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Nominate your top Aussie bush champion now
Nominations for our Bush Champions Awards, celebrating rural heroes who transform communities through innovation and dedication are now open. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Albanese’s fuel pledge ahead of Bush Summit
With the fuel excise reduction set to end in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed fuel security will be among his top priorities when he attends News Corp's upcoming Bush Summit.
‘Getting things done’: Why Bush Summit is ‘crucial’ for rural NSW
The Bush Summit offers NSW voices - inventors, innovators and local leaders - a national stage to express their views on the issues that matter most, writes our editor Ben English.
What I would ask the PM if he was in my living room
Aussie farmer Darcy Gervasoni wants to pepper PM Anthony Albanese with questions, feeling unheard by the government. TAKE OUR BUSH SUMMIT POLL NOW.
Urgent plea as state’s flu surge fears mount
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued an urgent plea as hospitals brace for another crushing surge.
$50k-a-minute: Aussie billionaires rake it in
Australia's billionaires became $50,000 richer every single minute of 2025, analysis of the latest rich list shows.
Teen bitten, two charged after pitch invasion
A junior soccer match in Sydney's southwest has erupted into a mass brawl, with two men charged after a player was allegedly bitten during the fracas.
Passengers trapped after train power fault
A power fault has trapped passengers on board a Melbourne train, with wild footage capturing explosions breaking out inside the carriage.
Aussie unis slip in global rankings
Some of Australia's top universities have slipped in global rankings, following a scandal-plagued year dominated by allegations of workplace bullying and racial discrimination at some campuses.
Man electrocuted after scissor lift strikes power lines
A man has died after being electrocuted when his scissor lift hit power lines in Melbourne's west.
‘Grim’: Fuel costs ground vital charity flights
A prominent children's charity has been forced to ration its flights to remote communities as skyrocketing fuel costs push the vital service to a financial breaking point.
Lucky pup saved after being stranded at sea
A dramatic marine operation has unfolded off the NSW coast after a stranded dog was spotted in distress out at sea.
Rebounding tech stocks defy market fears
Australia's sharemarket finished virtually flat as investors returned to technology stocks, despite a challenging geopolitical backdrop.
Boy, 13, charged over alleged school threat
A 13-year-old boy has been charged by police over an alleged plot to attack a local school, following an alleged shocking discovery by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
Treasurer’s call on wage rise for millions
The Treasurer has issued a major call for a substantial" offer to millions of Aussie workers who are waiting to learn if they will get a pay rise.
Aussie casino’s huge fine over 36-hr benders
Sydney's Star Casino has been fined for letting people sit gambling for more than 36 hours straight as well as lax money laundering surveillance.
‘Stop it or cop it’: Double-demerit threat
Millions of drivers face double demerits across the King's Birthday long weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Ex-rugby star charged over Armaguard heist
A rugby league World Cup hero, accused of carrying out an Armaguard robbery decades ago, is facing significant health issues, a court has been told.
Chaos as tent embassy torn down
Fresh scuffles broke out between some protesters and police overnight, after wild scenes during the removal of an Aboriginal tent embassy.
Urgent UN plea over Aussie ‘icon’
Australia's leading environmental groups have made an urgent call to the UN ahead of a worldwide meeting about the future of an Australian icon".
Star casino fined over 36-hour benders
Sydney's Star Casino has been fined for letting people sit gambling for more than 36 hours straight as well as lax money laundering surveillance.
Fireworks event descends into total chaos
Shocking images from a footy club fundraising event show the moment fireworks begin shooting at members of the crowd.
Abbott’s huge call on One Nation threat
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has weighed in on One Nation's astonishing surge in the polls while making a big call on the Liberals.
‘Nothing to do with it’: ISIS bride’s claim
A woman charged with being a member of ISIS after returning to Australia has made a powerful statement with her words and how she dressed in court.
Grim reason Australians are staying employed
Australians are dramatically changing how much money they need and how long they will stay in the workforce as cost-of-living smashes retirement plans.
