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Chaos as hoons take over iconic Melb strip
Chaotic scenes have emerged after hundreds of reckless drivers swarmed an iconic Melbourne strip, prompting a major police presence and road closures.
Motorbike rider dies after police pursuit
A motorbike rider has died in a horrific crash along a major NSW highway, following a police pursuit due to the vehicle not having any number plates.
Parents fear ‘collateral damage’ kids
Nova 96.9 co-hosts and devoted dads Fitzy and Wippa are backing the PM's Spelling Bee as exclusive research reveals majority of parents worry kids' literacy is suffering.
Albo celebrates Spelling Bee’s big birthday
Anthony Albanese launched the fifth annual Prime Minister's Spelling Bee with the help of Rockdale Public School students. Get your child's free activity poster for class and home HERE.
Mark Latham’s ex Nathalie Matthews ordered to hand over escort bookings records
Fresh texts have been leaked as the fallout of Mark Latham's ex-fiancee's allegations continues.
Move to stamp out ‘unfair’ pay practice
The government is looking to stamp out an unfair" business move which is leaving workers on penalty rates worse off.
‘Australia’s nicest bloke’ Tommy Connolly dies suddenly aged 33
A young man whose kindness captured the hearts of the nation has died - a complete shock" that has devastated his family.
Desperate search for missing schoolchildren
A desperate search is underway for two missing schoolchildren and an infant last seen near a tourist hotspot.
‘He did it’: Witness’ backflip on outback killer
A key witness in Peter Falconio's murder trial has made a shock statement about Bradley John Murdoch from his deathbed.
Millions of Aussies brace for icy blast
Australians in the nation's south are being warned to brace for chilly conditions over the weekend as a cold front develops off the Great Australian Bight.
‘Off the chart’: RBT discovery stuns police in Western Australia
Cops were baffled by the unbelievable" feat of one driver, who blew over seven times the blood alcohol limit while behind the wheel.
‘Lives will be saved’: Family of murdered teen speaks out
Laws in honour of a teen fatally stabbed on a night out have become permanent, as police gain the power to randomly stop and search anyone in one state.
Three teens dead in horror head-on crash
Three teenagers have died in a car crash, involving two other vehicles, in northern Queensland on Saturday.
Mark Latham’s ex Nathalie Matthews ordered to hand over escort bookings records
Mark Latham's legal team has demanded his ex-lover hand over any bookings she made for sex workers on his birthday.
Things get fishy at Tassie election
Tasmania is headed to the polls today after a bombshell move by the opposition sparked a snap election. Here are the main faces you need to know as the votes roll in.
Former CBA executive Christopher James McCann’s final days after child procurement charge
The married father-of-two was found dead 48 hours after being charged with using the internet to procure an underage girl for a sexual act.
Who’s who in the Tassie election
Tasmania is headed to the polls today after a bombshell move by the opposition sparked a snap election. Here are the main faces you need to know as the votes roll in.
Incredible detail behind $8m holdout house
After waiting for the perfect buyer, two property owners have sold their house for millions - but their remaining portfolio makes the dizzying price seem like pocket money.
‘Deep gratitude’: Salim breaks silence
Disgraced former politician and convicted domestic violence offender Salim Mehajer has broken his silence for the first time after walking free from prison.
Truth about viral Muslim video outside Melbourne cathedral
Videos from a Muslim gathering in Melbourne are going viral around the world, viewed millions of times. But not all is what it seems.
ASX has best week since May
A surge in the major miners and healthcare stocks drove the ASX to its best week since May, with the All Ordinaries passing the historic 9000 point mark.
E-bike rider's shock blame game after roundabout crash with car
Viral dashcam video shows an e-bike rider crashing into a car at an Australian roundabout, then refusing to give details despite being at fault.
Men arrested after Sydney knife brawl
Two men have been arrested and knives seized following a brawl at a Sydney shopping centre.
