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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.
Bank goes cashless in digital brave new world
One of Australia's largest financial services providers is going cashless at its offices but has promised customers cash withdrawal fees from ATMs will be covered.
‘Biggest challenge’: Why MPs were in tears
A politician in her 40s has detailed her fight with the beast" in an emotional moment at parliament.
Farmers stage walkout over sheep ban
Fed up farmers have walked out of a major post-budget speech amid backlash on Labor's contentious plans to phase out live sheep exports.
‘Lies’: Bombshell claims in Chris Dawson appeal
Wife killer Chris Dawson has been accused of having a complete lack of sentiment" for his children over a run in with a young artist.
Ex-AFL star jailed over drug plot
Former St Kilda star Sam Fisher broke down in tears on Thursday after he was jailed for more than five years for drug trafficking.
Slain campers in secret relationship: court
The daughter of a slain camper had told a jury her mother had been in a relationship for 14 years with the married man she was camping with.
Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor's bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
Fast-food outlet launches two new burgers
An Aussie fast-food favourite is adding two new burgers to their menu to celebrate 20 years of business.
40k sign petition to overturn book ban
Thousands of people have demanded a ban on same-sex parenting books in a public library be reversed after national attention.
Dawson’s case attacked as ‘glaringly improbable’
Chris Dawson's version of events surrounding his wife's disappearance has been described as glaringly improbable" by prosecutors.
‘Not surprised:’ Minns’ grim budget admission
While NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the energy rebate, he said the state would continue its fight to secure crucial revenue.
Urgent plea for teen’s final movements
A teenager showed up 100km from home, stayed with a stranger and carried on the next morning, but was never seen alive again.
Chances La Niña will return
With weeks of wet weather finally over for the east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an official warning - and it's not looking good.
Billionaire slams ‘demeaning’ portrait
Australis's richest woman has reportedly told the National Gallery of Australia to remove an image of her from an exhibition because it is demeaning.
Vile bumper sticker detail in fatal crash
A photo has emerged of a bumper sticker from the scene of a horror crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Parents plea after surfer stabbed in carpark
Their son was just going for a surf before work but was fatally stabbed in what police say was an unprovoked random attack.
‘Golden opportunity’: Jim’s big call on budget
The first question time since Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget is underway. Watch it live.
Chalmer’s $1900 designer Budget outfit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' wife turned heads in a yellow dress designed by an Aussie fashion designer.
‘A real risk’: Economist says 2024 budget will force interest rate rise
There are concerns Jim Chalmers' budget will spark a financial domino effect, with one economics professor describing it as irresponsible" and downright reckless".
‘Tougher than Covid’: Restaurants’ shock closure
Two of the most notable new restaurants on the Sydney dining scene will shut with the owners saying conditions are tougher than Covid.
Chalmers defends ‘conservative’ budget spend
The Treasurer says he is not spraying cash around" but guiding spending in a way to reduce inflation and keep Aussies free from another interest rate rise.
The government has gone all-in on its 1.2 million new homes plan — which experts say is doomed
The government has gone all-in and upped the stakes on its $32 billion plan to solve the housing crisis - a goal experts say can't possibly be met.
Huge risk in Chalmers’ cash splash
Amid concerns that the Albanese government's third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
One group overlooked in Labor’s budget
The government has poured billions of dollars into cash boosts and cost of living measures for millions, but one group has been left behind.
‘End of the year’: Treasurer’s big call on mortgage interest rates
While unveiling a big-spending budget aimed at helping Aussies cope with the cost-of-living crisis, Jim Chalmers made an unexpected prediction.
Huge move to slash migration
After a record post-Covid growth rate, Australia's net overseas migration rate is set to stabilise and then dramatically decrease.
Bold plan to change Aussie workforce
In a bold plan to meet the looming skills demand, a record number of Australians will go into the workforce with one thing in common by 2050.
Cruel blow after tornado destroys home
A family already battling their four-year-old daughter's seizures has been left homeless after a tornado tore apart their home.
Price promise to millions of Aussies
Australians on listed prescription medication will have their costs frozen for one year, as part of a suite of new health measures in the federal budget.
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