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TV star Jo Bailey in tears after son Tom Silvagni convicted of rape
A famous face that was on every Australian TV screen in the early 1990s sat softly sobbing as her worst fears were realised in court.
‘We are not in a third world environment’: Shocking scenes on Sydney streets
A federal politician's footage of a main thoroughfare in Sydney's southwest akin to a third world environment" has divided residents.
Latest twist in Aussie asbestos sand scare
Weeks after a raft of popular children's toy products were recalled over fears of asbestos contamination, another product has been added to the list following laboratory testing.
Footage exposes terrifying bedroom break-in
Police have revealed chilling footage which allegedly captures the moment two masked thieves smash their way into a woman's bedroom.
Reason for massive queue of Aussie teens
Massive queues formed in one Aussie capital after a student's cheeky social media request sparked a nationwide offer for year 12 students receiving their ATAR results.
Rare $5.8m watch missing after burglary
Four French nationals have been charged over an alleged $10 million luxury goods heist, but $8 million worth of items remain missing - including a rare and unique Smiley" watch.
Mining stocks lift ASX after US rate cut
Rising mining stocks powered the ASX's performance on Thursday, despite the Australian sharemarket being unable to follow a strong lead-in from Wall Street.
Huge warning after Xmas e-bike crackdown
Thousands of fines have been dished out to riders as part of a state-wide blitz targeting illegal e-bike and e-scooter riders as police issue a major warning to parents.
AFL great’s son unmasked as rapist
The youngest son of an AFL dynasty can now be identified as a convicted rapist, with a judge remarking it was a matter of common knowledge" within Melbourne.
‘Sliding doors’ arrest strikes Aussie crime
A single tip about alleged firearms being held in a storage unit led police to unearth an alleged trove of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition - along with one freaky item unlike the others.
Chilling moment masked men break into home
Police have revealed chilling footage which allegedly captures the moment two masked thieves smash their way into a woman's bedroom during an alleged targeted" incident.
Teen behind wheel in ute chase, crash: cops
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly driving a ute into two other cars during a police chase, leaving three women in critical condition.
Cops reveal reason for shopping centre chaos
Police have revealed what may have sparked disturbing scenes in a Sydney shopping centre on Wednesday night.
Skydiver fights for life in plane drama
A routine skydive turned into a terrifying emergency when a jumper's reserve chute wrapped around a plane, leaving him dangling in mid-air.
Victim recalls masseur sex assault horror
A 67-year-old man who sexually assaulted a client during a massage at his clinic in Sydney's east, will soon learn his fate.
Mum’s body found in home after fire
A mum has been found dead inside a house that was engulfed by flames in a fierce blaze that has left her son in hospital.
‘League of her own’: Wells blasted
A Liberal frontbencher has lashed Anika Wells over her travel expenses, while dismissing concerns around the spending of his Coalition colleagues.
Obsessed Woolies worker’s texts to young staffer
A Woolies manager has been fired over a move he made on a colleague who was 34 years younger than him at a Christmas party.
Social media could decide US entry
Australians may soon be forced to hand over five years of social media history to enter the United States.
Corruption tsar defends Defence ties
Australia's corruption tsar has defended his ties with the ADF despite almost 90 complaints of conflict of interest.
Breakthrough for state’s businesses, workers
NSW's new opposition leader Kellie Sloane says a reset" in negotiations with the government led to a breakthrough in workers compensation reform.
‘Kids taking Santa photos’: Teens hurl chairs over railing during wild food court brawl in Sydney
Disturbing scenes played out in a Sydney shopping centre on Wednesday night, now more sinister details have come to light.
Police are investigating a body found at Victorian home
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 42-year-old man was found dead at a Hastings home on Wednesday evening.
‘Disgrace’: Lidia erupts over horror statistic
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has branded troubling new statistics on the number of Indigenous deaths in custody a national disgrace".
