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Liberal staffer makes fun of women’s group
The Victorian Liberal state director says sorry after leaked WhatsApp messages revealed him mocking the party's women's council and an older MP's health.
‘Devastating’: Hundreds of mining jobs up in the air
A slowdown in house building and oversupply from China is threatening hundreds of jobs in one of Australia's key industries.
Lightning causes Sydney peak hour chaos
Lightning has frozen a train on the Sydney Metro, trapping commuters on-board lifeless carriages and putting peak hour travel into chaos.
Glimpse into Higgins’ defamation costs
The WA Supreme Court has released documents related to Brittany Higgins' defamation costs after she lost her fight with Linda Reynolds.
Katter’s mystery mine plan revealed
Maverick MP Bob Katter has listed mysterious mining ventures in his declaration of interests, but crossed out references to cattle operations in the gulf'.
Parents of slain cop motivate fugitive hunters
People have been urged to avoid the town of Porepunkah and surrounding woodlands as the hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman continues.
Sussan Ley forces Jacinta Price off front bench
Sussan Ley requested the under pressure senator to step down from the shadow ministry after refusing to back in the Opposition Leader's leadership.
‘Emergency:’ Residents told to stay indoors
Residents of a small town were told to stay indoors while police negotiated with a man holed up in a house for five hours.
Card fee ban could backfire on cash customers
Experts warn Australians will pay more at the shops even if they use cash if the proposed ban on card surcharges passes through.
Hundreds of mining jobs in the air
A slowdown in house building and oversupply from China is threatening hundreds of jobs in one of Australia's key industries.
Police brace for rival protest showdown
Authorities are preparing for a volatile weekend, with fears protests could erupt into street violence.
‘Come out and talk to us Dez’: Moments leading to double cop killing
Harrowing footage, filmed by a family member, has captured the tense police standoff with Dezi Freeman at a remote Porepunkah property - and the moment shots ring out, leaving two police officers dead.
Sydney Metro services disrupted ahead of peak hour
Commuters have been warned of major disruption for Wednesday afternoon's peak hour after some Sydney Metro services stopped running.
Price’s major snub to Liberal leader
The under pressure senator remained defiant when asked whether she had confidence in Sussan Ley's leadership, with party tensions clearly on show.
‘Emergency:’ Residents told to stay indoors
Residents have been told to stay indoors while police respond to an ongoing emergency north of Brisbane.
Shock call on state’s children's guardian
A top public servant has been sacked after intervening to overturn a working with children's check decision for someone he'd exchanged 357 texts with.
Warning on fake driving ban for older Aussies
Older Australians have been warned that hostile overseas actors" are attempting to undermine democracy through a fake 10pm driving curfew.
‘Stay alert:’ Aussie travellers warned
Aussie travellers heading to Qatar have been told to stay alert and take official warnings seriously after deadly air strikes in Doha.
‘Come out and talk to us Dez’: Moments leading to double cop killing
Harrowing 27-minute footage has captured the tense police standoff with Dezi Freeman at a remote Porepunkah property - and the moment shots ring out, leaving two police officers dead.
‘By the hour’: State’s hospital crisis exposed
Hospital emergency rooms are being monitored by the hour' in one state, as a damning report exposes major capacity issues.
Second death at factory in 6 years
An apprentice has been killed at an engineering factory, making it the second workplace fatality to occur at the same business in six years.
Bid to shutter clothing giant dismissed
A legal bid to have an iconic Australian clothing retailer forced into liquidation has been thrown out of court.
Over 100 children tested for tuberculosis
Health authorities have set up a temporary clinic to test children and staff following a tuberculosis incident at a childcare centre.
Hooded figure seen before woman hit by BMW
CCTV footage has captured the moments before a woman was hit by her stolen BMW, with neighbours recalling waking up to screaming.
Man charged with shock primary school act
The 86-year-old man allegedly targeted young girls at a primary school in an inner Sydney suburb.
Man jailed for impregnating 13yo ‘partner’
A man has been jailed for raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl promised to him as part of a family arrangement".
Shock call on state’s children's guardian
A high-ranking public servant responsible for children's services has been sacked over a significant transgression".
Images capture Dezi Freeman standoff that left two cops dead
Harrowing 27-minute footage has captured the tense police standoff with Dezi Freeman at a remote Porepunkah property - and the moment shots ring out leaving two police officers dead.
Plea to young Aussies before Schoolies season
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has demanded answers from Laos over the deaths of two Aussie teens while launching a new safety hub to prevent future poisonings.
Homeless man in coma after brutal assault
A homeless man is fighting for his life after a woman allegedly attacked him, beating him and stealing his bag.
NAB joins ANZ in jobs bloodbath
Banking giant NAB faces backlash over plans to eliminate 410 local tech jobs while expanding its presence in Asia.
‘Nation-leading’ reform to protect state's kids
Childcare sectors will face monster fines and be subject to tough new laws and parents given more transparency under nation-leading" reforms in one state.
Woman hit by own BMW in brazen theft
A woman has been run down as she tried to stop car thieves stealing her luxury car in an elite Brisbane suburb.
‘Ludicrous’: Premier accused of going MIA
One state's leader has been accused of going missing in action" as a bitter row erupts over a controversial strategy after two boys' violent deaths.
Grim weather warning for millions of Aussies
Wind, not floods or fires, has emerged as Australia's costliest natural hazard with NRMA reporting a 32 per cent surge in weather-related claims this year.
Billionaire’s multimillion legal bill for BRS case
The legal bill for Australia's most decorated soldier's failed attempt to clear his name after losing a defamation case has been revealed.
Images capture Dezi Freeman standoff that left two cops dead
Harrowing 27-minute footage has emerged of the tense police standoff with Dezi Freeman at a remote Porepunkah property - and the moment shots ring out killing two police officers.
Plea to young Aussies before Schoolies season
School leavers have been urged to access a new platform after the tragic deaths of two Melbourne teens from methanol poisoning in Laos.
‘Shocking:’ Tyre shop and cars engulfed in flames
A worker has been rushed to hospital after a tyre shop caught fire and several cars became engulfed in flames.
Aussies wipe $274m from credit cards
One move proved very popular when tax returns landed in most Aussies' bank accounts.
How koala park could make millions
A massive new national park aimed at protecting koalas could generate hundreds of millions of dollars, new modelling has revealed.
Rapist identified decades after abduction
A plumber involved in the horrific gang rape of a teenager nearly four decades ago only came to the attention of police after a drunken car crash.
Family’s touching message after shark death
The avid surfer was remembered as a hero" and a family man" after he was tragically killed by a shark over the weekend.
Porepunkah gunman manhunt continues
Police have issued a new warning for travellers as the search for accused gunman Dezi Freeman remains targeted in thick bushland around his semi-rural home.
Ex-PwC boss barred over tax leak scandal
The former chief executive who oversaw the consulting giant during a tax leak scandal has been black-listed by the board in charge of tax agents.
Porepunkah gunman manhunt continues
The continuing hunt for sovereign citizen gunman Dezi Freeman remains targeted in thick bushland around his semi-rural home.
No porn without ID in new Aussie rules
Australia is preparing to ban kids from accessing porn sites, with tough new age verification laws set to roll out within months.
Higgins ordered to pay whopping legal bills
The WA Supreme Court has ordered Brittany Higgins to cover most of Linda Reynolds legal costs in their blockbuster defamation case.
Man charged over mosque bomb hoax threat
A man charged over a bomb hoax at a mosque faces a fresh delay in his case after his first mental health assessment was deemed incomplete".
Wild weather system set to lash Australia
Australia is bracing for a turbulent week of weather, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even snow.
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