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Renewed hope for mortgage holders
Australia's all important trimmed mean inflation rate continues to fall, renewing hope for an early rate cut, the national figures show.
Alleged Caulfield Racecourse arsonist named
The man accused of lighting a fire that tore through an iconic racecourse has been named during a brief court appearance.
Man dies following alleged assault
The man died in hospital after he presented with significant head injuries following an alleged assault.
Moment $100k worth of jewellery stolen in heist
Diamond rings, antique pendants and gold wedding bands are among items allegedly stolen in a $100,000 jewellery heist.
Major update after horror seaplane crash
Two tourists and a pilot have died after a plane crashed into the sea near a tourism hotspot.
Pollies clash ahead of key inflation figures
Australia's top finance ministers have clashed ahead of new data revealing how the nation is faring in its fight against inflation.
Major update after horror seaplane crash
A major update has been issued after a plane crashed into the sea near a tourism hotspot, with three people still missing.
Update after fire tore through iconic venue
A man has been charged after a series of suspicious fires across Melbourne's southeast, including one that tore through parts of a famed racecourse.
Amber alert issued for missing 2yo boy
Police believe a missing two-year-old boy may have been taken" by a man known to him and could be at significant risk.
Hidden life of couple accused of drunken aeroplane act
The bizarre secret past of a woman accused with her partner of drunken scenes on-board a Jetstar flight has been revealed.
Horror moment plane ‘smashed’ into sea
Witnesses have described the moment a seaplane smashed straight into the water" near a tourism hotspot as three remain missing.
Nurse dies after plunge from seventh storey balcony in Sydney’s west
Deekshya Dahal, 39, was seen hanging from the apartment complex just a minute before she fell to her death.
Huge Bushmaster boost to Army
The Army is set to get dozens of new Bushmasters under a major contract supporting hundreds of jobs in a regional Victorian city.
Amber alert issued for missing 2yo boy
An amber alert has been issued for a missing toddler who police believe may have been taken" by a man known to him.
Horror moment plane ‘smashed’ into sea
Witnesses have described the moment a seaplane smashed straight into the water" near a WA tourism hotspot as three remain missing.
‘Skin melted off’: Temu recalls oodie
Retail giant Temu has recalled a popular children's garment after it caught fire, leaving an eight-year-old girl badly burned.
Albo calls for major election change
There has been a savage reaction after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a huge change to federal elections.
Burke lashed over inaction on freed crim
Tony Burke has been accused of not intervening in the release of a former detainee who was convicted of several crimes, including attacking his wife with a meat cleaver.
Seaplane crashes off popular tourist island
Three people are missing and four others have been taken to hospital after a seaplane crashed near a West Australian tourism hotspot.
Son’s Christmas gift to mum makes $2million
The son of a Ballarat woman has given his mother the gift of a lifetime after the lottery ticket he bought her won $2m.
‘Used against them’: Major issues facing Aussie women
As she marks more than a year as Australia's Sex Discrimination Commisioner, Dr Anna Cody explains why there's still a lot more to do to achieve equality.
Update after fire rages at iconic Aussie venue
Police have made an arrest just hours after a suspicious fire tore through an historic grandstand and bar at a Melbourne racecourse.
AC/DC home ‘accidentally’ demolished
Developers have blamed an oversight" on the demolition of an iconic home claiming they were never told of its cultural significance.
Seaplane crashes off popular tourist island
Emergency services are at the scene of a seaplane crash near the popular tourist destination of Rottnest Island off Western Australia.
Dutton slams Albo’s call for election change
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has compared the PM's proposal for longer terms for government to the Voice referendum, labelling it a desperate" thought bubble.
Motorcycle rider killed after fiery crash
The trike motorcycle collided with a parked trailer before bursting into flames.
Retailer returns a year after collapse
An iconic Australian retailer is making a sweeping comeback, one year after the business announced its collapse.
Major twist after mum vanished 12 years ago
Police and SES volunteers have been scouring bushland after fresh information came to light about her disappearance.
Two crayfishers killed as boat capsizes
Two crayfishers have drowned in a fishing mishap after their boat capsized in rough weather off the South Australian coastline.
‘Limited:’ Ex-Lib dashes Dutton’s nuclear goal
A former high-profile Liberal minister effectively ruled out the likelihood of the Coalition commissioning a plant, stating chances are limited" at best.
Bizarre tribute to Hollywood A-listers
An Australian institute has made a surprising tribute to two A-list stars after a record-breaking find.
Suspicious fire rages at iconic Aussie venue
A fire at the major racecourse has been safely brought under control, with police considering the incident as suspicious.
Aussie bank slammed for $2.50 cash fee
An Australian bank has been slammed for cash grabbing" after launching a controversial $2.50 fee for customers accessing their own money.
Major update in search for bushwalker
Rescue crews have made a major breakthrough in the search for an experienced hiker who's been missing for nearly two weeks.
Mystery over grim discovery at home
An urgent investigation is underway after a man's body was found after police were called to a suburban address.
Women lose $150k to evil spirits scam
Elderly women in one city have allegedly fallen victim to a scam promising to exorcise dangerous spirits, police believe.
Why cops stopped man from boarding flight
A man has been stopped from boarding an international flight from Australia after police allegedly made a shocking find in his luggage.
Commuters warned of more train delays
More train delays could be on the cards, as a rail union is set to launch further industrial action, with members getting frustrated".
Anti-Israeli sentiment sparks sport cancellations
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
Albo calls for major election change
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a huge change to end" the guessing game of federal elections.
Man, dogs die in house fire
A young man has died along with two dogs following a house fire, with a crime scene established by police.
State could cop $872bn blow under nuclear
An election pitch to build seven nuclear plants would create an economic black hole in one state totalling to $872bn by 2050, new modelling reveals.
Mum, 10 kids homeless after house fire
A blind man used a garden hose to try to help fight a massive house fire that has left a single mother and her 10 children homeless.
Anti-Israeli sentiment sparks sport cancellations
The threat of protests or potential violence when an Israeli sports team plays in Australia has been enough for organisers to cancel an international tournament.
Update after woman pushed on tracks
A man who shoved a stranger off a busy train platform has been told to expect an almost year-long jail sentence.
Prison escapee back behind bars
The inmate was caught in West Bathurst after being spotted on a golf course on Monday morning.
Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
Horror claim about woman’s fatal assault
More details about a man charged with assaulting his partner - leading to her death in hospital on Christmas Eve - have been outlined in court documents.
State could cop $872bn blow under nuclear
New modelling reveals an election pitch to build seven nuclear plants would create an economic black hole in one state totalling to $872bn by 2050.
Two dead, one hospitalised after boat capsizes
Rescuers in South Australia have had a frantic day as two people have died and another has been hospitalised in a boating incident, while a report of a distressed swimmer could not be verified.
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