Three women critical after wild ute chase
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly behind the wheel of a ute that crashed into two other cars while being chased by police, leaving three women in hospital.
Pilot’s appeal over camper murder decided
A panel of three judges have handed down their ruling on Greg Lynn's appeal over the murder of camper Carol Clay.
Woman critical after wild stolen ute chase
A woman is fighting for life and two others are seriously injured after an allegedly stolen ute being chased by police crashed into two other cars.
16yo charged with murder after alleged stabbing
A second teenager has been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed to death on a street in inner Melbourne.
‘Kids taking Santa photos’: Teens hurl chairs over railing during wild food court brawl in Sydney
A group of youths hurled chairs from the second level of a busy Sydney shopping centre during a wild food court brawl, with warnings someone could have been killed".
D-Day for convicted killer pilot
Within hours, convicted killer Greg Lynn will learn if his appeal over the murder of camper Carol Clay has succeeded, or failed.
Aussie jeweller enters administration
An Aussie jewellery retailer known for promoting an affordable alternative to mined diamonds has collapsed into administration - with an urgent sales process underway to find a buyer.
Urgent alert after deadly disease detected
Health authorities in one Aussie state have launched an urgent alert after a teenager tested positive to a deadly disease - the second in just weeks.
Man dropped at airport, never boards flight
Loved ones are desperately searching for a FIFO worker who was dropped off at Perth Airport but failed to board his flight.
Next steps in ex-councillor murder case
The next steps in the case against a former councillor who is accused of murdering his stepfather have been revealed in court.
‘I follow the rules’: Claim over spending saga
Sports Minister Anika Wells has remained firm as pressure mounts over her travel expenses, saying she takes taxpayer dollars very seriously".
Iconic Aussie Christmas tradition axed
Sydney families have erupted in anger after an iconic Christmas tradition that has delighted Aussies for decades was abruptly scrapped.
Third child escaped machete killings: court
A third child walking home from basketball managed to escape an attack that killed two young boys, a court has been told.
Jackie O’s stalker learns fate
A man who had a delusional" relationship with radio host Jackie O - bombarding her with 2000 messages on social media and sending her flowers - has learned his fate for stalking the presenter.
Search for FIFO worker last seen at airport
Loved ones are desperately searching for a FIFO worker who was dropped off at Perth Airport but failed to board his flight.
Masked gang break into home, man shot in foot
A man has been shot in a violent home invasion after he refused to hand over the one thing the masked men were after.
Woman assaults cop after kids left in car
An off-duty cop was allegedly assaulted by a woman after removing four children from a parked car on a hot day.
‘Retirement disaster’: Single renter needs $659,000 in super compared with $322,000 for homeowner
Millions of Australians are facing a retirement disaster" as new figures reveal the eye-watering amount they will need to have in superannuation.
One Nation stuns Australia in massive result
One Nation has shocked Australia with staggering new polling off the back of Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt and Barnaby Joyce's defection.
Panthers raided, star signs with NRL rival
The Perth Bears have landed a major scalp in the form of a Panthers premiership winner as their raid on the NRL continues.
Jetstar shocks with sale surprise
More than 115,000 flights will be discounted by the airline as it makes a major change to its Christmas sale.
Greens dragged into explosive debacle
Greens senators have been thrown into an explosive expenses debacle after using entitlements to fly loved ones to protests and music festivals.
Panthers star’s bombshell club move
Panthers star Liam Henry has made a bombshell club move that will have a huge impact on the 2027 NRL season.
Embattled MP’s huge call amid spending saga
The move comes after days of intense scrutiny over Anika Wells' parliamentary entitlements, including more than $8500 spent for her family to attend AFL Grand Finals.
Toddler killed in tragic accident
A one-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car at a home in the NSW Hunter Region, with police investigating the tragic incident.
2000 in lockdown amid furious walk out
Fed-up corrections officers have put their foot down this week in what has been an unprecedented response to the rising risks faced by workers.
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