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Thousands without power after wild hailstorm
Thousands of homes are without power across Queensland and NSW after wild storms that brought hail the size of golf balls".
Hundreds attend out of control Halloween party
Police were assaulted trying to disperse hundreds of intoxicated gatecrashers from an out of control Halloween party on Friday night.
A former pastor has broken his silence on a rigid Pentacostal sect operating in Australia
Ten days after a news.com.au investigation published bombshell details of a rigid Pentecostal sect in Australia, an ex-Pastor has turned on them.
Nationals move to scrap Net Zero
The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.
‘Third World’: Coles shocking stealing stats
Coles says it's like a third world" country in one state, as a shocking amount of high value items are stolen by organised crime.
Chilling detail in peeping man’s arrest
Police allegedly made a chilling discovery when they arrested a man wanted for several disturbing peeping incidents in Sydney's inner west.
Drunk driver asleep in drive-thru: cops
Victorian Police have charged a man who allegedly fell asleep in a McDonald's drive-through with a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit.
Teenager killed on e-motorcycle
A teenager has died after falling from an e-motorcycle on the Gold Coast, days after a primary school-aged boy died in an e-bike collision.
‘Dangerous’ supercell set to hit millions
Australians are being warned to remain vigilant" as a violent and damaging storm is set to hit in the coming hours.
All the big changes to Medicare, PBS and Aged Care from November 1 explained
Some huge changes to how Aussies receive health care are now in effect. Here's what you need to know.
‘Dangerous’ supercell set to hit millions
Millions of Australians are in the firing line as a dangerous supercell storm brings giant hail, destructive winds and possible tornadoes.
Tributes flow for lightning strike victim
A young woman killed by a lightning strike during Thursday's fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.
‘200K short’: New threat to Brisbane Olympics and housing
Australia faces a critical shortage of more than 200,000 tradies, threatening both the national housing plan and Brisbane's Olympic preparations.
‘Suck or spit’: Sad reality of Sydney’s iconic ‘green tower’
It was hailed an architectural triumph and model for sustainable building. But 10 years on, owners inside Sydney's famed green skyscraper face a harsh reality.
Westpac CEO’s solution for Aussie housing crisis
Westpac boss Anthony Miller has called for Australia to fast-track some key regional changes to tackle the nation's housing crisis.
Major changes for every Aussie today
Some huge changes to how Aussies receive health care are now in effect. Here's what you need to know.
Driver cracks tinny after smashing into home
A Melbourne driver cracked a tinny immediately after he smashed a car into a home and tried to flee carrying a pack of mango and peach vodka drinks.
Hundreds of AGL jobs to be cut
Hundreds of AGL employees face job losses as the company undertakes a sweeping restructure to fund its multibillion-dollar renewable energy expansion.
Halloween fun ignites festive city streets
Rain failed to dampen spirits as ghouls, ghosts, and witches filled a city's laneways on Halloween night.
The cost of ‘vampire’ devices at home
Even on Halloween, some of the spookiest things in Australian homes aren't ghosts, they're vampire' appliances silently sucking up electricity.
New twist as MKR star’s charge dropped
A former MKR star facing several assault-related charges has won a partial victory in court after one of his charges was dismissed by a magistrate.
Former PM mourns mum’s death
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has announced the death of his mother Fay at the age of 92, sharing a touching tribute to the family matriarch.
Tributes flow for lightning strike victim
A young woman killed after being struck by lightning during Thursday's fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.
Young Aboriginal woman dies in custody
A 21-year old Aboriginal woman described as loving and vibrant" has died while she was being remanded in a Tasmanian prison.
‘Henchmen’: Ley’s claim after tour snub
Last-minute changes to Sussan Ley's itinerary at Tomago Aluminium were out of the plant's fear of political consequences", she claims.
‘Red tape’: Critical tax cut Aussies need now
Australia's peak small business body has called for a company tax cut, as local operators struggle with one of the world's highest rates. VOTE NOW
‘Predatory’: Rapist MP learns fate
After several court delays, the fate of former Kiama MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward has finally been sealed.
Why rebel Lib skipped net zero grilling
Coalition backbenchers are holding a key meeting on energy policy, but one of net zero's biggest detractors is not in attendance for a surprising reason.
Memorial for teen after Xmas Eve tragedy
A beach community has come together to install a permanent memorial to a teen who died after he was tragically swept away into the sea.
5yo critical after hit by ute outside school
A five-year-old girl who had been riding a scooter outside a western Sydney school when she was hit by a ute has died.
Big change coming to Sydney trains
A big change will affect millions of commuters on Sydney trains from Saturday, with fines of up to $1100.
‘Red tape’: Critical tax cut Aussies need right now
Australia's peak small business body has called for a company tax cut, as local operators struggle with one of the world's highest rates. VOTE NOW
Judge fires up after sentence sparks strike
Police have been shut down in their bid to reopen the case of a man who brutally attacked four Corrective Services officers sparking statewide industrial action.
Disgraced ex-MP learns fate
After several delays in a district court, the fate of former Kiama MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward has finally been sealed.
Moment historic Treaty passed into law
Supporters have erupted in cheers as landmark legislation establishing Australia's first Treaty with Indigenous people was passed.
‘Perplexed’: killer pilot appeals conviction
Jailed ex-pilot Greg Lynn has returned to court in a prison van for his long-awaited appeal over the missing campers murder case.
Huge update in search for little Gus
Police will completely drain a dam searched in the early days of the search for four-year-old Gus, last seen on his family's property more than a month ago.
Major update after brutal prison assault
A man whose sentence for attacking four prison officers sparked statewide industrial action will be dragged back before court in a major development.
Major update in rapist MP’s case
After several delays in a district court, the fate of former Kiama MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward will finally be sealed.
‘P**s weak’: Host loses it over prison assault
Radio host Ben Fordham has lashed the sentence given to a man who bashed four prison officers as piss weak', after it sparked a catastrophic' walkout.
Girl, 5, dead after being hit by ute
A young girl has passed away after she was hit by a HiLux when she was riding her bike on a footpath in Sydney's north west.
‘Perplexed’: killer pilot appeals conviction
Jailed ex-pilot Greg Lynn will return to court within hours for his long-awaited appeal over the missing campers case.
Bunnings CEO’s call to help Aussies own a home
Bunnings CEO says the Australian dream of homeownership is possible - but only if the government pulls on certain levers. He's also got a way to make it more affordable.
Australia’s top young entrepreneurs revealed
Australia's next generation of business titans have built billion-dollar empires from simple ideas, with many giving up lucrative careers to chase their entrepreneurial dreams.
‘Outrageous’: Legendary comedian backs Aussie social media ban
The British comedian behind hit series Blackadder and The Young Ones unequivocally supports" the Australia's brave" decision to stand up to big tech, arguing the it's not about censorship but protection.
‘Overworked’: $11.5bn bombshell for teachers
Fresh analysis has slapped a shocking dollar amount on how much unpaid overtime teachers rack up, new Parliamentary Library analysis reveals.
Parents to get access to sex offenders list
Daniel Morecombe's legacy is being honoured with a law allowing parents to see the identifying details of convicted pedophiles living near them.
Investor scam leads to record jail term
A businessman who swindled investors out of more than $34m has received a record jail sentence in one of the most serious fraud cases ever investigated by ASIC.
Child dies after tragic e-bike collision
Police are investigating a tragic incident in which a primary school-aged boy died after colliding with a teenage e-bike rider on the Sunshine Coast.
Man slashed in violent machete attack
Two people were confronted by a machete-wielding duo in broad daylight on Wednesday, leaving a 27-year-old man slashed during the shocking attack.
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