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‘Chronic liar’: Libs’ brutal tax jab
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will use his first address to party stalwarts since the federal budget to take a swipe at the Prime Minister's controversial tax reforms.
Baby dies after ‘deficient’ homebirth care
A coroner has condemned the deficient" care of two privately-practising midwives after a six-day-old baby died following a homebirth in Victoria.
Fair Work blames AI for ‘unsustainable’ surge
The Fair Work Commission has sounded the alarm over an unprecedented wave of AI-assisted dismissal claims - flagging major changes to handle the exploding workload.
Man allegedly rams ute into police station
A man has been arrested after allegedly driving his ute at officers, before ramming the vehicle into the police station.
Former PM Tony Abbott elected federal Liberal Party president
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has become president of the federal Liberal Party, saying it is his duty to serve in a time of existential crisis".
Umpire’s mate admits corrupt betting: court
A former AFL umpire's childhood friend has told a court he feels ashamed after using insider information to bet on the Brownlow Medal vote count.
‘He lived in the present tense’: Sydney farewells broadcaster
The Governor-General will launch a new project in honour of former ABC radio presenter and friend James Valentine.
Wild scenes as cops raid Olympic protest camp
Ugly scenes have erupted at the future site of the 2032 Olympic stadium, as authorities forcibly evicted Indigenous protesters and took five into custody.
Homicide probe after woman found in burning unit
Police are investigating a homicide after a woman's body was inside her burning home in suspicious circumstances.
Psychologist’s chilling knife threat
A psychologist employed to treat vulnerable patients was simultaneously committing domestic violence, a tribunal was told.
‘No fool’: Election call as ON threat looms
The Liberals and Nationals have demanded Anthony Albanese call an election despite polling showing a disastrous electoral wipe-out for the Coalition.
Mushroom killer’s appeal date set
Convicted triple-killer Erin Patterson's long-anticipated appeal has been set down for a two-day hearing in Victoria's highest court.
Wild scenes as cops raid Olympic protest camp
A major police operation is underway at the future site of the 2032 Olympic stadium as authorities move to forcibly evict Indigenous protesters.
Former PM Tony Abbott anointed federal Liberal Party president
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has become president of the federal Liberal Party, saying it is his duty to serve in a time of existential crisis".
More charges after cops’ chilling find in home
Police have laid more charges against two men, after officers made a chilling discovery inside a rural property.
Big claim on bid to hide details from Bondi probe
The Attorney-General has defended the federal government's effort to halt the release of cabinet documents to the Bondi inquiry.
ABC news director hire exposes Kim Williams, Jackie O’s manager faces $615,000 tax bill
The appointment reveals more than the ABC may have intended - and staff are already asking uncomfortable questions.
Amazon sued by watchdog over kids’ product
The ACCC has launched a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging it failed to comply with mandatory safety warnings on items for children.
Crews swarm CBD street as fire breaks out
A huge emergency response - including more than a dozen fire crews - has shut down a street in Sydney's CBD.
Backflip on Invictus Australia funding
After considerable public backlash, the decision means Australia will now be able to send a team of veterans to the Invictus Games.
‘Strength of 10 men’: Hose attack horror
A man claims he endured a harrowing ordeal and had to fight for his life when he was allegedly choked with his own garden hose.
Taylor defends Albo ‘arrogant prick’ jab
Angus Taylor says Australians use far worse language than his arrogant prick" barb directed at Anthony Albanese in parliament.
‘Strength of 10 men’: Survivor’s traumatic claim
A man claims he endured a harrowing ordeal and had to fight for his life when he was allegedly choked with his own garden hose.
Backflip on Invictus Australia funding
The Australian government has backflipped and reinstated funding for the veterans support group Invictus Australia.
Grim housing reality public workers facing
A damning new report has exposed the dire housing reality public workers in one Aussie state are facing.
Australia Post announces parcel delivery fees to increase
The changes won't just impact parcels, it will also mean paying more to get your passport sorted.
Man cops massive fine over anti-MP pamphlets
A NSW man has copped a massive fine after distributing thousands of anonymous and illegal election pamphlets targeting an Independent MP.
Alleged serial sales pest charged
Police have issued an update after a Melbourne businesswoman was allegedly targeted by a man who subjected her to verbal abuse.
Accused abuser ‘accepts’ offending: court
An accused childcare abuser has told a court he is prepared to accept a significant amount of the offending" alleged against him, as he plead not guilty to all charges.
Heartbreak after young Brit killed in crash
A young British woman's dream move to the other side of the world to start a new life with her boyfriend has ended in tragedy, just months after she arrived in Australia.
Secrecy claim in Bondi massacre probe
The Albanese government will seek to withhold sensitive information from being made public during the Bondi royal commission, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.
BRS told he couldn’t hand himself in
Australia's top cop has revealed why police dismissed an offer by Ben Roberts-Smith to hand himself in.
Big update for hantavirus-hit Aussies
A group of Aussies on board a cruise ship hit by a bout of hantavirus face a longer stay in quarantine after a new global development.
Australia Post announces parcel delivery fees to increase
The changes won't just impact parcels, it will also mean paying more to get your passport sorted.
14yo arrested after chilling discovery by cops
The shocking moment police made a chilling discovery during a routine operation at a train station has been captured on bodycam.
‘Critical moment’ in rise of anti-Semitism
A police clampdown on a protest days after the October 7 attack could have put Australia on a different trajectory", the anti-Semitism envoy says.
Men accused of sharing ISIS propaganda
Five men have been charged after they were allegedly found in possession of extremist material, including ISIS propaganda and terror attacks.
‘Principled’: AFP boss defends BRS arrest
Australia's top cop has revealed why police dismissed an offer by Ben Roberts-Smith to hand himself in.
State’s wild move to tackle illegal e-bikes
Police will have tougher powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes as surging accidents and hooning have sparked urgent calls to ban children from e-bikes.
‘Cartel-like behaviour’: China ambushes Australia’s biggest miners with bombshell document, room left stunned
A top mining executive has revealed the stunning" moment China's steel cartel ambushed Australia's biggest miners with a secret chart.
Major $2bn PFAS legal case launched
The federal government has brought its largest-ever legal claim against science company 3M for PFAS contamination across dozens of defence sites.
ISIS bride charged with terror offences
A mother charged with terror offences after returning to Australia from a Syrian camp will seek to be released on bail next week, a court has been told.
Push to ban kids from riding e-bikes
Surging accidents and hooning have sparked urgent calls to ban children from e-bikes and give police tougher powers to seize and destroy illegal models.
ISIS bride charged with terror offences
The AFP has revealed details about another Australian woman linked to ISIS who has been charged with terror offences.
‘Scared’: Labor begs for cash to fight Hanson
Labor heavyweights have just realised that One Nation is coming for them, and the party has made a desperate plea to Australians to help fight back.
Police to give update in search for Gus
Police are set to reveal key updates following three more days of searching for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.
Accused rapist allegedly bashed in prison
A former reality TV contestant charged with rape was allegedly bashed in prison and hospitalised twice with facial fractures.
Dad of ‘ISIS bride’ defends daughter
The father of one of the latest returned ISIS brides' said his daughter made a mistake, but he believes she should not be charged.
78yo dog walker killed with metal pole
A Queensland town has been rocked by a terrifying alleged rampage that left a 78-year-old man dead and two others seriously injured.
CGT laws introduced to parliament
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has introduced new laws to the House of Representatives, including contentious changes to the capital gains tax.
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