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Melbourne author’s chilling cancer claim
Like countless Aussies, Lucie Morris-Marr's family loved their snags, bacon and ham - until she made a horrifying discovery.
Dutton claims ‘leaking’ fears in terror plot
Peter Dutton has made the extraordinary claim that NSW Police chose to keep the PM in the dark over the foiled caravan terror plot due to concerns of leaking".
In-flight yoga, spin cycle classes: Wild ideas for new Qantas wellbeing zone
The team designing brand-new Qantas cabins for super long-haul flights to London and New York have revealed the new wellness zone'.
Suburbs targeted in anti-Semitic attacks
Multiple fences, garage doors and vehicles parked on the street have been tagged with the words f**k Jews".
Locals in elite Bowral age over a $25,000 a week luxury rehab clinic, slamming risk of ‘drugged out’ patients in their pricey patch
Locals in an idyllic country town have declared war on operators of a luxury rehabilitation centre that charges patients $25,000 per week.
Tragedy as boy, 7, drowns at waterhole
The young boy was pulled unresponsive from the water before being flown to hospital in a critical condition.
Melbourne woman’s chilling cancer claim
Like countless Aussies, Lucie Morris-Marr's family loved their snags, bacon and ham - until she made a horrifying discovery.
Granddad dies in alleged burglary
A great-grandfather killed during an alleged burglary was so excited" to set sail on his dream cruise just days later.
Man charged with 2yo’s murder
A man has been charged over the alleged murder of a two-year-old boy found unconscious at a regional home.
‘Ridiculous:’ Dutton’s caravan call lashed
A Labor minister has condemned Peter Dutton over his politicisation" of a failed Sydney terror plot, despite ongoing questions around when the PM was informed.
Bad news for anyone with HECS debt
The federal government has defended making millions of Aussies wait to learn if $16bn will be wiped from their student debts.
PM’s ‘unsettling’ communications breakdown over ‘terror’ caravan: Dutton
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for an independent assessment of a communications breakdown involving the PM over a failed Sydney terror plot.
Man charged over double fatal shooting
Three men now stand charged with murder after a man and woman were allegedly fatally shot in Melbourne's south.
Australian of the Year winner’s huge move
Professor Richard Scolyer, the renowned scientist co-named Australian of the Year, has made a huge announcement about his future at the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
Key moments in Sam Murphy search
It's a case that broke Australia's heart: A beloved mum goes for a run and never comes back. Here are the key moments in the year since Samantha Murphy went missing.
Hidden tax to hit Aussies for the 84th time
The price of a pint will rise again next week, sparking new calls to remove the tax amid concerns it only punishes both producers and pub-goers.
Sydney caravan plot: Abbott erupts over Albo’s ‘shocking failure’
The former Prime Minister has slammed Anthony Albanese after he was left out of the loop" about an alleged anti-Semitic terror plot.
Why students will have to wait for $16bn HECS cut
The federal government has defended making millions of Aussies wait to learn if $16bn will be wiped from their student debts.
Premier’s plea as investigation ramps up
The NSW Premier has vowed no stone will be left unturned after a deeply distressing" spate of alleged hate attacks across Sydney.
Australian of the Year winner’s huge move
Professor Richard Scolyer, the renowned scientist co-named Australian of the Year, has made a huge announcement about his future at the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
‘Shocking’: North Sydney Council to vote on 111 per cent rate hikes to pay for botched pool redevelopment
Sydney residents are facing an appalling" rate rise of 111 per cent to help pay off $51 million for a botched project.
Drivers warned over ‘speed fine trap’
Motorists are being urged to be wary of a major speed trap" that saw thousands of speeding fines issued in two days.
Major change to buying popular painkiller
New rules for Aussies looking to buy one of the country's most popular medications have taken effect today.
Police probe after deaths of man, woman
A man was found critically injured near a freeway only hours after a woman was found dead inside a home, with the pair believed to have known one another.
