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Icon behind ‘welcome to country’ dies at 66
Tributes are flowing for the trailblazer" Indigenous leader credited with coining the term Welcome to Country" following news of her death.
Premier’s admission after One Nation upset
Labor voters turned to One Nation despite a thumbing red wave in South Australia, re-elected Premier Peter Malinauskas has admitted.
Capital city diesel above $3.10
Diesel has eclipsed $3.10 in the capital cities with some independent retailers selling unleaded petrol for $3 a litre.
Albo hits back at Trump’s Iran war claim
Anthony Albanese has pushed back against Donald Trump's claims that Australia said no" to his request for involvement in the Iran war.
‘Still hasn’t ticked over’: Aussie dad’s one-million-kilometre HiLux
A hard-working dad who runs a pest cleaning business has shared an extraordinary detail about the Toyota HiLux he bought for $40k in 2010.
‘Vacuum’: Lesson from Pauline’s election upset
A former Coalition leader says the decision to review all policies following its bruising 2025 election loss left a vacuum for Pauline Hanson to walk in".
‘Very destructive winds’ as cyclone looms
Locals are facing very destructive winds" as Tropical Cyclone Narelle moves from Queensland to cross the Northern Territory coast overnight.
‘Earthquake’: One Nation’s up-ends state polls
Pauline Hanson has shared an emotional reaction to the surge for One Nation, as the populist party wins several seats in the South Australian election.
One Nation hit with foul play accusations
One Nation is facing serious allegations of breaching electoral rules in South Australia's state vote.
‘Inflammatory’: One-man band’s pitch to voters
A legislative council hopeful has envisioned a state where so-called inflammatory" pro-Palestinian slogans are criminalised during his first pitch to voters.
‘He showed tendencies of a psychopath’: Aussie cop reveals encounter with serial killer Christopher Wilder
A desk sergeant's gut instinct proved horrifyingly correct, but the system tragically failed to stop the bloodbath that came next.
One Nation surge in SA vote count
Pauline Hanson has shared an emotional reaction to the surge for One Nation, as the populist party officially wins its first seat.
‘Wiped off the map’: Shock call as One Nation’s moment of truth arrives
The eyes of the nation are on one state today as Pauline Hanson faces her D-day - and stunning last-minute polling suggests Australia is in for a shock.
One Nation surge in SA vote count
Pollster predictions about One Nation's surge are coming true as South Australia's vote takes shape.
State’s $150,000 solution to housing crisis
One Aussie state has proposed a unique solution to deal with its housing crisis, after bureaucratic hurdles left several completed homes in storage.
Outages rock SA polling booths
Computer glitches have caused frustration and long wait times at polling booths in South Australia, with the Premier stating serious questions" must be asked of the electoral commission.
Mystery $100k Lotto winner yet to be found
A mystery Gold Coast lottery winner who won the $100,000 Lucky Lotteries prize has still not come forward after two months - prompting a public appeal.
Huge election test for major parties
One Nation's Colton candidate Rocco DeAngelis has lashed out at a handful of voters on Saturday morning, as South Australians across the state head to the polls.
Bombshell UK claim over One Nation hopeful
A One Nation candidate has been dumped on the eve of the South Australian election over revelations he is wanted in the UK over alleged outstanding criminal charges.
‘Need to see her’: Rapist’s wild court outburst
A rapist has begged to apologise to his victim during a dramatic court outburst after saying he was only trying to help her" during the terrifying three-hour ordeal.
Huge election test for major parties
South Australians are headed to the polls, with the state's premier revealing personal details about how the day is shaping up.
Price rise warnings amid Middle East turmoil
Qantas and Virgin are among several major Aussie companies passing on price hikes to consumers in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
Hanson tactic massively backfires
Something extraordinary has been happening on Aussie streets of this week. And it proves Pauline Hanson could do the unthinkable.
Huge election test for major parties
After weeks of campaigning, debates and speculation, South Australia heads to the polls on Saturday with a buoyed One Nation facing a test.
