Feed newscomau-australias-leading-news-site-national-news news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines | National News

news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines | National News

Link https://www.news.com.au/
Feed https://www.news.com.au/content-feeds/latest-news-national/
Copyright Copyright 2026 Nationwide News Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Updated 2026-04-03 21:17
‘Clearly nervous’ RBA could hold rates, big four bank warns
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy board clearly remains nervous about inflation", with a major bank warning a rate cut is not a lock in August.
Accused killer allegedly filmed confession
A man accused of shooting dead a tradie allegedly recorded himself saying I f--king murdered someone yeah what a dumb c--t" hours later.
Teacher accused of performing lap dance
A music teacher accused of sexually abusing a teen girl says a photo of them kissing at the movies was a pretend kiss".
Plan to make Aussie workers $14k better off
Changing company taxes, making it easier for Australians to upskill or change roles and embracing new technology are just a few of the ways we can all be better off, a new report finds.
‘Emergency’: Aussie airport evacuated
A major Australian airport was evacuated in the early hours of Friday morning, with at least five flights delayed.
‘Beyond worst fears’: Albo slams Israel
Anthony Albanese has warned the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world's worst fears" in his strongest criticism of Israel to date.
Fresh twist in mushroom murder case
A probe into the circumstances which led to the jury in Erin Patterson's murder trial being housed at the same hotel where media, police and lawyers is reportedly underway.
‘Bizarre’ twist in ‘terrifying’ plane incident
Charges against a man who tried to open the doors of a plane mid-flight and assaulted a crew member have been dropped for this reason.
Update after killer admits ex’s murder
Just one week after admitting in front of a jury he'd murdered his ex-girlfriend, a young killer has returned to court.
‘Partners’: Australia locks in 50-year pact
A major Australian ally has locked us into a 50-year pact and sent an aircraft carrier into our waters for the first time in two decades.
‘Upset’: Farmer’s Albo shot over beef shock
A central Queensland cattle farmer has hit out at the Prime Minister over the shock decision to permit US beef imports into Australia.
Ominous warning over transport strikes
Staff working behind the scenes managing one state's roads, trains, and ferries have not ruled out widespread industrial action" as 950 jobs are set to be cut.
MP’s ‘cringeworthy’ take on tax reform
Australia's tax system is on the cusp of seemingly major changes, and an MP is doing her bit to bring more people into this conversation".
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A 23-year-old Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room, still holding his mobile phone and with no clear cause of death.
‘Fat dog’: Wild scene as nail salon rammed
A high end Melbourne nail salon has been ram raided by a ute emblazoned with crude graffiti, in what owners say is the latest in a string of attacks.
Massive rainband to smash every state
Icy conditions are currently barrelling through the southern part of Australia, bringing lashings of rain and damaging wind gusts for most of the country this weekend.
‘No second chance’ on beef biosecurity
A one-in-a-thousand biosecurity risk with US beef imports is still a concern, the federal opposition says.
La Perouse becomes Sydney hotspot amid ferry delays
One of Sydney's smallest suburbs has become both a tourist and fishing craze - and there is one reason why.
One Aussie wins entire $30m jackpot
A lucky Aussie, who is yet to come forward and claim their prize, is waking up $30m richer after bagging the entire Division One prize on Thursday night.
Funeral held for backpacker killer
The family and friends of the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years ago have held a private funeral service.
Brisbane author Siang Lu wins 2025 Miles Franklin literary award
A novel about the Chinese diaspora in Australia, described as shimmering with satire, has won Brisbane author Siang Lu the Miles Franklin literary award.
Mother and Son star Henri Szeps dies, aged 81
Acclaimed Australian actor Henri Szeps, who starred in the hit comedy Mother and Son, has died at the age of 81.
RBA governor speech sinks ASX 200
Comments from RBA governor Michele Bullock and weaker than expected quarterly earnings dropped the ASX on Thursday.
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A 23-year-old Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room reportedly one day before he was set to return home.
Millions set for weekend drenching
Millions of Aussies are set for a weekend soaking with extensive rain and wild wind forecasted as a deep cold front pushes across the nation.
