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Monster hail hits Aussies in storm chaos
Concerning footage and pictures are emerging as millions were hit by a frightening storm, and more weather chaos is on the way. Follow our live coverage.
Horror after boy crushed outside museum
A five-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after a disused parking meter fell on him.
New blow for Bali Nine member
Matthew Norman, 38, has been arrested and charged in Sydney, just weeks after his return to Australia following 19 years behind bars in Indonesia.
Fake will used to bag $4.5m estate: cops
A man has been charged after allegedly creating a fraudulent will to inherit a $4.5m, estate, including homes and bank accounts.
Aussie celeb allegedly drugged child for online followers
A high-profile mum has been charged after she allegedly gave her one-year-old child unauthorised" medication to gain online followers and donations.
Aussie leader’s huge election call
Greens leader Adam Bandt has told voters they have the ability to usher in a golden era of progressive reform" with this move.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer admits drunk crash
The man police allege murdered Samantha Murphy has been slapped with a fine after pleading guilty to an unrelated drunk motorcycle crash.
Ex-housemate allegedly set fires, burned cars
A woman who allegedly set fire to the homes and cars of her former housemates issued one demand for the fires to stop, a court has been told.
Tears flow for young woman shot in street
A young woman shot and killed days before Christmas has been remembered for unwavering compassion" as family and friends gather to farewell her.
‘A blueprint:’ Trump pick backs AUKUS
The man hand-picked by Donald Trump to lead the US' foreign agenda has given his unwavering support to the significant security deal.
‘Stay indoors’:Warning after deadly storm
A massive storm has impacted the east with one death and hundreds of thousands left without power, with more rain due to hit.
Australia’s worst pedo lodges appeal
A monster childcare pedophile who abused young girls over a decade and faced 307 charges isn't finished with the courts just yet.
Woman dies in house fire
Police believe a woman who died in a horror house fire suspected to be deliberately lit was a completely innocent" victim.
Uber‘s greedy move after trains cancelled
Desperate commuters have been forced to pay as much as double to catch an Uber as wild weather and widespread rail disruptions leave them no other option.
Key detail in Albo’s cabinet shake-up
Anthony Albanese is shaking up his leadership team as veteran Labor MP Bill Shorten exits politics months out from the looming federal election.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer admits drunk crash
The man police allege murdered missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has been slapped with a fine after pleading guilty to a drunk motorcycle crash after Grand Final celebrations.
‘Suffocating’: Pill testing problem exposed
One Aussie state will finally introduce pill testing at music festivals in a bid to save lives - but there's a lot more to the story.
‘More and more’: Grim call after Coles attack
Peter Dutton reiterated the need for uniform knife laws following the horrific" stabbing of a 63-year-old Coles employee, allegedly at the hands of a 13-year-old.
Man dies after being stabbed at home
A man will front court over domestic violence murder charges after another man found with stab wounds died in a suburban home.
Coroner slams parents of 16-year-old who drank himself to death at family Christmas lunch
Horrific details have emerged about how a 16-year-old Australian boy was allowed to drink himself to death" over Christmas lunch with his family.
Woman dies in house fire
Specialist arson police are investigating a house fire which killed a woman and destroyed a three-storey townhouse in the early hours of Thursday.
Albo’s cabinet leadership team shake-up
Anthony Albanese is shaking up his leadership team as veteran Labor MP Bill Shorten exits politics months out from the looming federal election.
Minister duds private health premium hike
Private health insurers have been told to sharpen their pencils" and provide a more reasonable" price hike which will come into effect on April 1.
Former Channel 7 crew member Sam Beattie found dead in his Sydney home
An unsung hero" of the television industry was found dead in his Sydney home, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from friends and colleagues.
CHAOS AS WILD STORM HITS: At least one dead, 150k without power
A massive storm has impacted the east with one death and hundreds of thousands left without power, with more rain due to hit.
Shorten makes shock decision on resignation
The NDIS minister will leave parliament weeks earlier than expected, raising expectations the Prime Minister will move for a quick cabinet reshuffle.
Big bank doubling down on rates cut hope
One of Australia's big four banks has renewed its prediction for when the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate, as spending dropped after the Black Friday sales.
Alleged model killer’s courtroom request
A young fish and chips shop worker charged after allegedly killing a model while leaving a rave has asked a court for one thing.
Astonishing move in 7 stars’ abuse case
A magistrate has thrown out abuse-related charges against a Channel 7 star at the tail end of a lengthy committal hearing.
Insane costs just to send your kid to school
The cost of living crisis is extending to schools, with households making a number of sacrifices to send the kids back to school.
Unique and epic drama is Oscars frontrunner for good reason
There's a good reason that the three-and-a-half-hour drama The Brutalist is favourite to win this year's Best Picture Oscar - it's like nothing you have seen before, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Man drowns during evening swim
A man has died after being pulled from the ocean unconscious, marking the 55th drowning since summer started.
Coles’ huge move after worker stabbed
Coles has reacted to a worker allegedly being stabbed by a 13-year-old boy inside one of its supermarkets with this nationwide move.
Why BMI could be a thing of the past
A new approach to detecting and treating obesity could help in the prevention, management and treatment in adults and children living with obesity, new research says.
Weird reason for Qantas flight delays
The modern space race is causing headaches for Australian travellers at much lower altitudes, and billionaire Elon Musk is at the heart of it.
Update after model killed at rave party
A young fish and chips shop worker was allegedly drunk when he ran over and killed a model and injured others while leaving a rave party.
Couple’s hand sanitiser drinking session ends in tragedy, with police probing alleged DV murder
A man allegedly bludgeoned his partner to death with a rock after the couple spent a day drinking hand sanitiser, part of a grim growing trend.
Urgent warning over state’s mental health ‘disaster’
The health system in one Australian state is on the verge of going off a cliff" with more than half of this workforce set to quit.
PM’s plan to confront anti-Semitic attacks
The Prime Minister has revealed how he plans to tackle a rise in alleged anti-Semitic incidents across Australia after coming under fire in recent weeks.
Albo to woo voters in key state
The Prime Minister is taking his pre-election blitz to Tasmania, where Labor is making a play to flip to critical seats and retain a third.
Alleged medical exam rape of teen by man, 62
The Australian Health Practitioner regulator has been notified after a teen girl was allegedly raped during a medical exam at an Adelaide clinic.
Alleged activist kidnappers set to face trial
A man allegedly kidnapped and bashed by pro-Palestinian activists later claimed to have been offered a payment by a burger chain boss to drop the case, a court has been told.
Four month trial for alleged bank fraudster
The 34-year-old is facing 116 fraud charges after allegedly scamming her customers to fund her lavish lifestyle.
Cops slashed in horror alleged attack at busy airport
Two police officers were allegedly attacked with a pen, one in the face and neck, after responding to calls about a disturbance on a domestic flight.
Urgent warning over state’s mental health ‘disaster’
The health system in one Australian state is on the verge of going off a cliff" with more than half the mental health workforce set to quit.
Court: State sued over ‘horrific sexual abuse’
A former ward of the state is suing the WA government for compensation, claiming he was placed into the care of family members who repeatedly abused him.
Ex-soldier’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
Beaches closed after mysterious discovery
The beaches will be closed until further notice" as the EPA works to identify the cause of bizarre debris that has washed ashore.
Top TV shows to watch this week
Alongside the festival of Aussie sport on TV this week, there's also the return of the Emmy-winning Severance, an Australia Day debate and a brutal Western that's not for the faint-hearted.
Frustrated cops’ unique way to crash presser
Police in one state have pulled out all stops to crash a press conference and highlight their plight as a pay dispute intensifies.
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