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Hotel employee stabbed repeatedly
Two employees at a luxe Sydney hotel have allegedly been attacked by a co-worker.
Big change for Sydney’s NYE fireworks
A move that could cause dissatisfaction" and unsettled behaviour" has been floated for Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.
Shock as car rammed into cafe, set alight
A cafe in Melbourne's suburbs has been violently rammed by a 4WD and set alight in what police believe was a targeted attack.
WA Assistant Police Commissioner Gailene Hamilton charged with stalking
One of the highest-ranking police officers in an Aussie state has been stood down after being charged with stalking.
‘Nightmare’: Meriton resident faces ‘unrelenting’ noise from Woolworths loading dock metres away
A Sydney man says he is living a nightmare" after purchasing a $750,000 Meriton unit - only to realise what was on the other side of his wall.
Uncertain future for sex abuse MP
Kiama MP Gareth Ward is being urged to leave parliament after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
Shots fired into home while kids inside
Two Sydney homes have been targeted in brazen shootings overnight, with shots fired while children as young as 5 and elderly residents were inside.
‘Evil’: Son’s ‘pleasure’ in killing parents
An Aussie who nursed violent fantasies" years before brutally murdering his parents is fighting his sentence more than a decade after he was jailed.
‘Cloud of secrecy’ failing Aussie parents
Secrecy and a botched police investigation might mean thousands more victims of Australia's worst paedophile may never get justice.
WA Assistant Police Commissioner Gailene Hamilton charged with stalking
One of Western Australia's highest ranking police officers has been stood down and will appear in court next month on a stalking charge.
Two dead at home in Dandenong North, Melbourne, sparking police investigation
The deaths of a woman and a man in a southeastern Melbourne suburb have sparked a major police investigation.
Surgeon allegedly filmed staff in toilets
Police allege a Melbourne surgeon accused of filming staff using the toilet may have hundreds of victims across multiple hospitals.
Uncertain future for sex abuse MP
Kiama MP Gareth Ward faces an uncertain future in parliament after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
‘Clearly nervous’ RBA could hold rates, big four bank warns
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy board clearly remains nervous about inflation", with a major bank warning a rate cut is not a lock in August.
Accused killer allegedly filmed confession
A man accused of shooting dead a tradie allegedly recorded himself saying I f--king murdered someone yeah what a dumb c--t" hours later.
Teacher accused of performing lap dance
A music teacher accused of sexually abusing a teen girl says a photo of them kissing at the movies was a pretend kiss".
Plan to make Aussie workers $14k better off
Changing company taxes, making it easier for Australians to upskill or change roles and embracing new technology are just a few of the ways we can all be better off, a new report finds.
‘Emergency’: Aussie airport evacuated
A major Australian airport was evacuated in the early hours of Friday morning, with at least five flights delayed.
‘Beyond worst fears’: Albo slams Israel
Anthony Albanese has warned the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world's worst fears" in his strongest criticism of Israel to date.
Fresh twist in mushroom murder case
A probe into the circumstances which led to the jury in Erin Patterson's murder trial being housed at the same hotel where media, police and lawyers is reportedly underway.
‘Bizarre’ twist in ‘terrifying’ plane incident
Charges against a man who tried to open the doors of a plane mid-flight and assaulted a crew member have been dropped for this reason.
Update after killer admits ex’s murder
Just one week after admitting in front of a jury he'd murdered his ex-girlfriend, a young killer has returned to court.
‘Partners’: Australia locks in 50-year pact
A major Australian ally has locked us into a 50-year pact and sent an aircraft carrier into our waters for the first time in two decades.
‘Upset’: Farmer’s Albo shot over beef shock
A central Queensland cattle farmer has hit out at the Prime Minister over the shock decision to permit US beef imports into Australia.
Ominous warning over transport strikes
Staff working behind the scenes managing one state's roads, trains, and ferries have not ruled out widespread industrial action" as 950 jobs are set to be cut.
