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Court hears alleged killer lied
Alleged killer Justin Stein lied to his mother about searching for nine-year-old Charlise Mutten, while the girl's body was in a barrel in the back of his ute, a jury has heard.
University of Western Australia owes staff $10m in super
A top ranking university has been dealt a huge financial blow after it was revealed it owes current and former staff more than $10m in super payments.
Anthony Albanese set to earn $1m on Dulwich Hill property he purchased under a decade ago
Landlord Anthony Albanese will likely make a monster profit when he sells his Dulwich Hill rental as the current tenant goes public with his eviction.
Reason protesters clashed with activist
A prominent political activist claims he was unwittingly dragged into a pro-Palestine university rally after something was placed on his bag.
Homophobia rife in Aussie sport
The courts, fields and pitches of community sporting clubs across the country still bear the discriminatory language of decades past, driving young people away from sport.
A-League star arrested in betting probe
Three male professional athletes in Australia's top soccer competition have been arrested as part of a betting corruption investigation.
MPs ‘ambushed’ in sitting day stoush
NSW MPs say they were ambushed" with a proposal to extend sitting weeks by a day, despite cutting question time from the schedule.
Mechanical issue diverts Qantas plane
A Qantas flight from Melbourne has been diverted over regional Western Australia after reports of a minor mechanical issue".
Cult fast-food snack brought back after online plea
A cult-favourite fast-food snack will return to the menu after almost a decade following pleas from diehard chicken fans.
Overhead drone ‘a bit rude’, jury told
Giving evidence at the trial of a double murder-accused pilot, a weed sprayer has shared how he thought a drone flying in a national park was a bit rude".
Minns slams MP’s ‘reprehensible’ cop comments
The NSW Premier has sacked a Labor MP from his parliamentary role, after he accused police of using violence at pro-Palestinian protests.
Labor shelves offshore gas bill
Labor has shelved a major change to gas approval processes, in return for Greens support for its fuel efficiency standards.
Coin collector reveals small error that may make your $1 coin worth up to $75
A coin collector has revealed the small error to look out for that could mean your $1 coin is worth a whole lot more.
Two-thirds of Australians support banning pet cats from roaming
A growing number of councils are forcing cat owners to keep the felines confined to their homes to protect wildlife - and most Aussies support the policy.
Commuter chaos as services cancelled
All services of a major public transport network have been cancelled, creating disruption for commuters.
Men with large knife allegedly raid petrol station
CCTV footage has captured the moment two men, one armed with a large knife, allegedly raiding a petrol station and feeling with food.
Inside Albo’s bargain inner city rental
A three-bedroom townhouse rented out by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for half-market rent" could soon go up for sale. Here's what's inside.
Senate unites to condemn ‘river to the sea’
The Senate has moved to denounce a controversial phrase a day after a Labor senator broke ranks to use it.
Major data breach on healthcare provider
A small e-prescription company says a major data breach was likely caused by one if its third-party vendors.
Fuel-guzzling ‘Yank Tanks’ face a costly future in Australia after new vehicle emissions changes approved
The government has struck a new deal marking one the biggest changes the car industry has seen" in decades.
Lidia’s big move as Palestine protests heat up
Pro-Palestine protesters have taken over a building on a Melbourne uni campus, cancelling classes for thousands, but the group has supporters as high as the Senate.
Dutton to lay out pre-election pitch
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is bracing for an early election, and will lay out his vision for the country in a speech on Thursday night.
Murder charge dropped against 12yo
A murder charge against a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a woman to death has been dropped.
Albo’s unexpected post-budget pile on
While the prime minister expected to spend his week spruiking the federal budget, he's instead facing a completely different kind of fight.
No big winner in $100m Powerball
No Division One winners were drawn in a historic $100m Powerball draw, setting up a $150m prize next week.
‘Confronting’ drawing depicting graphic hazing ritual among finalists for war memorial art prize
A confronting" drawing depicting a soldier being subjected to a graphic hazing ritual has caused a stir after being uploaded to the Australian War Memorial website.
Backlash after Melbourne roads hit with strict new speed limit
A local Aussie council is copping backlash from drivers after a controversial change to roads in two key city suburbs.
‘Biggest sl***’: Gross ranking discovered in Melbourne school bathroom
A third Melbourne school has been caught up in a sexist ranking" of female students, after a disturbing list was found in one of the bathrooms.
Pizza Hut served $2.5m spam fine
The fast food restaurant chain has been fined after sending millions of marketing messages to customers within four months.
Twist in Hillsong assault case
A new twist has emerged in the ongoing legal battle between Hillsong and a woman indecently assaulted by a church staffer.
Warning as Coles scam floods inboxes
Police are warning Australians not to click on any links sent in unsolicited text messages about a Coles Rewards program.
CCTV of bikie gang shooting released
A bikie shooting has been caught on CCTV as police make a renewed push for information a year on from the attack.
Aboriginal artist responds to Rinehart gripe
An Australian artist has responded to criticism levelled by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, who reportedly demanded his painting of her be removed.
‘Go back to Newtown’: Protesters clash
Police and security guards were on scene as protesters became fired up over a controversial ban on same-sex parenting books.
Fury as chaos descends on Aussie uni
Pro-Palestine activists have taken over a building at the University of Melbourne and have said they won't leave" until demands are met.
‘Have been more than fair’: Anthony Albanese responds to tenant’s eviction plea
Anthony Albanese has revealed why he served a long-time tenant an eviction notice, after the man made a public plea for the PM not to kick him out.
‘Right now’: Chalmers defends promise
In an attempt to neutralise criticism over a key Labor policy, the Treasurer said households needed immediate support.
‘Torture’: Drug dealer bribed, raped girls
A cross-dressing drug dealer who supplied vulnerable teenage girls with meth before sexually assaulting them has learnt his fate in court.
Albo hits back on boats claim
The Prime Minister has hit back against claims his budget will take money out of border protection as the government grapples with a rise in illegal boat arrivals.
‘Had his penis out’: Adelaide woman’s horror Uber trip
An Adelaide woman has recounted how she was left holding back tears" and fearing for her life after her driver performed a disgusting act behind the wheel.
‘Not losing her’: Text to girl’s alleged killer
Early morning texts sent by a mum to her daughter's alleged killer the day after the girl was allegedly shot have been read out in court.
‘Demeaning’: Billionaire’s fury at her portrait
The nation's richest woman has reportedly told the National Gallery of Australia to remove an image of her because she doesn't like it.
Premier brags over state’s $1300 bill relief
Households in one state will have the majority of their energy bills paid for a year following Tuesday night's federal budget.
Strict rules for ‘knife-wielding’ student: court
A 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened staff and students with a knife at school has lost his bid to have a court-imposed 24-hour curfew relaxed.
‘I’m devo’: Text after schoolgirl vanishes
The mother of a nine-year-old girl who vanished sent messages saying she was devo' her daughter was missing, but didn't report it to police until the next day, a jury has been told.
Religious group ‘happy’ to not go to court
A religious group accused of depriving a girl her lifesaving medication have told a court they have no intention' of being involved in pre-trial hearings.
Major data breach on healthcare provider
Federal authorities are investigating reports of a large-scale data breach on a major health provider.
Sweeping reform aimed at protecting women
In the immediate wake of nationwide rallies, laws are being introduced to make one group of Aussies safer.
News rain-soaked Aussies don’t want to hear
Australians should get their umbrellas prepared, with signs a climate driver, which generally means above-average rainfall, may form later this year.
‘Dereliction of duty’: MPs chastised
An attempt to hurry a suite of major reforms that would make it harder for people accused of serious domestic violence offences has failed.
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