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Surfer mauled by shark at Sydney beach
A person has been mauled by a shark at a popular Sydney beach.
ASX rallies ahead of “sink or swim” jobs data
Wall Street's record high has supercharged Australian shares, on Friday with local tech giants soaring ahead of a pivotal US jobs report.
Huge update in manhunt for alleged cop killer
Victoria Police have announced a $1m reward for information leading to the arrest of alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman after 12 days on the run.
Exmouth Gulf set for marine park protection
A major Australian habitat for humpback whales, dugongs, dolphins and sea turtles will soon get marine park protection.
‘Brazen’: Shots fired from one car to another
Gunmen wearing balaclavas fired shots from one car towards another in a brazen" daylight attack in western Sydney.
Grim warning to Aussies this weekend
Aussies in one state hoping for a warm and sunny weekend to welcome spring will likely be disappointed by the latest forecasts.
Tragic update in search for missing diver
Police have issued a tragic update in the search for a diver missing from a notorious shark spot.
Rider clocked at ‘phenomenal’ 218km/h
Police have chased down a motorbike doing 218km/h - more than double the speed limit - and slapped the rider with a massive fine.
Devastating scenes at 34yo cop’s funeral
One of the two Victoria Police officers killed in a shooting in the state's high country last week will receive a Victoria Police Star medal at his police funeral.
Reason 640 flood grants rejected
Almost half of claims for small business grants in flood-smashed NSW regions were knocked back, a budget estimates hearing has been told.
Huge update in missing head search
Police have delivered a big update in the tragic case of alleged Tamika Chesser murder victim Julian Story.
New clue in search for missing prospector
Police have resumed the search for a missing prospector after his vehicle was found near bushland where a woman survived 11 nights.
Secret Albo kept on Trump call
The Prime Minister has had a warm" phone call with President Trump, but he kept plans for it secret while still working to secure a meeting.
Heartbreaking details about cop killed
One of the two Victoria Police officers killed in a shooting in the state's high country last week will receive a Victoria Police Star medal at his police funeral.
Four escape as home, cars go up in flames
Four people have had to evacuate their home as a fierce blaze ripped through a home in Sydney's west.
‘Forever nap’: Wild reason Dezi may be dead
Dezi Freeman may have met a horror end while on the run from police, experts suggested, as a chilling new video emerged of the accused cop killer.
Medal for cop killed in Porepunkah
One of the two Victoria Police officers killed in a shooting in the state's high country last week will receive a Victoria Police Star medal at his police funeral.
Officer farewelled after Porepunkah shooting
One of the two Victoria Police officers killed in a shooting in the state's high country last week will be farewelled at a police funeral.
Women killed while helping animal on fwy
The two women were helping an injured kangaroo on the busy freeway when they were fatally struck by a car, police say.
Pub baron’s license stripped over convictions
A leading Sydney hospitality figure has had his license stripped after dark details about his past came to light.
‘What the hell?’: $20m Powerball windfall
You have to be lucky to win Powerball, especially if you purchase a ticket on a whim as this $20m winner did for Thursday night's draw.
Two women dead after stopping to ‘assist inured animal’ on Melbourne motorway
Police are investigating after two women were killed on a busy Melbourne highway while reportedly enacting a devastating deed of kindness.
One point, hundreds of prizes
Brisbane residents will have one day to exchange a single Velocity point for prizes worth thousands, after hundreds queued for Sydney's event.
Winning numbers for $80m Powerball revealed
The winning numbers for Thursday night's Powerball have been drawn with four division one entries splitting the $80m jackpot.
Convicted baby killer speaks out
After 15 years in prison, baby killer Keli Lane faced a reporter who grilled her on the street about her daughter's disappearance and her claims of innocence.
‘Need to do more’: ATO owed $50bn
Australians owe a shocking $50bn to the tax office, with the ATO issuing a warning and vowing to chase down the biggest tax dodgers.
