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Major data breach on healthcare provider
Federal authorities are investigating reports of a large-scale data breach on a major health provider.
Sweeping reform aimed at protecting women
In the immediate wake of nationwide rallies, laws are being introduced to make one group of Aussies safer.
News rain-soaked Aussies don’t want to hear
Australians should get their umbrellas prepared, with signs a climate driver, which generally means above-average rainfall, may form later this year.
‘Dereliction of duty’: MPs chastised
An attempt to hurry a suite of major reforms that would make it harder for people accused of serious domestic violence offences has failed.
Bank goes cashless in digital brave new world
One of Australia's largest financial services providers is going cashless at its offices but has promised customers cash withdrawal fees from ATMs will be covered.
‘Biggest challenge’: Why MPs were in tears
A politician in her 40s has detailed her fight with the beast" in an emotional moment at parliament.
Farmers stage walkout over sheep ban
Fed up farmers have walked out of a major post-budget speech amid backlash on Labor's contentious plans to phase out live sheep exports.
‘Lies’: Bombshell claims in Chris Dawson appeal
Wife killer Chris Dawson has been accused of having a complete lack of sentiment" for his children over a run in with a young artist.
Ex-AFL star jailed over drug plot
Former St Kilda star Sam Fisher broke down in tears on Thursday after he was jailed for more than five years for drug trafficking.
Slain campers in secret relationship: court
The daughter of a slain camper had told a jury her mother had been in a relationship for 14 years with the married man she was camping with.
Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor's bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
Fast-food outlet launches two new burgers
An Aussie fast-food favourite is adding two new burgers to their menu to celebrate 20 years of business.
40k sign petition to overturn book ban
Thousands of people have demanded a ban on same-sex parenting books in a public library be reversed after national attention.
Dawson’s case attacked as ‘glaringly improbable’
Chris Dawson's version of events surrounding his wife's disappearance has been described as glaringly improbable" by prosecutors.
‘Not surprised:’ Minns’ grim budget admission
While NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the energy rebate, he said the state would continue its fight to secure crucial revenue.
Urgent plea for teen’s final movements
A teenager showed up 100km from home, stayed with a stranger and carried on the next morning, but was never seen alive again.
Chances La Niña will return
With weeks of wet weather finally over for the east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an official warning - and it's not looking good.
Billionaire slams ‘demeaning’ portrait
Australis's richest woman has reportedly told the National Gallery of Australia to remove an image of her from an exhibition because it is demeaning.
Vile bumper sticker detail in fatal crash
A photo has emerged of a bumper sticker from the scene of a horror crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Parents plea after surfer stabbed in carpark
Their son was just going for a surf before work but was fatally stabbed in what police say was an unprovoked random attack.
‘Golden opportunity’: Jim’s big call on budget
The first question time since Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget is underway. Watch it live.
Chalmer’s $1900 designer Budget outfit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' wife turned heads in a yellow dress designed by an Aussie fashion designer.
‘A real risk’: Economist says 2024 budget will force interest rate rise
There are concerns Jim Chalmers' budget will spark a financial domino effect, with one economics professor describing it as irresponsible" and downright reckless".
‘Tougher than Covid’: Restaurants’ shock closure
Two of the most notable new restaurants on the Sydney dining scene will shut with the owners saying conditions are tougher than Covid.
Chalmers defends ‘conservative’ budget spend
The Treasurer says he is not spraying cash around" but guiding spending in a way to reduce inflation and keep Aussies free from another interest rate rise.
The government has gone all-in on its 1.2 million new homes plan — which experts say is doomed
The government has gone all-in and upped the stakes on its $32 billion plan to solve the housing crisis - a goal experts say can't possibly be met.
Huge risk in Chalmers’ cash splash
Amid concerns that the Albanese government's third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
One group overlooked in Labor’s budget
The government has poured billions of dollars into cash boosts and cost of living measures for millions, but one group has been left behind.
‘End of the year’: Treasurer’s big call on mortgage interest rates
While unveiling a big-spending budget aimed at helping Aussies cope with the cost-of-living crisis, Jim Chalmers made an unexpected prediction.
Huge move to slash migration
After a record post-Covid growth rate, Australia's net overseas migration rate is set to stabilise and then dramatically decrease.
Bold plan to change Aussie workforce
In a bold plan to meet the looming skills demand, a record number of Australians will go into the workforce with one thing in common by 2050.
Cruel blow after tornado destroys home
A family already battling their four-year-old daughter's seizures has been left homeless after a tornado tore apart their home.
Price promise to millions of Aussies
Australians on listed prescription medication will have their costs frozen for one year, as part of a suite of new health measures in the federal budget.
Dirty secret: How Jim Chalmers’ bigger, better tax cuts will also increase personal income tax receipts by $28 billion
Jim Chalmers is hiding a dirty secret in the budget so X-rated it's not even available in a personal income tax cut sealed section.
Triple-0 call after schoolgirl vanished
A jury has been played the triple-0 call from the mum of allegedly murdered Charlise Mutten who said she was looking in the bush for her daughter.
Crackdown on foreign uni students as migration numbers revised upwards again
A crackdown on international students has been announced as the government tries to rein in out-of-control immigration.
Aussie’s offered $300 power bill lifeline
Billions of dollars in cost-of-living assistance will flow to millions of Aussies after Tuesday's budget, but allowing the rich to benefit has angered some.
Chris Dawson makes ‘good character’ claim during court appeal
A judge has spectacularly shut down a claim from Chris Dawson's lawyer that the 75-year-old should be freed on the basis of his good character".
Awkward detail in new tax cuts
New detail on the much-anticipated stage 3 tax cuts has revealed their short-lived effect, with Aussies to be slammed by income tax once more within two years.
Dawson’s claim about key drawings
Chris Dawson's odd behaviour" over a portrait of his two daughters commissioned by his wife has been questioned in court.
Pollies’ tribute to Bondi victims
Members of the House of Representatives stood in tribute to the Bondi victims, one month on from the carnage.
Jim’s big Oprah moment for Aussies
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, sneaking in a warning for the years to come among a widespread cash splash.
Budget to ‘keep Territorians safe’
The Northern Territory has announced a record law and order investment to keep Territorians safe and reduce levels of crime in the Top End.
Uni pro-Palestine camps told to pack up
Two universities say pro-Palestine camps are safe, but a former federal treasurer says it's time for protesters to pack it in.
Girl’s alleged murder weapon buried in bush
Police were alerted to the alleged murder weapon used to kill a nine-year-old girl after a flower enthusiast stumbled upon the scene, a jury has been told.
Missing campers’ death ‘accidental’, jury told
Arrested after two elderly campers vanished, former airline captain Greg Lynn allegedly told police he hadn't behaved well" but was innocent of murder, a jury has been told.
Mass exodus out of NSW as Sydneysiders look for better life elsewhere
Aussies are leaving NSW in droves as Sydney's status as the country's most expensive city drives its residents to greener pastures.
Man’s alleged barbaric acts on goat
A man has been charged with horrific acts of animal cruelty after he allegedly tried to castrate a goat with a cable tie and dehorned him with a saw.
Odd reason for driver rolling car
A young woman has lost control of her vehicle and rolled down an embankment for a very unusual reason.
Gangland lawyer leaked sex assault info: cops
A lawyer who police say is a close associate of a crime family has been charged with leaking the name of an alleged sexual assault victim.
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