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Man dies after being stabbed at home
A man will front court over domestic violence murder charges after another man found with stab wounds died in a suburban home.
Coroner slams parents of 16-year-old who drank himself to death at family Christmas lunch
Horrific details have emerged about how a 16-year-old Australian boy was allowed to drink himself to death" over Christmas lunch with his family.
Woman dies in house fire
Specialist arson police are investigating a house fire which killed a woman and destroyed a three-storey townhouse in the early hours of Thursday.
Albo’s cabinet leadership team shake-up
Anthony Albanese is shaking up his leadership team as veteran Labor MP Bill Shorten exits politics months out from the looming federal election.
Minister duds private health premium hike
Private health insurers have been told to sharpen their pencils" and provide a more reasonable" price hike which will come into effect on April 1.
Former Channel 7 crew member Sam Beattie found dead in his Sydney home
An unsung hero" of the television industry was found dead in his Sydney home, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from friends and colleagues.
CHAOS AS WILD STORM HITS: At least one dead, 150k without power
A massive storm has impacted the east with one death and hundreds of thousands left without power, with more rain due to hit.
Shorten makes shock decision on resignation
The NDIS minister will leave parliament weeks earlier than expected, raising expectations the Prime Minister will move for a quick cabinet reshuffle.
Big bank doubling down on rates cut hope
One of Australia's big four banks has renewed its prediction for when the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate, as spending dropped after the Black Friday sales.
Alleged model killer’s courtroom request
A young fish and chips shop worker charged after allegedly killing a model while leaving a rave has asked a court for one thing.
Astonishing move in 7 stars’ abuse case
A magistrate has thrown out abuse-related charges against a Channel 7 star at the tail end of a lengthy committal hearing.
Insane costs just to send your kid to school
The cost of living crisis is extending to schools, with households making a number of sacrifices to send the kids back to school.
Unique and epic drama is Oscars frontrunner for good reason
There's a good reason that the three-and-a-half-hour drama The Brutalist is favourite to win this year's Best Picture Oscar - it's like nothing you have seen before, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Man drowns during evening swim
A man has died after being pulled from the ocean unconscious, marking the 55th drowning since summer started.
Coles’ huge move after worker stabbed
Coles has reacted to a worker allegedly being stabbed by a 13-year-old boy inside one of its supermarkets with this nationwide move.
Why BMI could be a thing of the past
A new approach to detecting and treating obesity could help in the prevention, management and treatment in adults and children living with obesity, new research says.
Weird reason for Qantas flight delays
The modern space race is causing headaches for Australian travellers at much lower altitudes, and billionaire Elon Musk is at the heart of it.
Update after model killed at rave party
A young fish and chips shop worker was allegedly drunk when he ran over and killed a model and injured others while leaving a rave party.
Couple’s hand sanitiser drinking session ends in tragedy, with police probing alleged DV murder
A man allegedly bludgeoned his partner to death with a rock after the couple spent a day drinking hand sanitiser, part of a grim growing trend.
Urgent warning over state’s mental health ‘disaster’
The health system in one Australian state is on the verge of going off a cliff" with more than half of this workforce set to quit.
PM’s plan to confront anti-Semitic attacks
The Prime Minister has revealed how he plans to tackle a rise in alleged anti-Semitic incidents across Australia after coming under fire in recent weeks.
Albo to woo voters in key state
The Prime Minister is taking his pre-election blitz to Tasmania, where Labor is making a play to flip to critical seats and retain a third.
Alleged medical exam rape of teen by man, 62
The Australian Health Practitioner regulator has been notified after a teen girl was allegedly raped during a medical exam at an Adelaide clinic.
Alleged activist kidnappers set to face trial
A man allegedly kidnapped and bashed by pro-Palestinian activists later claimed to have been offered a payment by a burger chain boss to drop the case, a court has been told.
Four month trial for alleged bank fraudster
The 34-year-old is facing 116 fraud charges after allegedly scamming her customers to fund her lavish lifestyle.
Cops slashed in horror alleged attack at busy airport
Two police officers were allegedly attacked with a pen, one in the face and neck, after responding to calls about a disturbance on a domestic flight.
Urgent warning over state’s mental health ‘disaster’
The health system in one Australian state is on the verge of going off a cliff" with more than half the mental health workforce set to quit.
Court: State sued over ‘horrific sexual abuse’
A former ward of the state is suing the WA government for compensation, claiming he was placed into the care of family members who repeatedly abused him.
Ex-soldier’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
Beaches closed after mysterious discovery
The beaches will be closed until further notice" as the EPA works to identify the cause of bizarre debris that has washed ashore.
Top TV shows to watch this week
Alongside the festival of Aussie sport on TV this week, there's also the return of the Emmy-winning Severance, an Australia Day debate and a brutal Western that's not for the faint-hearted.
Frustrated cops’ unique way to crash presser
Police in one state have pulled out all stops to crash a press conference and highlight their plight as a pay dispute intensifies.
Grim find in search for worker lost at sea
Authorities may have made a grim discovery in the search for a missing ship worker bound for Australia.
‘Stand up’: Push for Albo to act on Aus Day
Peter Dutton is calling on Anthony Albanese to stand up to mayors" of local councils not holding citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.
Man shot in head in ‘targeted’ attack
A 43-year-old man has been rushed to hospital with a head wound after being shot by a man still on the run.
New contender in Aussie fast-food wars
Missing for more than a generation, an iconic US fast-food outlet opens in Australia again this week, adding a new contender to the fast-food wars.
Albo’s $5m pledge to Australian city
Anthony Albanese is pledging federal funds to revamp a tourist hotspot he describes as one of the most picturesque parts of Australia".
Man allegedly attacked after road rage at Dreamworld
A frightening alleged attack has unfolded at the entrance of one of the country's busiest theme parks following a traffic accident.
Council blindsides locals over tree poisoning
Furious residents in an exclusive Sydney street have lashed out after their water views were blocked by a shipping container - but not everyone is on their side.
Group of Aussies eligible for $140m fund
One state is offering motorists the chance to claim back money on tolls, with $140 million remaining unclaimed in rebates.
Man’s excuse for alleged Nazi act
A man has been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute days after a synagogue was graffitied with swastikas.
‘The truth’: Inside Liberal plan to wipe out Teals
A Liberal senator says the Coalition will seek to capitalise on buyer's remorse" to beat the Teals at this year's federal election.
Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question
Asked if he would support Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal, a new Liberal leader shifted his attention elsewhere.
One in three Aussies to quit jobs in 2025
Millions of Aussies doing it tough are looking to change their job in the new year, with most in search of more money.
Dutton makes major Aus Day pledge
Peter Dutton has doubled down on an Australia Day election promise, claiming the PM had signalled to councils the day is something to be ashamed of".
Yellow stickers to tackle tobacco turf war
Victoria's illicit tobacco turf war is crushing local businesses, and retailers are pushing for this unconventianal measure to crack down on the illegal trade.
‘Plain nasty’: Albo hits back at anti-Semitism claim
Anthony Albanese is pushing back against accusations he has not been tough enough on a rising tide of anti-Semitism in Australia.
Australian mum loses everything in LA fire
A Sydney mother of two has recounted the horrific moment wildfires ripped through her California home, leaving behind nothing but ash and rubble.
’Concerning’ trend affecting Aussies
New figures have revealed where Aussies are being hit hardest by out-of-pocket GP fees as bulk billing clinics become increasingly rare.
Pollies weigh in on coffee calamity
The price of an Aussie staple is a hot topic in Canberra as Labor and the Coalition gear up for an election dominated by cost of living.
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