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NRL legend charged with drink driving
One of rugby league's most celebrated players has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly blowing nearly four times the legal limit.
‘Enormous’: More Aussies ordered to prepare to evacuate
A leading weather expert has revealed conditions of the weather system off the NSW coast are equivalent to a category 1 cyclone."
Man critical after being bitten by a bat
A man is in a critical condition with a life-threatening illness after he was bitten by a bat in northern NSW.
Why cold case has 3 million Aussies obsessed
It's the Australian cold case murder that has captivated more than three million people. And loved ones aren't giving up on their bid to find the killer.
Huge change coming to Pepsi drink
A huge change is coming to Pepsi drinks in Australia, with the company behind the popular beverages confirming one major ingredient is being swapped out.
Top cop admits he’s under investigation
One state's top cop has outed himself on radio as the subject of an internal investigation over an incident at a drug dealer's house in the 1990s.
NRL legend charged with drink driving
One of rugby league's most celebrated players has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly blowing nearly four times the legal limit.
Odd detail in worker’s bail conditions
A government worker has been allowed to do one thing after she allegedly spent $49,000 of public money to fund personal overseas trips.
Child abuse files hidden in underwear: cops
A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle child abuse material into Australia by hiding a hard drive in his underwear.
Up to 6 million hit by Qantas cyber attack
Australia's national carrier has confirmed that up to six million customers have had their personal data compromised.
‘Off the charts:’ Worst drivers caught on camera
One of the nation's worst drivers has been caught offending 81 times while behind the wheel since January.
Major bank slashes rates ahead of RBA call
In good news for borrowers, a big-four bank has slashed its fixed interest rates ahead of the July RBA board meeting.
Second man charged over alleged child abuse
A second man has been charged with child sex abuse and bestiality offences following the arrest of childcare worker Joshua Brown.
Third charged after Pheobe Bishop death
A third person has been charged in relation to the alleged murder of the missing teen, whose remains were found in bushland.
340 jobs at risk as Aussie paper mill teeters
The owner of Australia's last remaining paper mill has warned that 340 jobs could disappear due to shock power shortages.
Major bank slashes rates ahead of the RBA
In good news for borrowers, a big four bank has slashed its fixed interest rates ahead of the July RBA board meeting.
Alleged childcare predator the son of Veronica Nelson prison guard
A Melbourne childcare worker who allegedly abused eight children at a Point Cook centre is the son of a prison guard previously involved in a major scandal.
Man dies on board flight to Sydney
An Emirates flight from Dubai has been halted on the tarmac at Sydney airport after a man died on board.
‘Stay home’: Bomb cyclone sparks travel chaos
Millions of Aussies have been told to stay home and avoid travelling if necessary as a bomb cyclone" sparked commuter chaos. Here's what you need to know.
Third charged over Pheobe Bishop death
A third person has been charged in relation to the alleged murder of missing 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, after allegedly using her phone after her death.
‘Destructive’: Bomb cyclone to intensify
Millions of Aussies in the firing line of a bomb cyclone" are bracing for destructive" winds and rains, with 30,000 left without power.
Insane time it takes to build a house in 2025
While Australia has a goal to build 1.2m homes by 2029, it is already lagging by more than 55,000 homes. Here's why.
Child, 2, found alone on busy roadside
A child who went missing for several hours after workers lost track of him while exploring a nature reserve was found on a busy roadside by motorists.
Bombshell ‘genocide’ finding in Aussie report
A landmark report by Australia's first formal truth-telling commission has released shocking findings about the treatment of Indigenous Australians.
John Farnham becomes a grandfather
An Aussie music icon has welcomed his first grandchild, following a brutal battle with cancer.
‘Destructive’: Bomb cyclone to intensify
Millions of Aussies in the firing line of a bomb cyclone" are bracing for destructive" winds and rains that are only set to intensify over the coming days.
