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Horror scenes as car ploughs into crowd
Emergency crews were called to the Melbourne Showgrounds after a vehicle ploughed into a group of people attending the Supanova comic convention.
Australia locks in major defence deal
Australia has locked in a major defence agreement that the government said is part of a long-term plan to transform its naval firepower.
Search for man who fell overboard from cruise ship
A huge search is underway for a man in his 70s who fell from a cruise ship near Brisbane overnight.
Watch terrifying machete attack at Melbourne mall
Terrifying footage has emerged of a masked group armed with machetes storm a packed mall during an attack in Melbourne overnight.
Rugby player jailed over child sex crimes
A former rugby player has lost his appeal against child sex convictions after a court rejected his claims that his 14-year-old victim was unreliable".
Celeb couple’s heartwarming Sydney goodbye
Harry and Meghan have wrapped up their whirlwind trip to Australia in true royal fashion, waving goodbye to a cluster of lucky fans in Coogee.
Man allegedly punches nine people at servo
A man allegedly punched nine people in the head' and threatened them with a needle during a shocking attempted robbery at a rural service station.
Man’s vile act caught on neighbour’s camera
Security footage has revealed the shocking moment a man stopped during a casual stroll to perform a disgusting act on a stranger's lawn - leaving neighbours stunned.
Search for man who fell overboard from cruise ship
A huge search is underway for a man in his 70s who fell from a cruise ship near Brisbane.
Major update after woman mauled by dogs
A dog owner has surrendered his animals after they savagely attacked a woman trying to rescue her pet on a suburban street.
Ben Roberts-Smith walks out of jail after being granted bail
Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of a Sydney prison on Friday evening, hours after he was granted bail by a judge.
State unveils new plan to ease fuel crisis
Days after a fire left one of Australia's last two oil refineries damaged, one Aussie state has unveiled plans to help alleviate the nation's fuel crisis with their own home-built solution.
Major highway shut after truck rolls, crashes
A major regional Victorian highway has been closed in both directions after a truck rolled and crashed, sparking traffic chaos.
Basketballer denies alleged rape: court
A professional basketballer accused of raping a woman has revealed he will fight the charge at trial.
Cold snap to blast millions of Aussies
Millions of Australians are bracing for some of the year's coldest nights on record as a massive cold front sends temperatures plummeting.
‘Shoot him’: What we know about the Ben Roberts-Smith allegations
The full details of the war crimes allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith have been revealed in court documents after the decorated former soldier was granted bail.
Ben Roberts-Smith walks out of jail after being granted bail
Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of a Sydney prison on Friday evening, hours after he was granted bail by a judge.
Pair charged over alleged 1000L fuel heist
Two men have been arrested and charged with the alleged theft of more than 1000 litres of petrol from a rural construction site.
Bleak outlook ahead for Aussie renters
Australia's rental crisis has slammed back into overdrive, with new figures revealing tenants are being squeezed harder than ever.
By-election called after MP’s shock death
Voters will head back to the polls in just a few weeks after a Queensland MP was found dead in his home.
Cold snap to blast millions of Aussies
Millions of Australians are bracing for some of the year's coldest nights on record as a massive cold front moves across part of the nation, sending temperatures plummeting.
Daughter sees mum kill brother: court
Maree Mavis Crabtree is accused of killing her son Jonathan with fruit juice laced with a lethal dose of oxycodone.
Russian media mocks Anthony Albanese as country reaps billions in oil profits from Iran war
Anthony Albanese has been ruthlessly mocked by Russia over an announcement about securing 100 million barrels of diesel.
Rival coaches at odds over six again changes
Two of the most experienced coaches in the game don't agree on the six again interpretations, with Wayne Bennett calling it a game changer.
Workplace ‘prank’ leads to surgery horror
A workplace prank" involving an air compressor quickly turned into a serious medical emergency when a factory worker suffered internal injuries.
Georgie exits Nine after cringe Karl comment
Nine has wound up Georgie Gardner's contract to save $600,000 a year, ending her stormy relationship with the network and Karl Stefanovic.
