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Skydiving strike enters turbulent second day
Skydiving at some of Australia's most iconic dropzones has been brought to a halt for a second day as instructors extend their unprecedented strike.
11yo boys charged over destructive bushfire
Two 11-year-old boys have been charged over a destructive fire that tore through a coastal community destroying one home and damaging property.
Cops find woman’s body outside station
A critical incident has been declared after cops found a woman's body inside a car parked outside a station.
Popular snack sold at Coles recalled
A popular snack sold at Coles Supermarkets nationally have been recalled over fears it may cause injury.
Notorious child killer dies in prison
Notorious child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem has died in jail while serving a life sentence.
Update after dog fatally mauls owner
There's been an update after a dog fatally mauled its owner at a home on the Eyre Peninsula.
Man from high-profile family guilty of rapes
This is everything we know about the convicted rapist, including the details of his depraved crimes - and when he can be named.
Kathleen Folbigg finds love, announces engagement to longtime friend
Once branded Australia's worst mother', Kathleen Folbigg will marry her childhood friend following her release from 20 years of wrongful imprisonment.
Uni student accused of gangland hit
A university student accused of carrying out an underworld execution" was allegedly acting on orders from a crime syndicate involved in the illegal tobacco trade, a court has been told.
Native trees deliberately poisoned in ‘callous attack’ at Sunshine Beach
Six native Australian trees have been deliberately poisoned in Noosa, prompting a council investigation with fines reaching $141,865.
Grim update in search for missing schoolie
Suspected human remains have been found after the search for missing schoolie Astin Gerstl, who was swept out to sea, was suspended.
Armed youth allegedly steal five cars off family
Young thieves, one armed with a massive knife, have allegedly stolen a Porsche and four Mercedes from a family in Queensland.
Lehrmann gets copy of alleged victim’s phone
A key date has been scheduled in the ongoing court proceedings against former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who faces two charges of rape.
‘Justice’: AG’s vow on killer teen’s appeal
Queensland's Attorney-General has been given the nod to appeal the sentence of a teenager who murdered a mum-of-two on Boxing Day to the country's highest court.
‘Challenging’: Party leader’s shock exit
SA Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has resigned from the top job, in the fourth leadership hit for Australia's embattled state divisions in just two months.
Neo-Nazi melts down after being booted
Matthew Gruter has landed in South Africa after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled his visa for participating in a widely condemned anti-Jewish demonstration.
Grim update in search for missing schoolie
Suspected human remains have been found after the search for missing schoolie Astin Gerstl was suspended.
Qantas aircraft out of storage after six years
Qantas' final superjumbo A380 is set to return to the skies after nearly six years in storage, offering Aussies daily flights on a key US route.
Man charged after girl allegedly ‘grabbed’
Police have charged a 21-year-old man after he allegedly grabbed a 12-year-old girl walking on a path.
‘Can’t answer’: MP tight-lipped on secret review
As Australia reviews a highly secretive US investigation into the AUKUS defence pact, it remains unclear whether the findings will ever be made public.
Court blow in Pheobe Bishop case
One of three people facing charges in relation to the death of teenager Pheobe Bishop has suffered a massive setback in court.
High-profile man found guilty of rapes
A high-profile Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a woman twice after a house party, with the jury rejecting his claim of mistaken identity.
‘Failing’: MP slams healthcare under Labor
A Nationals senator has lashed Labor's healthcare policies for going in the wrong direction", amid rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Woman dies after being attacked by dog
Paramedics were unable to save a woman who was mauled by a dog at a home on the Eyre Peninsula.
Neo-Nazi protester lands in South Africa
Matthew Gruter has landed in South Africa after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled his visa for participating in a widely condemned anti-Jewish demonstration.
Kyrgios locked in for Rod Laver Arena return
A potential Australian Open return is gathering steam after Nick Kyrgios was announced as a headline act at an event in Melbourne next month.
Manhunt for fugitive in major city
A huge police search is under way for a man who escaped police custody while handcuffed in a major Aussie city.
Mum’s ‘gut-feeling’ over murderer’s ploy
The parents of 23-year-old Hannah Maguire, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend, saw he was awful from the outset".
‘F*** off’: Ex-Mayor allegedly explodes over coriander in council Christmas buffet
A former Sydney Mayor allegedly told councillors to f**k off" during an outburst over what she believed to be coriander in the Christmas buffet.
‘Secrets’: Mum’s theory into toddler’s death
A toddler died with a lethal dose of medication in his system two decades ago. Now police believe someone is hiding the truth.
Children’s toy recalled after asbestos found
A coloured sand unicorn toy sold in Kmart and Target has been recalled over asbestos contamination risk.
Man drowns at Sydney beach
Emergency services pulled a man's body from the water at a popular swimming spot on Sydney Harbour.
Childcare shutdown over mould and rodents
A NSW Central Coast childcare centre has been forced to close after breaching health and safety over mould and rodent concerns.
Miners push ASX higher as a rate hike looms
The ASX 200 has climbed despite household spending data sparking fresh fears the Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as early as February.
Kids sunscreen recalled over safety fears
Cancer Council kids sunscreen recalled over safety fears the product separates and reduces protection from the sun.
Surf star jailed for child sex offences
A prominent surf coach has been jailed for a string of child exploitation offences that shattered the trust of families across the region.
Australia’s huge calls on second Ashes Test
Australia has made two tough decisions on its side for the second Ashes Test, ending days of speculation.
Offer to actor after Nazi gesture charge
A former Australian soap star has been given a rare offer he was found guilty of performing a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute.
Huge move over $1.13bn AFL stadium
A controversial $1.13bn stadium in Hobart is set to be approved by the upper house - despite warnings on how much it is likely to cost Tasmanians.
Fears tunnel roof could collapse on drivers
Emergency repair work is underway on Sydney's M4 tunnel after authorities closed a section over safety concerns, with some commuters stuck inside.
Foreign nationals arrested in remote WA
A group of six foreign nationals has been detained after being discovered outside a remote Indigenous community.
Fijian ‘stealthing’ rapist wins refugee claim
A Fijian man convicted of sick sex act during a Grindr hook-up has won a bid for a refugee visa as he faces risk of harm" if deported.
Magistrate’s stern Bruce Lehrmann order
Bruce Lehrmann has suffered another blow after being ordered to get to a Hobart court immediately, where he is facing driving charges.
Burke lashed after new ISIS brides details emerge
Documents have revealed new details of a meeting between the Home Affairs Minister and an NGO requesting repatriation of the so-called ISIS brides.
Alleged childcare pedo hit with new charges
Accused pedophile Joshua Brown has been hit with new charges over alleged sexual assaults at Victorian childcare centres.
Australian music legend dies
Australian music legend Ted Egan has died in his hometown of Alice Springs, aged 93.
Major update after man killed in shooting
Police have revealed new details after one man was shot dead and another two were injured in the NSW Northern Rivers.
Offer to actor after Nazi gesture charge
A former Australian TV star has been given a rare offer he was found guilty of performing a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute.
Aussie actor to learn fate for Nazi gesture charge
Former Neighbours star Damien Richardson has returned to court after he was found guilty of performing a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute.
$2.3b legal error was ‘inadvertent oversight’
The Treasury Department has been grilled on how a key cost-of-living relief payment may have breached the Constitution.
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