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Shorten’s rogue quip sends Karl into hysterics
Bill Shorten and Peter Dutton have brought their regular Today slot to a hilarious end, much to host Karl Stefanovic's amusement.
Police try to locate owner of 4WD ute
Police are appealing for information to locate the owner of a 4WD ute after a man received life-changing injuries in a hit and run.
Towns cut off by out-of-control bushfire
More than 200 firefighters are battling a huge out-of-control bushfire that started on Monday, incinerating more than 72ha hectares of bush.
Fugitives dramatic arrest in remote WA
The moment two fugitives wanted for the kidnapping of a man in NSW were found stranded in outback WA.
Update for accused Sam Murphy killer
The man accused of murdering a missing Ballarat mother has made his first appearance in Victoria's Supreme Court since pleading not guilty.
‘Cyclone like’ storm decimates state’s south
Severe thunderstorms across NSW overnight brought down trees, damaged roofs and lifted fences, with one family labelling it the scariest thing you've ever seen".
Towns cut off by out-of-control bushfire
More than 200 firefighters are battling a huge out-of-control bushfire that has incinerated more than 72 hectares of bush.
New twist in celebrity magpie saga
The people's magpie is once again in limbo after a concerned citizen" took a custody battle all the way to the Supreme Court.
‘Utter audacity’: TV host slams Chris Bowen coal claim
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has been slammed for claiming coal-fired power stations are the biggest threat to reliability" after NSW faced blackout warnings.
Protesters’ warning after rally at PM’s home
Pro-Palestinian protesters have issued a serious threat to the Prime Minister after storming the street outside his second home.
Albo’s boast after ‘shenanigans’ on new laws
Australia has effectively passed some of the world's strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
Pro-Palestine protesters march to PM’s home
A Pro-Palestine rally has descended on the Prime Minster's official secondary home, demanding action while overlooking Australia's colonial landmark".
Chaos as storm rips trees, roofs, fences
Severe thunderstorms across much of NSW overnight brought down trees, damaged roofs and lifted fences, with wild photos revealing the chaos.
The top five trends for 2025 revealed
Social analysts have revealed the top five trends that will shape the lives of Aussies in the coming year, as the first of Generation Beta arrive.
Young Aussie dies in “tragic accident” overseas
A young Aussie's life has been cut short following a tragic accident" overseas.
One word explains why rates haven’t dropped
Australia's interest rates will remain higher for longer, with the RBA governor using one key word to explain why.
Man rushed to hospital after gas explosion
A man has fallen two storeys from an apartment block and suffered serious burns injuries after an LPG gas bottle explosion.
Huge update on kids’ social media ban
Australia has effectively passed some of the world's strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
2yo boy killed after being hit by car
A woman is assisting police with inquiries after a two-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car at a school in outer Brisbane.
The top five trends for 2025 revealed
Social analysts have revealed the top five trends that will shape the lives of Aussies in the coming year, as the first of Generation Beta arrive.
Australia’s worst pedo to learn fate
The victims of one of Australia's most horrific pedophiles have shared how the former childcare worker has irrevocably eroded their trust in people as he's sentenced.
Senior Liberal set to announce retirement
Senior Liberal senator and former cabinet minister Simon Birmingham will retire at the next election, after a 17-year run as senator.
Man and woman found dead in home
Police have set up a crime scene after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered inside a suburban beachside home.
Labor cuts major deal with Greens
Labor has struck an 11th-hour deal with the Greens to pass a tranche of laws amid a dramatic last sitting day in Canberra.
Queensland teenager Beau Horan dies after freak snake bite in his family’s backyard
A Queensland boy didn't realise he'd been bitten by a highly venomous snake until he became unwell.
Pauline Hanson goes legal over racism claim
Pauline Hanson is threatening legal action against a fellow crossbencher and one of Australia's biggest media companies.
Accused killer points finger at dad: court
The father of a man accused of killing his estranged wife had motive to orchestrate her execution, a jury has been told.
Aussie state’s huge move on youth crime
One Aussie state has made a huge move in its promised crackdown on youth crime, with children facing mandatory life penalties.
‘Not yet:’ Grim warning on renewables rollout
A major report into Australia's ability to reach its renewable energy target has warned the rollout is not at the speed and scale" needed.
‘Do not go’: Backpackers tried to warn of Laos tragedy
Posts claiming a hostel was linked to poisonings were deleted before news broke of the first death stemming from Van Vieng.
‘Biggest threat’: Bowen’s huge call on coal
Chris Bowen has made a massive claim about a major support of Australia's power grid.
Queensland teenager Beau Horan dies after freak snake bite in his family’s backyard
A Queensland boy didn't realised he'd been bitten by a highly venomous snake until he became unwell.
Robert Irwin’s emotional moment with dad
Robert Irwin held back tears during an unusual reunion with his father Steve Irwin, the 20-year-old admitting the moment had hit" him.
‘Disgusting’: Outrage at convicted murderer’s request to undergo IVF while imprisoned
A decision to grant a convicted killer leave from a maximum-security prison to undergo IVF has been condemned as nothing short of disgusting".
What serial rapist said to victim after attack
A serial rapist said to his victim I've ruined your life, haven't I?" after a vile attack that was described as a woman's worst nightmare".
‘Huge, sudden pile-on’: ABC boss shocked
ABC chairman Kim Williams has been grilled in more detail about his criticism of megastar podcaster Joe Rogan.
Big clue Albo could go to an early election
As Labor aims to pass 36 pieces of legislation in the final sitting day of 2024, a Coalition senator says it's a sign the Prime Minister is aiming for an early election.
‘Silence me’: Lidia’s claim after Senate ban
Protesters have gathered outside Parliament House after Lidia Thorpe was suspended from the Senate ahead of her genocide bill being debated.
Australia’s worst pedo to learn fate
A vile former childcare worker dubbed one of Australia's worst pedophiles will learn his fate at court, after pleading guilty to hundreds of child abuse charges.
‘Naughty little black girl’: Thorpe erupts
Lidia Thorpe has declared she's tired of being treated like the naughty little black girl" after verbally attacking Pauline Hanson.
Woman allegedly attempts to drown kids
A woman has been charged with allegedly attempting to drown two girls - aged seven and eight.
‘Triple digit threat’: Severe weather for millions
After Melbourne was pounded on Wednesday, other cities are now in the way of a vicious weather system that could bring drenching rain and hail
Update after freak accident kills man
New details have emerged after a driver's life was tragically cut short when a falling branch hit his car.
Banks change tune on interest rate cut
Mortgage holders' hopes of a February rate cut are fading as big four bank analysts begin to alter their predictions.
Lidia Thorpe suspended from Senate after stunt against Hanson
Lidia Thorpe has been sensationally suspended from the Senate after a stunt against Pauline Hanson.
‘Incredible’ update in brave boy’s battle
There's been a heartwarming update as an eight-year old Australian boy fights for life after a horror quad bike accident in Bali.
Big push to alter rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
Big push to alter rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
Monster $100m Powerball up for grabs
The third largest lottery jackpot of the year to be drawn on Thursday night when $100m will be up for grabs in Powerball.
Pauline Hanson accuses Lidia Thorpe of ‘shirt-fronting’
Pauline Hanson has gone to town on Lidia Thorpe after the Senator delivered a one finger salute in parliament.
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