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‘Ripping’: Dutton’s fiery defence call
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the government should commit to spending more than 2 per cent of Australia's GDP on defence.
‘I don’t’: Joyce denies drinking problem
Barnaby Joyce was asked directly if he had a drinking problem after footage emerged of him on a footpath last week.
Complete list of Brisbane road closures after heavy rainfall, flooding
As heavy rain persists, roads across Brisbane and South East Queensland face closures due to flooding, causing travel disruptions.
Mystery over mum’s horror killing
Her children came home from school to find her bound and gagged body in her bedroom with her baby crying in the next room.
‘Rebrand era’: Flight attendant’s adorable act
Taylor Swift fans on a flight to Melbourne were treated to a little pre-party sing-a-long led by an enthusiastic flight attendant.
Cop denies crypto theft allegations
A cyber crime police officer will fight allegations he stole a cryptocurrency fortune seized during a drug trafficking investigation.
‘Foul play’ investigated in asbestos scandal
At least 25 sites across the city have been found to contain garden mulch contaminated with the deadly material.
Astronomical amount of Albo’s custom ring
A jeweller has revealed the staggering price the Prime Minister might have paid for a custom engagement ring for his bride-to-be.
Man faces jail for ‘angering rainbow serpent’
A WA man is facing jail time under cultural heritage laws for disrupting the rainbow serpent after building a bridge over a creek on his property.
‘Massive error’ from police revealed
An alleged drug dealer was mistakenly released from jail. Now she's at large" as the police can't find her.
Bid to solve $3.1b plague affecting one in two Australians
The government is eyeing SMS scammers and has introduced a new scheme stripping them of one important weapon they use to target Aussie victims.
‘Thug’: PM’s shock admission about Dutton
The PM has taken aim at the Coalition's supposed internal bickering, after Peter Dutton was labelled a thug" by one of his predecessors.
Murder-accused named in horror slasher death
A man charged with the murder of his wife after allegedly running over her with the slasher attachment of a tractor on a farm has been named.
Autistic man left trapped in scorching hot car
A passer-by alerted authorities after noticing a severely distressed" man locked in the backseat of a car outside a Perth shopping centre.
ASX rebounds after weak start
The Australian sharemarket has lifted for the first time this week, as the tech sector benefits from a major takeover bid.
‘Overwhelming’: PM, Jodie thank wellwishers
Anthony Albanese has opened up about his proposal to Jodie Haydon after a romantic Valentine's Day dinner in Canberra.
Dangerous ‘skull’ MDMA tablets found on NSW streets
NSW Health is warning a new MDMA pill has twice the average dosage of an average ecstasy' pill, and that amounts can vary with each pill.
Ticket shock for Aussie Taylor Swift fans
Taylor Swift fans have been met with a massive surprise only a day out from the start of her sold out Australia tour.
Woman allegedly left rotting in tub: court
A jealous" boyfriend allegedly murdered his partner and left her to rot in the upstairs bathtub for months, a jury has been told.
‘A typical weekday’: Chilling detail among list of crimes being heard in an Aussie court
A list of criminal matters being heard by a court on a standard day masks a sickening reality that Australians can no longer ignore.
‘Embarrassing’: Huge problem with Centrelink
Services Australia is optimistic a boost to staffing will curb woeful payment processing and call waiting times.
Aussies react to Barnaby’s awkward video
Locals have broken their silence over the embarrassing video showing the ex-deputy PM sprawled on the side of the road.
Urgent recall for popular school product
A popular product for school students has been recalled amid fears it could be a serious danger for young children.
Weird reason Gen Zers are taking up running
A new dating trend has taken off in Australia, with young people forcing themselves out of bed before sunrise just so they can participate.
‘Overwhelming’: PM, Jodie thank wellwishers
Anthony Albanese has opened up about his proposal to Jodie Haydon after a romantic Valentine's Day dinner in Canberra.
Shock claim against Lehrmann inquiry chair
A lawyer for the ACT's former chief prosecutor has made a huge claim against the Bruce Lehrmann trial inquiry's chair amid his texts with a high-profile columnist.
‘Unjustifiable’: Wong’s message to Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has called on Israel to not go down the path' of carrying out a planned offensive.
Millions of ‘sickies’ amid Swift mania
New data has revealed millions of Australians would chuck a sickie" for a concert as Taylor Swift touches down in Australia.
Chilling screams after horror alleged motel break-in
Horrifying video has emerged of a group of teens allegedly breaking into a motel room while the occupant was still inside.
Tax cuts for all a step closer
Despite a last-minute attempt by the Coalition, the government's contentious changes to stage 3 have cleared a major hurdle.
Unemployment rate jumps to 2022 levels
An extra 22,000 Australians entered 2024 without a job, with the latest figures showing unemployment rate has jumped above 4 per cent for the first time in two years.
‘Can’t afford to live’: PM blasted
The Prime Minister has been slammed over plans to wed his years-long partner despite a cost of living crisis.
‘Don’t buy it’: New twist in case of offensive personalised number plate
There's been a shock twist in the case of a personalised New South Wales number plate deemed offensive, with authorities demanding answers.
‘Violated’: Influencer tells of alleged break-in
The woman behind a popular Aussie fashion line said she couldn't sleep after the terrifying incident.
Details behind Albo’s custom ring
Anthony Albanese has revealed new details about how he planned and designed a custom engagement ring for his bride-to-be.
Inside PM’s surprise V-day proposal
More has been revealed about the romantic evening shared by Australia's first couple before the proposal.
New warning as cyclone risk grows
Forecasters have said there is now an increased chance that a cyclone bringing as much as 200mm of rain could strike Australia.
Where to get last-minute Eras Tour outfit
Were you one of the lucky ones who got last minute tickets to Taylor? We have sampled all the stores to find the best Taytay look for your gig.
Husband questioned over farm tractor death
His wife was allegedly run over by the slasher attachment of a tractor at their sugar cane farm.
‘Criminal’: Risk hundreds of asbestos sites
A primary school will be shut for weeks after an asbestos contamination, as it was revealed there could be hundreds of impacted sites across Sydney, including hospitals and parks.
Why teen burned down $24 million harbourside mansion
A 19-year-old Kenyan national, who had only been in Sydney for five months, lit a heritage-listed mansion on fire. Here's his excuse.
Albo grilled over released crims’ locations
Labor has again come under pressure to explain how former detainees were able to go out and commit crimes if they were being closely monitored".
Big problems with defence force exposed
At a time where Australia's military is trying to grow, staffing levels are plummeting - but one type of role seems to be growing in size.
State braces for severe thunderstorms
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for one state, with residents being warned to be prepared for flash flooding.
Cop accused of taking crypto drug fortune
A federal police officer allegedly pocketed a cryptocurrency fortune seized from a steroid-trafficking ring, a court has been told.
‘Won’t be held to ransom’: Premier calls snap election
Tasmania's premier has revealed why he has called a snap election, saying he won't be held to ransom' by cross bench.
Greyhound trainer banned for life after bashing dog’s heads in with ‘hammer’
A dog trainer has been found guilty by the greyhound commission of killing four dogs and burying them under a concrete slab and garden beds.
Warning for Swift fans ahead of concert
Fans travelling to the first of Taylor Swift's concerts are being warned to plan ahead.
US star: Australia ‘doesn’t really care’
Political pundit Megyn Kelly has sung Australia's praises, calling on the US to learn a lesson from one of our most controversial policies.
Popular regional music festival cancelled across the country
Organisers hope to bring the festival back in the future, with comments online criticising this year's line-up.
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