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‘Increased risk’: Health alert for major cities
Aussies in two states are being warned to be on high alert for symptoms of a highly infectious disease after several new cases were confirmed.
How Sussan Ley’s leadership unravelled
Sussan Ley promised a new style when she took command of the Liberal Party. She has exited her post as the most unpopular political leader in Australian history.
Flying Chair bar owner reveals his Mafia secret
The man behind the world's most viral bar ejection has finally emerged with a dark family secret that haunted his childhood.
Two dead after horror crash
Two people have died in Sydney's south west after an alleged stolen vehicle crashed into them, police say.
Teen fighting for life after horror crash
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and a police investigation has been launched.
ASX tech sector plunges 5.1pc amid AI sell-off
AI fears from Wall Street have hammered Australian tech stocks and dragged the sharemarket down 1.39 per cent.
Major health alert for capital city
Health authorities are warning residents to be on high alert after three cases of a highly contagious disease were acquired locally.
Liberal leadership live: Taylor hints at immigration, tax reform in first speech
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has reacted to the Liberal leadership change, labelling it too little, to late". Follow live.
‘In shock’: AFL star down in cruel injury blow
An AFL team's season has been dealt a major blow on the eve of Opening Round with its star facing worst case scenario" after he went down injured on Friday.
Horror find after explosion in capital city
A member of the public has made a shocking find after reports of an explosion in Australia's capital.
Price of this AusPost service could soon go up
Australia Post is moving to hike the price of a basic service after a $230m loss in one key sector.
Distressing reason daycare shut down
Another childcare centre has been suspended as authorities pledge to continue to take decisive action" when children's safety is at risk.
Huge move after violent Sydney protest
A violent protest on the streets of Sydney during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit on Monday will be subject to a probe into alleged police misconduct.
Liberal leadership live: Taylor hints at immigration, tax reform in first speech
Angus Taylor has flagged big changes on immigration and lower income taxes amid a promise to the Albanese government in his first speech as Liberal leader. Follow live.
Dashing Demon lights up match simulation
A young Demon looked at home in the space of opportunity, lighting up Melbourne's practice match with run and dare through the midfield.
Deadly disease alert issued for major airport
An urgent alert has been issued to Aussies in one state after a person travelled through an airport while infectious with a highly contagious disease.
Liberal leadership live: Taylor hints at immigration, tax reform in first speech
Angus Taylor has flagged big changes on immigration, home ownership and lower income taxes in his first speech as Liberal leader. Follow live.
Liberal leadership live: Sussan Ley quits politics after crushing result
Outgoing opposition leader Sussan Ley is set to secure an eye-watering six-figure pension when she quits parliament. Follow our live coverage.
Shock moment e-bike kids nearly hit by bus
Horrifying footage shows the moment a group of young e-bike riders narrowly avoid a head-on crash with a bus in western Sydney.
‘Leftover’: Labor’s savage Taylor jab
Following Angus Taylor's successful bid to oust Sussan Ley, Labor has wasted no time in launching a fiery attack on the incoming Opposition Leader.
Barnaby’s cheeky act after Libs mutiny
After weeks of poll-plunging chaos, the Liberals have ousted Sussan Ley. Now, Barnaby Joyce has weighed into the debate.
Socceroos land major World Cup advantage
The Socceroos may have just landed a key advantage for the FIFA World Cup which will help them greatly in their final pool game.
Liberal leadership live: Sussan Ley quits politics after crushing result
Sussan Ley has announced she is quitting politics in an emotional address after she lost the Liberal Party leadership to Angus Taylor. Follow live.
AusPost’s big move after $230m loss
Australia Post is moving to hike the price of a basic service for the second time in 12 months after a huge $230m loss.
$200k blow to ousted Coalition leader
Sussan Ley's salary has been slashed by more than $200,000 after being dumped as Liberal Party leader.
Hume haunted by WFH, spies controversy
The Liberal Senator voted Angus Taylor's deputy leader comes with plenty of baggage from the last election.
Flood, power warnings, millions to be soaked
Aussies have been urged to brace for flash flooding and potential power outages over the weekend, with heavy rainfall to last for days.
Three wounded in wild club stabbing
A woman stabbed in the head and body is among three people wounded in an attack at a leagues club in a major city.
State to bring in GPS trackers for 10yo kids
Children as young as 10 can be fitted with GPS monitoring bracelets as a bail condition, following new laws passed on Thursday.
Numbers reveal who will win Lib showdown
News.com.au has crunched the numbers and they show Sussan Ley is set to lose the leadership.
Texts emerge from party room as Taylor named leader
Liberals have decided who should lead their embattled party after a bloodbath. Follow live.
Ex-PM’s huge warning after Lib mutin
After weeks of poll-plunging chaos, the Liberals have decided Angus Taylor should take the leadership of the party. But warning calls have started.
Threat to Albo amid lib spill chaos
A Liberal Senator has issued a stern warning to Anthony Albanese ahead of Friday's Liberal leadership spill.
$80m Powerball winner kept missing calls: ‘I can’t stop crying’
The lucky winner of the biggest lottery prize in Australia this year has revealed his incredible night after landing an $80m prize.
Live Libspill updates: Liberal Party bloodbath, ten frontbenchers resign in 24 hours
The resignations keep coming with no end in sight. And there's still 14 hours until the spill.
‘Racism’: PM’s call on Perth rally terror
Racism is a real and present" danger for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Anthony Albanese says.
‘Minefield’ day on ASX
A minefield of results this reporting season has slugged tech and healthcare stocks with large losses on Thursday.
High-stakes Liberal showdown looms
After weeks of poll-plunging chaos, the Liberal Party could oust its first female leader after giving her just eight months in the job.
Multiple injured in serious assault at Brisbane club
Multiple people have reportedly suffered stab wounds in the incident, as police declare a crime scene at the leagues club.
Angus Taylor poised to win Lib spill
Liberal leader Sussan Ley is set to be convincingly rolled as leader at 9am as Angus Taylor prepares to take the reins of the Liberal Party.
Mystery Powerball winner $80m richer
One lucky mystery winner will take home the entire $80m prize after the Powerball jackpotted last week.
Barbeques Galore goes bust
Australia's largest barbecue and outdoor furniture retailer has gone bust, entering voluntary administration on Thursday.
Update after man lost in rugged bushland
A large-scale search was launched when the man split up from a friend as they went collecting firewood in rugged bushland.
Sad scene after chaotic e-bike fire
A man and woman have been forced to leap from an apartment building window after a suspected e-bike fire, with sad scenes at the premises later in the day.
Live Libspill updates: Liberal Party bloodbath, ten frontbenchers resign in 24 hours
The resignations keep coming with no end in sight. And there's still 14 hours until the spill. Follow live.
ASX nears record high as banks net billions
The ASX200 has surged to a 50-day high of 9100 points as major banks deliver billion-dollar profits, pushing the market within striking distance of all-time records.
Bikies arrested in $600k blackmail probe
Two patched bikies, one of whom was previously a senior CFMEU official, have been arrested as police probe an alleged $663,000 blackmail demand.
Live Libspill updates: Liberal Party bloodbath, Nine frontbenchers resign in 24 hours
The knives are out and bodies are piling up. But with 16 hours to go until the spill, it could get much worse for Sussan Ley. Follow live.
Live Libspill updates: Key swing voter James McGrath, Michaela Cash quit frontbench, Sussan Ley urged to resign
Big moves that could spell the end for Sussan Ley's leadership are breaking this afternoon. Follow live.
‘Like high school’ claim in China ‘spy’ case
A failed phone call to a Buddhist group in Melbourne is central to the case of two Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference, a court has been told.
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