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Sad update for missing fisherman
A crocodile has been killed and human remains located after a fisherman vanished more than a week ago.
Drone sparks alleged beach brawl
Paramedics treated two men for facial injuries after a brawl allegedly broke out at a beach in Sydney's east.
Teen hiker rescued after two day search
A teenage hiker has been located safe and sound" after two days lost in a national park in Queensland's southeast.
Probe launched after death at police scene
Police have begun a critical incident investigation after a motorcyclist was killed while officers were responding to an unrelated heavy vehicle crash.
Top 10 Aussie beaches revealed
Move over Bronte and Byron Bay, Australia has a new best beach according to the national tourism council
Girl in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
The police are hoping to speak to the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf after a 12-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing the road.
‘Dangerous situation’: Grim weather warning
Forecasters are warning of a dangerous ... multi day outbreak" of dire weather, with storms, heavy rains and floods all possible.
‘Miss Purr’: Queensland teacher allegedly behaving ‘like a cat’ in class
Parents have expressed their concern at a high school teacher who they claim refers to themselves as a cat, allegedly hissing at students during class.
Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause
Nationwide trans rallies are expected to protest one state government's move to review the delivery of controversial puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Man charged with murder of four month old baby
A man from country NSW has been charged with the murder of a four-month-old baby boy who died in hospital last month.
Recliner recalled over fears it could catch fire
A reclining armchair has been recalled by authorities after a sofa overheated from an electrical default and caught fire.
Person with measles attends Drake concert
A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended Drake's Perth concert.
New study finds how young Aussies can buy a home
While owning a home is getting harder in most parts of Australia, researchers have set out to find how young Aussies can climb onto the property ladder.
Stars hit the red carpet for AACTA Awards
Aussie screen stars walked the red carpet for the industry's biggest night of the year at the AACTA Award Ceremony on the Gold Coast.
Aussies staple you’ll be lucky to find
Floodwaters in North Queensland have cut off supply routes for an Aussie staple that will be in short supply at your local supermarket.
Deadline for Brissy Olympics revealed
The man leading the Australian Olympic Committee has just issued a stark new deadline for the Brisbane Olympics.
Albo makes shock diplomatic appointment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a surprising diplomatic appointment, defying convention in the process.
Man charged over alleged death threats to MPs
A 33-year-old man allegedly made death threats and attempted to contact two members of parliament, in what police believe was an anti-Semitic abuse.
Billionaire’s shock election claim
Clive Palmer has blasted a key Australian electoral law and compared it to those seen in Nazi Germany.
‘Whopping rumour’ over Anthony Albanese’s taxpayer-funded trip to Brisbane
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged a question over a recent taxpayer-funded trip to Brisbane following a whopping rumour".
O’Keefe slapped with fresh fine and ban
Embattled former TV star Andrew O'Keefe has been hit with a fresh fine and banned from driving returning a positive drug test in Sydney last year.
Albo’s NT $840m pitch to Close the Gap
Labor has inked an $840m deal with the Northern Territory to massively boost support for remote Indigenous communities.
‘Saved diligently’: Peter Dutton’s ‘first home at 19’ advice ripped apart
Peter Dutton has been torched over a viral clip during a campaign launch where he proudly reflected on saving diligently' to buy his first home at 19.
WA MP legally changes name to Trump
An independent MP has raised eyebrows after legally changing his name in an effort to secure his seat at the election, taking inspiration from politics abroad.
Tip-off uncovers suburban cannabis haul
Three people have been arrested after police discovered a huge haul of cannabis plants at a property in Sydney.
Dutton to name and shame sex offenders
The Liberal leader outlined the plan on Thursday night as he discussed his work as an officer working on solving sex crimes, in the drug squad and in surveillance.
Two people found dead inside Gold Coast unit
The bodies of two people have been found dead inside a unit at a Gold Coast apartment complex in a possible murder-suicide.
‘Not afraid’: Aussie music great John Butler goes to war with iconic brewery
ARIA Award-winning music star John Butler has given a brewery both barrels after an event was cancelled at the 11th hour.
Plan to boost efforts to Close The Gap in NT
The Albanese government will work with the Northern Territory government in a bid to further strengthen service delivery in remote First Nations communities.
Dutton’s rare revelation on failed marriage
Normally quiet on details of his personal life, Peter Dutton has shared rare insights into his first failed marriage that resulted in his first child.
Hollywood star shares selfie with Aussie icon
A member of a Hollywood dynasty has shared a selfie with one of Australia's cutest animals on Rottnest Island.
‘Haters going to hate’: Peter Dutton backs ban on transgender girls playing female sports
Peter Dutton supports Donald Trump's moves to ban trans people competing in sport against biological girls, and allowing it to occur is not in the spirit of sport."
AFP grilled over decision to keep PM in dark on major terror investigation involving a caravan packed with explosives
The AFP has refused to answer why police failed to inform the Prime Minister about a major terror investigation.
Builders go bust owing millions
Another Aussie builder has gone bust, leaving home buyers in the lurch and creditors owed millions.
Lib senator lashes Albo over flood visit
A Liberal senator has accused the PM of conveniently" stepping away from parliament to visit flood-ravaged communities, earning a furious response from Labor.
Whopping $60m up for grabs in Powerball
Two days after a Sydney woman took home $100m in Oz Lotto, Aussies have the chance to win another $60m in Powerball.
‘Going down the wrong path’: Welcome to Country at Little Athletics slammed
A man has maligned a Welcome to Country ceremony before his son's sport training, questioning whether Australia is going down the wrong path".
Major update on Laos methanol deaths of tourists, including two Aussies
The Australian government has provided a disturbing update into the investigation into the methanol poisoning deaths of six foreign tourists, including two Melbourne teens.
AFP chief ducks questions on PM’s caravan plot storm
Politicians have clashed while trying to ask the nation's top cop why the Prime Minister was apparently kept in the dark about the alleged caravan terror plot.
Controversial hate crime laws passed
Offences including displaying hate symbols and terror crimes will now carry mandatory minimum jail sentences under new laws passed in federal parliament.
Littleproud hits out at Coles product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Builders go bust owing millions
Another Aussie builder has gone bust, leaving potential homeowners in the lurch and creditors owed millions.
‘Inconceivable’: Call for probe into why PM left in dark
Peter Dutton has called for an independent inquiry into why the PM was not briefed on a caravan packed with explosives and anti-Semitic material.
Man accused of killing mum and son
A man who lived across the street from a mother and son is accused of murdering them and assaulting an emergency worker.
Simple act could have saved 1yo left in car
An expert has revealed how a simple change at daycare centres could save lives after a one-year-old died inside a car.
Huge blow for iconic Aussie surf brand
The business behind legendary Australian surfwear brands Billabong and Quiksilver has applied for bankruptcy in the US, with more than 100 stores to close.
Protester allegedly waves terrorist flag
The Australian Federal Police has made a fresh move against a man who allegedly waved a terrorist flag at a protest last year.
‘White supremacy’: Lidia Thorpe explodes over Sam Kerr racism trial
Senator Lidia Thorpe has backed Sam Kerr in her racism trial and accused British police of benefiting from white supremacy".
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
$150k in jewellery allegedly taken in prayer scam
A woman allegedly had $150,000 worth of jewellery stolen after she was approached by a man claiming to be a spiritual guide.
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