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Aussie teen dies after horror poisoning
An Aussie teen left fighting for life after a suspected poisoning in Laos has died, her family has confirmed.
Trump’s impact on Aussie economy
US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed to introduce hefty tariffs when he enters office - and experts have weighed in on what it could mean for Australia.
Another major shake-up hits ABC
The ABC has revealed who will replace outgoing Media Watch host Paul Barry in the latest shake-up at the national broadcaster.
Warning as 5 hospitalised in drug swap
NSW Health has issued a major warning after five people who used what they thought was cocaine were hospitalised for heroin overdoses.
Major update on controversial mayor’s job
The Queensland government has acted against the mayor of one of the state's largest councils after months of controversy over his background.
‘Never a dull moment in aviation’: Snake on a plane
A Disney television star has saved the day after a snake was spotted in the cabin of a Virgin flight from Broome.
‘It is hard’: Tragic Isla Bell gendered violence activism details emerge
An MP has revealed a heartbreaking and truly ironic detail in the case of Isla Bell, who was allegedly murdered by an older man.
‘Unimaginable’: 8yo boy fights for life in Bali
An eight-year-old Australian boy is fighting for life in a Bali hospital after he was involved in a quad bike accident with his brother.
AFL star hopes to ‘resurrect’ career: court
A former AFL gun sacked after off-field antics made 32 calls to his ex, with the woman hearing only heavy breathing" down the line, a court has been told.
‘Ripped off’: Shorten’s farewell jab
Outgoing MP Bill Shorten has delivered his final address to parliament, but not before taking one final parting shot at the Coalition.
Huge change to Aussie nest egg fund slammed
Jim Chalmers has defended the sweeping changes to help modernise" Australia's $230bn sovereign wealth fund to prioritise issues like housing and renewable energy.
Celeb chef’s horror as restaurant targeted
A top Aussie chef and MasterChef guest judge has spoken out after his restaurant was targeted by vandals in a shocking political incident.
‘Heartless’: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan ‘ignores’ desperate plea from domestic violence victim
A premier who insists her state leads Australia in preventing domestic violence has ignored" the desperate plea of one victim who's at breaking point.
What’s open on Black Friday
Black Friday is shaping up to be one of the biggest shopping days in Australia. Here is a detailed list of the trading hours of some of your favourite stores.
AFL star hopes to ‘resurrect’ career: court
A former AFL gun sacked after off-field antics landed him in trouble with the law has told a court he hopes to return to the sport if the powers that be" allow it.
Crucial moment in PM’s social ban
Social media companies could be slapped with fines of up to $50m under new laws introduced to parliament.
Severe heatwave to smash most of Australia
Residents are bracing for a hot, wet summer as a severe heatwave warning is issued to most of Australia while the northern areas are smashed by severe thunderstorms.
Pauline Hanson ‘shut herself away’ after breaking down on TV over racism judgment
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has revealed she had to shut myself away" after breaking down in an emotional TV interview over a racial vilification judgment.
Key questions after ‘brazen’ anti-Israel attack
Police are probing a brazen" attack in Sydney's east after a car was torched and others sprayed with anti-Israel graffiti metres from the Turkish consulate.
‘Spending more’: Infuriating rate hike truth
Damning new figures have revealed that the RBA's brutal interest rate hikes are hurting one group of Aussies - while others live it up.
Experts call for a ‘fashion waste shake-up’
Experts are calling for a fashion waste shake-up" after a study found Aussie charity shops exported high-quality second-hand clothes to Europe, while resellers imported them back.
Tragic details after dad killed in rampage
A father who had just won custody of his children was killed when he was allegedly run down in an alleged rampage.
‘Chaos’: Train disaster gets even worse
Sydney is just hours from total chaos, with its entire train line to be shut down for 48 hours and authorities warning the situation has gotten worse.
‘Deeply troubling’: Antisemitic attack in Sydney
The Prime Minister has weighed in on an antisemitic attack in Sydney, after multiple cars were defaced and one torched in the street.
