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Women’s rights rally braces for trans storm
Transgender activists and a women's rights rally will face off in Melbourne today and some neo Nazis have threatened to throw it all into chaos.
State rocked by 5.6 magnitude quake
Southeast Queensland has been rocked by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake near Brisbane.
Teen girls recorded alleged assault: Cops
Three girls are in custody for allegedly stripping and beating another teen girl, all while recording it.
Controversial vegan activist's strange plea
A controversial vegan activist has just one week to secure $30,000 to leave Australia, and she is calling on her fans to help.
Grisly story about accused beheading killer
A year before the chilling alleged double murder in Melbourne, signs went up around a local park about the accused killer and his dogs.
‘Not sustainable’: New Aussie tax revealed
The Albanese Government has made no secret of its support for a new road user tax scheme - now the first details of the plan are emerging.
Huge price we all pay for Aussie failure
The Treasurer has put a price tag on what one of the nation's biggest failures is costing each of each.
Big call on Aussies having more babies
Despite Australia's birth rate struggling to recover to pre-Covid levels and it's clear impact on an issue the government is desperate to fix - one thing is off the table.
Pilot’s alleged spray at Outback Wrangler
A young pilot told the Outback Wrangler to get f--ked, get vaccinated, and go fly his own helicopter' after his boss chewed him out for pulling out of an unsafe mission.
Football coach sacked over degrading comment
A football coach has been sacked following a derogatory and sexist comment he made online about influencer Tammy Hembrow.
Terrifying home invasion caught on camera
A violent Melbourne home invasion has been captured on camera as armed gunmen seriously injured a resident.
ASX climbs on strong earnings results
Australia's sharemarket continued its run higher on Friday as local company profits outweighed worrying signals from our biggest trading partner.
Cops swarm high school after gun threats
Police have swarmed a high school after students spread gun threats on social media.
Problem costing every Australian $3600
The Treasurer has put a price tag on what one of the nation's biggest failures is costing each of each.
Swifties warned of scammers trying to cash in
Swifties have been warned of scammers trying to cash in on Taylor Swift's new album with fake pre-orders, leaked downloads and dodgy merch.
The short word that told Australians the war was over
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Australia's Pacific War veterans, saying their courage remains a beacon to us still" 80 years after victory.
Major crack down on 30 childcare centres
The federal government has launched compliance action against 30 childcare centres in the wake of shocking allegations of sector-wide child safety failures.
Fair Work steps in after firm’s bizarre move
Workers locked out over a pay and conditions dispute are set to return to work after Fair Work ordered their employer to end the lockout.
‘Absurd’: Melbourne has truly lost the plot
A new law floated by Melbourne's Mayor that would involve new fines for pedestrians has been mercilessly ridiculed.
Cops swarm high school after gun threats
Police have swarmed a high school after students spread gun threats on social media.
Hemsworth fitness app lays off staff
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth's fitness app has closed its Aussie office, leaving staff out of work as operations shift to the United States.
Man in airport gun drama back in court
The man at the centre of an alleged firearms incident at Sydney Airport later told police: I know I'm going to get bail like always".
‘Top leader’: Rumours swirl about Rolls-Royce crash
The Chinese community has flocked to the case of a young woman who was allegedly drunk when she crashed her $1 million Rolls-Royce into a Mercedes in Sydney.
Aussies warned of 200mm deluge
There are forecasts for up to 200mm of rain along parts of the east coast next week as a three-pronged weather system takes aim at the east coast.
‘Put the f***ing knife down’: Shock moment man attacks cops
Harrowing footage has captured the moment a knife-wielding man attacked two police officers at a home in Melbourne.
Bouncer’s final moments after fatal pub brawl
Footage of a security guard's final moments after a fight erupted between him and a patron outside a pub has been played in court.
‘Disgusted’: Blow-up over RSL over shirt ban
Members of a local RSL are up in arms over an apparent ban on shirts bearing an iconic Australian tribute.
Unvaccinated cases driving flu surge
Hospitals in one state have admitted 34 schoolchildren with flu in the past week alone as health officials reveal an alarming reason for the surge.
Major changes after horror childcare claims
Major changes have been announced after Australia was rocked by a series of high-profile charges against alleged childcare predators.
Aussies hit in shock airline shutdown
A major international airline will shut down all of its operations within two days as a major strike looms, impacting flights to and from Australia.
Lib’s call after rapist MP resigns
The Liberal Party has revealed its next candidate for Kiama after the shock resignation of long-time MP and convicted rapist, Gareth Ward.
Farmer facing fresh backpacker rape trial
A farmer previously jailed for sexual offences has won an appeal after his trial was deemed unfair.
$15 billion bloodbath, 10m Aussies affected
The boss of Australia's biggest bank has come out swinging as a $15 billion bloodbath hits more than 10 million Aussies.
Emma Lovell’s killer wins appeal
The teenager who fatally stabbed Queensland mother Emma Lovell will spend nearly two years less in custody after a shock ruling.
‘Unsatisfactory’: Children check reforms could take 12 months
Urgent reforms on working with children checks - including a banned in one, banned in all" approach - could take up to a year to fix, with the delay slammed as unsatisfactory".
Student syndicate accused of retail theft
Police have dismantled an alleged co-ordinated" supermarket theft syndicate involving students stealing up to $10m worth of goods.
Wild arson attack caught on camera
Chilling CCTV has captured the moment two masked attackers set the front of a Penrith home on fire in an alleged midnight attack.
Alleged murderer’s chilling bottle shop act
Chilling new details have emerged of a homeless man's movements after he allegedly murdered a pregnant woman and her partner.
Mates offer $25k for missing fisherman
Devastated friends of a fisherman missing for days have offered a hefty reward to find him, as authorities continue their desperate search at sea.
Lib’s call after rapist MP resigns
The Liberal Party have revealed their next candidate for Kiama after the shock resignation of long-time MP and convicted rapist, Gareth Ward.
CBA boss defends stock plunge
The boss of Australia's biggest bank has come out swinging as a $15 billion bloodbath hits more than 10 million Aussies.
Major university axes 400 jobs, 140 courses
The temporary suspension' of over 100 courses will affect both domestic and international students at one of Australia's biggest universities.
Aussies consume 22 tonnes of illicit drugs in a year
The latest wastewater report reveals Australians consumed 22 tonnes of illicit drugs worth billions of dollars in one year.
ABC NRL commentator suffers heart attack
The popular rugby league broadcaster has undergone surgery after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday.
Powerball jackpots to $30m
Australia's Powerball jackpot has surged to $30m as lottery officials desperately search for a Sydney player sitting on an unclaimed $100m fortune.
‘Unstable’ JobSeeker system dudding Aussies
A report the government had been keeping secret warned of system instability" and unintended impacts" after it unlawfully and incorrectly cancelled 964 payments.
Measles cases linked to Bali flight
Two states are now on alert after several measles cases were detected in travellers that have recently returned from Bali.
Man charged with murder of Samantha Mizzi in 1994
A man has been charged with the murder of Samantha Mizzi, who was fatally assaulted in St Kilda more than 30 years ago.
Westpac profit surge drives share market gains
Westpac's strongest day since the Covid-19 pandemic has helped drive the ASX 200 higher during Thursday trading.
Dad remembers son as ‘best father ever’
A former Melbourne Storm player and Gold Coast developer, who died suddenly aged just 39, has been remembered by his own dad as the best father ever."
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