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Lehrmann pushes to stop rape trial
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has filed an urgent court application to throw out his rape case, claiming police acted unlawfully.
The fake drugs flooding into Australia
They look convincing and promise results, but these counterfeit drugs caught at the border are putting Aussies at serious risk.
‘Dangerous’: Premier slams arrest threat
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed the threat of arrest for five political staffers as a dangerous precedent".
Major boost for Aussie mortgage holders
In welcome news for mortgage holders, Australia's inflation rate came in lower than expected, adding to the chances of another rate cut.
Cinema chain fined over ticket pricing
A cinema chain has paid almost $20,000 to the ACCC, with industry-wide ticket pricing now under the microscope.
Mushroom jury must ignore sympathy: Court
The judge overseeing Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial has warned jurors they must scrupulously guard" against feelings of sympathy for the Patterson and Wilkinson families.
All the road changes coming from July 1
Sweeping new changes will take effect on Australian roads from July 1, including tougher fines and stricter speed limits.
One in 3 Aussies harassed at work
A new report has revealed the number of workers who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.
‘Finish the job’: Call on state’s brumbies
Controversial laws protecting one state's brumbies could be repealed in the latest move to reverse a wrong of the past".
Call to end NDAs in sexual harassment cases
A major report into workplace sexual harassment has called for new laws to heavily restrict NDAs in order to protect victim-survivors.
Group of Aussies Libs vowing it help
Sussan Ley is set to outline her vision for a new-look Liberal Party after an election smashing that reduced the Coalition to a paltry 43 seats.
Update on parliament arrest threat
There's been a new development in the matter of five political staffers who failed to front an inquiry into a fake terror plot.
MasterChef star’s adorable bundle of joy
A former MasterChef contestant and celebrated author has welcomed an adorable baby girl into the world.
‘Sharp’: Dark warning for major Aussie state
A mounting debt hole in one Australian state has sparked warnings of a sharp' financial deterioration.
MP ‘encouraged’ man to drink before alleged assault
A man who alleges Kiama MP Gareth Ward sexually abused him says the politician invited him over, paid for his taxi ride and then encouraged him to keep drinking" on the night of the alleged assault.
‘About dead’: Infamous killer close to death
The notorious murderer responsible for one of Australia's most infamous killings is reportedly on his deathbed.
Teen arrested over fatal hit and run
A 19-year old man has been arrested over a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 55-year old woman near Newcastle.
ASX200: Oil nosedives on ceasefire promise
The Australian sharemarket has finished in positive territory despite volatile tensions in the Middle East.
Servos put on notice over petrol price spike
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put petrol stations on notice, calling on them not to dud motorists with unjustifiably high prices amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
Bus driver charged over fatality
A bus driver has been charged with careless driving after he fatally struck a pedestrian outside of Perth Arena.
Doc caught with 5000 child abuse files: Cops
A doctor has been charged after police allegedly found thousands of child abuse images and videos on his phone.
Servos, you’ve been warned
Servos across the country have been issued a stern warning as conflict continues in the Middle East.
‘Just about dead’: Peter Falconio’s murderer Bradley John Murdoch in palliative care
Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch, who was found guilty of the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, is just about dead".
$1.2bn pledge marks state’s sad milestone
The NSW government will put $1.2bn into the child protection system, saying it is the first time in decades kids are not left to sleep in motels.
Dentist’s dodgy acts before death
A dentist allegedly pressured patients to use their super to pay for dodgy dental work before swiping millions and taking his own life.
State’s Aussie-first plan for new housing
Aussie first-home buyers are accustomed to going to the bank of mum and dad' to go guarantor, but in one major state the government will soon do the same for developers.
Winners and losers in NSW budget
The Minns NSW government has handed down its third budget, with huge wins for renters and public service workers. Here's what's in it for you.
Major update on Moore Park
The NSW government has issued a major update on the future of Moore Park golf course in Sydney, as it hands down the state budget.
Children in remote communities denied seats on near-empty ‘Indigenous-only’ charter flights
A father-of-two living in a remote Queensland town says his sons have been turned away from taxpayer-funded charter flights because they are not Indigenous.
State’s Aussie-first plan for new housing
Australian first-home buyers have become accustomed to going to the bank of mum and dad to go guarantor, but in one Australian state the government will soon do the same for developers.
Warning to Aussies amid travel chaos
Flights from Australia have been turned around or diverted amid conflict in the Middle East, with a grim warning issued to Aussie travellers.
Murder charge after photographer’s death
A man accused of a violent street assault is now facing a murder charge days after his alleged victim died in hospital.
Mushroom murder trial enters last days
The triple-murder trial of alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has reached its final stage as the judge overseeing the case is set to deliver his charge.
Albo breaks silence on ceasefire, Qatar attack
Thousands of Australians are begging the Albanese Government to get them out of the Middle East and Europe after Iran sent missiles to a US airbase in Qatar.
Cops fingerprint update changes everything
Cold case detectives could now solve more than 145,000 unsolved cases thanks to groundbreaking developments.
Chaos for Aussies as airline suspends flights
Several flights from Australia have been diverted and an airline had suspended all flights amid conflict in the Middle East.
‘Backbone of our nation’: Bush Summit to champion rural Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will headline this year's National Bush Summit that is set to push governments at all levels to ramp up support for regional communities battling natural disasters.
Horror truth about renting in Oz
The mouldy, infested reality of renting in Australia has been laid bare in a new survey.
‘Iran is da bomb’: Vandals target synagogue
Vandals have targeted a historic Australian synagogue with vandalism referencing Iran and bombs.
Brave 4yo fights for life after horror Bali accident
A brave four-year old girl from Adelaide is fighting for life after a horror accident in Bali saw her flown back to Australia.
Wild reason woman gets kicked off flight
Video has captured a woman causing a wild scene and abusing airline staff on a Virgin flight, with the ruckus kicking off for a truly bizarre reason.
Price hike coming to Australia Post
Australia Post stamps will become more expensive from next month. Here's how much you'll pay.
Socialite’s 7 words after slapping officer
A socialite told police at least she didn't kill anyone' after crashing her Range Rover, refusing a breath test and then assaulting a police officer.
Urgent warning to Aussies after US strikes
Aussies have been issued a grave warning after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, as thousands wait to be evacuated.
Why this might be best place to buy ticket
A small newsagency is celebrating after selling two of the nine division one TattsLotto winning tickets worth $2.2 million each.
Update after ‘appalling’ bus driver attack
A man has been granted bail after he was charged with attacking a Brisbane bus driver, with the city's leader branding the allegations deeply disturbing".
Girl shot by police charged with assault
A 17-year old girl who was shot by police after allegedly wielding a knife outside a pub has been charged with assaulting an officer.
Man accused of 1997 murder of ex-partner
A man is accused of murdering his former partner whose body was found at the base of cliffs nearly 30 years ago.
Update after man ‘grabs’ 14yo on cruise ship
A major cruise line has responded after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly grabbed by a stranger on a ship off the Australian coast.
Gang’s elaborate plan to annihilate rival
How a Sydney gang planned to use stolen rocket launchers to annihilate their rival has been revealed in an exclusive new doco series.
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