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‘Chaotic’: Barnaby erupts over Nats’ spat
Ex-Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has made a scathing call on David Littleproud's leadership amid the collapse of the Coalition.
NRL star causes $5k damage at pokies: court
Details of how a young NRL player's immature" act plunged an entire pokies room into darkness, generating nearly $5000 in damages, have been revealed.
‘Insult’: Major bank slammed for job cuts
A major Australian bank has been slammed for reneging on promise to workers and announcing nearly 200 roles could be affected.
Surprising move in unemployment rate
Thousands of Australians entered the workforce just before the new year, with new warnings of bad news for mortgage holders.
AFL stars deny being present at brawl
Two AFL premiership stars have denied being physically present" at an alleged Sorrento Boxing Day brawl, a court has been told.
‘True leadership’: Hanson is the real winner
Pauline Hanson insists voters are craving true leadership" - and the polls suggest they're listening, a rise that's rattling Canberra.
24yo arrested over alleged terror plot
Following a public tip-off, police have arrested a 24-year-old man who is now facing charges for allegedly planning acts of terrorism.
Iconic Aussie statues vandalised in overnight raid
Two of Australia's most historic statues have been reduced to rubble, bearing ominous graffiti, in an apparent overnight vandalism attack.
Nats break silence after shocking mutiny
Australia has been left with a husk of an opposition after a shocking declaration from David Littleproud.
Surprising move in unemployment rate
Thousands of Australians entered the workforce just before the new year, as the country's official unemployment rate for December is revealed.
Rebel Nat breaks silence after mutiny
Bridget McKenzie has revealed whether she plans to follow in the steps of former colleague Barnaby Joyce and jump ship to One Nation.
Alice Springs mayor’s Australia Day move slammed: ‘Disgraceful’
A mayor from a major Australian outback town has made a shock announcement ahead of the council's Australia Day ceremonies.
Hastie lets rip at ‘incontinent’ critics
Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has unloaded on critics who called him a traitor after he voted in support of hate crime legislation.
Nats break silence after shocking mutiny
David Littleproud has broken his silence after a shocking move that has plunged the Coalition alliance into chaos.
Great Australia Day survey: Take our poll
Love it? Hate it? Couldn't care less? Have your say on our national holiday in our annual Australia Day Survey now.
‘Beyond disgusting’: Dad’s message for Albo
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by police following an alleged antisemitic incident where several Jewish boys were allegedly harassed.
Correction and apology
An unreserved apology for an earlier error in a story that briefly appeared on news.com.au on January 21.
Rebel Nat breaks silence after mutiny
Bridget McKenzie has revealed her thoughts on a possible end to the Coalition, and whether she plans to jump ship to One Nation.
Mum accused over fatal fire granted bail a second time
A mother charged over a house fire that killed two of her children has been granted bail for the second time after failing to appear in court last week.
Trade fears sink ASX for third straight day
The Aussie sharemarket has fallen for a third straight day amid trade tensions between the US and Europe, while gold surged toward almost $5000 an ounce.
‘Light will win’: Bondi victims mourned
Australia will pause to remember the 15 people who were killed in the Bondi terror attack in December, shattering the country.
‘Day of mourning’: Mayor pulls out of Aus Day
A mayor from a major Australian outback town has made a shock announcement ahead of the council's Australia Day ceremonies.
‘Unimaginable’ situation after 5yo stabbed
The family of a young boy allegedly stabbed by a woman have revealed they face an unimaginable situation" as their little fighter" remains in a critical condition.
Man dead after wanted for stabbing
Police investigating the stabbing of a young woman in Melbourne's inner suburbs after she returned from a night out have revealed a major update.
Top cop’s warning over illicit tobacco war
One state's top cop has delivered a stunning insight on the police's campaign against illicit tobacco trading amid frequent police raids and firebombings.
More charges as Perth music teacher, 33, gives birth after alleged sex abuse against teen
A West Australian music teacher accused of multiple child sex offences has given birth to a baby reportedly fathered by her alleged young victim.
How you can honour lives of Bondi victims
Australia will observe a national day of mourning for those killed in the Bondi terror attack. Here's how you can pay your respects.
Man charged over Daniel’s Law breach named
A man who allegedly published information about a registered pedophile - in breach of the newly-introduced Daniel's Law - has faced court for the first time.
Milestone reached on Albo’s housing pledge
The federal government is calling quarter-time on its signature housing accord policy - with new figures revealing Australia is still short almost 81,000 dwellings.
Husband admits to killing mum-of-four
Melbourne father Jessie James Tumaliuan has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife Czarina weeks before his trial was set to begin.
City alert after major disease outbreak
Authorities have issued an urgent health alert for a major capital city, warning residents to monitor for symptoms of a highly contagious disease.
World No. 1 advances in imperfect display
Aryna Sabalenka made few errors in her second round performance but in a sign of her appetite for AO glory, each of them frustrated the world No.1.
Horror find in hospital airconditioning
Patients in the haematology ward were forced to move to a different facility inside the hospital after the horror discovery was made.
Why government avoids saying ‘radical Islam’
The government has been forced to backtrack following an embarrassing interview mistake on TV about the new hate laws.
Perth music teacher, 33, gives birth after alleged sex abuse against teen
A West Australian music teacher accused of multiple child sex offences has given birth to a baby reportedly fathered by her alleged young victim.
Rebel Nats spark fresh Coalition fears
There are fresh fears of another Coalition split after multiple Nationals senators went against the opposition's official position on a key vote.
‘Hate group’ vanishes as new laws pass
A controversial pan-Islamist group in the crosshairs of new hate speech laws have undergone a huge change only hours after new hate speech laws were passed.
Fisherman’s warning after disturbing catch
A fisherman has issued a distressing warning to swimmers after making a disturbing catch at a popular swimming spot in Sydney's east.
New poll reveals why One Nation is soaring
A new poll has revealed why support for One Nation is soaring, after Pauline Hanson's party overtook the Liberals for the first ever.
Why Prime Minister voted against ban on burning the Australian flag
Burning the Australian flag will remain legal after a Coalition move to ban the practice went down in flames.
‘Pathetic’: Albo’s ‘deflect’ draws Scomo scorn
Anthony Albanese has drawn fire from his Liberal predecessor after comments the Prime Minister made on anti-Semitism.
New call after Labor figure’s death
Nothing is off the table to keep people safe at entertainment precincts after the death of Labor figure Tim Picton, WA Premier Roger Cook says.
‘Beyond disgusting’: Dad’s message for Albo
As grim new details emerge of Monday's alleged anti-Semitic attack, the father of one of the Jewish boys terrorised in the ordeal has delivered a message to the Prime Minister.
‘Not as strong’: Brutal call on Bondi laws
Anthony Albanese has made his first remarks since parliament passed landmark changes to hate crimes and gun laws.
Have your say in The Great Aussie Debate
Australia, we need to talk. It is time to finally settle some of the biggest debates happening in your homes and workplaces.
Grim detail in shark attack victim’s update
A close family friend of a young boy mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour has given a devastating update.
New call after Labor figure’s death
The senseless" death of a Labor figure after an alleged coward punch incident has sparked calls for greater night safety.
Rare light show to grace Aussie skies
A severe solar storm has triggered a rare and spectacular light phenomenon that is expected to light up Aussie skies.
‘Please don’t’: Accused stabber sobs
A young man has broken down in court after being denied bail for allegedly stabbing a Good Samaritan who tried to help a woman during a street altercation.
MP flights scrapped after expenses scandal
A federal MP's expenses scandal has triggered a dramatic overhaul on parliamentary travel - with elected officials now under strict new travel entitlements.
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