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Man pepper-sprayed and wrongly charged by police at NSW pub awarded $35,000
Incredible police body cam footage of a fiery confrontation at an Aussie pub shows the moment that led to a $35,000 payout in court costs.
Woman’s remarkable recovery after coma
A 21-year-old Aussie woman has made an amazing recovery after she was placed in a two-week coma then was unable to walk and had no memory.
Julie Bishop’s surprising move amid uni furore
Although she is usually a public figure, Julie Bishop has made a stealth move on Instagram amid a furore at the Australian National University.
Millions impacted by wild weather
Destructive winds and stormy weather have lashed parts of Australia, while other areas have endured record-breaking heat.
Child victim among spate of rat poisonings
Health authorities and police are investigating a spate of rat poisonings with no known links to food outlets.
Sydney mum wins right to work from home in fight against Westpac
She asked the bank in January if she could work from home, so she could pick up and drop off her two young daughters for school.
Man found dead in burnt out car named
Police are appealing for information after the body of a man was found in a burnt out car in the NSW outback, as his loved ones paid tribute to the beloved father.
‘No significant impact’: Shock claim about koala threat
An independent report by the NSW government found no significant effect" from selective logging on male koala density.
Croc country moves closer to Olympic glory
The Fitzroy River has surged from crocodile country to Olympic contender, with one politician stating it's flat enough for Jesus to walk on.
Fresh twist in 47yo cold case
Police will seek to keep information secret ahead of a key court hearing for the man allegedly behind the shocking killing of two young housemates almost five decades ago.
Update in alleged CBD stab attack
The woman accused of a terrifying random stabbing in Melbourne's CBD has appeared in court.
$1m Lotto winner’s last-minute decision
A woman who bought a lucky Lotto ticket minutes before the draw closed has become an instant millionaire.
‘In progress’: Chaos for ANZ customers
An ANZ outage has affected customers across Australia who were unable to access the bank's digital services.
‘Garbage’: Cash mandate loopholes slammed
A pro-cash Aussie says the proposed cash mandate rules are garbage" and will green light" a cashless society.
Sad detail in embattled hospital takeover
The mother of a boy who died at a controversy-plagued hospital says her son is leaving behind footprints we will never forget".
Woman blows 0.359 at childcare centre
A woman has allegedly blown seven times the legal limit at a childcare centre after there were concerns for her welfare.
Families of triple-fatal house fire victims speak
The families who have lost 12-year-old best mates and one of their mothers in a house fire have broken their silence.
Mining stocks surge on Trump-Albo deal
Aussie mining stocks are surging higher in the aftermath of the Trump-Albanese critical minerals announcement.
Update on teen accused of Jetstar hijack
The teenage boy accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun and fake bombs has returned to court.
Key detail in Joyce’s bizarre press conference
Barnaby Joyce reveals the straw that broke the camel's back" as speculation heightens that he is set to defect to One Nation.
Hundreds arrested in nationwide raids
Police and border officers across Australia have shut down a growing underground firearms trade, seizing hundreds of guns and arresting 184 people.
Murder charge after man’s disappearance
A quiet farming community has been rocked by an alleged murder, with police charging a man after a weeks-long investigation.
Chinese military flare drops bran
Australia has lodged a diplomatic protest over an unsafe' flare drop from an Australian fighter jet, which occurred during a routine surveillance flight.
More Aussie sunscreens recalled on SPF fears
Two more sunscreens have joined the growing list of products pulled from shelves by Australia's medicines watchdog amid fresh SPF fail fears.
Health Minister Mark Butler under fire over disability access
Despite having oversight of more than 700,000 Australians on the NDIS as health minister, Mr Butler's own office doesn't allow for people in wheelchairs through the front entrance.
Major update on controversial hospital
Taxpayers will fork out $190m to reverse one of the worst decisions of any government" and return a hospital where two children died to public hands.
‘Proud’: Legendary Aussie doctor passes away
The man who penned an epic 1535-page book on general practice medicine has passed away aged 89, with his daughter paying a heartfelt tribute to the humble' trailblazer.
‘Unsafe’: Chinese flares fired near Aus jet
Richard Marles said the incident took place above the South China Sea on Sunday, as the Australian plane carried out routine surveillance.
Telstra IT worker’s excuse for $3 million fraud
A Telstra IT employee has been caught ordering himself millions of dollars' worth of mobile phones and reselling them on Gumtree.
Major update after hikers find two bodies
The two women found dead in a remote alpine hut have been identified two weeks after hikers discovered their bodies.
More Aussie sunscreens recalled on SPF fears
Australia's medicines watchdog has recalled two more sunscreens on fresh SPF failure fears.
Space junk crashes near remote mine site
Space junk has crashed in a ball of flames near a remote mine site in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Whopping penalty for excessive prices
Coles and Woolworths are among the big supermarkets that could face eight-figure penalties for excessive pricing practices under proposed new rules.
Ex-Triple J host’s failed $2m campaign
Independent candidates amassed a $27m election war chest, with a former radio presenter securing the largest share despite failing to win his seat.
Caddick’s ex turns to Lehrmann’s lawyer
Melissa Caddick's widower, Anthony Koletti, has tapped a high-profile Sydney lawyer to represent him after being charged with assault.
Wild moment stun grenade used at protest
Footage has emerged of the moment police were forced to use pepper spray before a stun grenade was thrown during a wild clash with protesters in Melbourne.
Women found dead on mountain identified
The two women found dead in a remote alpine hut have been identified two weeks after hikers discovered their bodies.
Caddick widow makes big legal move after assault charge
Melissa Caddick's widower, Anthony Koletti, has tapped a high-profile Sydney lawyer to represent him after being charged with assault.
Shock new defections loom for Nationals
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is preparing to launch fresh raids on the ranks of disaffected Coalition MPS, so who will make the move?
Aussies face brutal heatwave this summer
Aussies are being warned of an unusually hot summer, with daytime and overnight temperatures set to rise across the country.
Fresh plan to tackle tobacco trade chaos
The government has called in the tax office, the agriculture department and Services Australia to try and fight illicit tobacco.
Dead Gazans on Aussie waitlist
Some Palestinians who were waiting for an Australian visa are likely dead, the Home Affairs minister says.
World’s most powerful passport revealed
The US used to be a mainstay in the top 10 of this global index, but places resting on past privilege' are now being left behind, experts say.
Wild moment stun grenade used at protest
Extraordinary footage has emerged of the moment police were forced to use pepper spray before a stun grenade was thrown during a wild clash with protesters in Melbourne.
‘Deranged’: Chilling sight at Melbourne protest
Extraordinary footage continues to emerge of the violent protests that rocked Melbourne this weekend, after police condemned groups on the left".
Nationals leader’s call to Barnaby
As speculation swirls that Barnaby Joyce will defect to One Nation, David Littleproud has given a simple message to the former deputy PM.
Poison takeaway fears after five hospitalised
A hospital network is investigating a cluster of patients who are suspected of eating fast food which was contaminated with rat poisoning.
‘I was sat down and called a wh*re’
Shocking accounts of growing up inside a rigid religious sect in Australia can be revealed as part of a news.com.au investigation.
Butcher shop burned with ‘molotov cocktail’
Several people were injured when three men allegedly set fire to a butcher shop, possibly with a molotov cocktail.
Woman’s fear after alleged brazen attack
A woman who was allegedly stabbed in the chest during a brazen attack in Melbourne is now afraid to leave home.
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