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Why high-profiler is fighting rape convictions
The legal arguments the youngest son of the prominent footballing family will use in his bid to overturn his rape convictions has been revealed.
Popular health item recalled after ‘toxic’ find
A popular brand of hand sanitiser has been urgently recalled after it was found to contain a chemical that can prove highly toxic".
Palestinian writer invited back to festival
A scandal-plagued arts festival has made a stunning U-turn on its decision to exclude an Australian-Palestinian writer following the collapse of the writers' week event.
Why high-profiler is fighting rape convictions
The reason why the youngest son of a prominent footballing family is appealing his rape convictions has been laid bare in court paperwork.
Ex-NRL star to fight drunk crash charges
A solicitor for Curtis Scott said the former NRL young gun will fight charges the 28-year-old drove drunk and crashed his car in Sydney's south.
Saying ‘Australia is the best country’ will be ‘illegal’ under new laws, Pauline Hanson claims
Pauline Hanson has demanded a please explain' over the PM's crackdown on hate speech insisting it will strip Australians of their freedom.
Attorney-General’s cash splash includes pay rise
Government barristers have secured a massive pay hike worth more than $1000 per day after a 14-year freeze, sparking concerns over taxpayer spending.
Police hunt for mum charged over fatal fire
A mother charged with negligent manslaughter after her two young children died in a Melbourne house fire has failed to appear in court.
Biggest super mistake Aussies are making
Young Australians could be setting themselves back thousands of dollars in retirement, simply due to not doing one simple thing.
‘Ban them’: Jet ski act at party enrages
A video of a jet skier causing chaos has triggered fresh debate over cracking down on dangerous jet ski behaviour.
‘Half-baked’ Bondi bill hangs in balance
Sussan Ley has formally revealed where the opposition sits on the Albanese government's snap laws drafted in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.
Bank’s painful move for homeowners
Mortgage holders will be holding their breath in 2026 as the big banks signal higher costs for homeowners and investors.
Police hunt for mum charged over fatal fire
A mother charged with negligent manslaughter after two young children died in a Melbourne house fire has failed to appear in court.
Urgent warning after Aussie schools hacked
An expert has warned of ways hackers who have access to the data of thousands of Aussie students could exploit that information.
Horror moment man shot at in car
Police are searching for a gunman after a drive by shooting where shots were fired into an occupied car.
NRLW star charged with stalking offences
Court documents reveal an NRLW star allegedly made a throat-slitting gesture at her ex after sending her a series of abusive messages - including one via a bank transfer.
Awkward typo in Albanese government’s hate speech legislation
The Coalition have declared an embarrassing detail in the Albanese government's proposed hate speech laws is a sign they've been rushed".
‘Hypocrisy’: Brutal swipe over Bondi bill
Tony Burke has accused the Coalition of hypocrisy' amid signals the opposition may vote against Labor's proposed hate speech laws.
Police probe ‘significant’ toxic poppy theft
The bizarre theft of a significant" quantity of highly-toxic poppies from a regulated crop has led to police making a major appeal for information.
Lost teen triathlete’s 50km mountain ordeal
A teenage triathlete has shed more light on his ordeal after getting lost in the NSW Snowy Mountains region - sparking a mammoth seven-hour search effort.
‘Greatest fear’: Pleas ignored before Bondi
An ex-policeman says he raised concerns about the NSW firearms registry but his pleas were ignored before the Bondi terrorist attack.
Aussie schools targeted in cyber attack
A targeted cyber attack has exposed the personal information of thousands of Aussie students in one state.
Tributes after ‘incredible’ artist’s death
Police have sought the extradition of a man from NSW following the death of an artist at a Brisbane property, as tributes flow for the incredible" woman.
Man’s alleged Nazi salute during road rage
A man has been charged with allegedly performing a Nazi salute before assaulting a stranger in broad daylight on a busy Sydney street.
