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‘Gut-wrenching’ tribute to slain 21yo
A touching detail has emerged in a memorial service to a young man allegedly stabbed to death in a case of mistaken identity" - as family and friends farewell the beautiful" soul.
Cost of living lowers divorce rates
The cost of living - and the high cost of housing in particular - isn't just putting a strain on relationships, it is stopping people doing this.
Sunshine Coast woman’s jaw ‘cracked’ by power bank in alleged road-rage attack
A Sunshine Coast woman was left with gruesome injuries after being hit with a flying" power bank in an alleged road-rage attack.
Wild winds knock out power to thousands
Hundreds remain in the dark on Wednesday as damaging winds rip through parts of the country, with more wild weather expected to come.
Wong mum on Rubio impersonator scandal
Penny Wong has declined to confirm or deny whether she was one of the three foreign ministers targeted by an AI voice message impersonating Marco Rubio.
Bikie charged after caged cat shooting
A Rebels bikie member has been charged after video emerged of a caged cat being shot at point-blank range.
‘Rare soul’: Stabbing victim laid to rest
Family and friends of a young man allegedly stabbed to death in a case of mistaken identity" have gathered to lay him to rest, amid tributes to the rare soul".
Australia must ‘go for hat-trick’ on economy
The Reserve Bank warns a failure to tackle challenges including trade tariffs, productivity slowdown and climate risks will put Aussie living standards at risk.
Labor lashed after shock rates hold
The opposition is homing in on a key issue brought up by the RBA after its shock rates hold.
‘Oh deer’: Residents stunned by strange city sight
Residents of a major Australian city have been left stunned by a strange and majestic" sight on a busy street.
Huge changes after $150m childcare wipe-out
A major childcare provider has announced sweeping reforms - including a nationwide CCTV rollout - amid a $150m wipe-out following alleged pedophile Joshua Brown's arrest.
Gunman on run after drive-by shooting
A man has been shot on the street in a suspected drive-by shooting, with police now hunting a gunman.
How mushroom killer could appeal
The triple murderer at the centre of the mushroom case has a clear but lengthy path if she chooses to appeal the guilty verdicts.
‘Snowball effect’: 230,000k Aussie lives saved
How effective Australian developments in cancer testing have been is highlighted in new research, which also shows distinct mortality gaps between cancers.
TV legend’s health update
Veteran broadcaster Derryn Hinch has opened up about his ongoing health challenges, but age hasn't slowed the 81-year old down.
Gunman on run after drive-by shooting
A man has been shot on the street in a major city in a suspected drive-by shooting, with police now hunting a gunman.
‘Share a bed’: Former NT judge facing sexual harassment probe
A former judge is facing serious" allegations of sexual harassment against an employee, including that he took photos of her and suggested they share a bed".
Childcare provider announces major reforms
G8 Education has announced sweeping reforms, including a nationwide CCTV rollout, following child abuse allegations against a former employee.
Child rescued after falling down remote gorge
Emergency crews took several hours to rescue a child who fell down a remote gorge at the Karijini National Park in outback Western Australia.
Wild winds knock out power to thousands
Wild winds have swept across South Australia, trapping a man in his car that had been crushed by a fallen tree and knocking out power for thousands.
‘On the DL’: Message to journo about MP
An ABC journalist has told a court that a man who alleges a NSW MP sexually abused him as a teenager wanted to speak with him on the DL".
Confronting truth: Racism in NT Police
NT Police acknowledge racism existed in the Force after a coroner handed down a scathing 600-page report into the death of 19-year old Aboriginal teen Kumanjayi Walker.
Charges laid over restaurant clash
Three people have been charged after an alleged clash outside an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne's CBD following an anti-police protest.
Chalmers responds after shock rate decision
Jim Chalmers said the shock decision by the Reserve Bank to hold the cash rate at 3.85 per cent was not the result millions of Australians were hoping for".
Ex-broker’s $68k fraud of major bank
A former financial broker who forged letters to dupe a major Aussie bank out of six-figure loans - scoring extra commissions in the process - has learnt her fate.
