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Accused ex-judge granted wish
A former judge charged with possessing child abuse material has been given the all clear to do one thing despite police opposition.
Big bank gets in on rate-cutting wave
Australia's major banks are joining the wave of smaller lenders cutting mortgage rates ahead of a near-certainty" rate cut next week.
Albo won’t consult Trump on Palestine issue
Anthony Albanese indicated he would not speak with Donald Trump ahead of making a decision whether or not to recognise a Palestinian state.
‘Fake seizure guy’ sentenced for beach act
A man known for his bizarre public antics by faking a seizure and seeking help from passers-by has issued an apology to one victim in court.
Scary details in deadly Bali boat tragedy
Within two to three seconds, we went from everything's fine and normal' to the boat being upside down, and we're in the water," the Aussie man said.
Bizarre way man scared off would-be thieves
Two car thieves have been sent scambling in fear after a Melbourne homeowner's incredible act.
Huge rain band brings showers to millions
A rain band thousands of kilometres long is going to bring showers to large parts of the interior and a huge stretch of Australia's east coast.
‘Just wait’: Plea as rapist MP fights to keep job
The expulsion of Gareth Ward would usurp" sentencing of the convicted rapist, his lawyer has claimed in court, as the MP fights to keep his job.
Man’s alleged lewd act in front of kids
Police have released images of a man they believe could assist in their investigation into a man allegedly exposing himself to two children at a bus stop.
‘Severe’: Blaze rips through cafe, factory
A fire has torn through a Sydney business and neighbouring factory overnight, leaving one person in hospital.
Elderly man dies after alleged assault
An 84-year-old man has died three days after he and his wife, 82, were allegedly assaulted by a man known to them at their home near Wagga Wagga.
Huge claim in rapist MP’s fight to keep job
A move to expel rapist MP Gareth Ward should not go ahead as he is unable to vote against it while in custody on remand, a court has been told.
Judgment Day for rapist MP’s expulsion
Convicted rapist and sitting MP Gareth Ward will fight attempts by the Labor government to have him expelled from state parliament.
Perv sentenced after spying on women
A Chilean man has been sentenced after earlier pleading guilty to filming women showering using a hidden pen camera'.
Russia, China flexing muscles in Indo-Pacific
Anthony Albanese is facing calls to toughen his stance on China as Beijing teams up with another nuclear-armed foe in the Indo-Pacific.
Judgement Day for rapist MP’s expulsion
Convicted rapist and sitting MP Gareth Ward will fight attempts by the Labor government to have him expelled from state parliament.
FIFO workers on measles alert
FIFO workers in Western Australia's mining heartland are on alert after new measles cases were detected in the Pilbara and Perth.
Teen dies after homemade gun shooting
A teenage boy who accidentally shot himself with a homemade gun has died in hospital.
Russia, China flexing muscle in Indo-Pacific
Anthony Albanese is facing calls to toughen his stance on China as Beijing teams up with another nuclear-armed foe in the Indo-Pacific.
Call to release ‘secret’ report on pay bungle
The minister has been urged to release the scathing review into an automated system which led to the unlawful cancellation of more than 900 social security payments.
Woman’s arm severed in horror crash
A woman's arm has been severed and six people were rushed to hospital after a horror two car collision in Melbourne.
Tragic update for woman missing in floods
After an intensive search, rescue teams have discovered a body in the NSW Hunter Valley, feared to be a young woman lost in rising floodwaters.
‘Terrifying surge’: Aussie racism warning
There is a terrifying surge" of bigotry festering within Australian society, the Race Discrimination Commissioner says.
‘Can’t lose’: Alleged text after wife drowns
A text allegedly sent by a former army major charged with his wife's murder years after she drowned on a kayaking trip has been aired in court.
‘Major backflip’: Fresh blow to renters
A motion to disallow controversial changes to rental rights in one Australian state has been shot down in parliament.
