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ASX slumps on collapsed $36bn deal
Energy stocks have led a dramatic market slump after a $36bn Santos takeover collapsed overnight, wiping billions from the ASX.
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas rocked by shock cabinet resignations
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced the shock resignation of two key cabinet ministers, just months before the state heads to the polls.
‘Unholy coalition’ claim on childcare
Labor has accused the Coalition and the Greens of an unholy coalition" to delay urgent reform of the childcare sector.
‘Queenslander’ becomes senator for NSW
A Queenslander and former Pauline Hanson PA will fill a vacant NSW senate spot after a historic vote in state parliament.
Australia’s new climate target revealed, nation reacts
One of Australia's mining billionaires has slammed Anthony Albanese's new climate change target in a scathing critique.
‘Already inside’: Grim truth for Aussie parents
Police have warned school holidays are primetime" for online predators, revealing the risk children face from inside their homes.
Fresh warning as population hits 27.5m
A conservative think-tank says Australia's latest population numbers show the country's migration intake is unsustainable, but the government says the numbers are falling.
Fresh claims in shock whale drug death case
The case of a man who allegedly used a whale euthanasia charity to obtain lethal drugs and assist two suicides has been heard in court.
Wages drop, bills spike in doomsday 2035 warning
Australians face a $1.6 trillion hit to household spending and plummeting living standards if the nation fails to change its ways on emissions, a new report reveals.
Migrant boom lifts Aussie population
Australia added another 423,400 people to its population in the 12 months to March, with migrants leading the boom.
Australia’s new climate target revealed
Anthony Albanese revealed a huge new plan for Australia that his treasurer claims will make Aussies much wealthier.
Willey in cuffs after wild 1000km manhunt
An alleged shooter who led police on a wild manhunt stretching more than 1000km has been arrested.
Albo reveals major climate target
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's huge new emissions target after weeks of speculation.
‘Backflip’: Massive twist for Alan Jones
Some charges against former radio presenter Alan Jones have been downgraded", a court has been told, in a massive twist for the former shock jock.
Kmart looks to fight privacy breach ruling
Kmart is reviewing its options" to appeal the government watchdog's finding on facial recognition cameras installed in stores to detect theft.
Retribution as ABC booted from Trump event
Donald Trump is said to have taken drastic action against the ABC after a reporter from the national broadcaster clashed with the President this week.
Masks mandated as measles outbreak grows
Masks have been made mandatory in parts of a major hospital amid a fast-growing outbreak that has sparked fresh warnings.
NRL star to fight betting, drug charges
An NRL star charged with using inside knowledge for betting and supplying cocaine has fronted court for the first time.
Australia’s new climate target revealed
Anthony Albanese has landed on a new climate charge target for Australia that will aim to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Grim reason for city’s youth wipe-out
One of Australia's biggest cities is being strangled of its young people because of one key thing, the Premier has warned.
Kmart looks to appeal privacy breach ruling
The government watchdog has made a call on Kmart's facial recognition cameras that were installed in stores to detect theft.
‘Held to ransom’: Ley grilled on net zero
Sussan Ley has been grilled on a key issue tearing the Coalition apart.
More job cut chaos hits coal miners
Queensland coalminers are being slammed again with job cuts as another mining behemoth announces lay-offs.
UAE ditches Santos buyout offer
A $30bn takeover offer for one of Australia's largest companies has collapsed, prompting this reaction from the chairman.
‘Cash now’: IGA boss plea to Aussie shoppers
Supermarket giant IGA has launched a new rewards program as it looks to take on the duopoloy of Woolworths and Coles.
Albo set to announce key goal for Australia
The Prime Minister is expected to reveal the highly-anticipated 2035 emissions reductions target.
Higgins’ big move after crushing court defeat
Senator Linda Reynolds started bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins but the former Liberal staffer has hit back.
Urgent warning after infectious disease outbreak
Health authorities have issued a list of locations where an infectious person travelled early last week.
Huge update in two decade old cold case
A massive breakthrough has been made 23 years after a South Australian woman went missing.
Cruel blow for families of slain cops
Special operations police have been spotted entering a national park during the search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman, as it emerged a conman has been taking advantage of the community.
Jobs, courses axed in uni restructure
A $100m restructure is set to chop more than 100 staff and 1100 subjects in a bid to return a university to surplus.
Murder charge after attack, house fire
Police have charged a man with murder after an alleged assault and separate arson attack left one dead and two hospitalised.
Man admits killing infant boy
A Melbourne man has admitted he killed a baby boy after the infant was found unresponsive by emergency services.
Aussie TV star dead at 93
An Australian media icon has been remembered as warm, quick witted and kind".
Trio charged for shady arson attack
Three men have been charged over an arson attack on a construction company, as police probe links between bikie gangs and industry corruption.
Cop faces probe over Kirk FB post
A South Australian police officer is being investigated over a social media post describing the shooting of US conservative Charlie Kirk as "something wonderful."
Popular Coogee cafe forced to close, replace windows ‘or risk being shut down permanently’
The Coogee venue was forced to shut its doors for a day over the council complaint, amid concerns that regulatory demands are bleeding businesses dry".
Manhunt for alleged gunman changes tack
Police are searching for an armed man in Central Queensland and are urging members of the public not to approach him.
Uber driver left paralysed after stabbing
A family's world has been turned upside down after their daughter, an Uber driver, was left paralysed in a frenzied knife attack.
‘Most hated man’ wanted by police, council
A driver once described as Australia's most hated man" remains on the lam despite efforts from police and a council to track them down.
Real estate scam sweeping Aussie town
Residents have been warned about suspicious flyers masquerading as a respected local real estate agency in a brazen scam.
Strange sight at popular Aussie beach
Just weeks after the last unusual event, giant clouds of sea foam have swept ashore, transforming an Aussie coastline into a surreal, frothy landscape.
Millions of Aussies set for cash boost
Pensioners, renters and single parents will receive a big income boost this Friday. Here's what you need to know.
Major update after alleged servo attack
The wild moment police catch up to a couple accused of terrorising motorists with a firearm before sparking an emergency declaration has been revealed.
Woman dead in suspected DV incident
A woman has died after she was found unresponsive in a front yard following a suspected domestic violence incident.
Fresh threat looms for mushroom killer
Erin Patterson was found guilty of poisoning four relatives with a laced meal, and was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month.
Question every Victorian wants answered
The Victorian Premier is under huge scrutiny over exactly what she's doing in China in the wake of Dan Andrews' disturbing class photo with dictators.
‘No’: Bikini photo sparks WFH debate
Summer is almost here, and some photos taken today have exposed why the WFH debate in Australia is just heating up.
4yo ‘wounded’ at childcare centre: cops
A NSW childcare worker has been charged after she allegedly forced a four-year-old boy onto a bed, leaving him with a cut to his head.
Major update after alleged servo attack
Police have issued an update after a couple allegedly terrorised motorists with a firearm before sparking a major emergency declaration.
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