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A controversial social media post has been condemned by leaders after a former detainee was wrongfully charged with sex crimes.

Qantas will honour the life of flight attendant Luke Davies in a touching tribute at the upcoming Mardi Gras parade.

Victorian Labor Senator Linda White has tragically died, just one month after announcing she would be taking leave due to health issues.

The man who killed 23-year-old Celeste Manno has been forced to confront an object made from her ashes as he sat through his sentencing.

Anthony Albanese has confirmed the death of Victoria senator Linda White, saying Labor's hearts were broken" by the news.

The heartbreaking final texts sent by a flight attendant on the morning of his alleged murder have been revealed in an emotional interview.

The travel influencer claims he was forced to pay $5 after asking if he could borrow the basic item from Jetstar staff.

The battle for the Victorian seat of Dunkley is in its final hours as Labor fights to retain its seat in the key Melbourne electorate.

The woman remains under police guard in hospital after a teen was found suffering from stab wounds.

Millions of Aussies who withdrew their super savings during the Covid-19 pandemic could be left $85bn worse off, as details of the massive taxpayer bill to come are revealed.

Two people have been charged after allegedly terrorising paramedics by driving at their ambulance in a stolen car, all while they were en route to a critical job.

In a bid to bolster their pay packets, Aussie workers are doing one thing, fresh analysis has revealed.

One Aussie city has cracked a grim temperature record not seen in years, amid warnings large parts of the country could expect less rainfall and scorching temperatures for months to come.

An anguished mother says the system has failed her daughter after she was killed by a stalker with chilling efficiency".

A beloved teacher was hoodwinked by her lover before she vanished without a trace, a coronial inquest has found.

The arrest of a NZYQ detainee has thrown the government's good news pitch ahead of Saturday's Dunkley by-election into disarray.

An inquiry into a former prison guard who was convicted of sexually assaulting female inmates has delivered its final report.

Millions of Aussies are set for a scorcher on the last day of summer with super high temps on the cards amid a severe heat warning.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's son Alex has revealed he was the target of suspected Chinese agents.

The conduct of the major supermarkets is in the firing line but Labor is resisting calls to do one thing to break up their duopoly.

Court documents have revealed more details on what happened during an alleged shooting that brought Sydney's CBD to standstill on Wednesday.

The identities of a man and woman found dead in a home in what police suspect to be a murder-suicide have been revealed.

A mum who smoked marijuana while pregnant failed to help her baby despite the boy's loud squealing cry" before his death.

A longstanding member of the Victorian Liberal Party has been jailed for foreign interference aimed at the heart" of the Australian government.

The former talkback radio star and Senator has issues with Melbourne's woke council" and is toying with the slogan, Make Melbourne Magnificent".

The Aussie radio star well-known for his radio prime time spot and comedy career has made a major health pledge, offering to be the face of a statewide campaign in one state.

A depraved couple who abused a cognitively impaired child for years and filmed their sickening acts have learned their fate. WARNING: Distressing.

Joe Hockey has called on Australia's spy boss to name the Australian politician who allegedly sold out" their country.

A viral video of tradies revealing the big money they make sparked debate about whether they deserve it, but those in the industry say they earn every cent.

The police commissioner faced a grilling about shocking new claims surrounding the alleged killer's use of a police-issued gun.

More details are emerging about the life of a mum who has been missing for more than a month after going for a morning run.

Shocking data has revealed concerning new drug and alcohol trends emerging among young Aussie women.

A man has been charged and will face court following the alleged shock shooting of a solicitor at a law firm in Sydney's CBD.

Billionaire James Packer has given an extraordinarily candid interview, delving into both his personal life and his views on the business world.

Furious hospital workers will walk off the job on Thursday after staff parking hikes have been raised from nothing, to as much as $2600 a year.

A popular Aussie tourist destination has been ordered to clean up its act after business leaders were told the city smells like a toilet".

Brittany Higgins will return to Australia for the first time since fleeing the country in December with her partner, David Sharaz.

Firefighters had to lift the exotic bird's owner into the air in the hopes of getting the beloved pet back after it vanished days earlier.

The boss of Australia's spy agency has been urged to unmask the identity of an ex-politician accused of selling out the nation to foreign spies.

A detainee released following a landmark ruling by the High Court has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault.

A gunman who allegedly shot a man in dramatic scenes at a Sydney office has been charged, as the identity of the victim is revealed.

Disturbing new images have shown the exact location where the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were buried.

The identity of the man accused of allegedly stabbing another man to death in a suburban home has been suppressed as police continue to investigate the alleged attack.

A depraved couple who abused a cognitively impaired child for years and filmed their sickening acts will learn their fate. WARNING: Distressing.

A witness reported hearing loud and terrifying screams" after allegedly watching an accused stabber follow two people toward a cemetery, a court has been told.

An independent MP has taken a stand against the federal government constantly spruiking its rejigged tax cuts in question time.

In a historic address, the Philippines president has taken a veiled swipe at China as Anthony Albanese spruiked Australia's partnership.

The senate president has described the behaviour of Lidia Thorpe as appalling" after she refused to stop speaking during a late-night stunt.

A real estate boss has had his licence revoked after sexually assaulting two young women hoping for a job, a court has been told.

A chilling theory has been aired regarding the case of missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy.