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‘In danger:’ Aussies not having enough children
Australia is staring down the barrel of a demographic crisis as fertility levels hit record lows - with warnings the country can no longer naturally sustain its population.
Troubled ex-MAFS star’s court warning
A former TV star and navy serviceman with assault convictions has been warned by a court that fines could no longer be appropriate" after his latest legal troubles.
Corruption fears over major housing plan
Legal experts have raised fears that sweeping planning reforms intended to make it easier to build new homes could lack corruption safeguards.
‘Unique’: State’s wild $15m free meal bet
Fancy a pub steak, beers with friends or a fish-and-chips takeout? One state is going to pay people $50 to go out and dine at restaurants. Here's why.
Teen kidnapped and tortured boy: cops
A teenager has been charged for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting and torturing a boy in Brisbane's southwest, subjecting the 15-year-old to a horror ordeal.
Major update on looming super tax
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled sweeping changes to the proposed super tax after months of pressure.
‘Serious’: Pram danger sparks urgent recall
Four prams have been urgently recalled following the discovery of a serious safety flaw that puts the lives of little ones at risk.
Search for missing 4yo Gus to resume
The search for missing four-year-old Gus will resume on a property where he was last seen in a remote part of South Australia.
Get tested if you’ve visited this dentist
A dentist has been suspended and patients have been urged to get tested after they were potentially exposed to blood-borne diseases.
Major update on looming super tax
The Albanese government has unveiled sweeping changes to its proposed super tax after months of pressure.
Police urged to probe Thorpe ‘burn’ speech
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe threatened to burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians, in a widely condemned speech.
Alleged killer cop claim dropped
Weeks after the ex-cop pleaded not guilty to a double homicide, a civil claim relating to a dramatic arrest by Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been vacated.
Tears after family’s unthinkable tragedy
A regular morning walk for a grandfather has turned to tragedy when a stranger stabbed his two beloved dogs, leading to a heartbreaking decision.
Men on run after terrifying home invasion
Up to four masked men were armed with a double-barrel shotgun and machetes when they forced their way into a home in Sydney's southwest.
‘Burn down Parliament’: Thorpe slammed
Labor has responded after outspoken independent senator Lidia Thorpe threatened to burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.
Boy, 14, attacked by shark on Thursday Island
A group of boys have been praised for their bravery after pulling their friend to safety following a shark attack while fishing.
Teen stabbed at train station
Police are investigating after a teenage boy was reportedly stabbed in the chest at a train station.
Iconic brand hanging in the balance
The schoolyard status symbol that became a billion-dollar empire is fighting for survival due to plummeting sales and a spectacular leadership break-up.
Pics emerge after mother, daughter deaths
Happy, smiling photos of an eight-year-old girl suspected to have been killed by her mother have emerged, as questions remain about missed opportunities to intervene.
Luxe Aussie item US buyers still snapping up
Americans with deep pockets in the market for one luxury Australian item have not been turned off by Donald Trump's tariffs.
Lidia Thorpe’s wild protest threat slammed
Labor has responded after outspoken independent senator Lidia Thorpe threatened to burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.
Missing camper last seen ‘lost and confused’
Family of a missing diabetic man have expressed deep concerns for his safety, after he vanished while on a camping trip with his wife.
Convoy takes over famous Harbour
A convoy of boats has descended on Sydney Harbour as thousands of pro-Palestine protesters rally.
‘Burn down’: Senator’s heated Palestine speech
Pro-Palestine marches have kicked off across the country, days after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas.
Tragic details emerge about highway death
A defunct NDIS provider has been slapped with a record $2.2m fine, as shocking details about the death of an intellectually disabled man come to light.
Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon spotted flying to tropical holiday
Anthony Albanese and his bride-to-be Jodie Haydon have snuck out of the country for a week-long tropical holiday.
‘Burn down’: Senator’s heated Palestine speech
Pro-Palestine marches are beginning to kick off across the country, days after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas.
Indian migrants row takes a fresh turn
One of Sydney's most multicultural councils has reacted after Jacinta Nampijinpa Price made hurtful" comments about migration.
Bloodbath fears for Aus amid new trade war
The Australian share market is expected to shed billions when markets open after US President Donald Trump reignited a trade war with China.
Australia needs help to enter ‘golden age’
Federal trade minister Don Farrell has been quizzed on a critical minerals deal with the US, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Trump meeting.
Father and son ‘set upon’ by teens
A man and his son were walking in the busy CBD when they were allegedly set upon" and stabbed by a group of teens.
Alarming human slavery trend on the rise
Australian women and girls are at risk of an evil global trend, which has seen cases jump 100 per cent in a single year.
Erin Patterson is not the only killer to put Leongatha on map of notorious crimes
Erin Patterson is a name known around the world. But she is not the first twisted killer to put her tiny country town on the map of notorious crimes.
One group to get capped energy bills
Thousands in one Aussie state will have their electricity prices capped amid a government move to crack down on network pricing and increase consumer protections.
Staggering cost of simple Aussie pleasure
A report has shown how Australian cities fare against international rivals when it comes to the cost of a simple treat.
Child hospitalised after dingo attack
A child has been flown to hospital following a dingo attack at a popular Aussie tourist destination.
‘Concerning’: Man missing for months
A Sydney family has revealed the extent of their desperate months-long search for their missing son - including the concerning" detail in his disappearance.
Melbourne crisis laid bare in three words
A Melbourne man almost lost his hand when a schoolboy allegedly slashed him in an unprovoked attack. What happened next has been polarising.
Warning as women struck by deadly disease
Health officials have issued an urgent alert after two women from the same household were struck down with a highly infectious type of meningococcal disease.
$40m overcharged on electricity bills
Customers in one state buying their electricity from a government-owned agency have been overcharged $40 million.
Husband, wife killed in plane crash named
A husband and wife killed in a gruesome and devastating" plane crash alongside their friend on the south coast of NSW have been identified.
Major update in Qantas ransom deal
A notorious cyberhacker group threatening to leak the personal data of 5.7 million Qantas customers have issued a major update.
Experts say same thing about search for Gus
After an extensive 10-day search, police have failed to find any clues into the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont. Experts say there is one clear reason why.
Sydney parking spot sells for $165k
A small garage by the beach in Sydney has sold for more than $100,000 over the reserve price in an auction that stunned even the realtors.
Three dead in plane crash on way to Bathurst
Three people have died in a gruesome" light plane crash on the south coast of NSW.
Hours left in Qantas hackers ransom deal
Hackers have given a software giant just hours to pay a ransom before they release sensitive data, including from 5.7 million Qantas customers, onto the dark web.
Tragic detail in mum’s alleged murder
A young man has returned home from work to find his mum dead, with horrified neighbours saying there was blood all over the place".
‘Gruesome’: Three dead in light plane crash
Three people have died in a gruesome" light plane crash on the south coast of NSW.
‘A lie’: Radio host blows up over crime
A Melbourne man almost lost his hand when a schoolboy allegedly slashed him in an unprovoked attack. What happened next has been polarising.
Three people dead in plane crash
Three people have died in a light plane crash on the south coast of NSW.
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