‘Dirty secret’: Big bank’s call on shock rate hold
Struggling mortgage holders could be waiting an additional five weeks for a rate cut just so the RBA can prove its independence, a former employee says.
RSPCA probes pig farm conditions
Disturbing images have exposed the grotesque living environment inside an Aussie pig farm, where animals live and die in sickening conditions.
Hundreds of gun parts seized in border bust
A man has appeared in court over an alleged plot to import hundreds of illegal firearm parts into Australia.
Compo claim alleges Qantas ‘failed’ to protect info
A leading law firm has claimed Qantas failed" to protect personal information after a system containing nearly six million accounts were compromised.
State’s turmoil as snap election looms
The Apple Isle is heading to its second state election in 16 months, as overdue ships linger off the coast of Africa and an AFL team hangs in the balance.
‘Out yourself’: Latham’s latest bizarre claim
Embattled former Labor leader Mark Latham has made a bizarre claim about federal election day as he faces allegations of domestic abuse.
Update in search for teen missing 25 years
The 15-year-old was last seen with her mother more than 25 years ago, with her mother's remains found in the mangroves a short time after they disappeared.
Forensic chief resigns amid DNA scandal
A top forensic scientist has stepped down just weeks after being suspended over serious testing concerns.
Two fighting for life after crash
Two people are fighting for life and another is seriously hurt following a high-speed collision on a rural highway.
Man critical after 6m fall in shopping centre
An alleged thief is fighting for life after jumping a railing and plummeting 6m in a shopping centre in Sydney's CBD.
Tech billionaire dragged into Latham scandal
A tech billionaire has been dragged into the ugly split between Mark Latham and his ex-lover as more explosive allegations about their relationship emerge.
Update after machete-wielder shot by cops
New details have emerged of a brawl at a Sydney shopping centre in which a machete-wielding man was shot dead by police.
Next move in teen body in fridge case
Two men are facing serious charges over the death of a teenager, whose body was found stuffed in a fridge. Now, a court has provided a major update on their case.
Shock new Joshua Brown sacking revealed
Joshua Brown was sacked from a small childcare provider in May 2021 in the latest revelation of the accused predator's troubled work history.
Labor’s debt bombshell after court ruling
A Federal Court ruling has allowed the collection of overpaid welfare debts, but the government is reportedly considering intervening with a big decision.
Shock as man found dead in yard
A man has been found dead in the yard of a luxury mansion in a beachside town after police responded to a welfare check request.
Tributes for 14yo hit by car on walk to school
A 14-year-old student is being remembered as talented, kind and hardworking after he was killed after being hit by a car while walking to school.
Charges laid over fire that hospitalised young girls
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a house fire in Melbourne left two young girls critically injured.
Child sexual offender working at daycare
The 44-year-old NSW man appeared in court on Thursday, after he was caught working at a childcare centre.
Man killed in suspected hit-and-run
Police are investigating if a man found dead on a major Perth highway was struck by a car that then drove from the scene.
ASX soars on shock jobs figures
Bullish traders pushed the ASX higher as traders banked on a rate cut in August following disappointing employment figures.
Shock as man found dead in yard
A man has been found dead in the yard of a property in a beachside town in Queensland.
Bank launches ‘no catch’ savings account
An Australian bank is going old school" and looking to offer customers a banking product that it said had disappeared.
Apple farmers’ win against supermarket giants
The extraordinary" deal will result in Aussie apple farmers being able to sell to the Chinese market, with an industry boss clocking it as a win for the industry.
‘Very nasty’: ABC personality’s fiery fence dispute with neighbour sparks ‘cover up’ accusation
A fiery dispute over a fence between a star ABC personality and her neighbour has sparked accusations of a cover up" by the public broadcaster.
Big childcare provider quiet on Brown shock
A $150m childcare company has kept quiet on its response to the Joshua Brown allegations, even as other centres flag major changes.
CBA exec charged with procuring girls dies
A former banking executive facing charges of procuring underage girls for sex at a hotel has been found dead.
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