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More seats for Brisbane Lions fans to fly into Melbourne
Virgin Australia has added hundreds of seats to services to fly Brisbane Lions fans to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final.
You can still be a doctor going to school here
One state's public school system is punching above its weight, as the huge gaps between private and public schools, and boys and girls, widens.
‘Does nothing’: Anti-Israel graffiti slammed
A historic fountain in Melbourne's CBD was targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters over the weekend.
Major update in horror custody death case
Police have given an update on the investigation into the death of an Indigenous man who was detained by officers at a supermarket.
‘Not Isolated’: Abuse before woman’s death
A deadly attack on a Brisbane woman bore chilling similarities to a previous victim of the same man, revealing a disturbing pattern of violence.
Chemical incident hits major city
Paramedics are assessing multiple patients following a chemical incident in a major city CBD.
Australia records best snow run in three years
There's been a major, but welcome, update to the Australian ski season, after a record-breaking year.
Big issue with future of cash in Australia
The fate of Australia's cash distribution network hangs in the balance as the Reserve Bank scrambles to protect access for millions of vulnerable citizens.
Comedian’s next move after sexist comments
Sacked radio host Marty Sheargold has doubled down on his career-ending Matildas controversy with a provocative soccer-themed title for his new solo venture.
‘Unacceptable:’ PM suggests heads may roll at Optus
The Prime Minister has slammed the Optus outage which has been linked to four deaths, saying he'd be surprised" if the telco's CEO was not considering resigning.
Accused killers deny murdering a mother
A Busselton pair accused of murdering mother Tara Morrison at a home in the tourist hotspot have denied killing her.
Doc accused of filming colleagues using toilet
The case against a Melbourne doctor accused of filming hundreds of colleagues using the toilet has been delayed after a courtroom request.
Shock moment woman brazenly breaks into Melb store
Shock footage has captured the moment a woman brazenly kicked the glass door of a Melbourne store before allegedly making off with a pile of clothes.
How to turn 4 days leave into 9 in October
Some Aussies could take a nine-day break in October and only use four days of annual leave, but you'll have to get tactical.
Tragic update into woman missing after house fire
Police have issued a tragic update into a woman missing following after a home went up in flames in a glitzy seaside suburb.
Cold case arrest shakes coastal town
For more than two decades, a disappearance haunted a seaside town, leaving families broken and a community desperate for answers.
Bus and car collide on major highway
A driver has been freed and 11 people injured after a bus and SUV collided on a busy motorway.
Teens charged after cops shoot at car
A teenage boy and girl have been charged after police opened fire after a cop car was allegedly rammed.
Recall for Aldi favourite over glass fears
The popular food product has been recalled across the country due to fears pieces of glass may be inside.
‘Tax against meteorites’: Wild climate claim
The Coalition MP leading a backbench rebellion to abandon net zero has made a wild comparison.
Teen arrested after cops fire on car
A teenager has been arrested after police opened fire on a car which allegedly rammed police and sent one officer to hospital.
Rapist ex-MP’s ‘fall from grace’ laid bare
Rapist ex-MP Gareth Ward was entrusted" with protecting the community's most vulnerable people for years, a court has been told.
Infant dies in early morning horror crash
A baby boy has died in a crash on the Gold Coast and the police forensic crash unit is investigating.
Health alert over fresh measles case
Health authorities have issued an urgent alert after a measles case was detected, the third state to have issued warnings in the past fortnight.
Chaos as stolen car rams police, shots fired
Police are searching for a driver who tried to ram police before officers opened fire in Sydney's west on Saturday night.
Cops storm house in hunt for Dezi Freeman
Cops have stormed a house in Victoria's Alpine region as the hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman enters its 25th day.
Update after CBA customers left unable to pay
Commonwealth Bank customers were left furious after they were unable to make payments or use key services this morning.
Woman assaulted in supermarket aisle
A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was allegedly assaulted by a stranger at a local supermarket.
Uni execs paid way too generously: Inquiry
A senate inquiry finds university vice-chancellors and senior executives are paid way too generously and recommends capping their salaries.
Measles alert issued for Sydney
Authorities have issued a measles alert for Sydney after a traveller returning from Indonesia visited several locations while infectious.
Psychic in unforeseen job loss fight
A psychic reader who worked for an online psychic hotline platform has taken his employer to court claiming he was unfairly dismissed from his job.
‘Shocking’: CBA goes down, Aussies furious
CBA customers have limited services heading into the weekend as planned maintenance takes longer to restore than expected.
Aussie company wins sex toy copycat case
The Federal Court ruled the German company tried to claim a monopoly" on the devices and has thrown out their patent after hearing from multiple experts.
Popular Kmart item pulled from shelves
The popular item has been urgently recalled over safety fears, with customers warned to stop using the item immediately as injuries have occurred".
Mum’s huge court win after kids drown
A mum jailed for the manslaughter of her two sons - who drowned in a river after allegedly being left unsupervised - has secured a retrial after her convictions were quashed.
Moment alleged assassins ‘just missed’ gangster Ibrahem Hamze
CCTV footage shows how a closing garage door allegedly became the difference between life and death for a Sydney gangland figure.
Historic move after shock resignations
Premier Peter Malinauskas has reshuffled his Cabinet following the shock resignations of his treasurer and deputy premier, with one big change standing out.
Millions of Aussies set for cash boost
Pensioners, renters and single parents will receive a big income boost tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.
‘Not a promise’: Chris Bowen won’t guarantee $1000 electricity price cut
The Albanese government has warned households that bold predictions of a $1,000 annual saving is not a promise".
Big bank’s huge tax call for Aussie workers
Young Australians' income tax burden will skyrocket to $682bn over the next decade with a big four bank chief executive calling for an overhaul of the system.
‘Fall from grace’: Claim in rapist MP hearing
Former NSW independent MP Gareth Ward has spent the past two months behind bars after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
New rule sparks big win for mushroom cook
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson was jailed for life after killing three relatives and will only be eligible for parole when she is in her 80s.
12yo charged, person on run after wild chase
The 12-year-old boy allegedly stole the car from a driveway and led police on a chase through the streets, before trying to flee on foot into bushland.
Update in desperate search for missing pilot
The light plane appeared to fall off live air traffic radars on Thursday, with grave fears held for the single occupant.
PM’s Spelling Bee: Historic first as two champs defend their crowns
Back-to-back victories and a breakthrough win for South Australia have marked the fifth anniversary of Australia's premier student spelling competition. FULL HONOUR ROLL
Pill testing: Queensland ban from private investor
The Queensland government has made a huge call on the future of pill testing services in the state, as festival season nears.
Disgraced former MP Gareth Ward to learn fate
Former NSW independent MP Gareth Ward has spent the past two months behind bars after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
Brittany Higgins’ husband suffers court defeat
The former political staffer alongside his wife Brittany Higgins was found to have defamed former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds.
Rape case halted for legal advice
A key court hearing for a high-profile man accused of raping a woman on a night out has been halted after a witness sought independent legal advice.
Grave fears after light plane crash
The light plane appeared to fall off live air traffic radars just before 3pm on Thursday, with grave fears held for the single occupant.
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