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Health probe after deadly mushroom lunch: court
Text messages exchanged between alleged poisoner Erin Patterson and a health investigator have been aired in her triple-murder trial.
Homicide probe after horror crash
A man is in hospital under police guard after his car crashed on a Queensland road, killing two people.
Major update on workers compensation
A revised plan to up-end the workers compensation scheme will be tabled in state parliament following widespread opposition from unions.
Key work trend set to continue in 2026
Australian workers are saving an insane amount of money due to one working trend, but there is one thing impacting Australian living standards.
Two words threatening to split the Coalition
Senior Liberal frontbenchers are blaming a number of reasons for Anthony Albanese and his Labor government smashing them at the May 3 election.
‘Obliteration’: Elder’s urgent message for Albo
Former senator Pat Dodson has called on Anthony Albanese to revive his government's stalled Indigenous Affairs agenda immediately.
Parent allegedly chokes child allegedly choked during soccer game
A parent faces charges and being banned after allegedly choking an 11-year old boy during a soccer match in Perth's north.
Queensland Police investigating death of child in regional city of Bundaberg
A major police investigation is underway after a body, believed to be a child's, was found in a residence in a regional Queensland city.
Radio host announces pregnancy
A popular actress-turned-radio host has revealed she is pregnant after a heartbreaking" four year IVF journey.
Trains resume after emergency
Passengers have been warned to expect delays on train services following an emergency incident at a major suburban station.
Major detail in Sea World chopper crash probe
A coroner examining the deaths of four people in the horrific Sea World helicopter crash has set a tentative time frame for when an inquest will go ahead.
CFMEU administrator hospitalised
The man tasked with cleaning up the militant CFMEU was reportedly hospitalised after suffering chest pains.
Aussie arrested over cocaine in Bali
An Australian man Lamar Ahchee, 43, is facing the death penalty for allegedly trying to smuggle 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali.
Victorian coast braces for flooding
Wild weather and possible flooding is on the way for southeastern Victorian coastal regions as a very strong" cold front moves through.
Radio host announces pregnancy
A popular actress-turned-radio host has revealed she is pregnant after a heartbreaking" four year IVF journey.
Labor’s vow after $1.4bn Healthscope collapse
Taxpayers will not be step in after embattled healthcare provider Healthscope collapsed into receivership, owing $1.4bn to creditors.
Aussie arrested over cocaine in Bali
An Australian man is facing the death penalty for allegedly trying to smuggle 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali.
Mega twist in nailbiting race for Goldstein
Just days after declaring a winner in one of the tightest races of the federal election, the Australian Electoral Commission has dropped a major update.
Protester ejected from mushroom trial
Erin Patterson told a public health official she had explosive diarrhoea' after a lunch she is alleged to have poisoned with death cap mushrooms, a court has been told.
Shooting escalates gangland violence
Two men who were injured in a shooting on Sunday are the latest victims of escalating underworld violence in one major city.
China lashes Aus over critical port
China's ambassador to Australia says Anthony Albanese's plan to kick out the Chinese-owned operators of the Port of Darwin is ethically questionable".
State hit by record outbreak of deadly virus
A surge in cases of a deadly disease is tearing through Australia, with one state particularly plagued by the worrying rise.
Protester ejected from mushroom trial
A protester has been removed from Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial after rising to his feet and interrupting the proceedings in front of the jury.
‘Corruption’: Alleged Bieber poser’s rant
A former law lecturer accused of posing as pop icon Justin Bieber to solicit explicit images from kids has gone on a tangent during a court appearance.
Aussie arrested over cocaine in Bali
An Australian man has been arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into Bali.
Power bill warning issued for three states
Aussie households in three states could see their electricity bills go up by up to $228, following a final determination by the energy regulator.
Bunnings CEO: No apology for success
Bunnings has come under fire in an ABC documentary, but the company's top boss says he makes no apologies for running a profitable business.
Huge hint on major gas project’s future
Anthony Albanese has dropped a major hint on which way his environment tsar will go on a controversial gas project.
3-minute window probed in mushroom trial
Lawyers acting for alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson have drilled down on three minutes of activity located on a computer taken from her home.
Leader’s murky future after Coalition crisis
It has been a chaotic two weeks since David Littleproud's re-election as Nationals leader, sparking serious concerns about his future.
Protesters warn of ‘disgraceful’ cuts
Hundreds of union members, teachers and nurses have protested outside parliament, warning that changes will leave injured workers without support.
‘Choke the supply’: Victoria bans machete sales after two ‘appalling’ incidents
Chilling footage has emerged of the bloody aftermath of a machete ambush in Melbourne's south just hours before rival gangs triggered a shopping centre lockdown.
Libs senator dodges super tax question
A senior Liberal senator has been questioned over her silence on a key Labor policy during the election campaign.
Senior Libs tight-lipped on key question
Two senior Liberals have kept tight-lipped about one key aspect of their futures as Coalition negotiations continue.
‘Significant weather event’: Dire warning for millions of Aussies
Millions of Australians are bracing for another significant weather event', as floodwaters recede in NSW following devastating rains.
Desperate plea after ‘broken promise’
Injured workers have issued a desperate plea in a letter to a state government they say broke a promise with a proposal to reform workers compensation.
Horror scenes as two shot on Sydney street
Two men, one with links to a crime gang and the other a solicitor, have been shot in a public attack after a gunman opened fire on them overnight.
Star crashes Sydney event dedicated to her
Lorde has stunned fans by unexpectedly appearing at a Sydney club where she was the theme of the event.
‘Planned’ brawl sparked shopping centre lockdown: cops
A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after 10 people were allegedly involved in a fight that plunged a busy shopping centre into lockdown.
‘Significant weather event’: Dire warning for millions of Aussies
Millions of Australians are bracing for another significant weather event", as floodwaters recede in NSW following devastating rains.
Hero shopper performs citizen’s arrest in ‘disgraceful’ Northland Shopping Centre brawl
Video has shown the moment a heroic shopper pinned down a man wielding a machete during a terrifying brawl that locked down a Melbourne shopping centre.
Two wounded in horror daylight shooting
Two men have been shot and a car and tree set alight following a horror alleged public place shooting on a busy daytime street.
Shoppers react to horror machete lockdown
A terrified shopper has revealed their desperate bid to save a child injured in a bloody Melbourne shopping centre fight.
Tragic update on Epstein accuser
The high-profile survivor of billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein who alleged she was trafficked for sex to Prince Andrew has been farewelled.
Aussies battle it out for free flights
Insane scenes as Aussies battle it out for free flights amid ogres, fire, and swords - with four emerging victorious.
‘Tax on everyone except Albo’: Wild claim
A Liberal senator has accused Labor of dodgy dealings over its proposed super tax, alleging a carve out could extend beyond the high-ranking state level officials already identified.
Child fights for life after being hit by car
A young child is in a critical condition after she was hit by a car in Sydney's north on Sunday.
Police dogs join search for missing teen
Police dogs have joined the search for missing teenager Pheobe Bishop.
Nats leader’s bold bet on Coalition’s future
Just days after announcing the Nationals were breaking up with the Liberal Party and laying bare deep tensions between the two, David Littleproud has made a bold prediction.
‘Targeted’ attack plunges shopping centre into lockdown
A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after 10 people were allegedly involved in a fight that plunged a busy shopping centre into lockdown.
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