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‘Proud’: Aussie minister ignores land owners
NT's Chief Minister has defended her decision not to mention traditional land owners at a ceremony, saying acknowledgements of country had become repetitive.
Final words before dad kills daughter’s groom
A army veteran vowed to kill his daughter's fiancee just two days before executing him in cold blood, a court has heard.
RBA boss under fire for cash call
An advocacy group has hit back at claims from Michele Bullock during her latest appearance in front of Australia's parliament.
Fatal army crash: ‘Something’s gone wrong’
Soldiers on a helicopter exercise that killed four colleagues had to be subpoenaed to speak to investigators, an inquest has been told.
Exactly who will pay for the new $8 billion Medicare plan
Everyone is asking how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will fund the new $8 billion Medicare plan - and the answer isn't brain surgery.
Wong ducks grilling over caravan terror plot
Tensions have erupted once more over when the Prime Minister was told about the alleged Dural caravan terror plot, with Liberals slamming it a cover-up'.
Update on Bankstown nurses
NSW's top cop has shared a key update in a case involving two Bankstown nurses who were recorded in an anti-Semitic rant to an Israeli influencer.
ABC heavyweight’s shock career move
A longstanding ABC political reporter has made a shock move at the prestigious National Press Club ahead of the federal election.
Brutal alleged doctor killing goes to trial
A woman accused of helping her partner following the brutal alleged home invasion killing of a children's doctor has entered her pleas.
Wong ducks grilling over caravan terror plot
One of the Prime Minister's most senior ministers, Penny Wong, has ducked a Coalition grilling on the foiled caravan terror plot in Sydney.
Top bureaucrat spent $20k on unused desk
Senior bureaucrats have been grilled on the purchase of a taxpayer-funded $19,200 desk following revelations that it is sitting in storage.
Labor hit with new bombshell vote buying claim
A citizenship ceremony in southwest Sydney has sparked a serious allegation against the Home Affairs Minister.
Man charged with murder after wild scenes
Dramatic footage has captured the moment a knife-wielding man was locked in an intense stand-off with police on the roof of a NSW home.
‘Debacle’: Immigration detention staff striking
Staff at Australia's detention centres have gone on strike as the outgoing private operator makes way for an American prison company.
Families could save up to $650 a year under ‘free’ Medicare plan
The Prime Minister has promised the biggest overhaul of Medicare in decades as the election looms. Here's how much it would save you.
Woolies to release collab with US giant
Woolworths has joined forces with a world-famous dessert chain to bring Aussies a very special treat.
‘Bloody awful’: Town in shock as iconic Bollon Hotel in Queensland burns down
The owners of a historic hotel that burnt down in a remote Queensland town have posted a chilling warning on social media.
Shocking way spies are targeting Australian revealed
ASIO boss has revealed the stunning ways overseas spies are targeting Australian defence officials as he identified a new threat being watched by the spy agency.
‘Hyped it up’: China hits back over live fire drills
China has accused Australia of making unreasonable accusations" over a series of live fire drills being held in international waters between Australian and New Zealand.
Aussie arrested in Switzerland over alleged stabbing
An Australian man has been arrested in Zurich, according to local media reports, over an alleged stabbing, with government officials making desperate attempts to contact him.
‘Serious concerns’ as former Nationals MP Michael Johnsen goes missing
Police have issued a plea to help locate former NSW Nationals MP Michael Johnsen, who was last seen leaving his home on Friday.
Families could save up to $650 a year under ‘free’ Medicare plan
Families and self-funded retirees could save up to $657 a year under the Prime Minister's free' GP visit plan, new figures show.
Woolies to release collab with US giant
Woolworths has joined forces with a world-famous dessert chain to bring Aussies a very special treat.
Woman slashed with machete at car wash
The chilling incident unfolded at a car wash, where the woman had been vacuuming her car.
‘Unprecedented‘: Top cop issues warning
One state's top cop has called an emergency meeting to address overcrowded holding cells putting an unprecedented strain" on the police force.
Dutton goes bigger on ‘free’ GP visits
The PM dropped a bombshell announcement overnight. Peter Dutton has just gone even bigger.
Chilling CCTV footage of missing mum
CCTV footage shows the final moments of the 29-year-old, it was recorded three weeks ago.
Man dead after stand-off with police
A man has died and a second man is under police guard after the dramatic incident unfolded.
Dutton’s huge $9bn Medicare counter move
Peter Dutton has matched the Albanese government's historic Medicare funding pledge and raised it by half a billion dollars.
Dutton’s huge $9bn Medicare counter move
Peter Dutton has matched the Albanese government's major Medicare funding pledge and raised it by half a billion dollars.
Albanese hits Dutton where it hurts most
A bombshell announcement from the PM overnight is unequivocally a big hint he's poised to call the election.
Man charged over alleged threats to MP
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian over social media.
Albo’s $8bn push for free GP visits
Labor has upped its attacks on the Coalition's Medicare record, with the health minister accusing the opposition of fudging the numbers of bulk-billing rates.
Anthony Albanese reveals $8 billion Medicare offer
Australians will save massively on GP visits under a dramatic new offering made by the prime minister.
Albo’s $8bn push for free GP visits
Labor is pledging to pump billions into boosting bulk billed GP appointments for all amid years of declining rates for working Australians.
Shock ‘strap’ claim rocks elite school
An elite Aussie private school has launched a probe into shocking allegations junior boarding students were strapped" by their senior peers.
Teen in custody after fatal scooter crash
A teenager is in custody after an elderly man died when a car allegedly collided with his mobility scooter.
Doctor behind bars over fatal crash
An obstetrician who allegedly killed a woman and injured an Uber driver in a high-speed drunken crash is behind bars after being released by hospital.
Surprising new lead revealed at final excavation for cold case
A surprising new link between the Beaumont children and a key suspect in their disappearance has been revealed as the last search for their remains begins.
Grim warning as rare disease kills three
Record numbers" of a rare soil-borne disease have been recorded in parts of Queensland devastated by floods, including three fatal cases.
Nationwide outage hits major airline
Passengers flying on a major Aussie airline were left unable to check into their flights following a major technical outage.
Big call on landlords after rate relief
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called on landlords to consider this week's long-awaited rate cut when setting their rents.
Vile troll’s threats against David Sharaz, Brittany Higgins revealed
Shocking messages threatening to bury" Brittany Higgins and her husband David Sharaz - and even harm their dog - have been revealed in full for the first time.
’Disconcerting’: Marles’ call on warships
Deputy PM Richard Marles says China is yet to give a satisfactory answer to one key question about its warships' live fire testing off Australian waters.
Extreme warning as temps set to soar
Millions of Aussies bracing for blistering temperatures this weekend, with the extreme conditions sparking several warnings.
‘Glad he’s dead’: Man’s escape from cult-like church he says controlled every aspect of his life
After being born into one of Australia's most notorious cult-like churches, Ryan Carey escaped its controlling clutches and is now speaking out.
New data reveals which Aussie airlines are on time
New data has been released, revealing which Aussie airlines depart on time the most and which ones are more likely to arrive late.
Schoolgirl critically injured by tree branch
The incident injured several students from the primary school tour group at Government House in Canberra, leaving one Year 6 girl fighting for her life.
Last hope for Australia’s longest cold case
A final effort to find the remains of the missing Beaumont children will begin today, almost 60 years after their disappearance.
Vile troll’s threats against David Sharaz, Brittany Higgins revealed
Vile texts threatening to bury" Brittany Higgins and her husband David Sharaz, and chop up" their dog Kingston can be revealed in full for the first time.
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