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Three dead after ABC asbestos exposure
Three people have died after having potentially been exposed to asbestos at ABC offices in Victoria, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.
Raiders pinch young half from rival club
A genuine halves battle has emerged after the Raiders signed one of the best young playmakers in the game.
Cop car crashes into Sydney house
A police officer has been freed after being trapped for 90 minutes when her patrol car crashed into a Sydney house during an emergency response.
Melbourne high school principal stabbed in shock incident
A Melbourne high school was put into lockdown after a man allegedly stabbed the principal at Keysborough Secondary College on Tuesday afternoon.
‘That’s disgusting’: ABC boss defends ‘racist’ comments
ABC boss Hugh Marks has refused to apologise for comments made by a prominent journalist that Coalition senators have claimed were racist".
Fake Uber receipt at centre of rape trial
A jury has been asked to consider why a high-profile man lied and doctored a Uber receipt as they deliberate on two rape allegations.
‘Completely died off’: Warning sign in Sydney business collapse
For 10 years, Dean Boyd supplied high-quality products - until almost overnight, the market completely died off', forcing him to call it quits.
‘Political hacks’ getting plum jobs: report
The government says it sat on a scathing report about political appointments for two years because it took the time to get this right'.
Marsh misfires in start of Ashes defining week
The prospect of Test lifeline for Mitchell Marsh has made a slow start in a career-defining week against Victoria.
Rare mosquito virus sparks health warning
A mosquito-borne virus capable of causing severe brain infection has been confirmed in one state, prompting an urgent warning.
Petrol prices set to plunge for Christmas period
Australian motorists will enjoy significant fuel relief this Christmas, with petrol prices dropping across the nation.
‘Don’t Google it’: Mum to sue after 14yo daughter taught about ‘bestiality’, ‘incest’ in SA public school
A group of Year 9 school girls were allegedly taught about topics including bestiality" and incest" and told don't Google it".
Urgent e-bike warning ahead of Xmas
Some 600,000 households now own an e-bike in NSW, with that number expected to increase over Christmas.
Major bank makes interest rate call
The big four bank has ditched its forecast for rate cuts in early 2026, warning mortgage holders face an extended period of high interest rates.
Teen jailed for ‘brutal’ killing of Melbourne GP
The teenager responsible for the brutal' murder of a Melbourne GP has had his claims he feared for his life rejected.
Bears unveil major signings for inaugural season
The Bears have finally landed a blow with two key men locked in for 2027 as Perth officials issue a warning to their rivals.
Wong quizzed over Higgins cover-up claims
The Brittany Higgins saga returned to parliament on Monday as Penny Wong refused to back down on her accusations, igniting fresh scrutiny over Labor's handling of the affair.
Major update for Qantas reward seats
The airline giant has a Christmas gift for points collectors, with a massive seat release that could save travellers thousands on overseas holidays.
Qantas inks huge new routes for NRL season
The airline will unveil a return flight to Papua New Guinea in preparation for the country's debut in Australia's premier rugby league competition.
Teen jailed for ‘brutal’ killing of Melbourne GP
The teenager responsible for the brutal" murder of a Melbourne GP has had his claims he feared for his life rejected.
E-bike rider killed in garbage truck crash
An e-bike rider in his 30s has died after a collision with a garbage truck in Sydney's CBD, sparking warnings of major delays for commuters.
Hundreds of jobs in limbo after RV collapse
The shock collapse of a Queensland-based luxury caravan business has left hundreds of jobs in limbo, weeks before Christmas.
Watch: Epic buzzer beater seals Boomers win
Australian basketball has a new hero after Davo Hickey nailed a buzzer-beating three to seal an epic win over New Zealand.
Grim reality of Aussie student visa crisis
Tens of thousands of students are awaiting review of their visa applications, with a bureaucrat warning they simply don't have the resources".
ASX drops on surprising Japan announcement
Australia's sharemarket gave up ground to start the month of December as surprising news from the Japanese central bank and an outage sparked investors anxieties.
