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Another statue hit by Aus Day vandals
The monarch's sculpture has been targeted again hours after a Captain Cook statue was spray painted with an ominous message.
Smith calls for Australia Day date change
Cricket has been caught up in the Australia Day debate again and now Steve Smith has made his views clear.
More measles cases detected in Australia
Health authorities are warning NSW and ACT residents to be cautious after an international traveller brought home a case of the dangerous disease.
Australia Day weather: ‘Dangerous’ heatwave to push highs to 50C
A heatwave will grip huge parts of the country this Australia Day weekend, and is set to bring some of the hottest days in Aussie history.
How Albo will justify broken tax promise
The Prime Minister has confirmed a significant shake-up to Australia's taxation system, set to get high-income earners off-side.
Video of AFL star’s bashing played to court
Former Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell was bashed after going outside to check on a friend just hours after his final game for the club.
Light plane crashes in Sydney’s west
A 16-year-old pilot has been killed in a horror crash, leaving a wreckage that doesn't look like a plane," according to a witness.
Alan Joyce resigns from new role
Just months after stepping down as the boss of Qantas, Alan Joyce has confirmed he has also stepped down from another major role.
Camera ‘invaluable’ to Hawkes Bay crash probe
A camera found washed up on the NSW north coast is proving invaluable" to investigators working to understand the final moments of pilot Edwin Kraft.
Three dead at popular tourist spot
Three people have been killed and a woman airlifted to hospital after a fatal incident at a popular Victorian tourist destination.
Asbestos found at Sydney Metro sites
More sites in Sydney have tested positive for asbestos, as the park where the contaminated mulch was first discovered remains locked down.
How much Aussies will get from tax cut
Just how much Australian taxpayers can expect to receive from the Albanese government's overhaul of the stage three tax cuts has been revealed.
Teens vanish on Aussie school trip
An urgent search is under way to find two teenage students who vanished while on a school trip to Australia.
Hannah Clarke’s father reveals ‘haunting’ final act
Hannah Clarke's father has revealed his daughter made a final phone call before she succumbed to injuries sustained from her ex-husband's attack.
‘Right decision’: PM defends broken promise
Anthony Albanese will defend his broken promise on tax cuts in a major speech, calling it the right decision, for the right reasons".
Changing stage three tax cuts is an election promise worth breaking, policy experts says
Anthony Albanese is set to water down stage three tax cuts for higher income earners, representing a major broken promise - but it's worth it in the long run, one expert says.
Winners and losers of PM’s tax promise backflip
Anthony Albanese has finally come clean with voters about what he's going to do with the planned tax cuts this year.
‘Hit him on the backside’: Final ScoMo jab
Leaders are doling out their farewells to Scott Morrison after the polarising figure announced his resignation from Australian politics.
Australian of the Year finalists unveiled
From lifesaving medical experts to an anti-violence advocate, these are the Australian of the Year finalists for 2024.
‘Out of touch’: Ita slammed after ABC staff vote
The media union has lashed Ita Buttrose after she doubled down on her support for the ABC's managing director as conflict at the public broadcaster rages on.
Cops charged over pub brawl with NRL star
Two police officers have been charged after an investigation into a violent confrontation with NRL star Tom Starling at a hotel.
Thousands without power after outage
Thousands of people in one of the country's major cities were left without power all morning.
Biggest losers from broken tax cut promise
The Albanese government is defending its decision to change the tax cuts it promised at the 2022 federal election.
First homebuyer’s strange postcode move
New data has revealed a trend for first home buyers in Sydney, as new areas become popular for the first time ever.
Treasurer defends broken promise on tax cuts
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, appeared on 7.30 tonight and was forced to defend his government's broken tax cuts promise.
Horror new details from mass drowning
Eyewitnesses have given harrowing accounts of the tragedy on Victoria's Phillip Island, which has left three people dead.
How to spend $150m Powerball winnings
Australia's Powerball has jackpotted to $150 million. A personal finance expert shares the smart thing to do if you win.
Heartbreaking reason two-month-old Chance Ford died in Ballarat, Victoria
An Aussie family has broken their silence after their two-month-old baby boy, Chance Ford, died suddenly on Saturday.
‘Abhorrent’: Ita hits back at ABC staff attack
ABC Chair Ita Buttrose has slapped down a vote of no confidence from staff as she stands firm on Antoinette Lattouf's sacking.
‘Dangerous’ heatwave hits NSW
NSW residents have been warned they could be in danger from an extreme heatwave that is currently making its way towards Sydney.
From fire to fury: ScoMo’s greatest hits
Scott Morrison has confirmed he'll be quitting politics next month. Here's a look back at some of his more notorious moments.
Light plane crashes in Sydney’s west
A person has died after a light plane from a Sydney flying school came crashing down in the city's south west.
$21k to entice healthcare workers bush
Healthcare workers have been offered generous incentives to take their much-needed skills to Australia's rural towns.
Free internet Australia: Government and NBN program to help
The Federal Government has extended a program that provides struggling families with free home internet to help children with online study. Here's how you apply.
Woolies display blasted as a ‘disgrace’
Matt Canavan has blasted Woolworths as a disgrace" for promoting Chinese New Year while ditching Australia Day.
eBay to sack 1000 staff
The online retail giant is the latest company to slash its workforce, with nearly 10 per cent of its workforce to be sacked via Zoom.
Minns ‘sad truth’ for flood, bushfire victims
The NSW Premier has flagged the state needs to improve how it responds to natural disasters, saying Queensland does it better".
New claim from Centrelink stabbing accused
Lawyers acting for the man accused of stabbing a Centrelink worker have revealed they are exploring a possible new defence.
Tennis star’s GF panned over Vegemite fail
The social media team behind the national spread has sent a savage message to a US influencer who aired a live video of her eating Vegemite.
‘New challenges’: ScoMo resigns
Scott Morrison says there are things people need to forgive" him for while reflecting on his time as prime minister.
New charge for disgraced NRL star
A former NRL player serving a sentence for sending child abuse messages has entered a guilty plea to a new charge.
‘Heaven’: Swift-inspired cafe in surprising spot
With Taylor Swift fever already sweeping through Australia ahead of her arrival, Victorian fans are already able to access an immersive Taylor experience at the Blank Space Cafe.
$150m: Second biggest lotto in Aussie history
One lucky winner could be walking away with the $150 million Powerball draw, becoming the second biggest lotto winner in Australian history.
Cops charged over NRL star incident
Two police officers have been charged after an investigation into a violent confrontation with NRL star Tom Starling on the NSW Central Coast.
‘Impossible:’ Major music festival cancelled
The difficulties of running a music festival in the current economic climate" have been laid bare after a major cancellation.
Another retailer to boycott Australia Day
Another major retailer has announced that it won't be recognising Australia Day, declaring that it is an inclusive organisation".
Toilet video before star’s alleged sex attack
A jury has been shown CCTV video from the night Wallabies star Kurtley Beale allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a bathroom stall.
Outrage over kids’ Australia Day lesson
Childcare centres in Australia have been slammed for politicising classrooms" and teaching kids to call January 26 Invasion Day".
Cricket boss in trainwreck Aus Day interview
The boss of Cricket Australia has responded to backlash over a decision to ban the words Australia Day" at the public holiday Test match.
‘Killing people’: Fury over tax cut chaos
Anthony Albanese has been slammed for the mother of all broken promises" amid reports he's planning to tweak promised tax cuts.
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