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‘Missile age’: Australia’s $74bn plan
Australia will pump tens of billions of dollars into boosting its defences as the country slides into a new Indo-Pacific missile age".
Inflation hits three-year low
Quarterly figures have revealed inflation has fallen to a three-year low, but it will likely not be enough for the RBA to cut rates.
Study shows why cops and courts clash on bail
A new study has revealed the three key reasons why police and magistrates often come to different decisions on bail.
‘Another one’: Grim pandemic warning
Australia's health minister is issuing a grim warning about the country's ability to weather another pandemic.
Bombshell request in Qantas upgrade drama
Peter Dutton has ratched up the pressure over the Prime Minister's Qantas upgrade drama and urged him to take a huge step.
Fugitive arrested over CBD death
Detectives have arrested Todd Menegaldo for questioning three weeks after a man died following a CBD assault.
Horror as car crashes into primary school
A child has died and multiple others have been injured after a car crashed into a suburban primary school.
Damning Covid report sparks $251m disease hub
The centralised disease hub will be tasked with stress-testing" Australia's ability to cope with future pandemics and other major health emergencies.
Reason for horror crash revealed
The 40-year-old female driver of a car that crashed into a primary school in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon has been questioned by police.
‘Billions wasted’: Big call on Covid payments
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says billions of dollars" were wasted in poorly targeted relief payments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Surprise reason for wild restaurant line
Hungry lunchtime shoppers have been spotted queuing down the street for an unusual promotion in the CBD of one of Australia's biggest cities.
Victorian magistrates taught to give light sentences to avoid having criminal migrants deported
The Victorian government is probing disturbing" reports magistrates were advised to give light sentences to criminal migrants to avoid deportation.
‘Sadistic’ torturer’s appeal bombshell
A man jailed for life for the sadistic" torture and sexual assault of a woman has secured funding for his appeal against his conviction - despite pleading guilty years earlier.
International traveller arrested after cops smash meth lab
An international traveller has been arrested after police smashed what they say was a clandestine meth lab.
Urgent warning over X-rated issue
A drug that claims to treat a common issue among men poses a serious health risk and should not be taken, a regulatory body has cautioned.
Mystery as woman, 47, found dead
The woman's body was found in Bourke. Officers have secured a crime scene and are awaiting the arrival of specialist police.
Albo caught out over billionaire flight claim
Anthony Albanese has been called out over a bold claim about hitching flights with billionaires, with the PM lashing out amid claims he accepted free Qantas upgrades.
Dog-sitting council worker wins compensation over work-from-home pet fence injury
A council employee who tripped over a pet fence while working from home has won a workers compensation case.
State’s call on ‘controversial’ e-scooters
Almost half a million e-scooters could be mingling with cars, bikes and pedestrians under proposed reform in one Australian state.
Police investigating ‘suspicious’ house fire
Police have launched a probe into a suspicious" house fire after an occupant battled to extinguish the blaze.
PM branded ‘out of touch’ amid freebie drama
Anthony Albanese has been branded naive" amid the Qantas freebie drama, with calls for the anti-corruption watchdog to issue guidance".
Albo lashes author over upgrade claim
Anthony Albanese has lashed out at the author at the centre of furore surrounding dozens of flight upgrades, issuing a fiery defence of his actions.
Adelaide family sells ‘truly rare’ 1.2-hectare parcel of land after 60 years
A highly sought after 1.2-hectare property owned by the same family for 60 years is going on the market, ready for immediate development".
Jewish group takes Islamic preacher to court
Australia's leading Jewish group is taking court action against an Islamic preacher, claiming the cleric racially vilified Jews in sermons at a Sydney mosque.
Corby relative stung in massive MDMA bust
A court has been told how two men - one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby - acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.
‘Soliciting freebies’: Clash over Albo flight claims
The senator calling for a probe into Anthony Albanese's relationship with Qantas is dodging questions about her own experience with the airline.
Woman critical after NSW brewery explosion
A young woman has been airlifted to hospital after being critically injured in a gas explosion at a popular brewery.
Stranded women’s rugby player supplied cocaine, ketamine: court
A women's rugby player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
Farmer accused of family slavery: court
A Victorian father allegedly forced his family into slavery-like conditions, working on their regional property under the threat of beatings. a court has been told.
Family’s public grief after daughter found dead
The family of Nikkita Azzopardi are grappling with her shock death as police arrest a 33-year-old man who was known to her.
Major Aussie fashion retailer goes bust
A major ASX-listed retailer that owns iconic brands such as Katies, Rivers and Millers has gone into voluntary administration.
Texts reveal Knox star’s $4.1 million scam
Court documents have exposed how an investor used dodgy cheques, forged bank transfers and fake account balances to swindle millions.
‘Died?’: Moment ABC stops working
Viewers were left stunned when the national news broadcaster was affected by a major outage on Monday.
Killer’s ‘apology’ over missing man’s death
A man involved in causing the death of a missing man whose body has never been found has broken his silence in court.
Student kills two women in 24 hours
A double killer had recently moved to Australia on a student visa hoping to find better prospects", a court has been told.
Stranded NRWL player supplied cocaine, ketamine: court
An NRLW player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
Aussie rock star’s bizarre alleged Woolies act
A controversial Australian rocker has landed himself in court over a bizarre alleged act in a Woolworths store.
Demand to ex-Qantas boss over Albo upgrades
A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
Albo under fire on Qantas upgrades
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued to face criticism over allegations he asked ex Qantas boss Alan Joyce for free flight upgrades.
‘Died?’: Moment ABC stops working
Viewers were left stunned when the national news bulletin stopped working shortly before midday on Monday.
‘Pub teast’: PM slammed over Qantas freebies
Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Anthony Albanese's Qantas freebies after the Prime Minster was accused of gold-plating' his private holidays.
Threats to alleged Thorpe attacker: court
A woman charged after senator Lidia Thorpe was allegedly assaulted at the MCG has received threats", her lawyer has told a court.
‘Contempt’: Warning to Albo after QLD vote
Peter Dutton is twisting the knife in federal Labor after Queensland voters kicked the party out after almost a decade in power.
Miracle as missing woman found alive
A woman missing for more than a week has been found alive but suffering a suspected snake bite in NSW's Snowy Mountains region.
Mining powerhouse rockets to top spot
A mining powerhouse is officially Australia's best state in economic performance for the first time in 10 years.
Chilling texts killer sent victim’s parents
Lilie James' killer sent chilling text messages to her family from her phone the night she died in a high school bathroom.
Miracle as missing woman found alive
A woman missing for over a week has been found alive but suffering a suspected snake bite in NSW's Snowy Mountains region.
New premier’s huge Olympic call
Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli has only just grabbed power, but he looks set to reshape Brisbane's Olympic legacy with a huge decision.
Shock as huge nude crowd takes over bridge
Thousands have stripped naked and converged on a famous bridge all for the sake of art.
‘Pathetic’: Steven Miles slammed for ‘graceless’ speech after losing Queensland election
Outgoing Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been slammed for a graceless" and boofheaded" election night speech in which he refused to concede.
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