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Public school worker embezzles $1.4m
A school employee is alleged to have stolen money from funds earmarked for maintenance and building works at schools in western Sydney.
‘Get help’: Family’s heartbreaking DV call
The daughter and brother of a beloved mum murdered in a horrific domestic violence attack have broken their silence with a desperate plea.
Least trusted Aussie brands revealed
Despite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
Charges laid for accused Easey St killer
The sister of one woman slain in the notorious Easey St double-homicide almost 50 years ago has delivered dirty look" as she came face to face with the accused killer following a gruelling extradition from Italy.
Mental health bid for man accused of plane break-in
An Indian national who allegedly forced his way onto a plane and assaulting a security guard will seek to have the charges dealt with on mental health grounds.
Chilling cry before mum’s murder
Moments before a mum of two was stabbed to death during a violent break-in on Boxing Day, CCTV picked up chilling audio of the confrontation.
New record in Aussie per capita recession
As higher for longer interest rates and inflation continue to bite, Aussies have been hit with more bad news.
AllegedUber carjacker Tasered while naked
A 23-year-old man has faced court after a bizarre" incident at a popular nightspot in Perth.
Family of 95yo ‘not seeking revenge’ on killer cop
The lawyer for the family of a 95-year-old woman fatally tasered by a police officer said that the family wants positive changes' and is not seeking revenge'.
’Not fair’: Gov wants to end $3 bank fee
The Albanese government has slammed a bank's decision to charge customers a fee to withdraw money from their own accounts, claiming it doesn't seem fair".
State with worst job availability revealed
A new report reveals a staggeringly low number of jobs up for grabs in Australia, with one state reporting far more people available to work than there are jobs.
Major push for free birth control
The Greens have announced a major election plan to make all forms of birth control free, including the contraceptive pill and IUDs.
Man breaks onto plane, assaults guard: cops
An Indian national is facing court after dramatic scenes where he allegedly forced his way onto a plane and assaulted airport security.
Don Bradman’s baggy green fetches $500k at auction
The cap is of historical significance to Indian cricket fans, having been worn at the 1947-48 India tour not long after the country gained independence.
Teens hospitalised in science experiment
Three year 10 students have been hospitalised after a science experiment went wrong in a rural NSW high school, leaving the teenagers with burns.
Fury over missing jobs in priority visa list
While plumbers and bricklayers made the cut on the skilled visa list alongside dog trainers and yoga teachers, a key industry group said more needs to be done.
Major push for free birth control
The Greens have announced a major election push to make all forms of birth control free, including the contraceptive pill and IUDs.
Police storm home in ritzy Sydney suburb
Concerns about a photo posted to social media resulted in police with high-powered rifles descending on the ritzy Sydney suburb in an early morning raid.
Reptile dealer’s alleged $1.2 million plot
The 60-year-old is set to go to trial over allegations he hid hundreds of lizards in handbags, cereal boxes and chip packets.
Leave now: Warning as new bushfire rages
Evacuation centres have been set-up as residents of towns in southern WA are urged to get out while they can as a bushfire bears down.
ASX continues record high run
Australia's sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Tuesday, on the back of renewed economic confidence.
Tradie shot dead in home invasion named
The family of a 29-year-old tradie shot dead in Victoria are still looking for answers to the motive behind the horrific home invasion.
Government spending surges to $195bn
Strong public spending is offsetting an overall weak economy, new figures from the ABS reveal, ahead of the release of the latest growth figures on Wednesday.
China lifts ban on Aussie beef
China has removed its last remaining ban on two beef exporters, ending a raft of restrictions and sanctions on Australian products which totalled about $20bn.
Tragedy after vessel capsizes north of Perth
Two men have been pulled from the water after their boat capsized in rough seas off the north of Perth.
Mum’s ‘mercy’ plea for deadly marriage
A mother jailed after forcing her youngest daughter to marry the man who would kill her just months later has asked a court for mercy.
Billionaire couple’s huge fight over tree
A billionaire Aussie couple have secured a major victory over a bizarre request involving a tree and their $20.1m luxury waterfront mansion.
‘Onerous’: Drug-accused Bachie star’s gripe
A former Bachelor contestant accused of supplying drugs to an undercover police officer has taken issue with her onerous" conditions.
Police shoot dead armed man in city standoff
A man has been shot dead after allegedly threatening the public with a weapon in Launceston CBD, resulting in a number of shots by police officers.
Killer Taser cop sacked by police
A police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been sacked from the NSW Police Force, nearly a week after he was found guilty of manslaughter.
‘Just wrong’: $3 fee to withdraw own cash
Australia's largest bank will start charging some customers simply for withdrawing cash in a move that has been described as just plain wrong".
Police storm home in ritzy Sydney suburb
Officers with high-powered rifles were spotted at the scene of a police operation in a ritzy Sydney suburb.
Radio star’s ‘big move’
The radio presenter has made a sad' announcement after nearly 30 years with the ABC.
Truth about viral prediction that work as we know it will be ‘extinct’ within a decade
A billionaire entrepreneur's prediction that work as we know it will be extinct" in a decade quickly went viral on social media.
‘Leading that charge’: Surprising state No.1
Australia's leading business body has just ranked the best and worst states and territories for commerce and a surprising state has come out on top.
Major bank hits customers with new fee
Australia's largest bank will start charging some customers simply for withdrawing cash.
Major bank hits customers with new fee
Australia's largest bank will start charging customers simply for using cash.
Police storm home in ritzy Sydney suburb
Officers with high powered rifles have been spotted at the scene of a police operation in a ritzy Sydney suburb.
‘Shut up!’: Project host blasts Australia Day ban
Steve Price did not mince his words on Monday night's Project after a pub group's controversial decision to ban Australia Day.
Aussie gourmet food retailer makes sad announcement
An Aussie gourmet food retailer featured on MasterChef has made a shock announcement about its future after decades in operation.
Miss World’s $19 million estate feud
The estate of a former Sydney beauty queen, valued at an eye-watering $19 million, was divvied up by the NSW Supreme Court last week.
Tasmanian women finally allowed into men’s club
After being banned for over a century, this Tasmanian club has now voted to let women into its bar with a surprising rule.
Two men escape from a huge boat engulfed in flames
Emergency services rushed out to a huge 21m boat that erupted in flames about 1km off Perth's iconic Cottesloe beach on Monday.
‘It was all farmland’: Stubborn homeowners praised for holding firm as developers offer $60 million
A family who watched as an entire suburb was crammed in around them have been praised for holding firm even as offers rise to $60 million.
Teens charged after crashing stolen car
Two teenagers have been charged and two remain in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly stealing a car and crashing it in a Queensland suburb.
Lidia Thorpe issues rare public apology to Pauline Hanson
Lidia Thorpe has issued a rare public apology to Pauline Hanson, after her stunt on breakfast television sent legal letters flying.
Man injured in shark attack
A man aged in his 60s was spearfishing when he was bitten by a shark off Curtis Island receiving injuries to both of his arms.
Map reveals fatal risk growing in Aus
A hot and wet summer is going to put further pressure on household budgets and the health of millions of Aussies.
Man’s horror act on plane
The 41-year-old was met by police and arrested when the plane landed, with the Australian Federal Police condemning the alleged behaviour.
Vow to protect defence members, vets
The government has promised sweeping changes in its response to a scathing report on the high rates of suicide among veterans and ex-defence members.
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