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Cop fails unfair dismissal bid over ‘sex tape’
A former NSW constable who claimed showing sex videos to colleagues was joking around" won't be returning to the force.
Man points gun at Sydney synagogue: cops
A man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a firearm towards a Sydney synagogue from a moving truck on the anniversary of the October 7 attack.
Aussie city to lead hi-tech war future
A multibillion-dollar ASX-listed tech company will build a new research facility in a major Aussie city to help counter the world's surging" use of drones in war.
Horrific detail in outback triple murder
A court has been told of a horrific detail in the murders of three people in outback Australia as a coroner prepares to probe the near-50-year-old cold case.
Surprising thing Gen Z no longer doing
The true drinking divide between generations of Australians has been cemented in a study of 23,000 people.
New details in search for missing bushwalker
Police have concerns for the 76-year-old man, who was last seen on Sunday afternoon when he became disorientated and walked away from his group.
Independent senator’s estimates outburst
Outspoken senator Lidia Thorpe has yelled Free Palestine" while leaving an estimates hearing.
‘Ashamed’: Brutal fallout over Optus triple-0 fail
Sparks have erupted over Optus in federal parliament's Question Time, with Communications Minister Anika Wells telling Opposition Leader Sussan Ley she should be ashamed of herself'.
Higgins’ husband faces bankruptcy
A former senator has filed a bankruptcy application against the husband of her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins in the Federal Court.
Senator explodes over use of ‘black money’
Senate estimates has shot off to a fiery start, with crossbencher Lidia Thorpe tearing up as she demanded answers over the use of black money".
Delay over ‘urgent’ child safety talks probed
Authorities are being grilled about why it took so long for state and federal representatives to meet about incredibly urgent" childcare reforms.
New triple-0 laws after Optus debacle
Legislation for a new triple-0 watchdog is now before parliament, with the promise of a stronger system in the wake of a fatal Optus breakdown.
‘Most beautiful street in Australia’: Gerringong flooded with tourists after viral video
There's trouble in paradise at the the most beautiful street in Australia" where locals are furious about a viral new trend.
Delay over ‘urgent’ child safety talks probed
The AG's department have said they are relatively confident" a national register for checks would go live this year, after alleged childcare centre abuse revelations.
Strange place cops found ICAC fugitive
A former civil servant was busted in a bizarre hiding place after months on the run - he is now facing a corruption probe.
Australia brushes off China treaty concerns
The Defence Minister has played down concerns Australia's newest military ally would sit out a potential conflict with Beijing.
Nearly 300 posties injured on roads last year
Shocking vision has revealed the danger Australia Post's posties face every day, suffering broken bones and concussions at the hands of distracted drivers.
Australia’s worst industries for wage theft
A new report has revealed Australia's worst industries for wage theft, with more than $1bn returned to workers over the past five years.
Senator explodes over use of ‘black money’
Senate estimates has gotten off to a fiery start, with crossbencher Lidia Thorpe tearing up as she demanded answers over the use of black money".
Update on ‘problematic’ Opera House protest
Up to 100,000 people could attend a pro-Palestine protest at the Opera House days after the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
Fugitive staffer to front ICAC probe
A former civil servant who spent months on the run will appear before an Independent Commission Against Corruption probe.
Man killed in speedboat crash named
A dad who died after his boat crashed into a yacht on a Sydney river has been remembered as someone who lived life to the fullest".
‘Explosive potential’: Australia’s new national threat after more than 100 firearms seized
A fringe group has spread across the country and become a potential flashpoint for violence after the disappearance of Dezi Freeman, an expert says.
Sweeping changes to terrorism reform
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the move would help strengthen the country after a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in major Australian cities.
‘Monsters’: Liberal leader Sussan Ley calls for mandatory sentences for pedophiles
A shocking Victorian court case involving a child sex offender has prompted the Liberal leader to demand urgent changes to Australia's sentencing laws.
New international travel rules for Europe
Travellers have been warned to expect delays as new international travel rules come into effect across European Union countries.
Crime wave slamming our supermarkets
Australia's supermarkets are getting crunched by crime. But the big source of their loss in revenue is not what you think.
DPP’s shock move against mushroom chef
Victorian prosecutors have revealed plans to appeal Erin Patterson's sentence for the mushroom murders of three relatives as manifestly inadequate".
Desperate search for missing bushwalker
The elderly man was walking through dense bushland on Sunday afternoon and has not been seen since.
Dog dies after group’s horror attack
The dog's owner found it suffering from serious injuries just 15 minutes after he had tied the dog to a tree while he popped into a nearby shop.
No cause of death found for teen in fridge: court
Investigators were unable to work out how a young woman died after her body was allegedly hidden in a fridge for weeks, a court has been told.
Rescue after bus crashes down embankment
A bus carrying passengers has crashed down an embankment in regional Victoria, sparking a rescue operation.
Doctor drove recklessly before fatal crash
A doctor has admitted he drove recklessly through Perth's affluent western suburbs one week before a fatal crash killed a woman.
Albo’s plea after alleged death threat
Anthony Albanese has made a plea to Australians after receiving an alleged death threat via Facebook.
Popular Aussie retailer to close down
A popular shoe retailer has announced its closure after 25 years in business, in what Aussies say is a sign of a grim reality".
Horror as man found dead in park
A body has been found in a NSW park after police were called to carry out a welfare check.
Horror sight at beloved beach
Residents have expressed outrage and a council has started a clean-up, but authorities have said the water is safe for swimming.
‘Preposterous’: Embattled Lib defended
Liberal senators have come to Andrew Hastie's defence after reported remarks scathing his performance.
Horror poll spells trouble for Ley
As the Coalition continues its very public post-election infighting, One Nation is gaining traction.
Erin Patterson’s life in tiny prison cell is ‘torture’ amid bid to move her
There's screaming and yelling" outside Erin Patterson's tiny cell, smaller than most toilets. Inside it's worse, where it's being described as torture".
Man dies after boat crashes into yacht
A man has died after a boat crashed into a yacht moored off an affluent riverside suburb of Sydney.
‘Messy’: Bold claim on Coalition chaos
Sussan Ley's deputy has made a bold declaration about tensions in the Coalition in the wake of Andrew Hastie quitting the shadow front bench.
What’s open on today’s public holiday
From supermarkets to shopping centres, here's your essential guide to what's open today as Aussies in several states enjoy a long weekend.
When long weekend double demerits kick in
A tough rule has come into effect in one part of Australia, with drivers warned to be on their best behaviour, or cop an eye-watering penalty.
‘Foul play’ theories over missing 4yo shut down
A friend of Gus Lamont's family has pleaded for cruel online theories to stop, as police scale back their search for the missing four-year-old.
Latham’s ex charged after airport arrest
The former fiancee of MP Mark Latham has been charged with three offences after her arrest at Sydney airport.
Plea to PM, Wong over detained Aussies
Greens leader Larissa Waters went as far to say that Israel's ambassador to Australia should be expelled unless the group of Aussies detained on an aid flotilla in Israel are released.
Swimmers warned after shark sightings
Beachgoers have been urged to exercise caution after twin shark sightings prompted authorities to close beaches and patrol.
Cops declare woman’s death ‘suspicious’
An 84-year-old woman has been found dead in a Sydney home, with the police ruling her death suspicious'.
Lib admits Party is in ‘dismal state’
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has attempted to water down the public infighting and party disharmony following the public exit of Andrew Hastie.
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