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‘Never been located’: Erin’s phone missing
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson switched her SIM card into a different phone while police were searching her home, her triple-murder trial has been told.
Landlord scolded over request to tenant
A landlord demanded tens of thousands of dollars from a tenant and threatened to kick them out if they did not pay up.
CCTV footage captures horror moment
Police have released CCTV footage in a bid to identify an arsonist who was forced to roll around outside after setting himself on fire.
Aussie arrested in Bali claims he was set up
An Australian man arrested in Bali over a $1.1m cocaine smuggling case insists he had no knowledge of the drugs.
Aussie suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
More young Aussie renters are looking to rentvest" as the median weekly cost of renting versus mortgage repayments creeps closer.
Fresh blow for mortgage holders
Aussies hoping for back-to-back rate cuts have received unwelcome news after the inflation figures for April were released.
‘I do’: Mushroom juror prompts court laugh
A stray comment from a juror after Erin Patterson's shopping receipts were aired at her triple-murder trial prompted a hearty laugh from the public gallery.
‘Dance on table’: Senator’s bombshell claim
Fatima Payman has dropped a bombshell claim about an older male colleague at a work-related event.
School, hospital in lockdown after gunshots
A manhunt is under way in a rural town after early morning reports of gunfire forced a local school and hospital into lockdown.
‘Obey’: Fresh orders for Snowtown accomplice
The man who helped cover up the horrific Snowtown murders has been given a stern warning in court about what he needs to do now.
Shock city Aussies are moving to
Australians are giving up moving to the warmth of Queensland and choosing to go south instead, and there's one spot in particular they're flocking to.
Fresh blow for mortgage holders
Aussies hoping for back-to-back rate cuts have received unwelcome news, with inflation rising in the month of April.
Australian denies drug trafficking in Bali
An Australian man arrested in Bali over a $1.1m cocaine smuggling case insists he had no knowledge of the drugs.
Meteorites found after outback fireball
Two fragments of a four-billion-year-old meteorite have been recovered from a remote salt lake, just days after a fireball blazed across the night sky.
Body found after horror fire
One man has been found dead inside a badly burnt home and police are on the hunt for a second man after a suspicious' blaze engulfed the house about 4am.
City’s rubbish trucks catch fire 7 times
A major Australian city has issued a stern warning after its rubbish trucks caught fire seven times in just one month.
Senior Nats senator dodges key question
A senior Nationals senator at the centre of the stoush with the Liberals says David Littleproud did not take a key issue to their party room.
Bundaberg mum’s chilling words before allegedly killing three-year-old daughter
A Queensland mum shared a series of bizarre social media posts about her battle against the system" just days before allegedly killing her daughter.
What Erin told police after deaths: Court
Footage of Erin Patterson telling a lie to detectives a day after her husband's mother and aunt died from death cap poisoning has been played to the jury.
Protesters threaten to shut down Brisbane’s Story Bridge
One of the country's busiest bridges could be shut down during Friday's morning peak hour by protesters who want bike and pedestrian access restored.
Body found after horror fire
A body has been found inside a badly burnt home and one person is unaccounted for after a blaze broke out just after 4am on Wednesday.
Sydney commuters faced more chaos
Sydney commuters faced more chaos after several Metro train services stopped running from the city during the afternoon rush.
Sydney chaos as CBD train grinds to halt
Thousands of peak-hour commuters have been impacted after a massive mechanical fault in the city's new $41 billion public transport network.
‘Lies:’ Professor accuses government of lying
A professor of archaeology has accused a state government of lying in a report about the impact of industrial emissions on Aboriginal rock art.
Man, 24, dies in police custody after supermarket altercation
The death of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man will be investigated after he was restrained by police and died in custody in a troubled Central Australian city.
Two couples brawl on Melbourne road
A wild roadside brawl in Melbourne has been captured on a driver's dashcam, with what appears to be two couples throwing fists at each other.
Alleged bikie dies after being shot in head
A man who was shot in the head during an allegedly targeted drive-by shooting on a suburban street has died in hospital days after the shocking incident.
Young Aussies tipped to work until they drop
Millennial and Gen Zers say they will be working for their entire lives with the cost of living putting the goal of retirement behind them.
Dengue fever outbreak declared in popular Aussie tourism spot
Aussie travellers have been warned to take precautions after a dengue fever outbreak was reported in a popular Pacific Island tourist destination.
Distressing details as MP’s sexual abuse trial begins
The state independent MP is fighting historic sexual assault allegations, relating to two young men, in a Sydney court.
Shoppers warned of milk shortage
Australian shoppers could face a milk shortage or rising prices as the devastating impact of the NSW floods is set to hit local supermarkets.
Milestone for reviled workers comp plan
A tripartite review involving business leaders, unions and the state government will monitor changes to workers compensation that sparked fierce protest.
Mother charged with three-year-old Sophia’s murder identified as Lauren Ingrid Flanigan
A woman who allegedly stabbed her three-year-old daughter to death in the front yard of the family's home has been identified.
What to watch on TV and streaming this week
Playful, powerful and passionate, U2 frontman Bono bares his soul in a one-man show while inventive documentary Walking With Dinosaurs is an educational treat for the whole family.
Sydney commuters face more chaos
Sydney commuters are facing more chaos after several Metro train services stopped running during the afternoon rush.
‘Time to move on’: Flinders Island councillor pushes to scrap Welcome to Country
A Tasmanian councillor has called for an end to Welcome to Country, claiming it is not a long-held tradition" and it's time to move on".
‘Inappropriate and troubling material’: Brisbane Boys’ College embroiled in Snapchat scandal
Multiple students at a prestigious Brisbane boys' school are being investigated over their involvement in a Snapchat group where explicit content was shared.
‘Evil’ child killer’s fresh parole bid
A man convicted of the shocking and evil" murder of an eight-year-old girl has made a third attempt to be released on parole.
Urgent health warning over toxic air
A massive dust storm is pushing air pollution levels to extremely poor" and prompting urgent health warnings for residents.
Popular baby product urgently recalled
A popular baby product has been urgently pulled from shelves after a horror discovery was made inside one of the bottles, which could cause serious injuries.
Homicide probe after two killed in crash
A man has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and is set to face a bedside hearing after his car crashed on a Queensland road, killing two people.
‘Is it fair?’: Minister grilled on super tax
A minister has been grilled on the Albanese government's proposed super tax amid concerns rules could be different for politicians.
Bizarre image of car linked to missing teen
New images of a car central to the investigation of missing teen Pheobe Bishop have emerged, showing the vehicle has undergone strange modifications.
Major update after 3yo’s body found
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a three-year-old child in a Queensland home.
Desperate search for missing woman
Friends are appealing for help to find a much-loved" woman from Sydney's inner west who hasn't been heard from in almost a week.
Leader’s denial amid Coalition crisis talks
Nationals leader David Littleproud has denied caving in on a key demand amid Coalition crisis talks.
‘Highly unlikely’ mushrooms contaminated: court
A probe into the poisoning of Erin Patterson's lunch guests found it highly unlikely" the commercial mushroom supply had been contaminated, her trial has been told.
Homicide probe after horror crash
A man is in hospital under police guard and a homicide probe launched after his car crashed on a Queensland road, killing two people.
‘Is it fair?’ Minister grilled on super tax
A minister has been grilled on the Albanese government's proposed super tax amid concerns rules could be different for politicians.
Just 1 per cent of lucrative defined benefit pension schemes to be affected by new super tax
Ninety-nine per cent of ex-politicians and public servants on lucrative pension schemes will be unaffected by Labor's proposed super changes.
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