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Scheme slammed for driving house prices up
Labor's new first home buyers scheme has faced fierce backlash just days after its launch, with one critic claiming it has already driven up house prices by $100,000.
Hastie quits, refuses to be ‘silent’ on immigration
Liberal Party leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has remarkably resigned from the shadow cabinet after refusing to be silent' on immigration.
Ley’s leadership threat as star recruit quits
Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie has sensationally quit Sussan Ley's frontbench saying he refuses to be silent on immigration'.
New plan to fix cash in transit crisis
Deloitte's has recommended a new pricing model to fix Armaguard's cash-in-transit pricing model to keep cash flowing around Australia.
Warning as measles outbreak grows
Health authorities have confirmed new measles cases in WA's mining heartland, with the number of infections rising to 45 this year.
Cyclone names revealed for 2025-26
Eleven new cyclone names have been unveiled for Australia's next storm season, as meteorologists brace for a dangerous period of weather.
ISIS brides return to Australia from Syria
A small group of Australian women and their children who are linked to Islamic State have have quietly returned home after escaping Syria.
Inmate’s ear bitten off during volleyball game
A prisoner will spend more time behind bars after he bit off another inmate's ear during a volleyball game.
Waterbombers called in as fire shadows city
Firefighters have called in waterbombers and issued a watch and act' alert as a bushfire threatens to spread to the edges of a major Aussie city.
Police ‘horrified’ by alleged rape, kidnap
A man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences after he allegedly broke into a shop late at night while armed with a gun, then sexually assaulted and kidnapped a woman.
Hastie quits, refuses to be ‘silent’ on immigration
Andrew Hastie has resigned from the Shadow Cabinet after refusing to be silent' on immigration.
Salim Mehajer vowes to fight DV charges ‘all the way to the High Court’
He was known for his luxury lifestyle, but for the past three years Salim Mehajer has spent it behind bars. He now reveals his next moves.
Warning on new home loan scheme
A finance expert says people paying sky high rent may benefit from the five per cent deposit scheme to buy a property, but other home buyers may not be so fortunate.
Woman speaks out after alleged attack
A woman knocked down in a shocking beachside attack has broken her silence about the alleged assault and systemic failures facing victims.
Travellers told to brace for long queues
Aussies travelling to the US have been told to brace for longer queues and to expect some of the nation's top tourist attractions to be closed during the government shutdown.
Fears for man missing in outback
Police have given a devastating update in the search for a 40-year-old man, who went missing in South Australia's remote outback.
Aussie council’s $2.5m dog poo bill
An Aussie council will spend millions of dollars to encourage residents to pick up their dog's poo at the park.
Psychs win big pay bump after health battle
Doctors in one state have won a 20 per cent pay bump following a wild battle that involved mass resignations and fears of a breakdown in services.
Cops seek block to major Opera House protest
Pro-Palestine protesters will march on one of Australia's most famous attractions to urge the Albanese government to sanction Israel.
Alleged killer cop’s court rant
The nation came to a standstill last year after the former constable allegedly killed two young men in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Major update on Aussie crime kingpin appeal
There has been a major development in one of Australia's most notorious crime figures' fight to have his convictions overturned.
Sydney hosts snap protest after flotilla detained
Hundreds of activists blocked the streets of Sydney's CBD in protest on Thursday night after the Sumud Flotilla was detained in Gaza.
Why Salim refused to live in ‘boneyard’
He was known for his luxury lifestyle, but for the past three years Salim Mehajer has spent it behind bars. He now tells all in his first interview since being released.
Riders stuck mid-air after rollercoaster fail
Theme park visitors' excitement turned to dread as their rollercoaster stopped mid-ride in the sweltering heat.
New target of Palestine protest
Pro-Palestine protesters will march on one of Australia's most famous attractions to urge the Albanese government to sanction Israel.
Dogs join park hunt for Dezi Freeman
The desperate search for alleged police murderer Dezi Freeman has narrowed in on a national park, with 100 extra tactical officers and cadaver dogs joining the manhunt.
‘Greedy’: Snapchat users blast app
Snapchat has introduced a major change to how old photos and videos are stored on its platform, sparking anger from long-time users.
Bus driver’s new fight over wedding crash
A driver jailed for 32 years after 10 people were killed and more than two dozen injured in a bus crash will return to court to argue for a lesser jail sentence.
Teachers told to avoid sharing personal views
Public school teachers in one Australian state have been hit by a new rule around how they interact with their students.
No big winners in $30m Powerball
The Powerball draw has left $30m untouched in the prize pool, even as four Australians celebrate six-figure windfall wins.
Adult hospitalised with meningococcal disease
An adult has been hospitalised with the life-threatening meningococcal disease, prompting a warning from health authorities.
‘Greedy’: Snapchat users blast app
Snapchat has introduced a new fee for users to store old photos and videos on its social media platform.
Why Salim refused to live in ‘boneyard’
He was known for his luxury lifestyle but for the past three years Salim Mehajer has spent it behind bars. He now tells all in his first interview since being released.
Measles alert issued for Northern Beaches
A health alert has been issued for Sydney's Northern Beaches after a confirmed measles case visited several locations while infectious.
Mushroom killer’s new human rights lawyer
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has a secret weapon in her fight for freedom as she finally confirms she will appeal her triple murder conviction.
Dogs join park hunt for Dezi Freeman
The desperate search for alleged police murderer Dezi Freeman has narrowed in on a national park, with 100 extra tactical officers and cadaver dogs joining the month-long manhunt.
Aussies try their luck for $30m win
The clock is ticking for Australians to secure their tickets for a chance to win the massive $30m Powerball prize.
Qantas’ extraordinary secrecy bid granted
Qantas has made an extraordinary attempt to keep the names of its lawyers from the reach of hackers following a massive data breach earlier this year.
Mystery swirls as body found in burnt car
Mystery surrounds the discovery of human remains in a burning car as police hunt for crucial dashcam footage of the vehicle's final journey.
Long weekend: Who’s open this Monday
From supermarkets to malls, public holiday trading hours this Monday will differ depending on the state and the store.
CBA scrambles after outage chaos
Commonwealth Bank has now resolved a major outage impacting online services that left customers furious.
Father assaulted before death: Cops
A father of two who was found dead in a workshop was assaulted before he died, a post-mortem has revealed.
Man pleads guilty after wild getaway fail
Kane Swift assaulted his brother during a wild melee and then botched the getaway, driving into a tree. But there is a bigger and darker allegation still hanging over the case.
Female teacher accused of sex with boy
There's been a new development in the case of a private school teacher accused of sexually abusing an underage boy.
When long weekend double demerits kick in
Drivers are reminded that double-demerit points come into effect in parts of Australia across the October long weekend.
Move that saved Cradle Mountain hikers
A huge rescue operation is under way at an iconic Australian wilderness destination after two hikers suffering hypothermia did one thing.
Major update on PNG war pact
After two weeks of delay, there has reportedly been a breakthrough on a major defence pact with Australia's closest neighbour.
Hero who drowned saving kids Identified
The man who drowned in a river while trying to rescue two children struggling in the water has been identified.
Groomsman accused of violent murder
The accused killer of a longtime friend, for whom he once served as a groomsman, has appeared in court more than two years after the alleged crime.
‘Urgent’: CBA scrambles after outage chaos
Commonwealth Bank has been hit by a major outage impacting online services and leaving customers furious.
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