Big bank sounds alarm on living standards
A major bank has sounded the alarm on Australia's living standards as it says the Lucky Country's" good fortune is running out.
Private health giant shuts clinics
Australia's largest private hospital company will shut 17 of its 20 psychology clinics in a matter of months.
Insane amount of CCTV in murder case
The case of a missing man who was allegedly murdered involves a staggering amount of CCTV footage, a court has been told.
Sad update in search for man’s missing head
Police have delivered a tragic update in the search for the missing head of Julian Story who was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend reality TV star Tamika Chesser.
‘Had a gutful’: Pauline Hanson clashes with Sky News host over Acknowledgement of Country snub
Sky News host Chris Kenny has taken Pauline Hanson to task after One Nation Senators turned their back on the Acknowledgement of Country.
Alleged Pam artist’s bizarre court antics
The man police allege is behind Melbourne's infamous Pam the Bird graffiti murals has donned a Spider-Man outfit as he dodged cameras outside court.
Push to delay penalty rates ban
The Coalition has signalled it may delay Labor's attempts to ban the scrapping or lowering of penalty and overtime rates, stating small business could suffer.
RBA boss gives major rates clue
The RBA boss has given another major clue as to why the central bank held interest rates during their July meeting, and what will move the needle in August.
Police seeking help to identify man charged with six counts of fraud in Queensland
A man charged with multiple fraud offences is also wanted in the United States, it's been revealed, as police work to confirm his identity.
Barnaby’s bizarre act on live TV
The eccentric Nationals MP was lecturing one of his fellow Coalition members on the difference between a steer and a bull.
CCTV captures alleged hit-and-run horror
Chilling CCTV shows the moments before a mum's car allegedly strikes and kills a woman in a horror hit-and-run crash.
Deadly factory fire accused’s ‘offer’ to cops
A young man charged after allegedly igniting a deadly factory fire on the orders of a prison inmate has made an offer to prosecutors, a court has been told.
‘I was terrified’: Uber driver charged with assaulting female supermarket worker
Confronting CCTV footage showed the moment a click and collect in Perth turned into a terrifying ordeal.
Salim’s big phone claim after jail release
The disgraced former politician has made a fresh claim in court less than a week after his release from prison, where he spent nearly five years.
Major update in missing camper case
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn will fight to appeal his conviction and sentence for the murder of a missing camper later this year.
Thieves target major Aus Post mail centre
A superannuation fund has issued a warning to its 1.6 million customers after thieves broke into a major Australia Post box room several times.
‘Vital’ act ahead of bushfire season
The next generation of firefighting vehicles will be put to the test when the bushfire danger period kicks off in one Australian state.
Truth about how Australia protects your kids
As the shocking child abuse allegations against a childcare worker still reverberate around the country, a senior MP has made a major admission.
Wild moment cops take alleged Woolies thief
Wild footage has captured the bizarre police pursuit of an allegedly stolen Woolworths truck, with cops pouncing on the driver at the end of the dramatic chase.
The Archbishop of Melbourne has hit out after a video went viral on social media
A video showing thousands of Muslims outside Melbourne's largest church went viral. Now the Archbishop of Melbourne has hit out.
Vow to protect penalty rates for 2.6m workers
Labor will move to protect penalty and overtime rates for about 2.6 million workers, stating Aussies relied on the entitlements to make ends meet.
Secrets of the missing Joker: The underworld ghost
A 20 year mystery. The bikie code of silence. A daughter desperate for answers. Why did notorious Gypsy Joker boss Steve Williams disappear without a trace? Watch the exclusive docu-series here.
Minister’s brutal sledge to ‘virile’ Nats
The antics of question time have begun, with Energy Minister Chris Bowen launching a sledge on the unlikely alliance between former rivals.
Thieves target major Aus Post mail centre
Concerns have been raised after thieves broke into a major Australia Post box room several times, stealing customers mail.
Alleged Miznon protester seeks bail
Lawyers for a man accused of violence during a protest outside an Israeli restaurant say his alleged actions were not driven by anti-Semitism.
...111112113114115116117118119120...