Shock new poll shakes federal politics
A dramatic public response to the federal budget has reshaped the political landscape, driving a major realignment in primary votes according to a new poll.
‘Serious’ NDIS warning as crackdown looms
Labor's $35 billion NDIS crackdown is in limbo as the Coalition threatens to stall the reforms over a deepening tax dispute.
‘Nothing to do with it’: ISIS bride’s claim
A woman charged with being a member of ISIS after returning to Australia has made a powerful statement in court.
Wild images of fireworks exploding in crowd
Shocking images from a footy club fundraising event show the moment fireworks begin shooting at members of the crowd.
State intensifies war on illicit tobacco
One state's war on illegal tobacco has escalated sharply, with 15 more shops forced to lock their doors under tough new compliance powers.
Manhunt after car rams home, two stabbed
A man is on the run after he allegedly ploughed his car into a suburban home and stabbed a woman inside, just hours after attacking another man.
Labor’s key concession amid CGT furore
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has been grilled on a key detail on small business carve-outs amid the backlash to the government's CGT reform.
Shock move axes ‘essential’ court service
Domestic violence survivors will be left isolated" during court appearances according to critics of a recent nonprofit funding withdrawal.
Cost of living: 2022 sign comes back to haunt Australia
A sign spotted outside a western Sydney fruit and vegetable store four years ago shows exactly why life is so hard in Australia today.
‘Could escalate’: Terror fears before Bondi attack
A public hearing has heard 11 people were shot in just 29 seconds during Australia's deadliest terror attack as security agencies face scrutiny over intelligence failures.
‘In tears’: Fresh blow for slain teen’s family
A Queensland family has lost everything in a devastating house fire, just six years after their teenage son was fatally stabbed.
Hanson’s huge call as One Nation surges
The One Nation leader has made a big call on her political future, including her ability to perform in the nation's top job.
Travel mistake costing Aussies $6bn a year
New research has exposed the staggering amount Aussie holiday-makers are losing each year when they chart a course on the globe.
‘Getting harder’: Update on Aussie hero’s cancer battle
The wife of Professor Richard Scolyer has given an update on his battle with brain cancer, saying that things are steadily getting harder".
‘In tears’: Fresh blow for slain teen’s family
A Queensland family has lost everything" in a devastating house fire, just six years after their teenage son was fatally stabbed.
Rare lunar event to light up Aussie sky
A rare lunar event combining two celestial phenomena is set to light up our skies tonight. Here's how to catch a glimpse.
US defence secretary praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ on defence spending
US defence secretary has heaped praise on Australia and other Pacific allies for upping their defence spending as he said they could not rely on the generosity of the American taxpayer.
Rickety ride owner face court’s wrath
An NSW amusement park owner has landed in hot water after refusing to dismantle unsafe" and dilapidated" rides.
Blues rookie hits back at Origin critics
Blues rookie Addin Fonua-Blake predicts a destructive one-two punch looms in game two of the State of Origin if he teams up with Payne Haas.
Same day surgeries to free up hospital beds
One Aussie state is freeing up hospital beds by sending people home on the same day they get one of 14 key types of surgery.
Vivid Sydney axes shows after drone disaster
Safety investigations are underway as Vivid Sydney cancels drone shows in the wake of a mass mid-air failure.
Hanson’s huge call on PM ambitions
The One Nation leader has made a big call on her political future, including her ability to perform in the nation's top job.
Wieambilla massacre home sold
The house of horrors where two Queensland constables were ruthlessly slain has been sold to unknown buyers, despite their family's wishes.
Free public transport to end for Victorians on Monday
One state's free-travel era is almost over, with a new relief scheme coming into effect on Monday. Here's what you need to know.
‘Chronic liar’: Libs’ brutal tax jab
Liberal Leader Angus Taylor has used his first address to party stalwarts since the federal budget to take a swipe at the Prime Minister's controversial tax reforms.
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