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Lib concedes defeat in key election
Liberal challenger Azam Dabbagh has conceded a heated by-election despite thousands of votes still to be counted, handing Labor a win.
Aussie YouTuber facing Tate claim
Controversial figure Andrew Tate has launched a fresh attack on his critics, now directly targeting an Australian commentator in a legal claim.
BRS addresses public after war crime charges
The ex-SAS soldier has made a huge claim in his first comments since being charged with the alleged war crime of murder.
Subtle sign reveals surprise fuel panic truth
New data has revealed a surprising detail about Australia's fuel spending, as the Iran war continues to rage and a key shipping lane remains blocked.
Huge confusion over Trump’s Hormuz call
Australia has made a big claim about Donald Trump's call for support in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran reimposed restrictions on the vital shipping waterway.
Car drives into crowd in Melbourne, one dead
A man has been arrested after a car drove into a crowd outside a Melbourne comic convention, killing one pedestrian and leaving another fighting for life.
20 arrested at pro-Palestine rally
A Brisbane protest has become the first major test of Queensland's new hate speech laws, with police arresting 20 people after banned slogans were chanted.
BRS arrives at Gold Coast bail address
A media presence followed Ben Roberts-Smith as he arrived at his Gold Coast bail address following his release from custody on war crimes charges.
Man allegedly threatened MPs, academic
A man has been arrested after allegedly sending threatening online messages to federal parliamentarians and a high profile" academic.
BRS to speak for first time after charges
The alleged war criminal, who denies the allegations, will deliver his first public comments since being charged.
Aussie father dies suddenly in Thailand
A family has been left heartbroken after their father-of-two died unexpectedly while travelling in Thailand, with loved ones now scrambling to bring him back home.
Search for man who fell overboard from cruise ship
A huge search is underway for a man in his 70s who went overboard from a cruise ship near Brisbane.
Coroner finds boy’s death ‘highly preventable’
Coroner finds 21-month-old boy's life would have likely been saved if doctors had given him a simple test to diagnose his illness.
Surprise extension to major petrol response
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has made a surprise announcement about measures being taken to get the most out of our threatened fuel stocks.
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.
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