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Elite strike force moves in on alleged launderers
The organised crime squad has taken down a duo accused of playing a crucial role in laundering proceeds from over 300 devious scams.
Inflation update grim news for rate cut
Inflation figures have continued their trend down, but it's not all great news for mortgage holders.
Baby dies from highly contagious illness
The baby was just two months old when they died after contracting the highly contagious infection as the country grapples with an epidemic.
First teen sentenced under new Sophie’s Law after baby killed in crash
A new law recently introduced into Queensland legislation has been used for the first time.
‘Dutton curious’: Albo’s problem with the ladies
Working mums running financially stressed households are turning on the Albanese government according to a shock new poll.
Millions to spend $7.5bn on Black Friday
Aussies looking to snap up a bargain before Christmas will be hitting the Black Friday sales hard, with the average person expected to spend $722 on average.
Inflation update grim news for rate cut
Inflation figures have continued their trend down, but its not all great news for mortgage holders.
Surprise call on Australia’s deadliest animal
Australia's deadliest creature has been involved in the deaths of more people than any other animal, but it is not what you would expect.
Four reasons for Greg Lynn’s appeal
Details of why jailed pilot Greg Lynn is hoping to overturn his murder conviction for the death of missing camper Carol Clay have been revealed in court documents.
Proof the RBA has ‘has lost the plot’
Inflation is collapsing" in Australia - but the Reserve Bank just keeps on making the same mistake, as the rest of us suffer.
Huge fine to stop supermarket price gouging
Australia's major supermarkets could face at least a $10m fine if they are sprung breaching a new mandatory code in a bid to make things fairer for farmers and families.
How $26 a day could help struggling Aussies
The Australian Council of Social Services has urged the government to lift the Jobseeker rate in line with the aged pension.
Reason toddler was left in hot car
Tragic new details have emerged about the death of a two-year old girl who was found unresponsive in a car in Queensland.
’Sold out’: Greens lashed on housing
The Greens have been accused of selling out in agreeing to back Labor's Help To Buy bill, with the Liberal Party vowing to repeal the law if they win the election.
Two fishermen rescued after massive search
Two fishermen have been pulled from the water and rushed to hospital following a large-scale rescue search operation.
Greens MP reveals why he can’t afford a home
Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather has given an honest" answer when asked why he does not own a home, despite his eye-watering salary.
Big win for Aussies battling Covid fines
One state has officially withdrawn all remaining 23,539 Covid fines, with affected Aussies set to be refunded $5.5m.
Unusual fact behind word of the year
In true Aussie fashion, the word contains a swear word that was altered to become almost formal and almost respectable".
‘Deserved better’: Outrage on Isla Bell bail decision
A federal politician has expressed outrage after the man accused of helping hide Isla Bell's body was released into the community.
‘Hot chip’ killer cops epic slapdown
Hot chip' coward punch killer Ricky Lefoe has copped a sharp slapdown in his appeal against a conviction for the death of a Brazilian man in a kebab shop brawl.
Massive search underway for missing fishers
A massive search operation is underway for two overdue' fishermen, with SES volunteers, water police and a helicopter unit all involved.
What to watch on TV and streaming this week
Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville stars in a comedy-drama that puts cancel culture front and centre, and Ted Danson is back for one of the year's most delightful comedies.
‘A good life’: Greens MP rages over housing
A federal Greens MP has revealed why he rents despite making well over $200,000 a year, while he has slammed Labor and Liberal housing policies.
Concerning message from China’s envoy on Taiwan
China's ambassador Xiao Qian has made clear what Beijing expects of Australia if his country invades Taiwan.
40k homebuyers to get major boost
Eligible first-homebuyers are closer to being able to co-purchase a home with the government after Labor finally passed its Help to Buy legislation through the Senate.
Cops probe woman’s mysterious death
New details have emerged as a man faced court on a slew of violent charges just days after the body of a woman was discovered.
Major pay boost for cops in one state
NSW Police will get an historic pay rise after the Minns government seeks to address a critical issue in the force.
‘Right thing’: fury over super tax
A fresh fight is looming between Labor and the Green, this time over changes to tax on massive super balances.
Liberal’s huge $50k first home move
In a huge move for those looking to get into the housing market, the Coalition is promising a major change to first home deposits.
Sydney woman dies after being found burned
A woman was found in a stairwell with burns to her body, she was taken to hospital where she later died.
Storms set to smash ‘all states and territories’
Warm waters around Australia are providing the perfect conditions for a hectic week of weather with storms just about everywhere and heatwaves.
‘Unimpressed’: Fight looms on social ban
All sides of politics are airing concerns about Australia's proposed world-first social media ban for kids under 16.
Vegan activist Tash Peterson and boyfriend ordered to pay $300K for defaming Perth vet
A notorious vegan activist must pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages after accusing a suburban vet of eating her animal patients.
Australia’s grim economic outlook revealed
Australia's grim economic outlook has been revealed, with the federal budget tipped to have its sharpest retraction since covid.
Labor nabs housing win after Greens concede
While the Greens ended its lengthy stalemate over Labor's signature housing policies, the minor party vowed to continue to push for reform.
Pro-Palestine protesters’ ‘inflammatory’ act
Pro-Palestine protesters who planned on targeting a Jewish neighbourhood have scrapped their protest at the last minute.
Women choose to be their own boss for more flexibility
New research reveals female business leaders believe it's harder for women to get funding compared to men, but they are still giving it a go.
Horror moment evil father killed two women
The daughter of a man who killed two women while he was looking for his wife has relived the terrifying moment the deadly shots were fired.
Wong’s bombshell call on Israeli PM
Penny Wong says Australia would act consistently with our obligations under international law" on Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest warrant.
PM ducks question from 11yo
The Prime Minister avoided what could have been a blistering defeat after he was issued a challenge by some of the country's top young spellers.
‘Terrifying game of cat and mouse:’ Daughter relives horror of violent dad
The daughter of a man who killed two women while he was looking for his wife has given a powerful speech reliving the terrifying game he played to escape her violent father.
Man drowns at swimming hole near Sydney
A man has died after he was pulled unresponsive from a swimming hole at the Royal National Park in Sydney's south.
Man accused of hiding teen’s body freed on bail
The man accused of assisting an alleged killer hide the body of a young woman will walk free after spending six days in custody.
Yacht operator risked diver’s death in coke plot, court hears
The superyacht operator was offered $300,000 to smuggle more than 100 kilograms of cocaine into Australia, a court has heard.
Aussies lead new study on deadly event
A new Aussie study aims to uncover more about an event that killed 10 people and forced thousands more to seek medical attention.
State’s massive $280m cost of living move
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are due to share in $280m worth of cost-of-living relief, including hundreds of dollars being allocated for each schoolchild.
Pro-Palestine protesters’ ‘inflammatory’ act
Commentators have slammed a move by pro-Palestine protesters to target a Jewish neighbourhood as unnecessarily inflammatory".
Major update on drug kingpin’s appeal
Jailed drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is one step closer in his bid to overturn his convictions after a judge found a joint criminal enterprise" took him down.
Only weeks left to send Christmas parcels
Only a few weeks remain for people to send their Christmas parcels to reach their destination in time for the big day.
Mum’s heartbreaking act after daughter’s murder
The mother of a pregnant medical student murdered by her new husband has told a court of her heartbreak as the killer faces sentencing.
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