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New details after 7 poisoned in Fiji
Methanol poisoning has not been ruled out as the cause of seven tourists being hospitalised after drinking at the same resort bar in Fiji.
Woman ‘bait’ in Saudi prince kidnap plot
A former childcare worker enlisted in a plot to kidnap and ransom a Saudi Arabian prince has learnt her fate for being the bait".
Alleged ‘wheelie bin’ killers make huge call
The man and woman accused of terrorising a man with a bucket of acid before killing him and stuffing him into a wheelie bin have made a major move in court.
State reports 7 road deaths in 48 hours
The festive season is one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road, with one state reporting seven fatalities over a single weekend.
Big update in alleged doctor murder
The man accused of murdering a beloved children's doctor in a brutal alleged home invasion has entered his pleas, with his partner also in court.
Young Aussie has seizure after Fijian cocktail
The family of a mother and daughter hospitalised by tainted cocktails in Fiji had shivers down the spine", fearing a repeat of a methanol poisoning in Asia.
Ambitious plan to fix housing crisis
Thousands of new social homes are getting fast tracked under a deal struck with the states and territories.
Sweltering heat grips half the country
Australia is bracing itself for a blistering start to the week, with temperature records for December on the line as the mercury soars.
‘Brain dead’: MP fires up over Islamophobic graffiti
Federal minister Jason Clare has fired up after Islamophic graffiti popped up in his electorate.
Chalmers reveals new RBA board
In the biggest reform to the RBA in more than three decades, Jim Chalmers has revealed the new names tasked with determining the cash rate.
Bank sued, customers scammed out of $23m
The corporate watchdog is taking a multinational bank to the Federal Court over alleged failings to protect customers from scams.
Aussies critical after suspected alcohol poisoning
Four Australians are fighting for their lives after a suspected incident of alcohol poisoning in Fiji.
China’s $108 billion hit on Aussie economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned that a weakened Chinese economy will have devastating repercussions for Australia's bottom line.
Albo duds support for nuclear ban lift
Anthony Albanese rejected possible bipartisan support for lifting a federal moratorium on nuclear energy, stating it wasn't even supported by Peter Dutton's own state.
‘Enough is enough’: Albo booed at protest
Thousands of protesters have booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during protests calling for greater action against anti-Semitism in Australia.
Melbourne’s annual Australia Day parade won’t be returning
A decision by one state not to reinstate a major Australia Day event has been confirmed, amid claims January 26 is not a date to celebrate".
Extreme 48 hours of weather to hit millions
Forecasters are warning an unusual" weather change - not seen for almost two decades - could lead to dangerous conditions across much of the nation.
Man fighting for life after horror stabbing
The man was rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries after the late night incident.
China’s $108bn hit on Aussie economy revealed
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned that a weakened Chinese economy will have devastating repercussions for Australia's bottom line.
One killed after car strikes cyclists
A cyclist has been killed and several others injured after a horror crash with a car.
Huge offer in hunt for missing persons
One Australian state has offered up huge sums of money in a first time" effort to help solve hundreds of missing persons cases.
‘Brazen’ find in traveller’s luggage: cops
Police working out of a major airport have released photos of a brazen" find as a warning for travellers during the festive season.
Aussies critical after suspected alcohol poisoning
A number of Australians are fighting for their lives after a suspected incident of alcohol poisoning in Fiji.
‘Be aware’: Warning after four killed
The warning comes after the group decided to go for a quick dip before being caught in a rip.
‘Enough is enough’: Albo booed at protest
Hundreds of protesters have booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during protests calling for greater action against anti-Semitism in Australia.
Aussie music superstars reborn ‘like an octopus’
Some of Australia's biggest voices are being remixed with Aussie DJs to create instant summer dance classics.
Teen’s Macca’s run goes horribly wrong
The family of a Queensland teenager - whose life changed during a Macca's run' after a friend's BBQ - has given an update on his condition.
Warning after family’s beach tragedy
An urgent plea to beachgoers across Australia has been issued after four members of one family drowned while on a day trip.
‘It’s unusual’: Weather danger to hit millions
Forecasters are warning that an unexpected spike in temperatures could see the earliest 40C heat in many cities in summer for almost a decade.
Disturbing new details in airport body find
Police have revealed some disturbing new details after a woman was found dead wrapped in plastic near Sydney Airport.
Alleged horror find on schoolteacher
A 23-year-old schoolteacher has been arrested following a horror alleged discovery at a school.
Measles reported in returned travellers
A major health alert has been issued after two cases of the disease were reported in overseas travellers who returned to Australia from Singapore.
Cops cuff man for alleged Nazi pub salute
Police have arrested a 68-year-old man for allegedly making a Nazi salute while out at the pub.
Cult student meal recalled on health fears
A cult-favourite meal loved by students has been recalled and pulled from Aussie shelves on a potential food health hazard.
Shock allegations against top Australian coach
One of the country's top Olympic coaches allegedly preyed on some of Australia's brightest young athletes.
Raygun breaks silence on musical drama
Aussie breakdancer Raygun has broken her silence on why she and her lawyers shut down a comedian's attempted musical tribute.
Update in Sydney Airport body shock
A woman whose body was found wrapped in plastic has been identified, with the police releasing some eerie CCTV connected to the case.
Update in Sydney Airport body shock
The woman, whose body was found wrapped in plastic, had been reported her missing earlier this month after her mother couldn't reach her.
Study finds older Aussies turn to cannabis
New research has revealed why older Aussie smokers are ditching tobacco for a new drug as the price of cigarettes continues to rise.
Huge boost for essential Aussie workforce
Some of Australia's most underpaid but valued workers will benefit from a huge wage increase following months of lobbying for change.
Man accused of wild nude rampage
Dramatic footage has captured a man allegedly going on a wild nude rampage through one city's major night spot, before he is stopped by multiple cops.
Shock allegations against top Australian coach
One of country's top Olympic coaches preyed on some of our brilliant young athletes, it's been alleged - and the authorities kept it secret.
Possum takes out power grid in WA city
Authorities are holding a possum responsible for a widespread blackout that plunged most of the Western Australian city of Bunbury into darkness.
‘Big Australia’ problem we can’t escape
Australia welcomed another massive cohort of migrants in the 2023-24 financial year, prompting a question that the country must address.
Matildas star’s cheeky plan for Aussie icon
Matildas star Mackenzie Arnold has called for an Aussie icon to be a part of the citizenship test alongside our national values and flags.
TV host’s final send-off after 15 years
Tributes have poured in for outgoing ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland during his final show after almost 15 years on the job.
‘Resign now’: Baby’s skull bashed, woman raped in her sleep in latest Alice Springs crime wave
Furious Alice Springs locals have unleashed on NT leaders after a baby's skull was fractured during a terrifying home invasion.
‘Should pay’: Albo’s tech company ultimatum
Tech giants will face hefty penalties if they don't pay Australian media companies for news under a revised media bargaining code - with the Prime Minister saying they should pay for journalism".
Disgraced judge has ’lost everything’
A judge who presided over cases in a state's highest court has landed on the other side of the law for a second time.
Warning about swimming in contaminated creek
Swimmers have been told to avoid one of this city's most popular waterways after it became contaminated by a sewage leak.
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