Aussie Uni’s massive fine for pay breaches
A prominent Australian university has been hit with a massive penalty over systemic" record-keeping failures which prevented Fair Work inspectors from investigating underpayments to casual academics.
Veteran radio announcer dies aged 81
A veteran 2GB radio announcer who was a major night-time radio figure for more than three decades has died aged 81.
Rumoured Rudd successor’s call on envoy bid
A former Labor minister who once called Donald Trump a moron" has addressed rumours he could replace Kevin Rudd as Australia's envoy in Washington.
Bid for ex-top cop in union-linked threats case
Victoria Police's former Chief Commissioner has been subpoenaed to give evidence as a CFMEU organiser fights threat charges, a court has been told.
Fugitive sought after alleged shooting
A massive manhunt is underway in Western Australia's midwest to find fugitive Kenneth Giles who has been on the run for seven days.
Al Madina Dawah Centre Bankstown closes after Bondi massacre links
A Sydney prayer hall linked to a controversial Islamic preacher has permanently closed after council found it operated without approval.
Jewish leader’s fear over Bondi Bill
A leading Jewish organisation has warned it is totally opposed" to a carve-out of new hate speech laws for religious teaching.
NRLW star charged with stalking offences
A female sports star spent the night behind bars after allegedly using bank transfer payments to send messages to her ex after being blocked.
‘Punching’: Axed author’s huge move
A Palestinian-Australian author axed from Adelaide Writers' Week has made a major legal threat against the state's premier.
Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni files appeal
The youngest son from a famous footballing family will appeal his conviction for twice raping a woman.
Rock climber dies after falling 20m from cliff
A French man has died after falling 20m while rock climbing on a popular cliff, where a young girl lost her life five years ago.
Neo-Nazi’s claim after allegedly threatening MP
A high-ranking Neo-Nazi has made a big claim after he allegedly encouraged the abuse of a federal MP, just a day after the NSN announced it would shut down.
‘Islamic extremism’: Wild Western Sydney claim
A senior Nationals senator from Victoria has made a shocking declaration about Western Sydney in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.
Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni files appeal
The youngest son from a famous footballing family has lodged an appeal after he was jailed for twice raping a woman.
Rock climber dies after falling 20m from cliff
A French man has died after falling 20m while rock climbing on a popular cliff, where a young girl lost her life five years ago.
NRLW star charged with stalking offences
NRLW star Maddie Studdon spent the night in police custody after allegedly turning up at her former partner's home following a relationship breakdown.
CCTV catches man in shock act at Sydney cafe
A man has stolen a tip jar from a Double Bay cafe in broad daylight, with CCTV footage capturing the brazen theft.
‘Baffling’: American’s grim verdict on Australia’s energy policy goes viral
An American author's explosive rant about Australia's baffling" approach to energy use despite being the envy of the world" has lit up the internet.
Abbott names ‘best ever’ Aussie PM
His book on Australia's history topped the charts leading in to Christmas. Now former PM Tony Abbott argues the case for Australia's best ever' prime minister.
Tragic detail as woman loses home to fire
Heartbreaking stories from the victims of Victoria's devastating bushfire crisis - including a woman facing the ultimate triple tragedy in a single weekend - have been revealed.
Moment cows forced to run from bushfire
A farmer has captured the devastating moment his cattle were forced to flee flames as bushfire engulfed his farm near Goulburn.
Man threatened to kill politician: cops
A NSW man has been charged after a federal politician allegedly received death threats at their office.
Comedy trio’s cheeky move after break-in
A popular Aussie comedy trio have taken the search for a man who allegedly broke into their restaurant office to the next level.
Author charged with child exploitation material offences
Beloved Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with child exploitation material offences.
NSW Liberals cancel ‘tasteless’ Bondi massacre fundraiser
Party officials have scrambled to remove all traces of the controversial event after questions were raised.
‘My whole body was shaking’: Attacks on Aussie lifeguards soar
Lifeguards around the country are facing up to 10 incidents of abuse or aggression every day, with some facilities forced to temporarily close amid a surge in violence.
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