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Rudd sets sights on Indo-Pacific finance
Just days after a Trump snub, Kevin Rudd pitched Australia's super funds as central to the Indo-Pacific's financial future.
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 is fighting for her life in hospital.
Tragic death of baby under investigation
An eight-month-old baby has been found dead in a suburban home, with police now treating the death as suspicious.
Parents to get access to sex offenders list
Daniel Morecombe's legacy is being honoured with a law allowing parents to see the names, photos and identifying details of convicted pedophiles living near them.
Homeowners cop brutal reality check
Homeowners have been dealt a devastating blow, as experts warn interest-rate cuts are dead and rates could climb even higher.
‘Complex’: Retirees miss out on $136k
Millions of Australians are missing out on thousands in their retirement due to the overly complex and rigid superannuation system, experts say.
Huge court move in baby murder, torture case
A court has made major orders in the case of a couple who are charged with the murder of their infant son, allegedly found with significant injuries" in their family home.
Gun statistic that will rattle Australia
Australia must act on gun control to avoid going down the same path as America, an expert has warned, as chilling new statistics paint a grim picture.
Private security to patrol major CBD
Eleven private community safety officers' with the power to make arrests will patrol a big city CBD in a desperate bid to staunch a surge in violence.
Daughter speaks out after cruise disaster
An 80-year-old grandmother's cruise adventure ended in tragedy when she was left behind on a remote island, leaving her daughter heartbroken and demanding answers.
Cop’s theory after 1977 double-murder
A police officer attending the scene of the stabbing murders of two young friends has told a court that someone had washed themselves down".
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
The heartbroken family of a young cricketer who died after being struck by a ball has broken their silence, saying cricket was one of the joys of his life".
Pics show why striking prison staff are ‘livid’
Prison staff at correctional centres in one state have walked off the job in industrial action, and these photos show why.
‘Unfair’: The GST figure dividing states
West Australian leaders will lobby Anthony Albanese to keep a contentious slice of the GST carve-up that another state claims is unfair".
Qantas drops massive international sale
Australians planning to head overseas will be able to fly to 27 popular destinations, including Los Angeles and Bali, for as low as $299.
Barnaby facing investigation for alleged tirade
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce is reportedly facing an investigation after allegedly yelling at a staffer.
Huge update in search for little Gus
Police have revealed a major update on the search effort for four-year-old Gus, who was last seen on his family's property more than a month ago.
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
The family of a young cricketer who tragically died after being struck by a ball in Melbourne has broken their silence.
Act that sparked mass prison staff walkout
Prison staff at correctional centres in one state will likely walk off the job in industrial action sparked by one controversial decision.
Urgent alert as disease outbreak grows
Health authorities have confirmed new exposure sites as cases of a highly contagious disease continue to surge in an Aussie state.
‘Find you’: Terrifying texts sent to sex worker
A man told a sex worker he would come find" her after kidnapping her during a horrifying three-hour ordeal, court documents reveal.
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
A 17-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a cricket ball in Melbourne, sending shockwaves through the city's sporting community.
Bombshell verdict in teen’s bus crash case
A bus driver accused of causing the death of a young woman when his vehicle mounted the footpath in the heart of Brisbane has learnt his fate.
Aussie mattress that sells for $100k in China
The $100k Australian mattress flying off shelves in China is proof that buying local can mean luxury, quality - and a win for the planet. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Deeply cynical’: Wild abortion claim slammed
Coalition backbenchers are under fire after making a stunning claim about a Bill designed to support grieving parents.
Major Aussie city cops rain bomb
Brisbane recorded its wettest 24 hours since Cyclone Alfred after a sudden rain bomb descended overnight, while other parts of Queensland now face severe storm threats.
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
A 17-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a cricket ball in Melbourne's southeast.
The Aussie mattress that sells for around $100k in China
The $100k Australian mattress flying off shelves in China is proof that buying local can mean luxury, quality - and a win for the planet. SEE THE VIDEO
‘How does something like this happen?’: Elderly woman dies after being left by cruise ship
Sunrise host Nat Barr has asked the question on everyone's mind about the tragic death of an 80-year-old cruise passenger in the Great Barrier Reef.
Health alert issued amid measles surge
The number of measles infections continues to rise, with authorities stressing the importance of vaccination and prompt medical advice if symptoms appear.
Cricketer struck by ball fights for life
A teenaged club player has been critically injured when he was struck in the head by a cricket ball while warming up before a T20 game.
Minns’ gesture after ‘summer of rolling hatred’
NSW Premier Chris Minns has met with Holocaust survivors at the site of Sydney's $18m remodelled Jewish Museum.
Telco’s warning to users on triple-0 service
A major warning has been issued for iPhone users, with triple-0 calls made over wi-fi potentially failing or sending the wrong location.
Shock as new lead emerges in 44yo cold case
New information has emerged into the haunting disappearance of 12-year-old Lisa Mott, with police making fresh searches of wells close to where she vanished.
Premier’s stern words over mine deaths
NSW Premier Chris Minns has issued some stern words after an explosion at a mine in the state's west killed two people.
How Aussies can pocket a share of $19bn
Australians who've changed jobs, moved houses or lived overseas are among those who could be able to cash in on their share of $19bn in lost superannuation.
‘No doubt’: Cop blamed date for double murder
A romantic interest of one of two young women murdered almost five decades ago was once a key suspect, a court has been told.
Cricketer struck by ball fights for life
A Melbourne club player was critically injured when he was struck in the head by a cricket ball while warming up before a T20 game.
Gag bid in Easey St murder case dismissed
A bid to bar reporting of key evidence in the case of a man accused of killing two young housemates almost 50 years ago has been thrown out.
Hanson move no one saw coming
Pauline Hanson's Please Explain, an animated series that costs $11,000 per episode to make, is being developed into a 90-minute movie.
‘It’s a joke’: Big call after website bungle
The national weather agency has been flooded with complaints after launching its new website last week.
‘Don’t care’: Coalition split over Albo’s attire
A Liberal senator said she doesn't tell people what to wear" a day after Sussan Ley attacked Anthony Albanese for wearing an anti-Semitic T-shirt.
‘Crimefluencers’: Top cop’s chilling warning
The country's new top cop has issued a frightening warning about sadistic online exploitation" targeting young girls.
Urgent plea as flu outbreak takes 14 lives
A deadly flu outbreak has taken 14 lives in the Northern Territory and now doctors are pleading for an urgent new vaccination method.
‘Frustration’: Fresh snag in rapist MP’s case
After more than three months behind bars, disgraced former MP Gareth Ward was to learn his sentence over historic sexual abuse crimes. However, the court was hit with a frustrating" delay.
Four words from hospital gas cut accused
An elderly man has died after a woman allegedly cut essential gas services to two Sydney hospitals.
‘Hang your heads in shame’: senator
Lidia Thorpe is being purposefully punished, not for controversial comments but for telling the truth" about Palestine, a Greens senator claims.
Bizarre find after wild highway pursuit
A man has been stopped with a bizarre haul of goods in his trunk following a wild police chase on a major highway.
Samuel David Jacobson jailed for five years for raping disabled 16-year-old girl in Melbourne’s Batman Park while on bail
A vulnerable teenager has been raped at a bus stop after being lured to a park by a man who committed a horrific attack. Warning: graphic
D-Day for former MP Gareth Ward
After more than three months behind bars, disgraced former MP Gareth Ward will learn his sentence over historic sexual abuse crimes.
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