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Updated 2024-11-23 00:31
‘Irreversible challenges’ drag on Australia Post
Trying to make money from delivering letters in 2024 is a tough slog, as Australia Post's financial results show.
More grim news for Aussie retailers
Retailers are worried they face a tough Christmas trading period, as Australians continue to resist spending up during a cost-of-living crisis.
Reason tough new knife laws in limbo
Police in one state are no closer to rolling out new wanding" powers aimed at tackling knife crime.
Killer driver ignored passenger’s plea
Two innocent" aged care workers on their way home from work were killed instantly as a young driver sped through a red light at almost three times the speed limit.
Liberal MP charged with child sex offences
A sitting Liberal MP is in custody after he was charged with 10 child sex offences. It is understood he has now quit the Liberal party.
Why ABC host became ‘wholesale’ drug supplier
A former ABC presenter turned drug supplier has been told he is at a crossroads" after escaping the possibility of life in prison.
Gunmen storm home with young girls inside
Two girls, aged eight and 10 were home when a group of gun-wielding men stormed inside, demanding cash and jewellery.
Naked man with beer in CBD site standoff
A man has been taken to hospital under police guard after he was allegedly involved in a three-hour naked standoff while drinking a beer.
Liberal MP charged with child sex offences
A sitting Liberal MP is in custody after he was charged with 10 child sex offences.
‘Exceedingly dangerous’ weather set to hit
Four states - including one in its entirety - are under severe weather warnings as one cold front after another gets ready to hit Australia.
Riskiest suburbs to buy real estate revealed
A mix of popular suburbs around the country have been deemed no-go zones where investors could lose money for varying reasons.
Why Australia’s priciest home isn’t one of our best
It's the most expensive house in Australia and paid for in cash but most Aussies wouldn't know what to do with it if they owned it.
Payment loophole costing Aussies billions
Slow moving reforms to the way Aussie workers are paid superannuation is costing the workforce billions of dollars every year.
More grim news for Aussie retailers
Australians have resisted spending up as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with new retail trade data below expectations.
Self service bandit’s secret hack revealed
A man has been caught using a bizarre technique to shoplift hundreds of dollars worth of groceries from his local supermarket.
Standoff at CBD building site: police
Police have been deployed to a CBD building site as an armed man scaled scaffolding.
How young Australians are beating the tough property market by ‘rent-vesting’ instead of buying a home
Beau Arfi couldn't save a home deposit as quickly as prices were rising, so he decided to turn the concept of the Great Australian Dream on its head.
‘Heart sinking’: Big issue with Paris Games
A Paralympic gold medallist has highlighted the glaring difference between the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and prior games that left her heart sinking'.
Labor MP defies Albo in census call
The MP broke party ranks and called for the government to reverse its backflip on questions about gender and sexuality in the 2026 census.
Accused baby stealer’s court update
A woman charged with stealing a baby while the mother was outside the car has learned of a major update to her case during a bail application.
‘Inevitable’: Reason for killer’s release
A convicted killer who attempted to rape a woman while on parole will again be released under supervision.
Man allegedly groomed, raped 14yo girl
A man has been charged after he allegedly groomed and raped a 14-year-old girl he met on an online chat platform.
‘Nothing wrong’ with $125 tent for rent
Aussies lost it when a brazen landlord listed a humble tent in his backyard for rent at $125 a week recently - but who is really to blame?
Charges laid over nightclub stabbing
Men have been charged over a stabbing in a major night-life precinct which left a teen in a coma.
Tradie’s death unsolved as man walks free
The shooting death of an innocent 20-year-old has remained unsolved as the last of four men was sentenced for a revenge plot.
‘Political’: Dutton slams gold mine decision
The Opposition Leader has weighed into the debate on the development of a new gold mine, calling Tanya Plibersek's decision a bid to woo Greens voters.
‘Unfortunate’ update in killer boyfriend case
A judge has called for closure" to be given to the family of a murdered mum as her killer boyfriend's case faces unfortunate delays.
Calls to restrict sex education books in libraries
An Aussie town has been left divided over proposals to restrict children's sex education books in libraries.
‘Dangerous’: Survivor’s call over controversial tour
The oldest living survivor of sick experiments at Auschwitz has added her voice to calls for US identity Candace Owens to be banned from Australia.
New claims about sacked veteran journo: court
New allegations have emerged about a prominent reporter suing Network Seven over allegations he was unlawfully sacked after more than 20 years.
Major bank’s huge move on rates
One major bank has made a huge move on its fixed rates for home loan customers after the inflation rate eased slightly.
‘Stay well away’: Wild weather to continue
Authorities are warning Aussies in the southeast of the country to not drop their guard as wildly strong winds are forecast to kick up again from Friday.
Grandmother’s body found 800km from home
Detectives are desperate to find a grandmother's vehicle after revealing her body has been found four months after she was last seen alive.
Feeding frenzy: Disturbing vision of family, including a young child, playing in crocodile-infested waters in Kakadu
One detail in a video of tourists - including young kids - playing by the water has attracted attention for all the wrong reasons.
Forever chemicals shut NSW dam
A dam has been cut off from providing water into a state's drinking supply after dangerous chemicals were detected.
‘Don’t do it!’: Renos that make your home harder to sell
There are certain types of home renovations should be avoided at all costs if you hope to sell your home at a later date.
Two bodies found in home
Police have swarmed a quiet suburban Brisbane street after two people were found dead inside a home.
Travel warning issued over bird flu
The Australian government has issued an urgent travel warning over the bird flu as strains circulate across the globe.
Worrying sign Aussies already in ‘recession’
Amid a cost of living crisis beleaguered Aussies have been warned to brace for an economic horror show" up until Christmas.
Victoria hit by third earthquake this month
Victoria has been hit by its third earthquake this month, with a city in the states southwest hit early on Thursday morning.
Scott Morrison compares Hamas refugees to Nazis
Scott Morrison has hit out at Anthony Albanese for allowing Hamas-sympathising refugees into Australia.
Photo that changed Australia forever
The year is 1999. A woman shows up at a newspaper office with an envelope. Inside was a picture that would changed Australia forever.
Tragedy as man dies in skydiving accident
The 25-year-old has died in a horrific skydiving accident, with loved ones remembering him as a man who dared to push the limits'.
Last minute evidence in Higgins trial
Lawyers for Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds have returned to court as the landmark defamation trial between the pair nears its end.
Grim figures highlight Aussie mortgage crisis
A shocking number of Australians are being forced to spend nearly a third of their income on their mortgage.
‘Economic sabotage:’ Greens’ tax bid lashed
The minor party's plan to hit big corporations with a tax on excessive profits has been lashed as economic vandalism" and cheapskate politics".
Worrying sign Aussies already in ‘recession’
Amid a weakening labour market, soaring cost of living and rising insolvencies, thousands of beleaguered Aussies are warned to brace for an economic horror show" up until Christmas.
No BBQs, no alfresco, shut before sunset: The ‘boring’ reality facing Sydneysiders in a city run by fun police
The once-vibrant global city of Sydney is now a boring nanny state run by the fun police, with a ban on a restaurant's barbecue the latest sign councils have lost the plot.
‘Rip-off’: $2.75 Telstra fee stuns
Plenty of Australians still regularly use cash, but it keeps getting harder for those like this man who was amazed to be charged for paying his Telstra bill.
Desperate plea for family of missing fisherman, son
A heartbreaking plea has been made for the family of a devoted" father and his son missing after a fishing trip.
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