Gold Coast teacher beaten, sexually harassed by primary school students
A Queensland primary school teacher has spoken of being subjected to vile abuse from her students, as thousands of educators across the state walked off the job.
Breakthrough in nurses’ pay dispute
Nurses will vote on whether to accept an interim pay deal from the NSW government, drawing nearer the end of a year-long pay dispute.
Radical idea to blow up Aussie calendar
Melbourne's Lord Mayor believes a First Nations seasonal calendar is far more accurate when it comes to understanding Australian conditions.
State’s new Premier 18 days after election
More than two weeks after voters were sent to the polls for a snap election sparked by a no-confidence motion against the Premier, the state's leader has been decided.
‘Troubling’ Greens’ move on ‘irrelevant’ Latham
An MP who sued Mark Latham for defamation says it is deeply troubling" the Greens voted to adjourn a motion to condemn him.
Vapes laced with killer drug seized
A young Australian man is facing serious drug charges after police allegedly uncovered a supply network involving vape liquid infused with a deadly opioid.
‘Short skirt club’: Toyota worker ‘mortified’ over dress code memo
A Toyota employee was left mortified" at being asked to try on a larger skirt size" after a complaint about a short skirt club" at the dealership.
Industry collapse threatens to hollow towns
Entire Australian towns could be hollowed out" and thousands left jobless amid a bombshell move from China.
Aussie music legend dies at 89
Aussie pop-rock icon, chart-topper and ARIA Hall of Fame artist Col Joye has died aged 89.
Latham’s escape after defying court gag
Controversial MP Mark Latham has escaped parliamentary condemnation after he was accused of sharing confidential information.
Albo’s big Gaza call with French leader
Anthony Albanese has restated support for a two-state solution in a call with the world leader leading the push to recognise a Palestinian state next month.
‘Working together’: French PM speaks with Anthony Albanese on the implementation of the two-state solution
French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed he's working together" with Anthony Albanese on a huge issue.
‘Keep children home’: Queensland’s state teachers to strike
Queensland state school teachers will strike on Wednesday for the first time in 16 years over an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
Fury after JobSeeker payments illegally cut
The groups responsible for administering JobSeeker payments to vulnerable Australians have been lashed after 964 payments were unlawfully cancelled.
Aussie scores $15m in huge lotto win
One of Australia's newest multi-millionaires has spoken out after scoring an enormous $15m windfall in Tuesday's Oz Lotto draw.
Charges after baby suffers fractured bones
A man and woman have been charged after a four-week-old baby was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including bone fractures.
Deadly disease on the rise in Bali
Aussie travellers are being warned rabies infections are on the rise in Bali with popular tourist spots identified as red zones.
‘May the best woman win’: JK Rowling weighs in on Giggle v Tickle discrimination case
The author has thrown her support behind the founder of a female-only app currently appealing a Federal Court ruling in a landmark trans rights case.
Two tickets share Oz Lotto jackpot on Tuesday night
The search is on for Australia's newest millionaires after two winning tickets split the $30m jackpot in Tuesday's Oz Lotto draw.
Pauline Hanson’s wild ceremony claims
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson reveals the wild reason why she rejected Welcome to Country ceremonies in the Senate.
Snowtown serial killer granted freedom
One of the Snowtown serial killers has been granted parole after serving 26 years in prison.
Couple missing after plane vanished identified
A Tasmanian couple who were last seen departing George Town airport in a light plane on Saturday have been identified.
Prison officer charged with corrupt conduct
A NSW Corrective Services officer has been charged with corrupt conduct offences by federal police, after allegedly smuggling an encrypted phone into prison.
ASX follows US lead for broad gains
Investors are betting shoppers will spend big in the coming months, as expectations of rate cuts in Australia and the US boost consumer stocks on the ASX.
Top uni teacher charged after allegedly showing child abuse material
A former judge and human rights lecturer at a top university has been charged after allegedly showing child abuse material to students during a class.
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