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Live bugs found in health product
A constipation relief supplement has been urgently recalled after live bugs were found in some of the bottles.
Watchdog’s call on post stamp price hike
Australia's consumer watchdog has responded to a proposal by the national postal service to jack up the price of an everyday essential.
Powerful moment mate farewells slain doctor
The best mate of a beloved doctor killed in a horror alleged stabbing has given a touching final goodbye.
‘Abolish the date’: Invasion Day protests rage
Large crowds have gathered for an Invasion Day' protest outside state parliament in Melbourne.
Accused slave couple kicked out of home
A couple accused of keeping a woman as a slave were kicked out of their home and have been struggling to find a place to live, a court has been told.
Bombshell probe into supermarket prices
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will direct a watchdog to scrutinise the supermarket industry over accusations it is ripping off customers.
Horror new details from mass drowning
Eyewitnesses have given accounts of the tragedy on Victoria's Phillip Island, which has left three people dead.
Fourth person dead after mass drowning
A fourth person has died after a mass drowning lifesavers have called the worst in the state in two decades.
Tax-avoiding tradies were the original motivation for stage three cuts, a leading finance expert claims
A major motivation for stage three tax cuts was a need to quietly crackdown on tax-avoiding tradies, a leading financial expert has claimed.
‘Done nothing wrong’: Cartier worker erupts
A worker at a luxury jewellery store in Sydney's International Airport has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $50,000 worth of designer goods.
What happens when you win the Lotto
People feeling lucky can throw their hat in the ring for a shot at a staggering $150m in tonight's Powerball draw. But if you won, how would you claim your prize?
Where it will be 45C on Australia Day
Residents in five states and territories are set to swelter through heatwave conditions on Australia Day, with temps climbing as high as 45C.
Second state put on measles alert
Travellers who visited a major transport hub have been warned to keep watch for symptoms after a returned traveller visited several sites while infectious.
$50k in designer bags stolen from Sydney airport: police
A staff member at one of Australia's busiest airports has been charged with allegedly stealing $50,000 in designer goods from her employer.
Kochie’s 6 cost-of-living tips for Albo
The former Sunrise host has given Anthony Albanese his tips on delivering timely cost-of-living relief to Aussies doing it tough.
120 schools closed, cyclone to hit in hours
Cyclone Kirrily could hit Townsville within just hours with warnings of 140km/h wind gusts and rain totals of 200mm.
Townsville under attack from freak cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast near one of the state's major cities, bringing damaging winds and rain.
Where Aussies face double-demerit penalty
Drivers have been warned to drive safely during the Australia Day long weekend, with tough punishments in place for motorists caught doing the wrong thing.
‘Call an election’: Dutton’s ultimatum to Albo
Peter Dutton has issued Anthony Albanese a major challenge as he ramps up his attack on the Prime Minister over his tax changes.
Commuter chaos as train strikes trailer
A train carrying 50 passengers has crashed on its way into the city, causing major delays on the transport network.
Another statue hit by Aus Day vandals
The monarch's sculpture has been targeted again hours after a Captain Cook statue was spray painted with an ominous message.
Smith calls for Australia Day date change
Cricket has been caught up in the Australia Day debate again and now Steve Smith has made his views clear.
More measles cases detected in Australia
Health authorities are warning NSW and ACT residents to be cautious after an international traveller brought home a case of the dangerous disease.
Australia Day weather: ‘Dangerous’ heatwave to push highs to 50C
A heatwave will grip huge parts of the country this Australia Day weekend, and is set to bring some of the hottest days in Aussie history.
How Albo will justify broken tax promise
The Prime Minister has confirmed a significant shake-up to Australia's taxation system, set to get high-income earners off-side.
Video of AFL star’s bashing played to court
Former Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell was bashed after going outside to check on a friend just hours after his final game for the club.
Light plane crashes in Sydney’s west
A 16-year-old pilot has been killed in a horror crash, leaving a wreckage that doesn't look like a plane," according to a witness.
Alan Joyce resigns from new role
Just months after stepping down as the boss of Qantas, Alan Joyce has confirmed he has also stepped down from another major role.
Camera ‘invaluable’ to Hawkes Bay crash probe
A camera found washed up on the NSW north coast is proving invaluable" to investigators working to understand the final moments of pilot Edwin Kraft.
Three dead at popular tourist spot
Three people have been killed and a woman airlifted to hospital after a fatal incident at a popular Victorian tourist destination.
Asbestos found at Sydney Metro sites
More sites in Sydney have tested positive for asbestos, as the park where the contaminated mulch was first discovered remains locked down.
How much Aussies will get from tax cut
Just how much Australian taxpayers can expect to receive from the Albanese government's overhaul of the stage three tax cuts has been revealed.
Teens vanish on Aussie school trip
An urgent search is under way to find two teenage students who vanished while on a school trip to Australia.
Hannah Clarke’s father reveals ‘haunting’ final act
Hannah Clarke's father has revealed his daughter made a final phone call before she succumbed to injuries sustained from her ex-husband's attack.
‘Right decision’: PM defends broken promise
Anthony Albanese will defend his broken promise on tax cuts in a major speech, calling it the right decision, for the right reasons".
Changing stage three tax cuts is an election promise worth breaking, policy experts says
Anthony Albanese is set to water down stage three tax cuts for higher income earners, representing a major broken promise - but it's worth it in the long run, one expert says.
Winners and losers of PM’s tax promise backflip
Anthony Albanese has finally come clean with voters about what he's going to do with the planned tax cuts this year.
‘Hit him on the backside’: Final ScoMo jab
Leaders are doling out their farewells to Scott Morrison after the polarising figure announced his resignation from Australian politics.
Australian of the Year finalists unveiled
From lifesaving medical experts to an anti-violence advocate, these are the Australian of the Year finalists for 2024.
‘Out of touch’: Ita slammed after ABC staff vote
The media union has lashed Ita Buttrose after she doubled down on her support for the ABC's managing director as conflict at the public broadcaster rages on.
Cops charged over pub brawl with NRL star
Two police officers have been charged after an investigation into a violent confrontation with NRL star Tom Starling at a hotel.
Thousands without power after outage
Thousands of people in one of the country's major cities were left without power all morning.
Biggest losers from broken tax cut promise
The Albanese government is defending its decision to change the tax cuts it promised at the 2022 federal election.
First homebuyer’s strange postcode move
New data has revealed a trend for first home buyers in Sydney, as new areas become popular for the first time ever.
Treasurer defends broken promise on tax cuts
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, appeared on 7.30 tonight and was forced to defend his government's broken tax cuts promise.
Horror new details from mass drowning
Eyewitnesses have given harrowing accounts of the tragedy on Victoria's Phillip Island, which has left three people dead.
How to spend $150m Powerball winnings
Australia's Powerball has jackpotted to $150 million. A personal finance expert shares the smart thing to do if you win.
Heartbreaking reason two-month-old Chance Ford died in Ballarat, Victoria
An Aussie family has broken their silence after their two-month-old baby boy, Chance Ford, died suddenly on Saturday.
‘Abhorrent’: Ita hits back at ABC staff attack
ABC Chair Ita Buttrose has slapped down a vote of no confidence from staff as she stands firm on Antoinette Lattouf's sacking.
‘Dangerous’ heatwave hits NSW
NSW residents have been warned they could be in danger from an extreme heatwave that is currently making its way towards Sydney.
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