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Government hits back on Olympics claim
The Queensland government has hit back at sensational reports that it looked into backing out of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Chilling details of alleged hit-and-run
Police have detailed the shocking sequence of events that led to an allegedly violent hit-and-run and the horrifying" screams afterwards.
Clue at work that Macca’s worker had cancer
An Adelaide McDonald's staff member had an unusual experience at work. It would take five years before doctors pinned it down to cancer.
‘Chilling effect’ of breaking up Coles, Woolies
Big business has warned of the negative' effects of a fresh push to break up the supermarket giants.
Airbnb crackdown could end holiday pastime
New proposals could pose a threat to big group getaways such as birthdays and weddings, short term renter site Airbnb has warned.
Nationals back ‘big stick’ push to split up Coles and Woolies
The Greens have gained an unlikely ally in a bid to break up supermarket giants found to be ripping off consumers.
Major plan to help pregnant women in the bush
A new government initiative plans to make it easier for women in rural and regional areas of the state to access health care during pregnancy.
Battle over detainees heats up again
The first Question Time of the week was full of questions about the future of immigration detention.
‘Chilling’ words before alleged hit-run: court
A teenage boy was allegedly egged on with six chilling words before he mowed down a cyclist deliberately in a stolen car, a court has been told.
Officer arrested after alleged assault
A correctional officer has been charged and arrested following the alleged assault of a male inmate.
ICAC clears stood down senior planner
A senior bureaucrat who was cleared by the anti-corruption watchdog following claims she may have used insider information, says she is considering legal action.
Premier’s grim call on immigration hike
The NSW premier has conceded there is no clear way for him to protest the state's huge loss in the GST carve up, as he hit out at WA for becoming a petro-state".
‘Catastrophic’: Moment cop car smashed
The heart-stopping moment a man rammed into a cop car carrying three officers has been played in court.
‘Historic’ paid leave changes to benefit thousands
The passage of Labor's bolstered paid parental leave scheme will benefit about 180,000 Australian families, the government says.
Update in accused terror recruiter case
Prosecutors have forced a witness to give evidence as the case against accused Australian ISIS recruiter Neil Prakash returns to court.
Cause of fatal Manus Island fall revealed
The family of a refugee who died after a fatal fall while detained on Manus Island have broken their silence on the first day of a coronial inquest.
‘Devastating betrayal’ over teen bail laws
An open letter with more than 500 signatories from legal, social justice and academic fields has denounced proposed teen bail laws in one state.
Beefs, blowouts and ‘blank sheets’: Inside the making of a Gabba debacle
It's the Olympic legacy project delivering just that, good or bad. This is the winding, divisive history of the project. SPECIAL REPORT
Brutal reaction after Gen Zer gifted a house
A video of a young Aussie explaining how she was able to break into the property market has sparked a brutal online reaction.
Aussie cabbies’ $271m windfall from Uber
Sparked by Uber's aggressive move into Australia, the rideshare giant has agreed to pay Australian cabbies a whopping settlement.
Man leaps off balcony to escape cops
A man has been caught on camera jumping off the fifth storey balcony of a Gold Coast apartment, seemingly in an attempt to flee from police.
Aussie living standards in ‘terminal decline’
Australia is on track to obliterate" last year's record immigration and it's causing living standards to collapse, an economist warns.
Tragedy as man drowns at Aussie beach
Emergency services have been called to a beach where a man swimming with children has died amid strong currents.
Minister’s surprise call on US relationship
While politicians typically avoid ranking Australia's international peers, one government minister has done exactly that.
Man dies after falling from hot air balloon
Police have shared a tragic update after a man fell from a hot air balloon in the early hours of the morning.
Sister’s promise to fallen soldier
The sister of a soldier who died undertaking special forces training has made a final heartbreaking promise as he was farewelled at a packed out service.
‘Screaming, crying': Horror on Aussie street
A man has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of 22-year-old Mauwa Kizenga on the streets of Perth.
Ease burden of PPL payments: crossbench
Influential Senate crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock have united in their calls for the government to ease the compliance burden on small businesses.
Fresh hope in decade-long MH370 mystery
A US-based company says it is capable of the most comprehensive search yet for missing aircraft MH370, giving fresh hope to solving the 10-year-old mystery.
Massive threat to group holidays
New proposals could pose a threat to big group getaways such as birthdays and weddings, short term renter site Airbnb has warned.
Alan Jones breaks his silence, vows to return to broadcasting
Alan Jones has continued to deny indecent assault allegations, saying his planned return to broadcasting has been delayed by health concerns.
Huge push to split up Coles and Woolies
The Greens are the latest to try to force changes to the big supermarkets if they fail consumers.
Hidden issue affecting thousands of Aussies ahead of 3G switchover
Thousands of Aussies are being urged to check their phones with a huge issue looming ahead of the planned switch-off of the 3G network later this year.
Cash boost for millions of Aussies coming
Aussies on the age pension, disability support pension and JobSeeker will pocket extra cash from Wednesday.
ICAC clears stood down senior planner
A senior bureaucrat who was stood down after claims she may have used insider information has been cleared.
Update after man found dead in street
Police have made extensive inquiries to solve the mystery of how the body of a man came to be found in the middle of a suburban street.
Police investigate senior gang member shooting
Detectives have released new CCTV footage as they investigate the shooting of a senior gang member in Victoria's west.
$3.3bn pay hike not inflationary: Wells
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells said overseas issues were putting pressure on prices, causing Australia's cost of living crunch
Major update after snake hunter bitten
The Aussie snake hunter is expected to make a full recovery after being bitten on the hand by a highly venomous tiger snake.
‘Very significant’: cyclone to hit category 3
Warnings are in place as the Northern Territory was hit with 400mm of rain in less than 24 hours as Tropical Cyclone Megan intensifies.
Teen girl arrested on terror charges
Counter-terrorism officers have arrested a 14-year-old girl after allegedly finding her in possession of some disturbing material.
Foreign minister Penny Wong ties the knot to long-term partner
Foreign Minister Penny Wong - who had not previously publicly acknowledged she was engaged - has married her long-term partner in a stunning ceremony.
Teen injured after alleged burnout crash
A driver was allegedly performing a burnout when they lost control and they slammed into a power pole.
Next move in High Court detainees battle
The Prime Minister has one word for critics who claim he's lost control over one thing.
Labor stalwart slams immigration policy
Former NSW Premier Bob Carr has again slammed Australia's record immigration levels, saying we just don't have to do it".
Elle of a sweet spot: Why 60 isn’t the new 40, and that’s fab
Elle Macpherson is the first of a flood of celebs - think Liz Hurley, Sandra Bullock, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sonia Kruger - hitting 60. Here's why it's a new age of womanhood.
‘Take shelter’: Cyclone set to hit Aussie state
A category 3 cyclone is about to make impact on the NT coast, bringing destructive winds and a dumping of rain.
When double demerits start this Easter
The Easter long weekend is fast approaching and that means bigger penalties for motorists in most states.
Shoppers lose it over in-store upgrade
Customers at a major supermarket are confused about a new upgrade in dozens of stores.
Gross disease hits popular festival
A major warning has been issued after a disease spread through faeces has hit a popular music festival.
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