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Ominous warning as 540,000 Queensland homes remain uninsured in the face of Cyclone Alfred
As millions of residents brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall on Friday, experts have issued an ominous warning as the stock market reacts.
Flights suspended as huge cyclone nears
More than 150 flights into Brisbane were cancelled in one morning as millions of Aussies brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit.
Big Friday opening for cult beauty retailer
Cult online retailer Adore Beauty is opening its second-ever brick and mortar shop tomorrow, promising customers a next-level' experience.
$17k-a-year school collapses owing millions
An expensive Christian college now in voluntary administration is facing legal action for failing to pay staff on time.
Key issue Cyclone Alfred shows up
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has exposed a major issue millions of Australians face as it looms ever closer to the east coast.
Man shot dead by cops near private school
A man has been shot dead by police outside a private school on the Gold Coast.
Investigation after 8yo’s ‘suspicious’ death
An eight-year-old boy was rushed to hospital but could not be saved, with police now treating his death as suspicious.
Cost-of-living blight hitting 1 in 4 women
New data has revealed an alarming trend in women opting to forgo vital medications due to cost pressures, with calls for the PBS co-payment to be slashed.
Federal candidate praised for saving man’s life
Federal candidate for Watson Ziad Basyouny has been praised for saving the life of a man who was trapped in a vehicle following a horrific car crash.
Thousands of products seized from retailer
A public warning has been issued after thousands of products were seized from the popular Melbourne retailer that sells cheap toys, homewares and beauty products.
Woman told to get to hospital before cyclone Alfred arrives
Six days overdue, pregnant author Briony Benjamin was told to get to a Gold Coast hospital before Tropical Cyclone Alfred cuts her off before she gives birth.
Live-firing Chinese warships sent message heard ‘loud and clear’
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says the message from Chinese warships live-firing off Australia's coast has been received loud and clear".
Brutal news for major city’s commuters
Completion of a major transport upgrade between Sydenham and Bankstown has been delayed until 2026, leaving many commuters stuck on replacement busses.
‘Tin ear:’ Albo given election date warning
The pending landfall of Tropical Cyclone Alfred will likely dash the highly speculated April 12 election, but the PM said a poll date was not concerning him at the moment.
‘Lambo guy’ denies lying in court
The flashy Melbourne billionaire has disputed he invented an innocent explanation to help defend himself against hooning charges.
Teen charged over alleged terror threat
A teenage boy has been charged after a mosque allegedly received a terror threat only days after it opened.
Nurse charged over anti-Semitic video
A Sydney nurse who claimed he had sent Israeli patients to the afterlife has been charged over an anti-Semitic video.
Virgin Australia reveals new CEO
Jayne Hrdlicka announced she would step down as Virgin Australia CEO a year ago. Now, we finally know who will replace her.
‘Horror movie’: Bruce Lehrmann’s claim as he pushes court to overturn rapist finding
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers have compared Brittany Higgins's evidence in his defamation case to a horror movie" in a new submission. WARNING: Graphic
Paedophile model’s sick words before jail
A part-time actor and bikini model who abused a 14-year-old boy expressed some disturbing thoughts before her sentence.
Paedophile ‘model’ cops huge jail term
A part-time actor and bikini model paedophile who lured a 14-year-old boy to her car for sex has learned her fate in court, with a Judge slamming her predatory behaviour.
Man‘s jaw broken in random street attack
The victim's jaw was reportedly shattered in a seemingly arbitrary attack in an affluent harbourside suburb.
Nurse charged over alleged anti-Semitic video
A Sydney nurse who claimed he had sent Israeli patients to the afterlife has been charged over an alleged anti-Semitic video.
‘Broken up’: Wild price gouging penalty
Aussie grocery giants face being broken up or paying hefty fines for price gouging under a wild election proposal from one party.
‘Distressing:’ Western Sydney mosque threatened
An arrest has been made after a threat against a Sydney mosque that invoked the Christchurch massacre was made, leading to widespread condemnation.