MP’s ‘cringeworthy’ take on tax reform
Australia's tax system is on the cusp of seemingly major changes, and an MP is doing her bit to bring more people into this conversation".
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A 23-year-old Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room, still holding his mobile phone and with no clear cause of death.
‘Fat dog’: Wild scene as nail salon rammed
A high end Melbourne nail salon has been ram raided by a ute emblazoned with crude graffiti, in what owners say is the latest in a string of attacks.
Massive rainband to smash every state
Icy conditions are currently barrelling through the southern part of Australia, bringing lashings of rain and damaging wind gusts for most of the country this weekend.
‘No second chance’ on beef biosecurity
A one-in-a-thousand biosecurity risk with US beef imports is still a concern, the federal opposition says.
La Perouse becomes Sydney hotspot amid ferry delays
One of Sydney's smallest suburbs has become both a tourist and fishing craze - and there is one reason why.
One Aussie wins entire $30m jackpot
A lucky Aussie, who is yet to come forward and claim their prize, is waking up $30m richer after bagging the entire Division One prize on Thursday night.
Funeral held for backpacker killer
The family and friends of the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years ago have held a private funeral service.
Brisbane author Siang Lu wins 2025 Miles Franklin literary award
A novel about the Chinese diaspora in Australia, described as shimmering with satire, has won Brisbane author Siang Lu the Miles Franklin literary award.
Mother and Son star Henri Szeps dies, aged 81
Acclaimed Australian actor Henri Szeps, who starred in the hit comedy Mother and Son, has died at the age of 81.
RBA governor speech sinks ASX 200
Comments from RBA governor Michele Bullock and weaker than expected quarterly earnings dropped the ASX on Thursday.
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A 23-year-old Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room reportedly one day before he was set to return home.
Millions set for weekend drenching
Millions of Aussies are set for a weekend soaking with extensive rain and wild wind forecasted as a deep cold front pushes across the nation.
Big bank sounds alarm on living standards
A major bank has sounded the alarm on Australia's living standards as it says the Lucky Country's" good fortune is running out.
Private health giant shuts clinics
Australia's largest private hospital company will shut 17 of its 20 psychology clinics in a matter of months.
Insane amount of CCTV in murder case
The case of a missing man who was allegedly murdered involves a staggering amount of CCTV footage, a court has been told.
Sad update in search for man’s missing head
Police have delivered a tragic update in the search for the missing head of Julian Story who was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend reality TV star Tamika Chesser.
‘Had a gutful’: Pauline Hanson clashes with Sky News host over Acknowledgement of Country snub
Sky News host Chris Kenny has taken Pauline Hanson to task after One Nation Senators turned their back on the Acknowledgement of Country.
Alleged Pam artist’s bizarre court antics
The man police allege is behind Melbourne's infamous Pam the Bird graffiti murals has donned a Spider-Man outfit as he dodged cameras outside court.
Push to delay penalty rates ban
The Coalition has signalled it may delay Labor's attempts to ban the scrapping or lowering of penalty and overtime rates, stating small business could suffer.
RBA boss gives major rates clue
The RBA boss has given another major clue as to why the central bank held interest rates during their July meeting, and what will move the needle in August.
Police seeking help to identify man charged with six counts of fraud in Queensland
A man charged with multiple fraud offences is also wanted in the United States, it's been revealed, as police work to confirm his identity.
Barnaby’s bizarre act on live TV
The eccentric Nationals MP was lecturing one of his fellow Coalition members on the difference between a steer and a bull.
CCTV captures alleged hit-and-run horror
Chilling CCTV shows the moments before a mum's car allegedly strikes and kills a woman in a horror hit-and-run crash.
Deadly factory fire accused’s ‘offer’ to cops
A young man charged after allegedly igniting a deadly factory fire on the orders of a prison inmate has made an offer to prosecutors, a court has been told.
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