‘Breaking point’: Nurses escalate action
Thousands of nurses and midwives have launched the next phase of their campaign for fair wages, saying the latest pay offer falls short.
Paraglider killed after falling 20m in horror crash
A man has died after his paraglider plunged 20m during a horror aviation incident.
Labor on the defence after $1.5m travel junket
The eye-watering cost of sending dozens of public servants to a climate summit in Azerbaijan has been revealed amid concerns government spending is out of control.
‘Action:’ Albo attacked after synagogue fire
The PM defended Labor's track record in protecting the Jewish community, despite criticism that there have been too many talkfests" and not enough action".
Mushroom survivor’s incredible message
The Baptist church pastor who survived after eating a meal poisoned by killer cook Erin Patterson has shared a message.
‘Not feasible’: Bank axes more branches
A major bank that prides itself" on its regional roots is leaving tens of thousands more people without a bank in their town.
Workers’ huge court win over mining giant
Coal miners in a key mining state are in line for a large pay bump after defeating industry giant BHP in a Fair Work ruling.
Ley’s plea to banks ahead of rate cut hopes
The Opposition Leader is urging the big four banks to pass on Tuesday's highly-tipped interest rate cut onto households doing it tough.
‘Grave concerns’: Alan Jones and lawyer in police dispute
Former radio host Alan Jones and his lawyer have grave concerns' about the legality of a police search at the 83-year-old's Sydney home, a court has been told.
No ‘fair tariff’ for Aus as Trump sends letters
Just because Australia is not getting a letter from Donald Trump does not mean the country is getting a fair tariff", the opposition says.
Graffiti duo tags train, evades police
Two masked vandals have been filmed tagging a train in broad daylight before fleeing police in a dramatic escape caught on video.
Question of Erin’s plates left unanswered
Incredible new CCTV footage showing the moment Erin Patterson sealed her fate has been released by the court.
Update on Qantas frequent flyers data hack
Qantas has provided a disturbing update on a major data breach after cybercriminals hacked into the data of millions.
‘Scutter the Nutter’: Lies that got Erin Patterson fired from air traffic control job
Former colleagues who worked with the triple murderer in air traffic control have described her as a ritual, habitual and pathological liar".
Patterson accused of tampering food in jail
Triple murderer Erin Patterson has been accused of tampering with prison food that allegedly caused another inmate to fall ill.
Question of Erin’s plates left unanswered
Images of killer cook Erin Patterson's crockery, released by the court, have thrown a key issue left unanswered at trial into stark focus.
$25k engagement ring stolen in ‘distressing’ theft
An engagement ring and a number of WWII medals were stolen in a brazen series of burglaries in a prestigious Melbourne suburb.
Warning for Aus amid Trump’s tariff war
While Australia stands to receive small but positive benefits from Donald Trump's tariff rampage, there will be serious consequences" if a trade war ensues.
Question of Erin’s plates left unanswered
Images of killer cook Erin Patterson's crockery, released by the court, reveal a issue in the evidence left unanswered.
Update on Qantas frequent flyers data hack
Qantas has provided a disturbing update on a major data breach after cybercriminals hacked into the data of millions of the airline's frequent flyers.
Shock claims about uni childcare course
A university with several campuses across the country faces shock claims as staff speak out on a national television program about its early childhood courses.
Baby sleepsuit recalled for “serious injury” risks
The sleeveless sleepbags were sold at a popular retailer and have been recalled due to a defect that could cause a serious choking risk.
Bali flights cancelled as deadly volcano erupts
Return visitors from a popular tourist destination have had their flights cancelled as a volcano which killed nine people last year erupts again.
ASX slips as cautious investors take profits
Australia's sharemarket slumped during trading on Monday as investors await two key pieces of economic news, including the RBA's rate decision.
Update on Qantas frequent flyers data hack
Qantas has provided an update on a major data breach after cybercriminals hacked into the data of millions of the airline's frequent flyers.
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