Rich-lister hits back on hooning claim
An Aussie rich-lister has hit back at hooning allegations, saying he had an embarrassing" explanation.
Surprising item boosting Australia’s economy
Chickpea sales to India have given the Australian economy an unlikely boost, according to the latest current account figures.
Albo’s words come back to haunt him
An decade-old interview on the Today show where Anthony Albenese offered a sledge has come back to haunt the now Prime Minister.
Driver who allegedly hit Kerr’s nan causes a stir
A driver who allegedly ran down Sam Kerr's nan with his car caused a stir when he returned to the Fremantle Magistrates Court.
‘Distressing:’ Western Sydney mosque threatened
A threat against a Sydney mosque that invoked the Christchurch massacre has been condemned, as a major police investigation gets underway.
‘Distressing:’ Western Sydney mosque threatened
A major police investigation is underway after a mosque in Western Sydney received threats of a mass shooting.
‘Sack them’: Albo slams WFH plan
Peter Dutton's call to banish work-from-home rights for Australia's 185,000-strong public servant workforce has been lashed as lazy".
Tradie loses it over Sheargold’s two words
An Aussie tradie has ripped into former Triple M star Marty Sheargold, revealing the two words he said that made his blood boil".
Two injured in explosion in Sydney suburbs
A woman is fighting for her life after firefighters responded to reports of a house explosion' in Sydney's south, with some surprising items found.
Fury at gag order in NRL star’s case
A court decision suppressing the name of an ex-cop who lied under oath during legal proceedings against Jack de Belin has sparked fury among one of the families.
PM’s shock announcement on Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has made a stunning admission while discussing Australia's role in supporting war-torn Ukraine.
Major update in Liberal leader’s drug case
A former state Liberal leader facing a shocking drug supply charge has fronted court, with a major update on what happens next.
Two injured in explosion in Sydney suburbs
One person was rushed to hospital in critical condition after firefighters responded to reports of a house explosion'.
Update in ‘Lambo Guy’ hooning case
An Aussie rich-lister known for his taste in expensive cars and outrageous purchases on reality TV show The Block is fighting hooning allegations.
Another step towards the end of working from home with 365K ordered back to the office
The latest effort to wind back working from home allowances will see a huge number of Aussies forced back to the office five days a week.
Poll woes persist despite rates cut
The RBA's rate cut has not delivered the pre-election bump Anthony Albanese had hoped for, but it isn't good news for Peter Dutton either.
Inside one of Australia’s most notorious prisons
The maximum-security prison quickly became one of the country's most infamous jails thanks to a torrent of riots, stabbings and smuggled drugs.
Dramatic measure to lure more cops
One police force has scrapped the entrance exam for a specific group of recruits in a bid to stem the frontline worker shortage.
Albo ‘open’ to sending troops to Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has flagged the prospect of Australia sending peace-keeping troops to the Ukraine, declaring he is open" to considering any requests for help.
Peter Dutton announced share sale on day Kevin Rudd warned of a ‘national economic emergency’
Peter Dutton announced a shares sale on the day the country was warned of a national economic emergency", it can be revealed.
Job myth costing you thousands
A common job myth could be costing Aussies up to 13 per cent a year in annual pay, new research shows.
NSW public schools to benefit from $4.8bn
NSW public schools are set to benefit from $4.8bn in funding after the state and federal governments reached a new agreement.
PM ‘out of his depth’ as warships circle
Peter Dutton has lashed Anthony Albanese after a trio of Chinese warships was spotted again, this time a stone's throw from the WA coast.
Family’s grief following newborn’s death
The parents of a newborn girl who died after childbirth complications at the Northern Beaches Hospital have described their overwhelming grief.
Thousands of cars recalled over fire risk
Hyundai have recalled about 9000 vehicles after authorities found a manufacturing defect in one of the car's systems could cause a fire.
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