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Police chief’s man-to-man message to fugitive
Victoria's top cop has issued a direct message to alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
Worker’s win after Australia Day sacking
A port worker who was sacked for skipping work on Australia Day before having dinner with friends and watching a fireworks display has scored a huge win.
Foiled hijacking plot of Australian jet
An alleged attempt to hijack an Australian passenger jet and fly it overseas has been foiled, with a man arrested and a major investigation under way.
‘Completely broken down’: Petty Coalition spat
A bizarre spat between two Coalition MPs has sparked chaos during a hearing into energy management.
Why Bob Katter lost it over Lebanese questions
Insiders have opened up on the deeply personal" reason Bob Katter blew up over questions surrounding his family's Lebanese heritage.
Albo, Allan heckled hard at Bush Summit
Anthony Albanese clashed with hecklers at an event in regional Victoria, while Premier Jacinta Allan also felt the anger of the audience.
Polar blast unleashes snow and chaos
A fierce cold front is delivering winds strong enough to shred roofs, bringing blizzards, power outages and rare snowfalls as winter makes a dramatic final stand.
Wife of alleged cop killer arrested
Two people have been arrested in the hunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
Horror new details of mum’s alleged murder
Police have revealed horrific details of the alleged kidnapping and murder of a mother whose remains were found in a burnt-out SUV.
Albo’s last dig at Iran’s expelled ambassador
Anthony Albanese has taken a final dig at Iran's expelled ambassador, who was booted out of the country in a historic move.
Why suspected cop killer can’t be found
Police have made a desperate plea for alleged cop shooter Dezi Freeman to surrender as the manhunt enters its fourth day without a single confirmed sighting.
‘Bullsh*t people’: Albo heckled hard
Anthony Albanese clashed with hecklers at an event in regional Victoria.
Huge update in hunt for alleged cop killer
Two people have been arrested in the hunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
Huge update after mum found burnt in car
Police have delivered a major update on the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney mum Thi Kim Tran, whose remains were found in a burnt-out SUV.
Extreme measure women forced into
Women have been forced into doing this while taking part in one common activity, and one state is on-board with their concerns.
Powerball jackpot soars to $80m next Thursday
The $50m Powerball jackpot has failed to go off on Thursday night, skyrocketing again to an even bigger prize for next week.
Family member of Dezi Freeman says he ‘detached himself’ decades ago
A family member of alleged police killer Dezi Freeman has revealed a snippet of the Victorian man's descent, claiming he detached himself" decades ago.
New laws to strengthen protection for penalty, overtime rates pass parliament
The new laws promise to strengthen protections for penalty and overtime rates, however, the Coalition says it could hit the bottom line of small businesses.
Grindr grifter slammed for ‘disregard’
A very intelligent" fraudster who has admitted to stealing from a man he met on Grindr has victims across three states, a court has been told.
Man charged with brutal alleged 2-week kidnap
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping an older man known to him and then holding him against his will for two weeks.
Urgent act over disaster ‘backlog’
This action in relation to disaster grants has been taken after it was revealed three-quarters of primary producers are still waiting after almost 100 days.
Cops share details on search for Sov Cit
Police have delivered a direct appeal to the man who allegedly shot dead two officers two days ago, as more bangs were heard from the property.
Fraudster’s $5m property empire
The children of a convicted NDIS fraudster have lost a legal battle to hold onto a slice of her multimillion-dollar property portfolio.
Uber for teens set for national rollout
A service for teenagers looking to use Uber is set to launch in three Australian states on Friday.
New court blow for Lehrmann’s lawyers
Bruce Lehrmann's legal team has suffered a blow in their bid to access privileged material in his Toowoomba rape case, amid fresh concerns over destroyed" evidence.
Four dead cops, same twisted ideology
Australia has sadly been reminded of the insanity of fringe movements once again. In the case of sovereign citizens, the hypocrisy is too glaring to ignore.
Rich-lister splurges $15k on flight with enemy
The rich-lister responsible for ousting key Liberals in blue-ribbon seats splurged $15k for a charity joy flight with the Opposition Leader.
Cops share details on search for Sov Cit
Police have delivered a direct appeal to the man who allegedly shot dead two officers, warning they will not rest" until he is caught.
‘I’m restraining myself’: Bob Katter threatens to punch Channel 9 reporter Josh Bavas
A press conference held by Bob Katter descended into chaos when the federal MP threatened to get physical with a journalist who'd asked about his Lebanese heritage.
Alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman could hide in Victorian bushland ‘for months’, criminologist says
It may be possible for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman to survive in the bush for an unthinkable period of time.
AFL great fronts court on assault allegations
AFL hall of famer Nicky Winmar has received an excellent" bail review as he faces court over the alleged assault of a woman.
Man used online game to groom 10yo: cops
The mother of a 10-year-old girl has told police a man allegedly used the chat function of a gaming console to groom her daughter.
Cops share details on search for Sov Cit
Police are set to give an update on the manhunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
Australia to face another season of extremes
From record-breaking snow in the alps to near-record rainfall in Perth, winter 2025 kept Australians guessing, and spring is set to bring its own surprises.
Pointed tariff move against Trump’s trade war
Senior ministers said the move aimed to send a message amid Donald Trump's tariff war, with Australia doubling down on free and fair trade.
‘Great sadness’: Girl killed in bus crash ID’d
A girl killed in a horror school bus rollover in Victoria has been remembered for her vibrancy" and infectious personality".
New details emerge on child sex claims against alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
New information has shed light on why police were at Dezi Freeman's Porepunkah property on Tuesday morning before he allegedly opened fire.
Search for alleged cop killer enters third day
Porepunkah locals have revealed where they believe alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman may be, as the massive manhunt enters its third day.
Folbigg’s innocence ‘irrelevant’ to $2m payout: AG
NSW's Attorney-General has refused to say whether he believes Kathleen Folbigg is innocent, claiming it is irrelevant" to her $2m payout.
Grave fears for pedestrian hit by truck
A major highway has been closed after a pedestrian was struck by a truck early on Thursday.
Reporter’s chilling conversation with alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman
A reporter has detailed the chilling emails he received from accused fugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman as the manhunt continues.
Teen killed, another injured in stabbing
A horror stabbing attack in Sydney's west has claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and left another injured.
Wesfarmers' retail boom pays off
Bargain-hunting Aussies have sent Wesfarmers' earnings soaring, leading to an unexpected windfall for shareholders.
Search for alleged cop killer enters third day
Police have provided a bleak update in the search for sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman - who allegedly shot dead two police officers.
Surprising thing these Aussies have in common
TV personality Sylvia Jeffreys, Paralympian Tristan Knowles and Anthony Albanese all have one surprising life experience in common.
Search underway for swimmer missing off Shelly Beach, Port Macquarie
There are grave fears for a 20-year-old man who is missing after failing to resurface while swimming off a popular NSW beach.
Search for alleged cop killer enters third day
Police have given an update on the massive manhunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.
Judge slams Higgins’ ‘false’ media claims
A Supreme Court judge has criticised Brittany Higgins over false and misleading claims she made during media interviews about a political cover up.
Beaming Jodie Haydon, Anthony Albanese lead guest list for annual Midwinter Ball
Jacqui Lambie, who has been outspoken on the cost-of-living pressures facing Aussies, certainly stuck to her budget.
Detective’s final chat with slain officer
A former colleague has remembered slain Victoria Police detective Neal Thompson as a good country cop" who was just weeks away from retirement.
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