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Albo caught out over billionaire flight claim
Anthony Albanese has been called out over a bold claim about hitching flights with billionaires, with the PM lashing out amid claims he accepted free Qantas upgrades.
Dog-sitting council worker wins compensation over work-from-home pet fence injury
A council employee who tripped over a pet fence while working from home has won a workers compensation case.
State’s call on ‘controversial’ e-scooters
Almost half a million e-scooters could be mingling with cars, bikes and pedestrians under proposed reform in one Australian state.
Police investigating ‘suspicious’ house fire
Police have launched a probe into a suspicious" house fire after an occupant battled to extinguish the blaze.
PM branded ‘out of touch’ amid freebie drama
Anthony Albanese has been branded naive" amid the Qantas freebie drama, with calls for the anti-corruption watchdog to issue guidance".
Albo lashes author over upgrade claim
Anthony Albanese has lashed out at the author at the centre of furore surrounding dozens of flight upgrades, issuing a fiery defence of his actions.
Adelaide family sells ‘truly rare’ 1.2-hectare parcel of land after 60 years
A highly sought after 1.2-hectare property owned by the same family for 60 years is going on the market, ready for immediate development".
Jewish group takes Islamic preacher to court
Australia's leading Jewish group is taking court action against an Islamic preacher, claiming the cleric racially vilified Jews in sermons at a Sydney mosque.
Corby relative stung in massive MDMA bust
A court has been told how two men - one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby - acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.
‘Soliciting freebies’: Clash over Albo flight claims
The senator calling for a probe into Anthony Albanese's relationship with Qantas is dodging questions about her own experience with the airline.
Woman critical after NSW brewery explosion
A young woman has been airlifted to hospital after being critically injured in a gas explosion at a popular brewery.
Stranded women’s rugby player supplied cocaine, ketamine: court
A women's rugby player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
Farmer accused of family slavery: court
A Victorian father allegedly forced his family into slavery-like conditions, working on their regional property under the threat of beatings. a court has been told.
Family’s public grief after daughter found dead
The family of Nikkita Azzopardi are grappling with her shock death as police arrest a 33-year-old man who was known to her.
Major Aussie fashion retailer goes bust
A major ASX-listed retailer that owns iconic brands such as Katies, Rivers and Millers has gone into voluntary administration.
Texts reveal Knox star’s $4.1 million scam
Court documents have exposed how an investor used dodgy cheques, forged bank transfers and fake account balances to swindle millions.
‘Died?’: Moment ABC stops working
Viewers were left stunned when the national news broadcaster was affected by a major outage on Monday.
Killer’s ‘apology’ over missing man’s death
A man involved in causing the death of a missing man whose body has never been found has broken his silence in court.
Student kills two women in 24 hours
A double killer had recently moved to Australia on a student visa hoping to find better prospects", a court has been told.
Stranded NRWL player supplied cocaine, ketamine: court
An NRLW player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
Aussie rock star’s bizarre alleged Woolies act
A controversial Australian rocker has landed himself in court over a bizarre alleged act in a Woolworths store.
Demand to ex-Qantas boss over Albo upgrades
A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
Albo under fire on Qantas upgrades
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued to face criticism over allegations he asked ex Qantas boss Alan Joyce for free flight upgrades.
‘Died?’: Moment ABC stops working
Viewers were left stunned when the national news bulletin stopped working shortly before midday on Monday.
‘Pub teast’: PM slammed over Qantas freebies
Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Anthony Albanese's Qantas freebies after the Prime Minster was accused of gold-plating' his private holidays.
Threats to alleged Thorpe attacker: court
A woman charged after senator Lidia Thorpe was allegedly assaulted at the MCG has received threats", her lawyer has told a court.
‘Contempt’: Warning to Albo after QLD vote
Peter Dutton is twisting the knife in federal Labor after Queensland voters kicked the party out after almost a decade in power.
Miracle as missing woman found alive
A woman missing for more than a week has been found alive but suffering a suspected snake bite in NSW's Snowy Mountains region.
Mining powerhouse rockets to top spot
A mining powerhouse is officially Australia's best state in economic performance for the first time in 10 years.
Chilling texts killer sent victim’s parents
Lilie James' killer sent chilling text messages to her family from her phone the night she died in a high school bathroom.
Miracle as missing woman found alive
A woman missing for over a week has been found alive but suffering a suspected snake bite in NSW's Snowy Mountains region.
New premier’s huge Olympic call
Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli has only just grabbed power, but he looks set to reshape Brisbane's Olympic legacy with a huge decision.
Shock as huge nude crowd takes over bridge
Thousands have stripped naked and converged on a famous bridge all for the sake of art.
‘Pathetic’: Steven Miles slammed for ‘graceless’ speech after losing Queensland election
Outgoing Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been slammed for a graceless" and boofheaded" election night speech in which he refused to concede.
‘Out of touch’: Election warning after Qld blow
After a bruising election result on Saturday, a senior Labor minister issued a warning to the minor party stating voters were beginning to have buyers remorse".
Heartbreaking texts on day daughter killed
The text messages the parents of Lilie James sent just hours before discovering she had been killed have been revealed.
Parents of Lilie James break their silence
The parents of Lilie James have broken their silence one year after her heinous murder, revealing their anguish and a haunting text they received from the killer.
New Queensland premier’s plans for first 100 days
After winning government in Saturday's election, new premier David Crisafulli will set about ticking off his priorities for his first 100 days.
Miles finally concedes election defeat
The outgoing Queensland premier has conceded Labor's election defeat, with the LNP winning government for just the second time since 1989.
Albo defends free Qantas upgrades
The Prime Minister has been called on to explain his relationship with Qantas after it was revealed he personally requested flight upgrades from the former CEO.
Big issue as Miles breaks silence
Labor leader Steven Miles has made a very surprising move in what was expected to be his concession speech.
Albo lashed over free Qantas upgrades
The Prime Minister has been called on to explain his relationship with Qantas after it was revealed he personally requested flight upgrades from the former CEO.
Five injured in gas explosion at campground
Five people have been injured in a gas explosion at a campground in South Australia, with two of them in a serious condition.
Man jumps into action to rescue roo from surf
A man has been hailed a hero for jumping into action and rescuing a roo from a popular beach.
‘Don’t play up’: Senator Lidia Thorpe’s shock claim about king
Lidia Thorpe has made a shock claim about her interaction with King Charles, claiming another senator whispered three words to her as the monarch spoke.
‘Crazy’: Unusual item flying off shelves
A Labor MP has made a commitment on behalf of the NSW government over the unusual product flying off shelves across the state.
Sydney beaches polluted with human faecal matter
Dozens of beaches and bays across Sydney prone to pollution from human poo have been issued with a water quality warning.
Is the high cost-of-living an excuse for petty theft?
The rationale for supermarket rorting is straight-forward in many people's minds: if they treat us like idiots, we'll treat them like idiots. But does that make it right, asks Angela Mollard.
Anna reveals Labor’s major election ‘issue’
With the LNP yet to secure a majority government, its leader has been given an ominous warning by a federal crossbench party leader.
Anna reveals Labor’s major election ‘issue’
Labor will not be able to form majority government - but an earlier predicted wipe-out may not be on the cards.
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