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Update after shopping centre stabbing
Police have revealed new details after a man was stabbed inside a busy shopping centre in Sydney.
‘I can finally breathe’: Tilly’s best friend embraces social media ban
Three years after losing her best friend to suicide from social media bullying, Teagan McFarlane says Australia's under-16 ban means "Tilly wins" at last.
Social media ban: Why it gets worse before it gets better
An expert warns Australian parents to expect withdrawal symptoms as millions of under-16s lose social media access, but says benefits will follow within weeks.
Six books to help parents navigate the social media ban
Australia's looming social media ban has left parents unprepared for the biggest shift in childhood since smartphones arrived, sparking urgent demand for expert guidance.
‘Change’: Expert’s call on social media laws
A leading expert warns tech giants will play dirty" to undermine Australia's groundbreaking social media ban as the world watches this unprecedented child protection experiment.
Major reform targets potholes and damage
Potholes, crumbling surfaces and unsafe roads could soon become a thing of the past, with NSW councils set to get a clearer, fairer way to manage and maintain the state's roads.
Hidden danger lurking under Christmas trees this year
Millions of Aussies have been warned about a hidden danger that may be lurking under their Christmas tree this year.
Firey killed, homes destroyed in bushfires
A firefighter has been killed as horror bushfires rip through parts of NSW and southeast Queensland, destroying more than a dozen homes.
School bans phones, tells students to buy Nokias
A Sydney private school is banning its primary students from using smartphones, instructing parents they can buy flip phones for their kids instead.
'This is cooked': Man flees bushfire by boat
Locals have come forward to share their terrifying moments escaping the bushfires raging across NSW, with one man filming his chaotic escape via water.
Horrific scenes after man stabbed in Sydney shopping centre
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with grievous bodily harm after a shopper was stabbed inside a busy shopping centre on Saturday afternoon.
Man charged over brazen shopping centre stabbing
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with grievous bodily harm after a shopper was stabbed inside a busy shopping centre on Saturday afternoon.
Christmas stress hits majority of Aussies
New research finds almost 90 per cent of Aussies are feeling stressed this Christmas
PM: Courage of Australians will change lives
From Wednesday, children under 16 will be banned from having social media accounts. It is a profound change, and we should all be proud, writes Anthony Albanese.
‘This is going to change the world’: Expert’s call on social media laws
A leading expert warns tech giants will play dirty" to undermine Australia's groundbreaking social media ban as the world watches this unprecedented child protection experiment.
My son thought he met a girl. He met a predator. Don’t look away
Six families who lost children to suicide after online bullying reveal the devastating consequences that could have been prevented. READ THE SIX LETTERS
Skydiving strike enters turbulent second day
Skydiving at some of Australia's most iconic dropzones has been brought to a halt for a second day as instructors extend their unprecedented strike.
Cops find woman’s body outside station
A critical incident has been declared after cops found a woman's body inside a car parked outside a station.
Popular snack sold at Coles recalled
A popular snack sold at Coles Supermarkets nationally have been recalled over fears it may cause injury.
Man from high-profile family guilty of rapes
This is everything we know about the convicted rapist, including the details of his depraved crimes - and when he can be named.
PM: The courage of Australians will change lives
From Wednesday, children under 16 will be banned from having social media accounts. It is a profound social and cultural change, and we should all be proud, writes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Notorious child killer dies in prison
Notorious child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem has died in jail while serving a life sentence.
Update after dog fatally mauls owner
There's been an update after a dog fatally mauled its owner at a home on the Eyre Peninsula.
11yo boys charged over destructive bushfire
Two 11-year-old boys have been charged over a destructive fire that tore through a coastal community destroying one home and damaging property.
Kathleen Folbigg finds love, announces engagement to longtime friend
Once branded Australia's worst mother', Kathleen Folbigg will marry her childhood friend following her release from 20 years of wrongful imprisonment.
Uni student accused of gangland hit
A university student accused of carrying out an underworld execution" was allegedly acting on orders from a crime syndicate involved in the illegal tobacco trade, a court has been told.
Native trees deliberately poisoned in ‘callous attack’ at Sunshine Beach
Six native Australian trees have been deliberately poisoned in Noosa, prompting a council investigation with fines reaching $141,865.
Grim update in search for missing schoolie
Suspected human remains have been found after the search for missing schoolie Astin Gerstl, who was swept out to sea, was suspended.
Armed youth allegedly steal five cars off family
Young thieves, one armed with a massive knife, have allegedly stolen a Porsche and four Mercedes from a family in Queensland.
Lehrmann gets copy of alleged victim’s phone
A key date has been scheduled in the ongoing court proceedings against former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who faces two charges of rape.
‘Justice’: AG’s vow on killer teen’s appeal
Queensland's Attorney-General has been given the nod to appeal the sentence of a teenager who murdered a mum-of-two on Boxing Day to the country's highest court.
‘Challenging’: Party leader’s shock exit
SA Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has resigned from the top job, in the fourth leadership hit for Australia's embattled state divisions in just two months.
Neo-Nazi melts down after being booted
Matthew Gruter has landed in South Africa after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled his visa for participating in a widely condemned anti-Jewish demonstration.
Grim update in search for missing schoolie
Suspected human remains have been found after the search for missing schoolie Astin Gerstl was suspended.
Qantas aircraft out of storage after six years
Qantas' final superjumbo A380 is set to return to the skies after nearly six years in storage, offering Aussies daily flights on a key US route.
Man charged after girl allegedly ‘grabbed’
Police have charged a 21-year-old man after he allegedly grabbed a 12-year-old girl walking on a path.
‘Can’t answer’: MP tight-lipped on secret review
As Australia reviews a highly secretive US investigation into the AUKUS defence pact, it remains unclear whether the findings will ever be made public.
Court blow in Pheobe Bishop case
One of three people facing charges in relation to the death of teenager Pheobe Bishop has suffered a massive setback in court.
High-profile man found guilty of rapes
A high-profile Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a woman twice after a house party, with the jury rejecting his claim of mistaken identity.
‘Failing’: MP slams healthcare under Labor
A Nationals senator has lashed Labor's healthcare policies for going in the wrong direction", amid rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Woman dies after being attacked by dog
Paramedics were unable to save a woman who was mauled by a dog at a home on the Eyre Peninsula.
Neo-Nazi protester lands in South Africa
Matthew Gruter has landed in South Africa after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled his visa for participating in a widely condemned anti-Jewish demonstration.
Kyrgios locked in for Rod Laver Arena return
A potential Australian Open return is gathering steam after Nick Kyrgios was announced as a headline act at an event in Melbourne next month.
Manhunt for fugitive in major city
A huge police search is under way for a man who escaped police custody while handcuffed in a major Aussie city.
Mum’s ‘gut-feeling’ over murderer’s ploy
The parents of 23-year-old Hannah Maguire, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend, saw he was awful from the outset".
‘F*** off’: Ex-Mayor allegedly explodes over coriander in council Christmas buffet
A former Sydney Mayor allegedly told councillors to f**k off" during an outburst over what she believed to be coriander in the Christmas buffet.
‘Secrets’: Mum’s theory into toddler’s death
A toddler died with a lethal dose of medication in his system two decades ago. Now police believe someone is hiding the truth.
Children’s toy recalled after asbestos found
A coloured sand unicorn toy sold in Kmart and Target has been recalled over asbestos contamination risk.
Man drowns at Sydney beach
Emergency services pulled a man's body from the water at a popular swimming spot on Sydney Harbour.
Childcare shutdown over mould and rodents
A NSW Central Coast childcare centre has been forced to close after breaching health and safety over mould and rodent concerns.
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