Plea for kids safety overhaul after horror childcare charges
Labor has been urged to initiate urgent systemic reform" after a 26-year-old childcare worker was charged with child sexual abuse.
‘Enormous’: Warning to stay indoors as NSW weather system only ‘going to worsen’, homes evacuated
NSW residents are bracing for up to 120mm of rain and 125km/h winds, as homes on the coast are evacuated.
Big update after horror double fatal crash
A major development has emerged in the against the young son of a court sheriff accused of killing two children through dangerous driving.
Parents react to childcare centre horror
Families are demanding answers after horrifying allegations of sexual abuse at a childcare centre sparked national outrage.
91km of Sydney coastline face ‘bomb cyclone’
Millions of residents along a 91km stretch of the NSW coastline have been urged to stay indoors - with the worst of the freak weather system yet to come".
Soy milk, rice cakes branded ‘junk food’
One Australian state has officially labelled fortified soy milk and rice cakes as junk food" as part of a controversial ad ban that also targeted ham sandwiches.
‘Ridiculous Mexican standoff’ killing
A man has lost his appeal after a ridiculous Mexican standoff" ended in tragedy, with his life sentence upheld for fatally shooting another man.
Beloved Play School actor dies at 86
Tributes have begun to pour in for a beloved Australian actor and original Play School presenter following his death aged 86.
Sunscreens caught up in greenwashing claim
Australia's consumer watchdog alleges customers were taken advantage of by popular sunscreens accused of greenwashing.
Albo hits back at ‘absurd’ defence claim
Anthony Albanese has rejected an absurd" detail in a report on the combat readiness of Australia's warships.
Update on reality TV star accused of beheading
A former Beauty and the Geek contestant is facing a new charge after being accused of the brutal murder of her boyfriend.
‘Bugger off’: PM urged to act over Donald Trump’s refusal to meet
Anthony Albanese has been urged to tell the US President to bugger off" during an agonising line-up of interviews over his failure to secure face-to-face talks.
‘Very far off’: Legend’s super warning rejected
A minister has respectfully" rejected a warning on Labor's proposed super tax from an architect of the scheme.
Service station owner says Tamika Chesser’s beheaded boyfriend was ‘regular shoplifter’
Fresh details have emerged as police search for the decapitated head of Julian Story, allegedly murdered by former reality TV star Tamika Chesser.
‘Last opportunity’: Warning as ‘bomb’ cyclone bears down on NSW
Residents have been warned this morning is your last opportunity to be prepared" as a destructive bomb cyclone" bears down.
Changes coming for millions of Aussies
Widespread changes to how Aussies save and spend their money take effect today. This is what you need to know heading into the new financial year.
All the road changes coming from July 1
From tougher fines to stricter speed limits and AI-powered cameras, these are the changes taking effect on Aussie roads from today.
What to expect as ‘bomb cyclone’ nears NSW north coast
A destructive bomb cyclone' is threatening to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the NSW north coast on Tuesday.
Flight warning as ‘bomb cyclone’ nears
Travellers have been put on notice as a destructive bomb cyclone' threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the NSW north coast on Tuesday.
‘Prepare now’: Wild weather to hit state
NSW residents are being urged to prepare now as a bomb cyclone" threatens to smash the state, bringing heavy rain and blistering winds.
Chilling new details on 20-hour rescue
The first responders who helped save a Lithuanian tourist by amputating his leg in a desperate 20-hour rescue mission have spoken about the horror scene.
‘Rejected’: Albo’s big call on US demand
The PM has rejected calls from a Coalition frontbencher to force the US to be more transparent on its military operations in Australia.
What to expect as ‘bomb cyclone’ nears
A destructive bomb cyclone' is threatening to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the NSW north coast on Tuesday.
Bombshell in new photos of Pheobe’s home
Slain teen Pheobe Bishop was living in this dilapidated, squalid house with her housemates at the time of her disappearance. Now, a shock update has emerged.
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