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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.
ASX jumps as Trump talks trade deals
Investors buy up Australia's major miners and energy producers after the US and Japan announced a trade deal, pushing up the ASX on Wednesday.
Two babies saved from suburban blaze
Two babies have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs claimed a family home.
Update after teacher’s alleged sex acts with students
A teacher who allegedly engaged in sexual acts with two students under her care has been handed down a fresh delay with the case put back more than a month.
Third charged in fatal shooting
A third person has been charged in relation to the brazen fatal shooting of a grandmother in her own home.
Mum charged with disabled teen son’s death
A mum has been charged with the alleged murder of her disabled teenage son after the pair were found semi-conscious" together in a Queensland home.
1000 jobs slashed in one Aussie state
Almost 1000 staff will be slashed from one state's transport authority in a massive restructure.
Kids hurt in Bunnings fart prank, man jailed
Victims have described their trauma and humiliation after a man sprayed a chilli substance called Satan's Spit inside a Bunnings store.
Tackling dementia: New approach urged
A leading Australian researcher said that Australia needs a slip, slop, slap" approach for brain health to help prevent this rampant syndrome.
Fadi Ibrahim consents to AVO to protect ex-business partner
Fadi Ibrahim has consented to an AVO taken out by police to protect his former business partner Benjamin Scott, a court has heard.
Grim reason to be wary of Tuesday 4pm texts
A major bank has run the numbers and revealed the time of day Australians are most likely to lose their money to scammers.
New MP’s defiance against racist ex-PM
The new Labor MP acknowledged her electorate namesake and distanced herself from the champion of the White Australia policy".
Woman, 40, charged with teen’s murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old man, after the pair were found semi-conscious" in a Brisbane home.
‘Concerning’: 1000 jobs slashed in one Aussie state
Almost 1000 staff will reportedly be slashed from one state's transport authority in a massive restructure.
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