New twist in SA Premier’s $2.3m lawsuit row
A $2.3m lawsuit filed against the South Australian Premier has taken a new twist just a month after being dismissed.
‘Overwhelmed’: Iranian players break silence
Two members of Iran's women's football team have made their first public comments since starting their new lives in Australia.
Man faces serious child abuse charges
A Sydney man is facing 137 charges as AFP investigators urgently work through millions of digital files to identify child victims in a major alleged abuse investigation.
Major call on fuel supply after refinery blaze
The chief executive of an oil refinery that went up in flames in Victoria's west on Wednesday has given insight into whether the setback would directly hit Aussies' hip pockets.
AWKWARD EXIT: Georgie leaves Nine after cringe comment from Karl
Nine has wound up Georgie Gardner's contract to save $600,000 a year, ending her stormy relationship with the network and Karl Stefanovic.
The Sussexes wrap up their four-day visit
Eight years after their hugely successful royal tour of Australia, Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to Sydney to their end unofficial visit.
Horrifying trend sweeping Australia
A bombshell investigation has revealed a devastating and widespread practice that's targeting Aussies and leaving them broke.
BRS to learn if he will be released on bail
Supporters have flocked to the side of Ben Roberts-Smith as he applies to be released on bail after being charged with five counts of war crimes.
Huge fuel update after refinery inferno
Anthony Albanese has revealed the impact of a catastrophic fire at one of Australia's remaining oil refineries amid the fuel crisis.
Major call on fuel supply after refinery blaze
There has been a major update after multiple explosions rocked one of Australia's only oil refineries, sparking concern about the country's fuel supply.
Inside Georgie’s ‘awkward’ Nine farewell
Nine has wound up Georgie Gardner's weekend newsreading contract to save $600,000 a year, ending her tumultuous relationship with the network and Karl Stefanovic.
Gong for Aussie ‘top dogs’
Australia's hardest working four-legged friends have been recognised for their critical" work protecting Australia's borders
Albo to visit Geelong inferno site
Anthony Albanese has taken a major step after a catastrophic fire erupted at one of Australia's remaining oil refineries.
BRS to learn if he will be released on bail
One of Australia's most decorated former soldiers Ben Roberts-Smith will soon front court as he applies to be released on bail after being charged with five counts of war crimes.
Insane moment woman clings to moving car
Horrifying footage has captured the moment a woman clung to the bonnet of a moving car and pelted a driver with abuse during a wild road rage incident.
Teen charged over alleged tram machete attack
A teenager has been charged after allegedly setting upon a 15-year-old with a machete on Sydney's light rail.
Massive deal for Aussie farmers
A critical stock has been locked in for Australian farmers after the war in Iran crippled supply routes.
E-bike inferno rocks tourist hotspot
Dramatic footage has captured the moment an e-bike shop went up in flames, spewing toxic black smoke and prompting evacuations.
Paul Keating accuses Angus Taylor of ‘cowardice’, ‘adopting racism’ in blistering statement
Paul Keating has accused the Liberals of embracing dumb bigotry" to steal One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's votes with its migration crackdown.
Former top silk ‘lost nearly everything’: court
Once among Victoria's most esteemed legal minds, a former barrister has landed in court after admitting to fraud following a class action scandal.
Deranged texts from psych revealed
A woman slammed with vicious texts from her former psychologist, including references to The Exorcist film, claims she now lives frozen in fear.
Huge move for Bondi terror attack anniversary
The daughter of one of the victims of the Bondi terror attack has backed council plans to mark the anniversary of one of Australia's darkest days.
Update after inmate freed in prison blunder
Police have released an update in the manhunt for a recently-jailed inmate who was released by mistake in an embarrassing" prison blunder.
‘Unbelievable’: Hospital slammed after 80yo killed in toilet
The daughters of a grandmother killed in a hospital bathroom have slammed the system for placing a dangerous patient in an open ward.
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