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Anthony Albanese has met with the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney in an event he described as historic.

Pro-Palestine protesters have rallied outside a popular national chain ahead of the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza.

A gangland scare, aggressive goat and a mice-infested house - Nicola Gobbo details her years spent in hiding after Lawyer X reveal.

Three in four Aussies have experienced abuse through dating apps - but a new government crackdown aims to end that grim statistic.

Daylight savings is just around the corner - and an Aussie doctor has weighed in on how the change will affect us all in the days ahead.

Police have revealed brutal, macabre and bizarre" allegations surrounding the alleged murder of a missing husband whose remains were dismembered" by his wife.

With millions of Aussies enjoying a public holiday this coming Monday, here's what stores are staying open in each state, and which ones are remaining closed.

The majority of the country has Monday off for a public holiday. This is what will and won't be open.

One of the biggest bands in the world has announced it will tour Australia after the Gallagher brothers put aside their feud for reunion shows in the UK.

A woman accused of murdering her husband and dismembering his body to hide the remains has been named.

Two men have been shot by police after they allegedly stole a car from the home of a Labor MP while she was inside.

A woman has been charged with the murder of her husband who has not been seen in over a year, with police alleging she cut up his body to hide the remains.

A man found guilty of two counts of aggravated common assault after restraining three children with cable ties at his property has learned his fate.

The family of a slain Uber driver has called for harsher punishments for the two teenagers who fatally stabbed him during their wicked" armed robbery plot.

She was originally sentenced to at least seven months behind bars, however, will no longer face full-time custody following a successful court appeal.

A social media influencer has been slammed by authorities after she told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a crocodile in Far North Queensland.

New data has revealed households struggling with a cost-of-living crisis are banking the extra income from Labor's stage three tax cuts.

A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.

Thunderstorm asthma season has started and Victoria's health minister says there are two things Aussies with high-risk asthma need to do right now.

One of the biggest bands in the world has announced it will tour Australia after the Gallagher brothers put aside their feud for reunion shows in the UK.

Two people have been taken to hospital after they were reportedly shot by police in an incident in Sydney's west.

Police have issued an update in their investigation into the death of a woman, who was killed when her ride-on mower rolled on a rural property.

Coles and Woolworths are facing a new class action headache over allegations they promoted specially-marked products with false discounts.

A social media influencer who told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a croc in Far North Queensland has been slammed by authorities.

A beloved Australian TV host has announced her own death on social media after she lost her battle with motor neurone disease.

Canberra Raiders veteran player Josh Papalii has been charged over an ugly confrontation with police inside a licensed venue, just weeks before he won a prestigious award.

A man has been found guilty after he broke into a Perth home and sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl who was asleep in her bedroom.

NSW Premier Chris Minns was unflinching in his warning to pro-Palestinian protesters, lashing the planned demonstrations as grossly insensitive".

Police have issued a major update in their investigation into the death of a woman, who was killed when her ride-on mower rolled on a rural property.

South Australia's police commissioner has delivered an emotional victim impact statement in court as he faced the young man who struck and caused the death of his son.

A molotov cocktail thrown through the front door of a small business is believed to have sparked a suspicious fire.

A massage therapist has been arrested after three separate women came forward to report the alleged inappropriate behaviour.

A former Bachelor contestant is accused of supplying drugs, including to an undercover cop, and being a major player in a criminal network.

Bill Shorten and Peter Dutton have urged pro-Palestine protest organisers to abandon plans to hold rallies on the anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel.

A gangland barrister exposed as a police informer had every facet of her life controlled by police after returning from overseas, a court has been told.

Details about the identity of a man who is suspected of throwing hot coffee on a baby have finally been revealed, with the suspect still on the run overseas.

South Australia's police commissioner has delivered an emotional victim impact statement in court before the young man who struck and caused the death of his son.

Peter Dutton is accusing Labor of hurting Australia's global standing with its stance on the rapidly expanding Middle East conflict.

The man was arrested after three separate women came forward to report the alleged inappropriate behaviour.

Police are searching for a man reported missing after his boat washed ashore south of Hobart on Wednesday.

A pro-Palestine protest organiser said many people have lost family" amid a decision to push on with two events despite the objection of NSW Police.

A major trend of the pandemic era and the cost of boarding schools has pushed these Australian numbers into record territory.

Aussie mum Hannah Paine popped into her local cafe with her four-month-old when she spotted an aggressive sign that left her stunned".

The Greens are pledging to be a thorn in Labor's in a bid to push a new key part of their agenda.

A new phase of the supermarket crackdown is about to be rolled out, with Anthony Albanese saying Australians need a tough cop on the beat".

Police are also investigating whether a car fire could be related to the shooting, with two crime scenes established.

Police were called to a Westfield car park after a body was discovered by a member of the public.

Australia is taking big action to get citizens out of Lebanon, with Penny Wong telling people to use whatever option is available to you".

A young woman has shared a warning after she was mauled by a dog she had known since it was a puppy.

Barnaby Joyce has sent a sobering message to Australians in Lebanon as Australia prepares for evacuations.