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Simple ask for Aussies on January 26
A survey has revealed the huge number of Australians who want a national day to celebrate our country, and one Aussie has a simple ask for those who do.
Footy legend named Australian of the Year
AFL legend and MND warrior Neale Daniher has revealed what keeps him fighting the debilitating disease as he is named 2025 Australian of the Year.
Australia’s coldest 100 revealed
Australia's beloved coldest 100' has returned for another year, taking another hilarious look at our musical past. Here are some of the funniest hits'.
Iconic statue cut in half in Australia Day attack
Vandals have hit two iconic statues in the lead up to Australia Day, with one of them cut in half.
‘Too late to leave’: Fires rage in WA
Two separate bushfires in WA's southwest are threatening buildings as people are told it is too late to leave.
Footy legend named Australian of the Year
AFL legend and MND warrior Neale Daniher has revealed what keeps him fighting the debilitating disease as he is named 2025 Australian of the Year
Footy legend named Australian of the Year
An AFL legend who has tirelessly campaigned for answers since his own diagnosis with a debilitating disease has been named Australian of the Year for 2025
Heatwaves across most of country this weekend
Despite a scorcher for Melbourne on Monday, most capital cities will be spared from major heatwaves across the country on the Australia Day long weekend.
Night of nights for Aussie heroes
Candidates for 2025 Australian of the Year have gathered in Canberra for a star-studded ceremony on the eve of Australia Day.
Russell Crowe makes surprise casting pick
The Aussie screen icon has made a surprising true-blue casting decision for his next flick Beast in Me.
Woman critical after anti-wrinkle injections
A woman is in intensive care after receiving unregulated anti-wrinkle injections at a residential premise.
The government’s brutal beer tax could decimate Aussie pubs
From next month, punters will fork out more money for a schooner thanks to a crushing beer tax that could force many brewers and bars to the brink.
Greens hit out at MAFS star’s election bid
The Greens insider took a brazen stab at a former's reality TV star's challenge to Adam Bandt, taking a cheeky jab at Timothy Smith's commitment'.
Aussie red meat booms to record high
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
Major twist after MP’s sex assault claims
Police have delivered a major update into their investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a former Labor MP - who alleged she had been drugged and assaulted during a night out.
Portelli’s vow to help sacked Ch9 star
Billionaire Adrian Portelli has taken to Instagram with a vow to help an embattled Channel 9 presenter who stepped down over the fallout from a $50k payment.
Police officer fighting for life after crash
An on-duty police officer left fighting for life following a horror crash on a major highway has been named.
Worker crushed to death by forklift
A warehouse worker suffered fatal injuries after being crushed to death by a forklift while on a job - with his colleague now being convicted for failing to take care of his colleague.
‘Hopeless’: Dutton rebuffs Chalmers’ lunch scheme criticism
Peter Dutton has hit back at recent criticism of an Opposition election pledge to give small businesses $20,000 of tax-deductible lunches.
Albo’s brutal ‘three-word’ Aus Day message
Anthony Albanese has unleashed over the Australia Day debate - using some choice words to call out Peter Dutton.
The cost of a beer is about to rise as the government’s alcohol tax is hiked yet again
From next month, punters will fork out more money for a schooner thanks to a crushing beer tax that could force many brewers and bars to the brink.
Man’s question before alleged attack
Two young men are accused of a brutal attack on two off-duty police officers that was caught on a mobile phone recording, a court has been told.
Police officer fighting for life after crash
An on-duty police officer is fighting for life following a horror crash between a police vehicle and a truck on a major highway.
‘Proud’: Shock alleged arrest after 44 years
Police have made a breakthrough in an alleged historic rape case - arresting a man who allegedly broke into a woman's home and assaulted her.
Second man charged over synagogue attack
A second man has been charged over the Newtown Synagogue attack following a dramatic arrest at a Sydney hotel.
’Mini tornado’ destroys homes in freak storm
Several homes have been destroyed after a freak storm unexpectedly tore through a remote town on Thursday night.
Cop bashing caught on CCTV: court
Two young men are accused of a brutal attack on two off-duty police officers that was caught on CCTV, a court has been told.
Police officer fighting for life after crash
A police officer is fighting for life following a horror crash between a police vehicle and a truck on a major highway.
PM makes election pitch
Anthony Albanese has used his first major speech of the election year to take a swipe at Peter Dutton on a number of topics, including Australia Day.
Hundreds of thousands of chickens put down
A devastating strain of avian flu has seen hundreds of thousands of chickens put down.
Guilty man’s startled court reaction
A man who could be jailed because of the sheer volume" of sick material he was found with appeared surprised by the media attention after his court appearance.
PM makes election pitch
Anthony Albanese is giving his first major speech of the year as he looks to reset ahead of the election that is due by May at the latest.
Rohan Dennis to face family’s pain in court
The heartbroken family of an Olympic cyclist are expected to deliver victim impact statements detailing their pain and grief to the court.
Statues decapitated, splashed with paint
Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.
‘Chill out’: Albo’s brutal Aus Day message
Anthony Albanese has unleashed over the Australia Day debate - using some choice words to call out Peter Dutton.
‘Enough’: Peter Dutton warning on Aussie men
Both sides of politics has launched a battle for the blokes with Peter Dutton warning men have had enough" of being painted as ogres.
‘Exorbitant:’ Probe into huge uni pay packets
Powerful university vice-chancellors are expected to be hauled in front of a proposed probe into staff wage theft, governance issues and pay rates.
Proof Aussies are sick of Australia Day debate
The overwhelming majority of Australians are in support of keeping our national holiday as is.
‘Dutton’s Jew’: Anti-racism seminar at Queensland uni
A Queensland university has been blasted for a revolting" presentation at an anti-racism symposium" on Wednesday.
‘Fake fight’: Australia Day debate lashed
The Education Minister says there are no plans to change Australia Day and called the January 26 debate a fake fight".
Reason shelves won’t be empty anymore
After months of empty supermarket shelves, Aussie shoppers have been delivered good news in a major bird flu update.
‘Evidence is not there’: Police rule out charges after homeowner kills home invader
The family of a 20-year-old home invader who was killed after breaking into a house has vowed to continue to fight for answers".
$10k cash promise for one group
Plumbers, sparkies, brickies and carpenters could be paid $10,000 for finishing their apprenticeship in a new promise to woo votes and build more homes.
‘Aussie classic’ lands in Coles for Easter
After last year's polarising hot cross buns, Coles has released its second collaboration with Arnott's - bringing an Aussie classic" to supermarket shelves for Easter.
‘United’: Why Australia Day is here to stay
The overwhelming majority of Australians are in support of keeping our national holiday as is.
Statues of former PMs decapitated
Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and more than a dozen others vandalised.
Man’s cruel act against homeless woman
Disturbing footage has captured a man's cruel act against a woman sleeping outside an Adelaide medical centre.
Tradies to get $10,000 bonus for building industry qualification
An eye-boggling incentive will be on the table for young Australians willing to take on a specific apprenticeship.
Traffic halted after nightmare tunnel fire
A car fire inside one of Sydney's busiest tunnels has sparked a traffic nightmare, with emergency services scrambling to extinguish the blaze.
Huge number of Aussies needing a rate cut
A huge number of Aussie households have said they are desperately needing a rate cut when the Reserve Bank next meets.
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