Australia petrol prices rise fastest in developed world since Iran war
Australia has seen the sharpest rise in fuel prices in the developed world since the start of the Iran war, as experts warn diesel shortages could grind the country to a halt.
Stepdad’s horror act to 37-day-old baby
A man who violently shook a five-week-old baby after he became frustrated at the child's crying has learned his fate in court.
RBA tipped to hike rates to GFC-era highs
Interest rates could rise to a new 17-year high, adding further pressures to cash-strapped households.
Sex offender ruling deemed ‘plainly wrong’
A controversial sentence that spared a former swim coach from jail has been dramatically overturned, with an appeal court stepping in to ensure his crimes are formally recorded.
Cabin crew on Sydney flight taken to hospital
Cabin crew have been taken to hospital after a flight from the US into Sydney faced severe turbulence.
Price rise warnings amid Middle East turmoil
Coles and Virgin are among several major Aussie companies passing on price hikes to consumers in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
Stunning way child abuser was caught
A child abuser exposed making stock pedophilic justifications" for his behaviour in a documentary has learned his fate.
170 murderers, rapists on the move
A maximum-security prison housing alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram will undergo sweeping changes.
NT next in line for Narelle’s wrath
Aussies in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Narelle say it has been absolutely next-level" as the storm passes the small town of Coen and heads towards the Top End.
One Nation could win up to 55 seats, Nationals wiped out if election held today, DemosAU poll finds
One Nation could win as many as 55 seats and the Nationals may be wiped out completely if an election were held today, according to a devastating new poll.
Albo breaks silence on mosque heckling
Anthony Albanese has blamed a landmark ban under new security powers for heckling at Australia's biggest mosque.
Big changes to alleged Bondi gunman’s jail
A maximum-security prison housing alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram will undergo sweeping changes.
‘Doom’: Wild Narelle winds strike coast
Aussies in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Narelle say it has been absolutely next-level" as the storm crosses over the coast.
Tax change that cost 15,000 teachers
A controversial tax change that sees shares flowing to one state has cost another funds for more than 14,000 teachers over four years.
Bizarre request in teen groomer teacher case
A former Knox Grammar teacher who messaged a minor on a dating app, encouraging them to meet up, has made an unusual request late in his proceedings.
Albo heckled, chaotic scenes at Sydney mosque
Anthony Albanese has been heckled and accused of being a genocide supporter" at one of Australia's biggest mosques.
Libs in ‘existential crisis’ as wipe-out looms
One Nation could trigger an existential crisis" for the Liberal Party, one expert predicts, as polls and analysts predict a wipe-out in South Australia's upcoming election.
D-Day for ex-Knox teacher who groomed teen
The former Knox Grammar teacher had been messaging the minor on a dating app and encouraging them to meet up, all while he was at home marking assignments.
Pilot’s 7.6m near-miss with fighter jets
A civilian pilot's mid-air drama which nearly resulted in him crashing into two Australian fighter jets has been detailed in a critical ATSB report.
‘Doom’: Cyclone Narelle makes landfall
Aussies in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Narelle say it has been absolutely next-level" as the storm crosses over the coast.
‘Very destructive’ cyclone to hit within hours
Aussies are bracing for impact as Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on the coast, with wild winds of up to 270km/h expected when the storm strikes.
Elite school locked down after gun scare
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly firing an airgun at another student, forcing a prestigious secondary school into lockdown.
Chilling details behind hacker’s crime spree
Victims of a tech-savvy" man who bought stolen data online to access their emails and bank accounts have described the experience as violating, a court has been told.
City’s measles crisis soars to 33 cases
One Aussie capital is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in years, with 33 confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease spreading through popular shopping and dining locations.
‘Existential crisis’: Warning to federal Libs
One Nation could trigger an existential crisis" for the Liberal Party, one expert predicts, as polls and analysts predict a wipe-out in South Australia's upcoming election.
Massive shake-up to state’s coal power
A major shake-up is on the way for one Australian state's single biggest export, which powers homes here and abroad.
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