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Seaplane crashes off popular tourist island
Emergency services are at the scene of a seaplane crash near the popular tourist destination of Rottnest Island off Western Australia.
Dutton slams Albo’s call for election change
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has compared the PM's proposal for longer terms for government to the Voice referendum, labelling it a desperate" thought bubble.
Motorcycle rider killed after fiery crash
The trike motorcycle collided with a parked trailer before bursting into flames.
Retailer returns a year after collapse
An iconic Australian retailer is making a sweeping comeback, one year after the business announced its collapse.
Major twist after mum vanished 12 years ago
Police and SES volunteers have been scouring bushland after fresh information came to light about her disappearance.
Two crayfishers killed as boat capsizes
Two crayfishers have drowned in a fishing mishap after their boat capsized in rough weather off the South Australian coastline.
‘Limited:’ Ex-Lib dashes Dutton’s nuclear goal
A former high-profile Liberal minister effectively ruled out the likelihood of the Coalition commissioning a plant, stating chances are limited" at best.
Bizarre tribute to Hollywood A-listers
An Australian institute has made a surprising tribute to two A-list stars after a record-breaking find.
Suspicious fire rages at iconic Aussie venue
A fire at the major racecourse has been safely brought under control, with police considering the incident as suspicious.
Aussie bank slammed for $2.50 cash fee
An Australian bank has been slammed for cash grabbing" after launching a controversial $2.50 fee for customers accessing their own money.
Major update in search for bushwalker
Rescue crews have made a major breakthrough in the search for an experienced hiker who's been missing for nearly two weeks.
Mystery over grim discovery at home
An urgent investigation is underway after a man's body was found after police were called to a suburban address.
Women lose $150k to evil spirits scam
Elderly women in one city have allegedly fallen victim to a scam promising to exorcise dangerous spirits, police believe.
Why cops stopped man from boarding flight
A man has been stopped from boarding an international flight from Australia after police allegedly made a shocking find in his luggage.
Commuters warned of more train delays
More train delays could be on the cards, as a rail union is set to launch further industrial action, with members getting frustrated".
Anti-Israeli sentiment sparks sport cancellations
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
Albo calls for major election change
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a huge change to end" the guessing game of federal elections.
Man, dogs die in house fire
A young man has died along with two dogs following a house fire, with a crime scene established by police.
State could cop $872bn blow under nuclear
An election pitch to build seven nuclear plants would create an economic black hole in one state totalling to $872bn by 2050, new modelling reveals.
Mum, 10 kids homeless after house fire
A blind man used a garden hose to try to help fight a massive house fire that has left a single mother and her 10 children homeless.
Anti-Israeli sentiment sparks sport cancellations
The threat of protests or potential violence when an Israeli sports team plays in Australia has been enough for organisers to cancel an international tournament.
Update after woman pushed on tracks
A man who shoved a stranger off a busy train platform has been told to expect an almost year-long jail sentence.
Prison escapee back behind bars
The inmate was caught in West Bathurst after being spotted on a golf course on Monday morning.
Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
Horror claim about woman’s fatal assault
More details about a man charged with assaulting his partner - leading to her death in hospital on Christmas Eve - have been outlined in court documents.
State could cop $872bn blow under nuclear
New modelling reveals an election pitch to build seven nuclear plants would create an economic black hole in one state totalling to $872bn by 2050.
Two dead, one hospitalised after boat capsizes
Rescuers in South Australia have had a frantic day as two people have died and another has been hospitalised in a boating incident, while a report of a distressed swimmer could not be verified.
Heartbreak as Tasmanian mum, 33, dies hours before first family trip in new caravan
A mother-of-two was preparing for her family's first trip in their new caravan when she tragically died not far from their home.
‘Save lives’: Billions for killer highway
Labor is making a massive cash pledge to upgrade a notoriously dangerous highway as this year's federal vote looms.
‘Spin’: Dire warning for Aussie wallets
The cost of living may not go down anytime soon, the Coalition is warning as politicians gear up for this year's crucial federal election.
A photo of a car vandalised with anti-Semitic hate speech in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is going viral on X
A photo of a car vandalised with anti-Semitic hate speech in Sydney's eastern suburbs is going viral on X.
Premier’s wild call on Albo’s $7.2bn pledge
David Crisafulli celebrated a $7.2bn funding pledge to fix a deathtrap" highway as a major win for the state LNP.
Two missing after boat capsizes
Rescuers have launched an urgent search for two missing passengers of a boat that has capsized in South Australia.
Teen rushed to hospital after ‘train stunt gone wrong’
A 14-year-old has been rushed to hospital after an alleged train stunt went wrong in Sydney, with commuters being urged to allow extra travel time.
Children rushed to hospital after horror boating incident
Two children have been rushed to hospital after their biscuit-style" inflatable crashed in a horror incident on a busy lake.
Chilling security footage shows moment Adelaide mum wakes to find masked intruders metres away
This is the spinechilling moment an Adelaide mum screams in terror as she wakes to find two masked men metres away.
‘Stick it’: Lambie shreds ‘dud’ AFL deal
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed a proposed billion-dollar AFL stadium in her home state, saying the deal is a dud".
Surprise election date emerges
As Anthony Albanese hits the campaign trail this week he's dropping some big clues on battleground states - but next week could be a tad premature.
Shark attack victim’s sister shares tragic post
The sister of a surfer believed to have been killed in a shark attack has shared a heartbreaking post after the search was called off.
‘Worst time’: Big call on Albo’s election bid
With Anthony Albanese starting the new year with a multistate tour, a senator has slammed his election blitz as bizarre".
Second pilot killed in plane crash identified
The second man killed after a light plane crashed into water near a national park has been identified as a senior flying instructor.
Surprise detail on richest Australian’s holiday
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been spotted enjoying lunch with another high profile Australian while on holiday.
Desperate search for man after empty boat found
A wide scale search for a fisherman whose empty boat was found drifting in the water on Friday will resume on Monday after authorities were forced to abandon their efforts due to challenging conditions.
Reports of fatalities after plane crash
One of two men who died after a light plane crashed into the water near a pristine national park has been identified as a local flying school instructor.
Albo unofficially fires election starting gun
With Australians set to head to the polls by May 17 at the latest, Anthony Albanese is starting the new year with a multistate tour.
Jetstar leaves UK tennis star fuming
A British tennis star has slammed Jetstar after her racquets were destroyed during her flight to a competition in Hobart - but not everyone agrees.
Coffee set to rise to insane price in 2025
Coffee lovers might have to save a few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe as experts warn prices will soar in 2025.
Man charged over brawl at under-12s match
Police have charged a 23-year-old man following a near four month investigation into a brawl that up-ended an under-12's rugby league match.
Nightclub hits back after Virgin Crew ‘attacked’
The nightclub Virgin Australia crew had been celebrating NYE at before they were allegedly attacked has denied the incident took place anywhere near the venue.
Eye-watering spend on Welcome to Countries
Documents have revealed the government's eye-watering spend on Welcome to Country ceremonies, which has been criticised as a multi-million-dollar industry".
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