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Swimmers swept out to sea at Point Lonsdale
Emergency services have rushed to Point Lonsdale after more than a dozen people were rescued after they were swept out to sea.
Why voters are turning on Peter Dutton
Voters have delivered a brutal verdict on Peter Dutton which shows why some are turning on the Liberal leader.
Trump tariffs spark five-year AUD low
The Australian Dollar is the weakest it's been in five years thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs.
Fly direct from Adelaide to San Francisco
Residents of one state will soon be able to fly direct to the cultural heartland of the United States for the first time after a major announcement by an airline.
Cameraman bloody in Dutton footy blunder
Peter Dutton has attempted to kick a football on the campaign trail, but it went horribly wrong.
Multiple people injured at Port Lonsdale
Emergency services have rushed to Point Lonsdale where multiple people involved in a water incident are being assessed by paramedics.
Boy who threatened mosque accepts responsibility
A 16-year old boy who sent a Sydney mosque a social media threat referencing a terror attack has accepted responsibility in court for his actions.
Labor accused of WFH scare campaign
The Opposition Leader has accused the Albanese camp of running a scare campaign" after Labor seized on his pledge to end working from home for public servants.
Cameraman injured in Dutton footy belter
Peter Dutton has attempted to kick a football on the campaign trail, but it went horribly wrong.
Aussie mum suspected murdered overseas
Australian Federal Police officers travelled to Bangladesh amid a probe into the suspected murder of a young Queensland mother.
Dutton lashes Albo over ‘incoherent’ announcement
The Opposition Leader has opened fire, describing Anthony Albanese as incoherent", after the prime minister beat him to the punch on a national security announcement.
‘Trainwreck’: Dutton lashes PM over ill-prepared call on port row
Peter Dutton has criticised Anthony Albanese's trainwreck' interview on a controversial port, as the PM heads to Qld and entered Trump tariff retaliation talks. FOLLOW LIVE
PM’s pledge to flood smashed regions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce new relief for farmers smashed by once-in-a-lifetime rain, as he takes his election campaign north.
Why Australia’s ‘best’ chicken shop closing
The one-man shop praised for selling the best" Korean fried chicken in Australia has announced it will close in May.
Chinese company to be forced out of Port of Darwin
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese have both vowed to remove the Port of Darwin from the Chinese-owned company holding a 99-year lease on the asset.
Labor support falls below 2022 levels
Anthony Albanese will be hoping momentum from a good few weeks rolls on, as new polling shows Labor is less popular than when they took office.
‘Damaging’: Port row deepens as PM joins tariff retaliation talks
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese's election battle has intensified with a row over an Aussie port that China controls, as the PM entered Trump tariff retaliation talks. FOLLOW LIVE
Ex-detainee in violent court outburst
A former immigration detainee accused of allegedly charging at police with a metal pole has reacted violently in court for one reason.
Leaders battle it out for crucial seats in Western Sydney
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were both in Western Sydney on Friday, pitching to the voters who could turn the May 3 election.
Aussie mum suspected murdered overseas
Australia's federal police are investigating the suspected murder of a young Queensland mother in Bangladesh.
Albo joins UK in tariff retaliation talks
Anthony Albanese has spoken with the UK PM in the aftermath of Trump's tariffs, with both leaders warning against a global trade war in retaliation. FOLLOW LIVE
Tensions simmer after Darwin port row
Tensions are simmering on the campaign trail after duelling announcements over the future of the Port of Darwin.
Mum tried to poison 2yo with insulin
The woman is believed to have been suffering from symptoms of a rare psychological disorder at the time of the offence, a court has been told.
Major bank’s rate cut call after Trump chaos
Australian mortgage holders could get larger and more frequent rate cuts off the back of the Trump tariffs, but an industry expert warns be careful what you wish for".
Mayors’ bed tax to stay the night
A group of Queensland mayors have proposed a new bed tax for tourists, slugging them an extra levy for staying the night.
Two states shaken by earthquake
A region between NSW and Victoria has been shaken by a significant" 3.7 magnitude earthquake.
How to cast a postal vote in the 2025 Federal Election
Voting is compulsory in Australia so if you can't make it to a polling place on Saturday May 3, you'll need to vote early or apply for postal voting to escape a fine - so here's how to do it.
Black beach ball mystery solved
Authorities have revealed the likely source of the strange black balls washing up on Sydney's beaches.
School evacuated after bomb threat
Students and staff have been evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat made to a high school.
Dutton reveals first of big energy savings, amid fresh protests
Peter Dutton has revealed how much many Australians could save as part of his Aussie only gas reserve plan. It comes as second protester in a day tried to bombard an event. FOLLOW LIVE
Albo rules out ‘phenomenal offer’ to Trump
Anthony Albanese has hit back after Donald Trump outlined a key condition in exempting local imports from the US's global tariff fiasco.
Shocking images of horror bus crash
A bus driver has been seriously injured in a crash in Adelaide, with horrifying images revealing the extent of the collision.
$500k cyberattack, check your super now
Four people have lost $500,000 in a major cyberattack that targeted Australian super funds on the weekend.
Court rules on Mokbel’s freedom plea
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel was all smiles as he walked out of a Melbourne courthouse, free for the first time in nearly two decades.
‘Remove females from combat’: Liberal candidate’s controversial claims
The Liberal candidate, described by Peter Dutton as outstanding", has made a huge call about women in Australia.
Staggering $2.4 trillion erased on Trump tariffs
Australia's sharemarket has plunged again after global markets continued to sell-off overnight on fears the US tariff policy could be the start of a recession.
Man performs alleged sick act in front of 15yo
A mother has been left disgusted" after her 15-year-old daughter sent her a photo of a man during her bus ride to school.
Aussie super funds hit by cyberattack
Australian superannuation funds have been hit by a major cyberattack, with members being urged to take action to protect themselves.
‘Not scared of Trump’: Push for tariff talks
The Albanese government will push for a new deal after President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff on Australian exports to the US.
Court rules on Mokbel’s freedom plea
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel kissed his sister and beamed smiles in a Melbourne court as he learnt he would walk free for the first time in nearly two decades.
Trump’s man attacks Australia’s ‘nonsense’
Donald Trump's billionaire trade adviser Howard Lutnick has doubled down on his attacks on Australia overnight.
Cheering schoolkids greet Albo
Anthony Albanese has had a cheering welcome to a school, as both leaders will appear at a conference in Sydney during campaigning on Friday.
Albo reveals five-point plan to fight tariffs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his five-point plan to combat US President Donald Trump's new tariff measures against Australia.
Fake ozempic seized at Aussie border
The TGA has issued a warning after fake Ozempic-labelled products were seized at the Australian border.
Albo, Dutton headed for campaign collision
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese's election campaigns are set to collide on Friday, with both leaders to appear at a conference in Sydney.
Aussies urged to get flu vax after cases surge
Aussies have been urged to get the flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.
Expert’s ‘third term’ warning on Trump
An expert political commentator and polling firm director has warned Aussie leaders not to rule out" President Donald Trump running for a third term.
Warning after measles case visits busy pub
A measles outbreak in one Australian state has expanded, with chemists, a pub, prisons and hospitals all listed as exposure locations.
Anthony Albanese unveils Plan B in tariff fight with Donald Trump
Despite the decision to slap tariffs on Australia across the board on Thursday, Australian officials believe it may be the beginning of negotiations rather than the end.
Man charged after alleged antisemitic threats
A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments toward a Sydney hospital worker inside an elevator.
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