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Aussies gather to celebrate King’s birthday
A crowd of Aussies gathered to celebrate the King's birthday, with soldiers and a marching band among those who turned out in force for the monarch.
Shopping centre rocked by machete scare
A group of boys were allegedly spotted with machetes at a Melbourne shopping centre just a week after a ban on the weapons was rushed through.
Footy player’s horror act to woman
A young man who was just 18 when he raped an intoxicated woman on a car bonnet has launched an appeal, arguing a key witness may have been the true offender.
Key revelations from mushroom cook’s testimony
The woman at the centre of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case has had the opportunity to tell her own story this week. Here are four key takeaways.
‘Like winning lotto’: $300,000-a-year public servant pensions under fire in super tax battle
As debate rages over Labor's controversial super tax, critics have taken aim at the eye-watering, taxpayer-funded lifetime pensions paid to former public servants.
Row after millionaire’s Sydney Harbour death
The former partner of a millionaire businessman who died in a boating accident on Sydney Harbour is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his ashes.
ASX slips ahead of crucial job figures
Australia's sharemarket dropped during Friday trading, as cautious investors await the release of US economic data and Trump and Musk have a public spat.
Another council curbs e-scooter rentals
A day after the City of Perth suspended e-scooter hires another council has pulled the pin following the death of 51-year old father Thanh Phan.
Reason Aussies are working multiple jobs
A trend that started after the Covid pandemic is continuing, with a huge number of Australians taking on multiple roles to deal with the cost of living.
Sydney doctor’s nurse harassment exposed
An ICU doctor has admitted to actions that amounted to sexually harassing three nurses while working nightshift at a Sydney hospital.
‘Overwhelmed’: Major breakthrough in virus research
Aussie researchers have made a huge step in the fight to eliminate one of the most notable viruses of the past 40 years.
Young woman, 18, dies in remote WA town
Police are investigating the death of a young woman on a property in a town in remote Western Australia.
Chilling warning for Aussie travellers
A terrorism warning has been issued to Aussie travellers heading to an island hotspot over civil unrest and riots.
Esky of meth allegedly found at airport
A bag of mince containing methamphetamine has allegedly been found inside an Esky at Christmas Island airport.
‘Really sad’: Top cop reveals next move
After 38 years with NSW police, outgoing commissioner looks back at her career on her last day with the force.
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe’s house robbed
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been the victim of a major theft.
Chaos at Aussie-led PNG anti-corruption body
Chaos has engulfed Papua New Guinea's anti-corruption body, which is led by two Australians and a New Zealander.
Dad allegedly choked child during soccer match
A man who allegedly choked an 11-year old child during a junior soccer match has appeared in court.
Chilling detail as couple vanish on trip
The family of a Brisbane woman has pleaded for public assistance, after the 25-year-old and her boyfriend did not board their flight home.
Aussie engineer freed from Iraqi jail
An Australian engineer has been released from an Iraqi jail four years after his shock arrest.
Grim details as man missing for 10 days
A Sunbury man was last seen at his home on 27 May. A week later, his car was found abandoned and his phone traced to a park in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Man seriously injured after alleged DV-related acid attack
A man has been charged after allegedly pouring acid over another man, who is in hospital with serious injuries.
Mother’s fury over jumping castle verdict
The operator of a jumping castle that was lifted into the air, killing six primary school students, has been found not guilty, sparking fury in the courtroom.
Alleged Maccas bomb hoaxer fronts court
A man who allegedly organised a bomb hoax at a McDonald's restaurant has appeared in court for the first time.
Missing teen sister’s court breakdown
The sister of Pheobe Bishop has tearfully broken her silence after the 17-year-old's housemates were charged with her murder.
‘Staggering’: Police target gross bus, train acts
A staggering' number of public transport workers are being assaulted in Australia's biggest city, police say.
Teen killed in Greenacre crash
A family's life has been forever changed following the death of a 16-year-old boy in a two-vehicle crash on a major highway in Sydney.
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe ‘robbed of $150,000’
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has been the victim of a major theft.
Big update after kids killed on jumping castle
The families of six kids killed when a jumping castle at their school was lifted into the air are today awaiting a major court judgment, 1268 days after the tragedy.
Judge’s update on mushroom cook’s trial
The judge overseeing Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial has delivered an update on what's coming next in the proceedings.
One hot item in demand as Aussies to splurge $10.5b
Australian shoppers are tipped to spend $10.5 billion on end of financial year sales, up $400 million. This is what's trending and one item in hot demand.
Country Road boss quits
The boss of one of Australia's premium retail clothing brands is leaving the company after four years.
Winning Powerball numbers to be drawn on Thursday night
Powerball has escalated to a whopping $100m after no winning entries claimed Thursday's division one prize jackpot of $70m.
Posties to carry protection spray
Posties will soon carry protection spray to use against dangerous dogs after new data revealed alarming escalation of incidents.
Sydney University newspaper uninvites news.com.au Political Editor Samantha Maiden from speaking at event
News.com.au's political editor Samantha Maiden has been brutally uninvited from a uni event. Here's her version of events.
‘Scandalous’: Uber wealthy Aussies get richer
The children of Australia's ultra-rich are set to inherit their fortunes as the wealth of the country's richest people outpaces economic growth.
Major blow to Labor’s compo reform
Labor's controversial plan to reform workers compensation in one Australian state has suffered another blow.
‘Highly visible’: Double-demerit warning
Police will crack down on motorists behaving badly over the long weekend, with various penalties and measures in place.
What it costs to save Aussie steel industry
A booming mining and defence state has delivered a surplus budget just nine months before voters head back to the polls, spending big on a key steel plant.
How light rail tragedy unfolded
Police have revealed how the tragedy unfolded after a man in his 40s died after becoming trapped under a light rail.
‘Slum ghettos’: Tiny new apartments ticked off
One city has green lit the latest micro apartment complex, with apartments the size of two carpark spaces.
Winning Powerball numbers to be drawn on Thursday night
A $50m jackpot is up for grabs in Thursday's Powerball draw, just two days after a Tasmanian man claimed $70m in Oz Lotto.
‘Made up’: Guy hits back at ‘ridiculous’ claim
Guy Sebastian has branded suggestions he'd told his former manager to keep cash to make up for lost commissions" as ridiculous" as the manager stands trial over alleged embezzlement.
Toys R Us collapses for second time
The iconic ASX-listed business has announced to the market it has gone bust in Australia for a second time.
Man dies after being hit by light rail
A man has died after being hit by the light rail in Sydney's CBD on Thursday afternoon.
Simple tax change costing you hundreds
Australian taxpayers are tipped to cost themselves hundreds of dollars by making this one simple mistake at tax time.
Daughter’s tribute to dad found in bin
A grieving daughter has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her father whose body was found in an industrial-sized bin.
Victorian council moves to quell backlash after school flyer excludes Australian flag in favour of Pride
A big call has been made on the use of the Australian flag after a controversial school flyer sparked outrage.
What you need to know about the Virgin IPO
One of Australia's most popular airlines is returning to the sharemarket, and how it performs could impact you.
Premier’s one idea on illegal tobacco
Illicit tobacco sales linked to organised crime are on the rise in one Australian state, but the Premier's plea for change has come under fire.
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