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Man charged after pedestrian in horror crash
Police have issued a major update after a woman in her 60s was allegedly struck and killed by a car while walking down the street.
Ozempic sister drug to be sold in Aus
The drug, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and is approved to manage chronic weight conditions, will be sold in pharmacies from next week.
Olympic nation that doesn’t exist enduring a nightmare in Paris
It's constantly on your TV screen after competing in the Games for decades. But look this country up on a map and you won't find it.
Man given $10m in crypto bungle
A judge has been urged to jail a wannabe investor who spent millions he had been wrongly sent by a cryptocurrency exchange.
Sydney driver fined for breaking lesser-known road rule
A motorist has revealed the harsh way he discovered a little-known road rule.
Watchdog’s move to take over scandal-plagued union
The Fair Work Commission has on Friday launched legal proceedings in a bid to appoint an independent administrator to the beleaguered CFMEU.
Albo lashed for Makarrata backdown
Two key architects of the Uluru Statement say Anthony Albanese's comments on the future of Makarrata are confusing".
Widow’s haunting triple-0 call revealed
The chilling audio of a woman reporting thick black smoke and flames approaching her property moments before her husband was shot dead has been revealed.
Cops pounce on 900kg of meth
Police have taken nearly nine million hits of meth off Australian streets with a huge seizure in one state.
‘Need to diet’: Woman’s explosive claims
A woman long disillusioned" by a political party in one state has made explosive allegations after quitting in disgust.
Senator Reynolds to take stand in battle with Higgins
Senator Linda Reynolds is expected to take the stand on the second day of a blockbuster defamation trial against former staffer Brittany Higgins.
Real reason you can’t buy a house
It's no secret Australia's property market is in crisis, with prices absolutely out of control - but what's really to blame for the problem?
‘Escalation’: Risk for Aussies in US election
The world is facing the very real possibility of a second Donald Trump presidency - and it would have huge impacts on Australia.
Cops order arrest of Paul Hogan’s grandson
Police are seeking the arrest of the Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan's grandson as he faces multiple criminal charges.
Woman dies from legionnaires’ disease
A woman has died after contracting a dangerous disease as health authorities battle the worst outbreak seen in more than two decades.
Incredible call on rate cut ‘before Christmas’
Relief could be on the way for mortgage holders across the country as experts tip a rate cut might be on the cards before Christmas.
Queen Mary’s sweet move for Aussies
The Australian-born Queen made a surprise appearance to share her support for the Australian Olympic swimming team following their relay win.
WhatsApp twist in Higgins case
Senator Linda Reynolds claims Brittany Higgins planned to damage her reputation, as a blockbuster defamation trial between the pair kicks off.
Ex-principal’s vow after school abuse scandal
An ex-principal has vowed to continue his support of survivors of historical child abuse, with one alleged survivor saying the abuse stole his potential".
Concerning trend for major Aussie city
One Aussie city is seeing a concerning trend, with office vacancies at an all-time high as workers refuse to return to the office.
Tech big gainers on ASX
The ASX200 has notched a consecutive record closing high on Thursday.
Greens issues demands to new minister
Just days after Clare O'Neil was sworn in as Housing Minister, the Greens have amped up their calls for Anthony Albanese to scrap two investor tax benefits.
‘Inadequate:’ Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Australians have been warned we are inadequately prepared" for the pending shutdown of the 3G services, with calls for the minister to step in.
‘Bad news’: Jimmy Barnes shares shock health update
Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shared bad news" about his health after suffering another setback while on tour.
Mystery surrounds lawnmower death
Police are investigating how a woman died during an early morning lawnmower incident, with her death now being treated as suspicious.
School mates admit ‘stupid’ betting racket
Two high school mates have admitted they used insider information to bet on the outcome of the Australian of the Year awards.
Harrowing moments cops, man murdered
The harrowing moments when two police officers and a civilian were gunned down at a rural property have been revealed in detail for the first time.
‘Two masters’: PwC CEO’s $1.2m secret
PwC's chief executive is facing a grilling over his profound conflict of interest" in a probe into the firm's infamous tax scandal.
Two men fighting for life after horror crash
Two trucks and a car have collided, closing a major highway and leaving two men fighting for their life.
STIs are on the rise, it’s time to talk about your sexual health
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise across Australia, health experts are warning people to get checked.
‘Data is bad’: Grim sign of pain ahead
A new set of data has revealed worrying details about the state of the Aussie economy, with households set to be squeezed even further.
Alleged planned terrorist attack at Westfield
A 21-year-old man who police allege had mixed and unclear ideological beliefs" has been hit with terrorism- related offences.
‘I’m pro-Palestine’: Jewish customer denied service by Officeworks manager
A Jewish customer has been refused service by an Officeworks employee declaring I'm pro-Palestine", video shows.
Pedestrian killed by car in horror crash
A woman in her 60s was walking down the street when she was hit and killed by a car.
Horror as pedestrian killed in freak accident
A woman in her 60s was walking when she was hit and killed by a car.
‘Not a regional route’: Albo’s shot at Rex
The Prime Minister says there are a range of issues responsible for regional airline Rex's collapse but blamed one factor in particular.
Slain cop ‘pleading for life’, survivor ‘hunted’
A senior cop has revealed details of the desperate efforts police took to retrieve the bodies of slain officers and a neighbour after learning one was being hunted".
Nicole Kidman’s $282m money move
Superstars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been spotted everywhere at the 2024 Olympics and these savvy moves could have got them the best seats in the house.
Judge urges for killer grandson to be freed
A young man who hacked his grandmother to death believing she was his sadistic" stepfather could be released in months, a court has been told.
Tragedy as couple killed in freak accident
An elderly couple have been killed in a tragic accident after a large tree fell on their car during wild weather.
Albo’s terse reply to royal commission queries
Anthony Albanese has fought off questions over his government's response to the disability royal commission after it fully accepted just 13 recommendations.
‘Hard to sleep’: Australia is facing a ‘harrowing’ crisis
There is a disturbing crisis that is impacting every part of the country, with a new report showing Australia needs to make a big change.
Aussie dream in tatters as housing prices surge
Housing prices in Australia reached new peaks this month flattening the dreams of many Aussies wanting to buy their own home.
The Project stops airing as studio evacuated
The show suddenly stopped airing with the panel and studio audience having to run out of the building.
Grim Aussie cost of living research revealed
Wide-reaching research has found the seemingly essential things Aussies are going without in the cost of living crisis.
Sister charged over crash that killed brother
The 19-year-old was charged during a bedside hearing, with police alleging she was driving a car that veered off the road and hit a tree, killing her brother.
Queen Mary’s sweet move for Aussies
The Australian-born Queen made a surprise appearance to share her support for the Australian Olympic swimming team following their relay win.
Hostess’ sobering reality check to Rex flyer
A heartbroken' air hostess has issued a frustrated message to a Rex customer who complained their flight had been cancelled.
Journos reach new pay deal after strike
Nine journalists have accepted a three-year 11.5 per cent pay deal in-line with inflation, following a five-day strike where staff walked out of newsrooms.
Higgins, Reynolds to face off at trial
A blockbuster, five-week defamation trial between Senator Linda Reynolds and her former staffer Brittany Higgins is set to kick off on Friday.
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