Sweeping changes to national investment fund
The Albanese government is announcing sweeping changes to Australia's sovereign wealth fund, to maximise its role" for the future.
Car torched in Sydney anti-Israel attack
A car has been set alight and others vandalised with anti-Israel messages in a leafy Sydney street overnight.
Tragic end in search for missing teen
Authorities have revealed a heartbreaking update in the desperate search for a teenage girl reported missing on the Gold Coast.
Maiden: So just how stuffed is Albo really?
Can Peter Dutton win the next federal for the Coalition? It might not work out the way you think it will, writes Samantha Maiden.
‘Censor:’ Senator defiant over abortion bill
A Nationals senator has accused the Greens of trying to censor and silence debate" following its calls to pull his controversial abortion bill.
Woman’s alleged horror act towards baby
Police are investigating a high-profile woman after it was claimed she was drugging her infant daughter while documenting the girl's declining health on social media.
Train chaos to hit Sydney in hours
Sydney is just hours from total chaos, with a pay dispute expected to shut down its entire train line for 48 hours on Friday morning.
Mining giant sorry after scathing report
A mining giant boss has apologised after a review into its workplace culture exposed multiple allegations of sexual assault, bullying and racism in the past year.
Tributes for dad killed in alleged rampage
A father who had just won custody of his children was killed when he was allegedly run down in a rampage in Perth's east on Tuesday.
Wages reach record high
Australians were paid a historic amount overall for the month of September, as wages growth and the number of hours people were working increased.
PM’s $20bn ‘turnaround’ in China relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made requests of Anthony Albanese as the world prepares for another Donald Trump presidency.
Wild moment cops confront knife-armed teen
Bodycam footage has captured the moment a teen was confronted by cops while holding a knife at a busy CBD bus stop.
Warning on Aus economy amid China crash
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned forecasted revenue will be much smaller" due to China's crashing property sector and its impact on iron ore prices.
Aussie celeb allegedly ‘drugged’ own child
The woman has been accused of drugging her child while documenting the one-year-old's medical issues on social media.
Wife’s huge court win after biscuit murder
A woman who fed her abusive husband drug-laced biscuits will walk free from prison in less than three years after her sentence was slashed.
Massive development for STI testing
In an effort to reduce the stigma and prevalence of STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea, the TGA has approved the first-ever at-home testing kit specifically for women.
Prospect of pre-election rate cut shrinking
The Reserve Bank will be hard-pressed to cut interest rates before May, here's a breakdown of why.
Chalmers flags big changes coming to super
Labor will move to reform how retirees will be able to access their super, as the number of Aussies over 85 are set to triple in the next four decades.
Grim reality for Aussie businesses
Aussie businesses have been hit with a grim forecast for the year unless consumers change their spending habits.
Update as Sydney trains to shut down
Sydney is set to grind to a massive standstill as government-union negotiations fail to strike a deal over train driver pay.
‘Reprehensible’: Marles slams Putin’s nuke threat
The Russian President has issued his strongest warning yet that he is willing to use nuclear weapons, drawing the ire of an Australian leader.
Major city braces for chaos with train shutdown
An industrial dispute will force Sydney trains offline for three days after the union and government could not agree on a 24-hour roster.
Man dead after terrifying road rage incident
A man who was allegedly armed with a knife and driving erratically has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit and killed during a traumatic' incident.
‘Patently untrue’: Mundine’s reason for flouting lockdown laws
NRL star turned champion boxer Anthony Mundine has celebrated the end of a years-long legal battle after being found guilty of flouting Covid restrictions.
New lunchtime snack to tempt the work crowd
Crust Pizza have launched a new lunchtime snack inspired by Italian street food and trending around the globe.
Aussie-first tourism dream moves closer
A $100m plan for an Australia-first skyway and luge tourism experience is one step closer to reality after securing a key supporter.
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