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Dad charged after kids found in car
A Queensland father has been charged after he allegedly left his children in a car at a service station overnight.
Curfew imposed on troubled outback town
Authorities have ordered a snap curfew for an entire outback town following significant harm and civil disturbances" in an Australian first.
Alleged Burgertory firebug denied bail
A man accused of setting fire to a pro-Palestinian activist's burger shop will remain in custody after a magistrate said his alleged crime spree was extraordinary".
Man arrested after waste dump discovery
Police have arrested a man after a woman's body was discovered at a waste dump earlier in the week.
Synthetic opioid nitazene, 100 times more potent than heroin, detected in Australia
A substance that's 100 times more potent than heroin has been detected in Australia, with a spate of hospitalisations after people unknowingly took it.
Mass job cuts begin in the NSW public sector, Australia’s biggest employer
The country's largest workplace, which has an enormous headcount of 450,000, is kicking off a series of mass job cuts that will impact thousands.
Popular pizza chain quietly shuts down
A popular pizza chain has quietly shut its stores and online delivery service, becoming the latest victim of the nation's hospitality bloodbath.
Sydney to be transformed with new ‘micro-cities’ including high-density housing and commerce, entertainment precincts
Large parts of Sydney will soon be unrecognisable as new micro-cities" emerge.
Ex-MP accused of driving without licence
A former federal MP accused of driving while his licence was suspended has revealed the alleged circumstances which led to the charges.
Dan’s backflip on phone records: court
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews has agreed to hand over phone records from the day his wife and a cyclist collided, just hours before a key court hearing.
Heartless scammers target grieving family
A family grieving the loss of their teenage son have been targeted by heartless scammers in the days after his death.
‘Worst experience ever’: Mayor roasts Vivid as western Sydney street festivals reap $25 million
A mayor has roasted this year's Vivid festival as the worst experience ever", while calling for more support for similar events in fast-growing areas out west.
Disturbing details on horror fatal fire
The man at the centre of the house fire horror that has rocked Australia allegedly held the door shut when police arrived as children yelled for help.
‘Poor taste’: Queensland Police invite children to jump in paddy wagon during NAIDOC Week family day
Queensland Police has been slammed as completely tone-deaf" for hosting a stall at a NAIDOC Week event where children were invited to get in the back of a paddy wagon.
‘Bizarre’: Rogue senator returns fire
Five days into her new role as an independent senator, Fatima Payman has rebuked claims from her former party.
Fatal house fire survivor’s chilling words as family home burned
A child who escaped a blazing house fire which killed three of his siblings spoke four chilling words after fleeing the blaze.
Boy injured in horror lawnmower accident
Multiple ambulance crews rushed to the Brisbane home after an incident involving a lawnmower left the boy with life-threatening injuries.
Miracle as three missing kids found
A father is in custody after three missing children, aged between three and six, were found safe at a service station.
Search for missing Swansea boatie resumes
The search for a 23-year-old man missing continues 24 hours after his boat capsized and his friends were rescued.
World leaders to meet over de-banking fears
Heads of state and senior banking executives will convene in Brisbane for a two-day forum to address concerns banks could pull out of Australia's Pacific neighbours.
Off-duty cops allegedly attacked by gang
Police are calling for witnesses after four off-duty cops were allegedly attacked by a group of 20 youths, with authorities warning the assault could trigger a snap lockdown.
New drug leaving cops ‘very concerned’
Australian police are cracking down on a deadly synthetic opioid, after four people died from possible overdoses.
‘He’s a thug’: Project panel left shocked
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull pulled no punches during an appearance on The Project, as he hit out at Peter Dutton.
Bodies recovered at Little Bay, Sydney
Police continue a widespread sea and land search after two bodies have been recovered from a popular rock fishing spot.
Cops block street after death of 60yo man
A quiet suburban street has been blocked off by police following the suspicious death of a 60-year-old man.
Man shot dead at police station
A man armed with a knife is dead after two police officers shot and tasered him after a late-night confrontation at a suburban police station.
Greens MP refuses to answer Hamas question
The Greens deputy leader deflected repeated questioning on whether the terrorist group should be dismantled" during her first appearance on Insiders.
Senior PNG Minister arrested in Sydney
A senior government minister from Australia's closest neighbour has been arrested and charged with assault in Sydney.
Father ‘intentionally’ stopped rescuers at fatal house fire
Three children are dead and a man is under police guard after he allegedly tried to stop emergency services fight the fire that engulfed a family home.
Three homes lost in huge Brisbane fire
A fire has ripped through a suburb in Brisbane's inner north destroying three homes and leaving one man with serious burns.
Community mourns slain fisherman
Community members braved icy conditions to pay tribute to a father-of-three allegedly killed in a random attack.
Cop allegedly slashed during raid
A police officer has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly slashed with a ring knife" during an arrest.
Curfew imposed on troubled outback town
Authorities have ordered a snap curfew for residents of a troubled outback town following significant harm and civil disturbances".
Scientists confirm spread of bird flu in Antarctica
A deadly strain of bird flu is continuing it's advance in Antarctica as scientists warn it's only a matter of time before the virus arrives in Australia.
Aussies issued chilling gas warning
Millions of Australians could face gas shortages sooner than previously expected, the competition watchdog has warned.
Body found at waste management facility
Police have cordoned off a quiet Melbourne street after a woman's body was found in green waste at a waste management facility".
Woman stabbed in neck in Brisbane CBD
A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was allegedly stabbed in the neck during a horror daylight fight in Brisbane's CBD.
Problem with big tax returns revealed
An Australian tax expert has revealed why getting a big tax return this year is nothing to boast about.
Mystery as man found dead at home
An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a property in Melbourne's southeast on Friday night.
Terrifying moment man attacked with machete
A shocking video has revealed the moment a business owner was attacked with a machete and a baseball bat inside his own shop.
‘Heartbroken’: Tributes flow for ‘loved son’
The victim of the horrific alleged hit-and-run crash has been identified, as his devastated family pay tribute to their beloved son and brother.
Shock after alleged stabbing hits Bunnings
A man is in hospital after a reported stabbing attack at a Bunnings carpark.
Painful photos show house fire grief
The dad at the centre of the house fire horror that has rocked Australia is in an induced coma as new heartbreaking photos emerge from the tragic scene.
Man spits blood in train rampage terror
Chaos erupted on a suburban train after a man allegedly terrorised passengers, spitting blood and punching people.
Victim of Gumtree rapist lashes judge
The victims of Sydney-based artist Pierre Mol are livid after he was sentenced to just one extra year for his crimes against three new victims.
Cops nab alleged ‘Garry the Gorilla’ thief
Villagers have hailed the return of Garry the Gorilla' after the 1.5m statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home.
Infamous killer Mert Ney involved in prison incident
Convicted killer Mert Ney, who was jailed for decades for murdering a Sydney sex worker, has attacked a prison guard with a makeshift weapon.
Dating apps crack down on dodgy behaviour
Dating app users who do the wrong thing and violate an incoming world leading" safety code could be booted off several platforms.
‘Beautiful angel’ remembered after croc attack
A 12-year-old girl believed to have died after being attacked by a crocodile is being remembered by family after the painful loss".
50 years of Bob Katter’s big ‘fight’ revealed
Bob Katter is a household name for his wild antics in politics and distinctive style. After more than 50 years in the game, he shares what truly drives him.
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