is being investigated as a double murder-suicide at a home in an affluent Perth suburb.
‘Special connection’: Danish royals to visit Australia
The King and Queen of Denmark will visit several parts of Australia during a whirlwind tour in March.
Man, woman, teens dead in murder-suicide
Four people, including two children, and three pets have been killed in what is being investigated as a double murder-suicide at a home in an affluent Perth suburb.
PM’s huge $220 billion Medicare move
Anthony Albanese has announced a huge new deal that will reshape public health in Australia for the next five years.
Aussie $25 visa move for NRL fans
NRL fans will be able to take advantage of $25 visas when the code's newest team takes to the field in 2028.
Man killed in horror bulldozer accident
A man has been killed in a heavy machinery accident at the Port of Brisbane.
‘One week’: Ley’s big move in Coalition split
Sussan Ley has revealed a new acting shadow cabinet and issued a deadline to the Nationals in the latest chapter of the Coalition's messy break-up.
Lockdown as cops called to ‘serious incident’
Streets are cordoned off and people are being urged to avoid the area as police respond to a serious incident" at a home.
‘Deeply sorry’: Award-winning firm collapses
An award-winning construction firm has been forced into liquidation, with creditors appointing an insolvency firm and trading immediately halted.
Pub baron Arthur Laundy buys Nine’s radio stations for $56m
Billionaire Arthur Laundy is the surprise buyer of Nine's radio stable, after shelling out a whopping $56m for the talkback stations.
Albo lands 11th-hour deal over health crisis
Anthony Albanese has struck an 11th-hour deal with the states and territories, securing public hospital funding for the next five years.
‘One week’: Ley’s big move in Coalition split
Sussan Ley has revealed a new acting shadow cabinet and issued a deadline to the Nationals in the latest chapter of the Coalition's messy breakup.
‘Massacres’: La Trobe’s Cottage vandalised in latest attack on colonial monuments
Melbourne's oldest surviving building has been defaced with red paint in the latest in a series of escalating attacks.
Cops release CCTV of accused triple killer
There's been an incredible development in the manhunt for Julian Ingram as police release new CCTV footage of the alleged triple murderer.
Pub baron drops $56m on radio stations
Billionaire Arthur Laundy has bought Nine's radio stations for a whopping $56m.
‘Cost of failure’: Albo feeling heat on deal
Anthony Albanese is in a time crunch to get a major funding deal over the line, with a minister warning of the cost of failure".
Horror moment shots fired near school bus
Crazy footage has captured children on a school bus cowering from gunfire after an alleged stolen car crashed into the vehicle.
‘Not an ATM’: Time running out for Albo deal
The Albanese government will launch a last-ditch attempt to clinch a deal on health funding, but has warned the Commonwealth is not an ATM".
Major banks, tech drag ASX lower
Record commodity gains have failed to lift the Aussie sharemarket, with just three of the 11 sectors making gains as the market slipped into negative territory.
Alleged Bondi shooter’s huge legal move
A law firm known for defending Australia's most notorious criminals will now represent the man accused of killing 15 people at a Hanukkah event.
Woman escapes terrifying beach assault
A young woman has narrowly escaped a terrifying attack after being dragged by her hair towards bushes while walking back to her car from the beach.
Man charged after biting cop at KFC
A man has been charged after allegedly biting a cop's ear when he refused to leave a KFC restaurant.
Historic 4-day week for 600 Aussie workers
An Australian council has agreed in principle to a four-day work week, with employees receiving 100 per cent of five-day salaries.
Man’s lucky escape as boat catches fire, sinks
A man has made a lucky escape after a 12m vessel erupted into flames and sank in the waters of a popular Melbourne beach.
Chilling clip of alleged triple murderer
Police have released chilling CCTV footage of a man attending a police station on the day he allegedly shot three people dead, including his ex-partner.
The call that ‘sparked something’ in new Aussie skipper
The phone call came and sparked something" in Australia's newest captain, who has promised to remain the country kid from Victoria despite etching her name into history.
Labor’s $40m partnership with AFL great
Australia will support a groundbreaking health initiative that honours AFL great Neale Daniher and his fight with a deadly condition.
Huge update for ‘random souths’ social media trend
The social media trend is popular among footy fans, and the South Sydney Rabbitohs are keen to capitalise on their global fanbase.
‘Disgrace’: Cop erupts over accused killer hunt
NSW's top cop has unleashed as the huge manhunt continues for a man accused of shooting dead three people, including his ex-partner.
Man ‘went into shock’ as human bones found
The family of a missing Belgian backpacker have spoken out after human remains were found, while the volunteer who made the discovery described going into shock".
Stunning act as Coalition crumbles
The Liberals and Nationals are co-hosting an event to train future Coalition campaigners despite their messy divorce.
Israel question Labor minister won’t answer
A high-ranking Labor MP has refused to answer a key question ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia.
CBD street shut after suspicious item found
People are being urged to avoid a street in a major city's CBD after a suspicious item was found.
Major update on baby coffee attack
A working group" of Chinese investigators are heading to Brisbane as Australia pursues a Chinese national accused of scalding a baby with hot coffee.
Man charged over March for Australia speech boasted of ‘life long bonds’ with neo-Nazis
A plumber charged with allegedly inciting hatred at Sydney's anti-immigration rally said he was honoured" to be a neo-Nazi.
Abhorrent’: ScoMo’s Islam speech lashed
A senior Muslim MP has condemned Scott Morrison's irresponsible" comments on Islam and hate speech.
How Aussie home buyers saved $1.7bn
First-home buyers in one Aussie state are saving a whopping $1.7bn, new data has revealed.
Huge call on bombshell leadership threat
As David Littleproud stares down an explosive leadership challenge, a senior Nationals member has made a huge call on the threat.
‘Frustrating’: Top Liberal on party chaos
Sussan Ley's deputy has called his colleagues frustrating" amid murmurs of a looming Liberal leadership challenge.
‘Here we go again’: The inflation fight isn’t over
The inflation genie has escaped again, prompting experts to warn households face thousands more in costs and interest rate hikes.
Huge breakthrough in baby coffee attack case
There has been a huge breakthrough in the case of a baby who suffered horrendous burns when a stranger poured a cup of hot coffee on him.
Friends who drowned in front of their partners named
Two men who died in front of their fiancee and pregnant wife have been named.
‘Higher’: Treasurer grilled on inflation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been grilled on inflation, admitting the latest figures are higher than he would like and it would likely impact wages.
Porsche driver allegedly stabs man, follows victim to hospital
The driver of a Porsche Macan allegedly stabbed a man before following the ambulance to hospital.
How Aussie homebuyers saved $1.7bn
First home buyers in one Aussie state are saving a whopping $1.7bn, new data has revealed.
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