Family dream comes true for Hawks megafan
AFL finals fever is here and a Hawks megafan and his family have jagged free flights and tickets to this Saturday's hotly anticipated battle with the GWS Giants.
Two dead after helping animal on motorway
Police are investigating after two women were killed on a busy Melbourne highway in what appears to be a devastating act of kindness.
Barnaby’s crass ‘schoolyard’ sledge revealed
The Nationals maverick was called out" for making inappropriate schoolyard" comments to Energy Minister Chris Bowen during a rowdy question time.
‘Tremors easing’: Banks drive ASX higher
The ASX 200 has bounced back from its worst trading day since April, surging 1 per cent as the big four banks dragged the market higher on Thursday.
NZ PM’s three words about dumping Sewell
New Zealand's Prime Minister has waded into the controversy over neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell, as calls grow for him to be deported from Australia.
Seven men charged over barbershop stabbing
Police have charged seven men following a dramatic cross-border operation into a barbershop stabbing that shocked witnesses.
Ley responds to Price’s Indian migrants claim
Labor has backed the Australian-Indian community, after a surprise claim by Liberal senator Jacinta Price.
AFL issues urgent safety recall alert
Safety concerns have prompted the AFL to issue a recall of an item supplied to Superkick participants, with instructions to dispose of it immediately.
‘This just isn’t right’: Daughter and victim of convicted sex offender granted assisted dying speaks out
The daughter and victim of a convicted sex offender has spoken out after he was given the easy way out" and allowed to end his own life.
Skier dies in horror Thredbo incident
A 22-year old man has died after he crashed on the slopes at Thredbo Resort.
‘Appalled:’ Ex PM gives big take-down of Albo
A former prime minister and former foreign minister has blasted the Anthony Albanese as reckless and dangerous".
Leafy seaside council overcharges $1m in rates
Some of the richest landowners in one city have been overcharged $1m in council rates, a mistake that's been acknowledged as unacceptable".
Ley responds to Price’s Indian migrants claim
The Opposition Leader rejected a surprise claim by Jacinta Price, who said Labor was allowing more Indian migrants into Australia to boost its voting base.
Kiwi PM publicly disowns ‘awful’ neo-Nazi
New Zealand's Prime Minister has waded into the controversy over neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell, as calls grow for him to be deported from Australia.
‘Punch on’: neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell leads brawl with Antifa before anti-immigration rally
Footage has emerged showing what happened before neo-Nazis became involved in a vicious brawl, and the shocking scenes that followed.
Convicted mum killer’s next move
A man who lived the seemingly perfect life killed his mother to gain access to life insurance policies he set up against her in the days before her death.
Mecca store hit in brazen ram raid
Thieves have brazenly ram-raided a Mecca store, smashing up the front window and making off with valuable cosmetics.
‘Old school’ tactic that could flush out Dezi Freeman
A veteran crime reporter has begged police to deploy an old-school" tactic - starting today - to flush out accused cop killer Dezi Freeman.
Shocking sight across exclusive suburbs
The most expensive suburbs in one capital city are awash with an unwanted sight, although others on the food chain are having a field day.
‘Just and fair’: Huge Robodebt update
The federal government will fork out hundreds of millions to Robodebt victims after a historic class action settlement.
Man dies in hospital after ‘targeted attack’
A man who police believe was the subject of a targeted attack" has died in hospital after arriving there in the early hours of the morning.
Your lucky numbers could cost millions
With $80m on the line in Thursday night's Powerball, Aussies are being warned their lucky numbers could end up costing them millions.
Plan for new Harbour Bridge rally
Police have revealed plans for another march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge linked to anti-vax and conspiracy theorist groups.
‘Punch on’: neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell leads brawl with counter-protesters before anti-immigration rally
Footage has emerged showing what happened before neo-Nazis became involved in a vicious brawl, and the shocking scenes that followed.
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