Hidden tax to hit Aussies for the 84th time
Industry bodies are urging the government to remove alcohol tax increases amid concerns the dripping tap" only punishes both producers and drinkers.
Man killed, kids injured in horror crash
A man and two children were reportedly on their way to school at the time of the head-on collision, with the other driver now facing charges.
Calling all mums and dads: Take the Great Parent Survey 2025
From school standards to screen time, we're taking the pulse of Australia's mums and dads - while famous parents like Olympic champion Libby Trickett are also diving in.
Depraved rapist handed one of state’s harshest sentences
An ex-soldier has received one of the state's harshest sentences for raping multiple women and girls with a high level of depravity."
Inquest to be held into child’s cult death
A coronial inquest will be held into the death of a young girl who was left to die by her parents and members of a killer cult who took away her insulin.
Parents jailed for almost starving child to death
A court has been told how the parents of a teenage ballerina almost starved their daughter to death - denying anything was wrong with her.
Police to patrol Jewish schools
In a stark illustration of Australia's escalating anti-Semitism crisis, police in one state will begin patrolling Jewish schools to keep kids safe.
‘Bullied to death’: Victorian schoolboy, 15, takes own life on Australia Day
A Victorian family is in mourning after their 15-year-old son took his life on Australia Day, four days before the start of the school year.
Police admit shock failures in Floreat tragedy
Eight police officers will face disciplinary action after an internal investigation discovered serious failures before coward killer Mark Bombara's Floreat rampage.
Basketball coach ‘groomed’ child, police
A 67-year-old basketball coach was arrested at a suburban home after a report was made to police, alleging historical sexual assaults.
Dutton takes aim at ‘diversity advisers’
The Opposition Leader has vowed to responsibly scale back the Canberra public service", taking aim at diversity and inclusion advisers, and change managers.
Hidden tax to hit Aussies for the 84th time
A hidden tax on a beloved Aussie staple will be upped for the 84th time since it was introduced - prompting industry groups to call for change.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
Update on ex-AFL great accused of sex with 9yo
The prosecution has revealed how many witnesses it is considering in the trial of a former AFL legend accused of historical sexual abuse.
Ban on woman accused of botox ruse
A woman accused of hospitalising three people with unregistered cosmetic injections has been ordered to stop.
Mum’s last text before pilot son’s death Rottnest Island plane crash: Funeral for pilot James Wong in Sydney
The mother of a pilot who was killed along with two international tourists in a horror seaplane crash has revealed her final text hours before the crash.
Horror discovery in water tank
Aussies are being warned to check their water tanks after a horrible discovery in one led to health concerns.
Albo dodges key terror plot detail
Anthony Albanese has shut down reporters asking questions about an alleged anti-Semitic terror plot stemming from a caravan laden with explosives.
Albo ‘out of the loop’ over terror plot
Police are on the hunt for the masterminds of an alleged Sydney terror plot after making two unrelated arrests, while Albo has come under fire for being out of the loop".
Bank bucks trend with bold move
As the major banks close more regional branches, one of the big four is taking a different approach for face-to-face dealings on Saturdays.
Storms ‘more dangerous then a cyclone’ on the move: BOM
A monsoonal low more dangerous than a cyclone" is on the move and threatening another deluge for towns that have been smashed with almost 1m of rain in only days.
Major change to buying popular painkiller
Aussies will now face new rules when trying to buy one of the country's most popular medications after a concerning number of overdoses.
Huge call for nationwide 50c fares
One party has made a huge call to roll out 50c public transport fares across the nation - a move they say will save the average Aussie thousands every year.
Dire warning after shock summer drownings
A spate of drownings at popular swimming spots in one state has prompted a major warning from authorities.
Woman to fight alleged drug death case
A woman accused of manslaughter months after a man died from a suspected adverse" drug reaction has revealed plans to fight the allegations, a court has been told.
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