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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Man charged over vile mail find
A man has been charged after police seized a vile consignment from Asia at an Australian mail facility.
Horror work trend millions of Aussies face
One in three Australians is dealing with a serious issue in the workplace with most cases going unreported, a shocking study has revealed.
Sweeping reforms to hit Aussie public schools
Australia's youngest students will see a back-to-basics shift in a key learning area under sweeping reforms to the national public school curriculum.
AI road safety cameras now fining WA drivers
As AI road safety cameras come into effect in one state, shocking pictures reveal the dangerous habits Aussie drivers get up to behind the wheel.
Warning as Albo’s Trump meet looms
Anthony Albanese's chances of advancing critical issues with the US could hinge on one key aspect of his meeting with Donald Trump, an expert warns.
Hunt for masked duo after restaurant fire
New footage has been released as police hunt a pair of masked figures seen on the roof of a restaurant before it was destroyed in a fire.
Urgent alert after disease linked to school
An urgent health alert has been issued as several cases of a highly infectious disease are confirmed in one state, with one linked to a primary school.
Parents warned of teen ‘withdrawal’ effect
Parents have been warned to expect a grieving process" as 2.5 million Aussie teens face life without social media. But experts say it will improve. See their tips to get ready for the ban.
Arrests over alleged Bunnings carjacking attempts
A woman getting a pram out of a car narrowly avoided injury as shoppers at Bunnings were subjected to four alleged attempted carjackings.
‘Paltry’: Fast food workers sign pay deal
Workers at one successful Australian burger chain have signed a new pay deal after a tussle in front of the Fair Work Commission.
Light plane crashes at tourist hotspot
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a light plane crash at an Australian airport where two men were injured.
Warning as Albo’s Trump meet looms
From AUKUS to tariffs, Anthony Albanese has a long list of touchy topics to raise with Donald Trump.
Australia’s deadliest jobs revealed
New data shows Australia's deadliest industries and the jobs with the most serious workers' compensation claims.
Watch: Another shopping centre machete attack
Shocking footage has emerged showing the latest in a string of shopping centre machete attacks.
Cash shortage fears as workers move to strike
Cash shortage fears have hit the Spring Carnival, as transit workers move to strike across two Australian states.
Over 13,000 cars pulled over fuel leak, fire risk
More than 13,000 popular SUVs are being recalled over fears the fuel pipe could be cut open and start a fire.
Slain UFC fighter’s emotional farewell
Slain former UFC star Suman Mokhtarian has been given an emotional send-off by family and friends in a Sydney funeral.
New details about ‘accidental’ horse kill
New details have emerged into the accidental shooting of five domestic horses during aerial pest control.
Labor heavyweight’s shock announcement
After a decades-long career in politics, a Labor heavyweight is relinquishing the reins of one of the party's most powerful positions.
Fresh twist in boy’s ‘suspicious’ death
Police have revealed a major update in their probe of a child's suspicious' death, claiming there were inconsistencies' found in initial information provided.
Huge hailstorm hits major city
Hail has started falling, as millions of Aussies brace for severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds.
Act that saved camper missing for 9 days
This is the first picture of a diabetic man who has been found alive after going missing for nine days while on a camping trip.
Titmus opens up after shock retirement
The four-time Olympic gold medallist has opened up about her life out of the water following her shock retirement announcement at the age of 25.
Couple’s horror act to newborn baby
A woman betrayed her obligations as a mother" when she failed to seek help for her 37-day-old baby after he was fatally shaken to death by her then partner.
Huge storm set to smash the coast
Millions of Aussies are being warned to brace for severe thunderstorms bringing the threat of large hailstones and damaging winds.
Major question mystery heiress’ lawyer won’t ask
The lawyer for a mysterious Chinese heiress who allegedly crashed her $1.5m Tiffany blue Rolls Royce says there is one key question he never asked".
City rocked by four shootings in 24h
Police are probing a spate of gun violence after four separate shootings were recorded in just more than 24 hours.
Woman found after 3 years with Uber data
Fresh data from rideshare company Uber helped police solve the disappearance of a young woman exactly three years ago.
‘Speak slower’: Quip that made Nat cringe
Sunrise host Nat Barr has shielded her face after a Liberal senator sensationally roasted her National Party colleagues on air.
Shock footage of woman being stabbed in CBD street
The sister of a woman who was randomly stabbed while walking to work in Melbourne's CBD has broken her silence.
New measles cases spark urgent health alert
Several cases of a highly infectious disease have now been confirmed in one state, with a primary school among the locations on alert.
Act that saved camper missing for 9 days
A diabetic man who vanished while camping with his wife has been found alive after nine days after doing this to draw attention.
Pheobe’s mum’s heartbreak for missing 4yo
The mother of allegedly murdered teen Pheobe Bishop has penned a letter to the family of little Gus as the desperate search for him continues.
Australia could ‘shut down’ in 24 days
There are fears supermarket shelves could be stripped bare and hospitals shut down within days as a critical supply runs low.
Huge storm set to smash the coast
As one Australian city is on track to record its hottest October in history, forecasters warn a severe storm is set to smash most of the state.
Shock footage of woman being stabbed in CBD street
The sister of a woman randomly stabbed while walking to work in the CBD has broken their silence.
Hundreds of toys deemed unsafe
Hundreds of potentially unsafe toys from a multinational retailer have sparked a health warning over concerns kids could be burned or choked.
Revealed: Which bank axed the most branches
Physical bank branches continue to shut, as new data shows which of the major banks has swung the axe the hardest.
Tradie ‘impaled’, dies at work
A young tradie has died after suffering fatal injuries in a devastating fall at a construction site on the NSW Central Coast.
ASX records intraday high on jobs data
More people out of work has lifted expectations of an interest rate next month and pushed the Australian sharemarket to record highs.
Major city reveals new virus outbreak
Cases of a highly contagious disease are on the rise in one major Australian city, with authorities urging doctors to increase rates of testing.
Shock footage of woman being stabbed in CBD street
Footage has been released of a woman who was randomly stabbed by an attacker as she walked to work in Melbourne.
‘Spectacular’: Gold reaches new record high
Another new record gold price has queues of people flocking to stores across the country, with one major retailer estimating 1000 people are visiting per day.
Grim find in search for missing woman
Three years to the day a woman vanished after getting into a rideshare, police have made a breakthrough during a new search.
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