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Waverley Council’s $250k plan to control Bronte Beach backpackers on Christmas Day
Eastern Sydney faces its annual Christmas showdown as council battles to stop international backpackers creating chaos at Bronte Beach for another year.
$2 million boost for families ‘doing it tough’
The Albanese government has announced $2 million in Christmas food relief funding to help struggling families this festive season.
Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic posts
The Prime Minister has responded after a man was charged as part of Operation Dalewood, launched in response to the Bondi terror attack.
Man leaps from car during machete attack
A terrifying late-night ordeal unfolded when a man, screaming for help, jumped from a moving car as an alleged violent machete attack erupted around him.
Boxing Day: How much Aussies will spend
Retailers are bracing for a shopping frenzy this Boxing Day, forecasting a staggering spend and calling on Australians to shop local.
Alleged hit man will not be home for Christmas
An alleged hit man has had his hopes to be home for Christmas dashed after a judge ruled the very well planned" execution-style murder was too serious to warrant release.
Albo’s move to slash travel perks
Anthony Albanese recommended a suite of changes to the travel perks for federal politicians after a taxpayer travel scandal engulfed his government.
New footage of Norwegian tourist attacked by group of youths at St Kilda Pier
A teenager has been charged after he and others allegedly bashed a Norwegian tourist who was falsely accused of an act at a popular holiday spot.
Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic posts
A man has been charged as part of Operation Dalewood - launched in response to the Bondi terror attack - after he allegedly made anti-Semitic posts online.
Ultra-rare Holden sets auction record
An ultra-rare Holden ute - one of just four ever produced - has set a new auction record for the iconic Australian vehicle.
Doctor claims slice of Sydney harbourside land under squatter’s rights after court win
A doctor has won a small strip of land adjoining a $1.9 million harbourside property after claiming squatter's rights in court.
19yo woman charged after man found dead
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old who was found stabbed to death with kitchen knives in Sydney's west.
‘Tragic’: 77yo woman killed by own car
With Christmas only days away, a routine shopping trip has ended in tragedy after a woman was fatally injured by her own vehicle.
‘Stay safe’: Warning as flu cases soar
Flu cases have surged this December as health experts warn Australians to stay safe" during holiday gatherings.
‘Special honours’: Albo’s request after Bondi
Anthony Albanese has revealed his latest request following the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 innocent people.
Police investigate after man spotted hanging out a car window ‘screaming’ in Melbourne
Shocked members of the public pursued a car after witnessing a man hanging out the window" and screaming for help.
Pics released after tourist bashed
Police have released images of four people they believe can help with inquiries after a Norwegian tourist was bashed at a popular holiday spot.
Iconic Hamilton Island sold off to US company
One of Australia's most beloved island destinations has been bought by a US company.
ABC radio hosts quits on air
Sabra Lane has announced her departure from ABC's flagship morning radio program after nine years.
Woman charged over stabbing death
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old who was found stabbed to death with kitchen knives in Sydney's west.
‘Stand together’: Albo’s Christmas message
Anthony Albanese has issued a heartfelt plea in his Christmas message as Australia mourns in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Four men rescued, boat capsizes in heavy swell
Four men have been pulled from the water after clinging to their capsized boat when heavy swell threw them overboard.
Pics released after tourist bashed
Police have released images of four people they believe can help with inquiries after a Norwegian tourist was bashed at a popular holiday spot.
Iconic Hamilton Island sold off to US company
One of Australia's most beloved island destinations has been bought by a US company.
Final step in passing tough gun laws
One state will wake up on Christmas Day with tighter restrictions on guns and protests as controversial laws created after the Bondi massacre pass parliament.
Double demerits coming into effect in your state
Australian drivers face double demerit points and eye-watering fines as states crack down on dangerous driving during the festive season.
Cops from every corner of Syd swarm Bondi
It's a small detail that not many would notice in the car park at Bondi this week, but it says everything about how seriously police are responding post-shooting.
‘Like Airtasker’: Melb teens paid to terrorise
Melbourne's youth crime wave is being driven by Airtasker-style" deals where criminal networks pay teens to carry out violent acts across the city.
Important step in hate crime crackdown
A crucial measure to fight anti-Semitism and hate crimes across the nation has been put into place, almost a year after the Prime Minister and state and territory leaders argued it was needed.
‘Courage’: Ley’s Christmas plea
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has issued a heartfelt plea to Australians in her Christmas message - asking them to do one thing in the wake of the horrific attack at Bondi Beach.
‘BROUGHT IT HOME’: Cops from every corner of Sydney swarm Bondi
It's a small detail that not many would notice in the car park at Bondi this week, but it says everything about how seriously police are responding post-shooting.
‘Rampant’: Former PM unleashes on Albo
A former prime minister has launched a blistering attack on Anthony Albanese over his response to the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Warning over highly contagious virus
NSW health authorities have issued another urgent update after a health alert for a highly infectious disease was issued for several prominent sites in Sydney.
Shock as former federal MP dies aged 59
A former federal MP who revealed she was battling cancer just a few months ago has died aged 59.
‘NEW NORMAL’: Cops from every corner of Sydney swarm Bondi
It's a small detail that not many would notice in the car park at Bondi this week, but it says everything about how seriously police are responding post-shooting.
MP’s driver admits to drink driving
A police minister's driver has admitted to driving nearly three times over the limit while behind the wheel of a ministerial car.
Festivalgoers to access free drug testing
A major change is coming to a popular Aussie music festival as part of one government's trial of a drug harm reduction program.
Major NYE tribute to honour Bondi victims
The world's most watched New Year's Eve celebration will honour the victims of the Bondi shooting tragedy in a touching display on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
‘Absurd’: 81yo’s drug trafficking claim rejected
An elderly woman's claims that she was oblivious" to her daughter's dark web drug empire have been shot down in court.
‘Screams’: Horror as worker loses fingers
A labour hire company and a farm operator have been fined after a worker lost fingers in a horrific onion grader accident during her first shift.
‘Miracle’: Update on injured Bondi cops
The families of two police officers injured in the Bondi Beach massacre have revealed major updates in their conditions - with one now emerging from his coma.
Albo’s ‘leftist instincts’ slammed after Bondi
A former prime minister has launched a blistering attack on Anthony Albanese over his response to the Bondi Beach terror attack.
New update on Sydney health alert
NSW health authorities have issued another urgent update after a health alert for a highly infectious disease was issued for several prominent sites in Sydney.
Gender gap widens through tax policy
An unfair" detail in Australia's tax policy has exposed just how heavily skewed the tax system is towards one gender while leaving essential income support underfunded.
‘Miracle’: Update on injured Bondi cop
The family of a police officer shot twice while confronting one of the alleged Bondi gunmen have revealed a massive update.
‘Whistling noise’: Detail that led to fatal Bankstown heli crash
Shock photographs reveal the devastating wreckage of a helicopter that nosedived into trees near Bankstown Airport, killing an experienced injuring his teenage student.
Moment teen arrested hiding in portaloo
Five teenagers have been charged over an alleged weeks-long crime spree - with footage capturing the moment one was arrested hiding in a portaloo.
Hair-raising rescue after teen falls off cliff
A teenager is lucky to be alive after falling down a 3m cliff face near a popular tourist spot.
Council moves to close preacher’s prayer hall
A council in Sydney's southwest has moved to shut down an allegedly illegal prayer hall run by a censured preacher as the city reels from a terror attack in Bondi.
Alleged hit man now suffering PTSD: court
A university student accused of an underworld hit has been diagnosed with PTSD after the life-threatening incident", a court has been told.
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