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Man dead after Sydney unit evacuated
A man has died after unattended cooking filled a unit with smoke, forcing him and another person to evacuate.
Fear for boy, man after horror crash
Two pedestrians - identified as a young boy and a man - suffered life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a car.
‘I can’t wait’: How Oatlands killer Samuel Davidson spends his days in jail
The man who fatally hit four children with his car has revealed the task he can't wait" to do when he's released from one of Australia's highest-security prisons.
Days-long rain dump to smash millions
Millions of Aussies are in the firing line of a huge rain system that is about to drench the country's east coast.
Update after swimmers feared missing
An urgent search was sparked after four women were last seen on coastal rocks before vanishing in the rising tide.
Pat Cummins bowled over by Spelling Bee
More than 72,000 students have registered for the fifth annual Prime Minister's Spelling Bee as cricket legend and father of two Pat Cummins shares why childhood literacy hits so close to home.
Search underway for four women feared washed off rocks at Lake Macquarie
A major air and sea search has ended after four women were reported stranded on rocks at a popular beach, with police still investigating their whereabouts.
Off-duty cop allegedly caught drink driving with child in car
An off-duty police officer has been charged after he was allegedly caught drink driving with a child in the car during a morning RBT.
Aftershock warning after largest quake in 50 years
Queenslanders are being warned to brace for aftershocks after millions were rocked by the largest onshore earthquake in 50 years.
Famous jail escapee John Killick sets record straight
This is the untold truth behind Australia's most audacious prison break and the escapee's haunting conversations with Ivan Milat.
‘Burning cash’: Treasurer flags big shake-up
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged big changes to red tape reform, saying too many Aussies are burning cash' as they wait for approvals to build.
How Warnie is saving thousands
Shane Warne's legacy lives on three years after his tragic death with a health check named in his honour helping thousands.
Police ‘hunted’ in terrifying crossbow attack
Two police officers, who were in relationship, found themselves being hunted by a man with a crossbow in a nightmarish" attack at a rural commune.
Search underway for four women feared washed off rocks at Lake Macquarie
A major air and sea search is underway for four women feared to have been washed off rocks in Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle.
Search underway for four women feared washed off rocks at Lake Macquarie
A major air and sea search is underway for four women who it is feared were washed off the rocks at Lake Macquarie, just south of Newcastle.
Violence erupts during women’s rights rally
Violence has erupted between transgender activists and police as women protest for sex-based rights in Melbourne's CBD.
Teen girls recorded alleged assault: Cops
Three girls are in custody for allegedly stripping and beating another teen girl, all while recording it.
Controversial vegan activist's strange plea
A controversial vegan activist has just one week to secure $30,000 to leave Australia, and she is calling on her fans to help.
Millions feel huge 5.6 magnitude quake
Southeast Queensland has been rocked by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake near Brisbane.
Grisly story about accused beheading killer
A year before the chilling alleged double murder in Melbourne, signs went up around a local park about the accused killer and his dogs.
‘Not sustainable’: New Aussie tax revealed
The Albanese Government has made no secret of its support for a new road user tax scheme - now the first details of the plan are emerging.
Big call on Aussies having more babies
Despite Australia's birth rate struggling to recover to pre-Covid levels and it's clear impact on an issue the government is desperate to fix - one thing is off the table.
Women’s rights rally braces for trans storm
Transgender activists and a women's rights rally will face off in Melbourne today and some neo Nazis have threatened to throw it all into chaos.
State rocked by 5.6 magnitude quake
Southeast Queensland has been rocked by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake near Brisbane.
Huge price we all pay for Aussie failure
The Treasurer has put a price tag on what one of the nation's biggest failures is costing each of each.
Pilot’s alleged spray at Outback Wrangler
A young pilot told the Outback Wrangler to get f--ked, get vaccinated, and go fly his own helicopter' after his boss chewed him out for pulling out of an unsafe mission.
Football coach sacked over degrading comment
A football coach has been sacked following a derogatory and sexist comment he made online about influencer Tammy Hembrow.
Terrifying home invasion caught on camera
A violent Melbourne home invasion has been captured on camera as armed gunmen seriously injured a resident.
ASX climbs on strong earnings results
Australia's sharemarket continued its run higher on Friday as local company profits outweighed worrying signals from our biggest trading partner.
Cops swarm high school after gun threats
Police have swarmed a high school after students spread gun threats on social media.
Problem costing every Australian $3600
The Treasurer has put a price tag on what one of the nation's biggest failures is costing each of each.
Swifties warned of scammers trying to cash in
Swifties have been warned of scammers trying to cash in on Taylor Swift's new album with fake pre-orders, leaked downloads and dodgy merch.
The short word that told Australians the war was over
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Australia's Pacific War veterans, saying their courage remains a beacon to us still" 80 years after victory.
Major crack down on 30 childcare centres
The federal government has launched compliance action against 30 childcare centres in the wake of shocking allegations of sector-wide child safety failures.
Fair Work steps in after firm’s bizarre move
Workers locked out over a pay and conditions dispute are set to return to work after Fair Work ordered their employer to end the lockout.
‘Absurd’: Melbourne has truly lost the plot
A new law floated by Melbourne's Mayor that would involve new fines for pedestrians has been mercilessly ridiculed.
Cops swarm high school after gun threats
Police have swarmed a high school after students spread gun threats on social media.
Hemsworth fitness app lays off staff
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth's fitness app has closed its Aussie office, leaving staff out of work as operations shift to the United States.
Man in airport gun drama back in court
The man at the centre of an alleged firearms incident at Sydney Airport later told police: I know I'm going to get bail like always".
‘Top leader’: Rumours swirl about Rolls-Royce crash
The Chinese community has flocked to the case of a young woman who was allegedly drunk when she crashed her $1 million Rolls-Royce into a Mercedes in Sydney.
Aussies warned of 200mm deluge
There are forecasts for up to 200mm of rain along parts of the east coast next week as a three-pronged weather system takes aim at the east coast.
‘Put the f***ing knife down’: Shock moment man attacks cops
Harrowing footage has captured the moment a knife-wielding man attacked two police officers at a home in Melbourne.
Bouncer’s final moments after fatal pub brawl
Footage of a security guard's final moments after a fight erupted between him and a patron outside a pub has been played in court.
‘Disgusted’: Blow-up over RSL over shirt ban
Members of a local RSL are up in arms over an apparent ban on shirts bearing an iconic Australian tribute.
Unvaccinated cases driving flu surge
Hospitals in one state have admitted 34 schoolchildren with flu in the past week alone as health officials reveal an alarming reason for the surge.
Major changes after horror childcare claims
Major changes have been announced after Australia was rocked by a series of high-profile charges against alleged childcare predators.
Aussies hit in shock airline shutdown
A major international airline will shut down all of its operations within two days as a major strike looms, impacting flights to and from Australia.
Lib’s call after rapist MP resigns
The Liberal Party has revealed its next candidate for Kiama after the shock resignation of long-time MP and convicted rapist, Gareth Ward.
Farmer facing fresh backpacker rape trial
A farmer previously jailed for sexual offences has won an appeal after his trial was deemed unfair.
$15 billion bloodbath, 10m Aussies affected
The boss of Australia's biggest bank has come out swinging as a $15 billion bloodbath hits more than 10 million Aussies.
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