‘Absurd’: Government ‘refuses to rule out’ lower speed limits, narrower roads to cut carbon emissions
The federal government has refused to rule out" setting speed limits based on carbon emissions - after a proposal to make rural roads 70km/hr triggered uproar.
Body retrieved from maze-like caves
Emergency services rushed to the site on Sunday morning after the grim discovery.
Alleged 12-minute rape at nursing home
A court has heard how a 76-year-old nursing home resident was allegedly pinned down and raped by a masked intruder who jumped the facility's fence.
Test star leaves Khawaja call up to the selectors
Marnus Labuschagne has defended Usman Khawaja's poor run of form as he prepares to add to his incredible pink ball record in the second Ashes Test.
Woman murdered amid false affair beliefs
A man who murdered his wife in front of their children held the irrational belief" she was having an affair with his brother.
Dozens of workers hospitalised after gas leak
Emergency services rushed to a pork processing facility on Monday afternoon and found dangerously high' levels of the gas.
Big pay bump for key workers
Thousands of Aussies working across one key sector will get a pay rise from this week.
‘Confusing’: Pauline Hanson-backed ‘Put Australia First’ anti-immigration rallies see muted turnout
A far-right influencer has been booted from an anti-immigration rally after a controversial detail on his jacket triggered an ugly clash.
McLaren tactics for Piastri quizzed
A Senate estimates hearing, fronted by transport department officials, has kicked off with an unorthodox grilling on McLaren's treatment of Oscar Piastri.
‘Vector of abuse’: Horror facing Aussie women
Frontline workers are reporting more and more" cases of a horrific new tactic, as predators use it to stealthily target domestic violence victims.
Truck driver jailed over ‘nightmare’ crash
A truck driver who got behind the wheel knowing his brakes were faulty has learnt his fate after a horror crash with a school bus.
‘Confusing’: Pauline Hanson-backed ‘Put Australia First’ anti-immigration rallies see muted turnout
Pauline Hanson-backed anti-immigration rallies have drawn a modest turnout, with critics blaming a confusing" grab-bag of issues.
Second man charged with dad’s murder
A 25-year-old has been charged with murder after a father-of-two was shot dead in broad daylight in Sydney's west last week.
NZ dominates Aussies in Dubai finals
Australia's winning streak in Dubai is over after a familiar foe earned early bragging rights in the sevens world series.
Barnaby fires up on blackout fears
The New England MP has lashed Labor's approach to stabilising the energy grid, after an AEMO report delivered a grim warning for one Australian state.
‘Nowhere is safe’: Horror DV tactic
Frontline workers are reporting more and more" cases of a horrific new tactic, as predators use it to stealthily target domestic violence victims.
‘Undivided loyalty’: Big call on Aussie visas
Pauline Hanson has made a bold demand to anyone wanting to move to Australia.
Aussie star opens up about ‘horrible’ online abuse
Paralympic gold medallist Rowan Crothers supports Australia's social media ban - revealing for the first time how relentless online bullying as a teenager left him isolated and struggling with his mental health.
Big pay bump for key workers
Workers in a key sector are about to get a pay bump for the second time in 12 months.
Heart-breaking detail in Taipan crash
The families of four servicemen killed when their Taipan helicopter crashed during training exercises have united for first time.
Tributes after pilot killed in horror crash
The life of a beloved Sydney pilot has been celebrated by the local aviation community, after he was reportedly killed in a horror mid-air plane crash.
Chaos as major outage hits airports
Passengers at some of Australia's busiest airports were asked to be patient until resolution of the issue.
‘Chance’: Man's hope with $440k cancer drug
When a Melbourne man first reconnected with his teenage crush online, he never imagined their story would lead to a fight for his life against an aggressive blood cancer.
Tributes after pilot killed in horror crash
Tributes are flowing for a pilot killed after two planes collided in mid-air over southwest Sydney.
‘I dare’: Hanson’s ire at anti-immigration rally
Pauline Hanson has been told to go home" after a counter protesters gatecrashed an anti-immigration rally.
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