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‘Insane’ Christmas Day beach scenes, injuries reported
Partiers have packed onto a tiny beach amid reports of injury and assault, as cops patrol the insane' celebrations to prevent a repeat of last year's disgusting' scenes.
‘Terrifying’ reason infant diagnosed with PTSD
An infant has been diagnosed with PTSD following a shocking incident, as experts warn the Christmas break can mark a dangerous period for children.
Revealed: the weirdest ways criminal syndicates smuggle drugs
Police have lifted the lid on the weirdest and most creative ways criminal syndicates have tried to bring drugs into Australia - including as Christmas gifts.
Big move 50 years on from Aussie tragedy
Survivors of the destructive force of nature at its very worst" have gathered with politicians to mark 50 years since the Australian tragedy.
Opposition leader’s last-ditch move as coup looms
Negotiations on what the Liberals' new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto makes an 11th-hour manoeuvre.
‘Insane’ Christmas Day beach scenes at beach
Revellers have packed onto a tiny beach for insane' Christmas Day celebrations as police patrol on horseback to prevent a repeat of last year's disgusting' scenes.
Wild Christmas day beach scenes at beach
Revellers have again flocked to a tiny beach for Christmas Day celebrations, with police patrolling on horseback after huge crowds left it in a disgusting" state last year.
Fires rage on as ‘perfect storm’ looms
Authorities have warned fierce bushfires in Victoria's west could burn for weeks" as several states brace for searing temperatures from Boxing Day.
‘Called out’: Foreign firm killing Aussie icon
A state government has threatened to nationalise a well-known Australian brand, accusing the current owners of wanting to shut it down.
Warning ahead of Christmas Day beach bash
Beachgoers have been issued a warning ahead of Christmas Day after huge crowds left one beach in a disgusting" and worst ever" condition.
Fresh blow for would-be homeowners
The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.
Brutal weather for Christmas, Boxing days
A cold front is charging towards parts of Australia sending temperatures soaring for Christmas with some capitals peaking at 40C.
‘Terrifying’ reason infant diagnosed with PTSD
Stories of an infant being diagnosed with PTSD and children skipping school out of fear have prompted a warning for the Christmas break.
‘New intel’ blows Shire cold case wide open
A new witness has come forward over the disappearance of two teenage girls in Sydney's south, breaking the case open again after more than four decades.
Albo pays tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
Update after neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne
The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House.
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is increasingly confident" about a reduction.
Fires rage on as ‘perfect storm’ looms
Fierce bushfires in Victoria's west are yet to be contained ahead of the state's total fire ban and a scorching Boxing Day forecast for several states.
Aussies set to rack up insane credit card debt
Cost of living pressures are causing Aussies to turn to credit this festive season, which experts predict could take years to pay back.
Three arrested after alleged gun, machete break-in
Two men and a 17-year-old boy were arrested following a lengthy manhunt following an alleged violent break and enter, with residents told to stay indoors.
Update after neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne
The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up nti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria's Parliament House.
Charges laid over asbestos-in-mulch crisis
A billionaire developer and owner of a popular chocolate chain has been charged over the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw Sydney parks, schools, and hospitals closed.
Grim past of 23yo shot dead in Qld street revealed after ‘ridiculous’ end
New details have emerged about the past of Chloe Jade Mason, 23, who was allegedly chased and shot dead in a suburban street.
Manhunt for men armed with gun, machete
Police are on the hunt for three men following a Christmas Eve morning break in, with the men reportedly armed with a machete and firearm.
Glider rescued after horror mid-air crash
Dramatic vision shows the moment a Sunshine Coast paraglider is flown to hospital after colliding with another paraglider in mid-air.
Christmas lunch at risk due to blackouts
Australians have been warned the festive period is vulnerable" to power outages.
Woolworths announces big change
Woolworths announced the changes last week, with customers asked to provide their mobile numbers before the update is rolled out.
‘End of an era’: Reptilian screen star dies
An icon of Australian cinema, best known for his role in Crocodile Dundee, has died aged in his 90s.
Major change to Aussie cash revealed
A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards - which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.
‘Very dark’: 23yo allegedly chased by men, shot dead in Qld street
The heartbroken siblings of a 23-year-old woman who was left for dead in a suburban street after being gunned down have spoken out.
Warning issued over ‘extreme’ Boxing Day weather
One Aussie state has issued a massive warning over extreme" dangers over the Christmas period, amid scorching temperatures and a massive bushfire still being contained.
Dramatic legal feud over charcoal chicken shop
A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.
Cops take-down speargun-wielding man on Ocean Street, Maroochydore
Wild footage shows cops taking down a man who was allegedly in possession of a bizarre weapon on an Australian street.
‘Very dark’: 23yo allegedly chased by men, shot dead in Qld street
Police are bolstering their efforts to find the two men allegedly involved in the death of a young woman, who was allegedly shot and left for dead in a suburban street.
Concerning trend in one state revealed
Authorities have been left gobsmacked after a well publicised roadside testing blitz failed to make a dent in the number of positive tests.
‘Unfair’: Grim picture for Aussie renters
Australians are paying thousands" more this Christmas to put a roof over their heads, with rents soaring in two of the country's smaller capital cities.
Hunt for ‘Grinch’ after brazen move
Police are on a mission to save Christmas after a grub was caught trying to steal a van full of goodies.
Opposition Leader faces leadership spill
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is set to face a leadership challenge this Friday.
Update on Aussies fleeing quake-hit Vanuatu
Scores of Australians have been evacuated from earthquake-hit Vanuatu overnight on the final ADF repatriation flights.
Travel warnings for Boxing Day amid bushfire risk
Australians have been warned of travelling over the festive period as bushfires rip through parts of the country.
‘Very dark’: 23yo allegedly chased by men, shot dead in Qld street
The family of a 23-year-old woman allegedly shot and left for dead in a street are coming to terms with the loss, as a manhunt continues for two men.
Model speaks after ex’s murder verdict
An influencer whose ex-partner was convicted of killing his mother in an attempt to keep up with his luxurious lifestyle has broken her silence for the first time.
‘Weeks’: Christmas warning as fires blaze
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents evacuate high danger areas.
What’s open in Sydney over Christmas and New Year’s Eve
With the festive season fast approaching, it's good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can't.
‘Very dark’: 23yo allegedly chased by men, shot dead in QLD street
A 23-year-old woman is being remembered as a beautiful" friend as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.
‘Unrest’ after man killed in suspected group attack
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a deadly brawl allegedly involving up to 40 people.
Worrying trend emerges days before Xmas
As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.
Mystery as woman found dead on street
A 23-year-old woman who died on a suburban street is being remembered as a beautiful' friend, as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.
Aussie boy ‘left behind’ in Vanuatu
A Queensland man is pleading with the government to help bring his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, home from earthquake-ravaged Vanuatu.
Australians are getting rich using car sharing platform Turo
Australians are criminally neglecting a common household item that could be making them rich.
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