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Woman hit with axe, run over with car: cops
A 25-year-old man allegedly attacked a woman with an axe before stealing her classic sports car, running her over as he fled the scene.
Albo flaunts Aussie iron amid China fears
Anthony Albanese is making the case for Australian iron ore in China as steelmakers stare down challenges in an increasingly green global economy.
Bumper to bumper as major highway shuts
A horror crash between a car and motorcycles closed a major highway near Sydney, causing major delays and disruptions.
US bombshell hits PM’s China trip
Donald Trump's security adviser has said the US will not be deterred' on its call for allies to boost defence spending, warning of frank conversations' with allies.
Axe-wielding man arrested after wild chase
A 25-year-old man allegedly repeatedly attacked a woman with an axe before stealing her Ford Mustang and leading police on a lengthy car chase.
US ‘pressing’ Aus on Taiwan war role
US officials have asked Australia for a clear sense" of what to expect in the event of war breaking out, new reports claim.
Teen dies in alleged red light crash tragedy
An 18-year-old man has died while allegedly crossing the road at a traffic light stop, with a driver arrested and charged with major offences.
Aus prepared for Chinese spies at war games
As Australia gets ready to kick off its largest war games with the US, the acting defence minister said the ADF was ready and expecting Chinese spy ships to observe.
Horrific update in Wantirna crash tragedy
There has been a horrific update in the tragic Wantirna crash, in which a 91-year-old driver lost control of her car and struck two adults and a little toddler.
Tragic details emerge in Westfield shooting chaos
Police have revealed some tragic details after a man armed with a machete was shot dead by an officer following a brawl at a busy shopping centre.
A small house on a tiny block selling for $700k is Australia’s sad new property normal
An outrageous new normal' has taken over Australia, and it's more tragic news for first homebuyers.
Major call after ‘truth-telling’ bombshell
For the first time in Australian history, an Indigenous-led inquiry with royal commission powers has found extensive evidence" of ongoing injustices" against First Nations people.
Huge delay after aerobridge, plane collide
Passengers aboard a Qantas flight bound for Johannesburg are facing a 21-hour wait after an aerobridge struck the engine of a Qantas plane.
Boy, 9, shot during hunting trip: police
A child has been hospitalised after allegedly suffering a gunshot wound while on a hunting trip in northwest NSW.
‘A bit of a Hogwarts special’: Why society is obsessed with female killers
Her crimes gripped Australians - and the world - for months. Now, experts have explained the huge reason why we're all hooked on the mushroom killer.
‘So sorry’: Robert Irwin returns to settle tab
Days after an accidental dine and dash saga revealed on his Instagram, Robert Irwin has made good on his promise to settle his restaurant tab.
Police shoot man at major shopping centre
A man armed with a machete has been shot dead by police following a reported brawl at a busy shopping centre.
Locals celebrate backpacker’s survival in ‘tough country’
Locals have painted a bleak picture of the WA bushland where German backpacker Carolina Wilga vanished, warning how easy it is to get lost in the deserted" terrain.
City terrorised by seven-hour van rampage
A seven-hour Melbourne van rampage has ended in chaos after the driver attempted to flee the stolen vehicle on foot.
Moment mushroom killer broke down
For the duration of mushroom cook Erin Patterson's triple murder trial, she maintained a level disposition - but there was one moment that broke her.
Toddler killed in fiery crash
A two-year-old child and a woman have been killed in a fiery car crash on a remote road, with would-be rescuers saying there was no possible way" to save them.
Bank executive extradited in child sex case
A senior Commonwealth Bank executive has been extradited and charged after allegedly luring two underage girls to a hotel through a sex worker contact.
Tradie’s callous act after fatal hit-run
A tradie who mowed down a veteran and former school principal on his morning walk performed a callous" act to cover his tracks after realising what he had done, a court has been told.
‘HOURS AND HOURS’: Aussie city terrorised by seven-hour van rampage
A seven-hour Melbourne van rampage has ended in chaos after the driver attempted to flee the stolen vehicle on foot.
RUNAWAY STRUCK: City terrorised by seven-hour van rampage
A seven-hour Melbourne van rampage has ended in chaos after the driver attempted to flee the stolen vehicle on foot.
Bank boss extradited in child sex case
A senior Commonwealth Bank manager has been extradited and charged after allegedly luring two underage girls to a hotel through a sex worker contact.
Aussie sporting first in racial abuse arrest
The battle to stop social media abuse of athletes has gone up a level, with police charging a man for targeting a basketball star via Instagram.
‘Game of thrones’ over fate of AUKUS submarine deal
Donald Trump's chief foreign affairs adviser has given a big update on AUKUS as the dysfunction in the White House is compared to Game of Thrones.
‘Horrific’: Blaze breaks out at childcare centre
A fire at a Sydney childcare centre is reportedly being treated as suspicious, with staff saying they have no idea" why they may have been targeted.
Trump picks Sydney man for plum posting
A former Sydney councillor and self-confessed alpha male" has been picked by Donald Trump to represent the US in a high-level position.
Massive fine after horror workplace injury
A steelmaking company with a history of workplace health and safety offences" has copped a $90k fine for a partial degloving of a worker's finger.
‘I’m with my tall skinny mate’: Ley’s outback scare
Sussan Ley has shared the terrifying moment she was forced to pull a rifle on a stranger while camping - and the Clint Eastwood line she used.
Wild weather warning for this capital city
There will be one last sting in the tail" of the polar air blast that has marched across Australia, with wild winds to continue battering the nation.
‘Crazy’: Scant details on Rudd, Trump meeting
A meeting between Donald Trump and Australia's US ambassador has been shrouded in mystery and a lack of detail.
Blaze breaks out at childcare centre
A fire has broken out at a childcare centre in Sydney's north, with police now investigating.
Women’s Weekly up for sale
The publisher of the Australian Women's Weekly, New Idea and Better Homes and Gardens has put the magazines up for sale.
Woman injured in golf cart incident
A woman in her 60s has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a golf cart incident on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Sick way man spied on female housemates
A man has pleaded guilty to spying on his three female housemates with a hidden camera as they showered.
Dead giveaway that Botox was fake
Fake Botox has been imported into Australia, and this is how authorities easily detected the counterfeit injectables.
2nd wife catches killer husband in sick acts
The second wife of a wife killer used an iPad to catch out her deviant 85-year-old husband in the vile abuse of a teenage girl.
Shock claim as MP’s trial halted
A senior police witness allegedly failed to appear in court on time for Kiama MP Gareth Ward's criminal trial, instead remarking he was happy to get arrested".
‘Danger’: Sexual deviant’s horrific acts
A depraved sexual deviant's horrific acts - including his sexual assault of a prisoner and random woman on the street - has been revealed in court.
Reason for young pilot’s death revealed
A young man who had just fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot died after an unrecoverable stall" during takeoff, a new report has revealed.
‘Idiots’: Teens filmed riding e-bikes through food court
A group of teens have been blasted as idiots" after they were filmed speeding on e-bikes through a busy Sydney food court.
‘Delusional’: Albo fires up on anti-Semitic attack
Anthony Albanese has vowed to quickly combat anti-Semitism after a second Melbourne synagogue was firebombed.
‘Not important’: Ley dismisses quota criticism
Liberal leader Sussan Ley has dismissed criticism of calls for a gender quota as she makes a desperate pitch to women.
Call to scrap uni funding over anti-Jew hate
Anthony Albanese has been urged to scrap funding to universities, programs and staff who fail to combat or enable the scourge of anti-Semitism.
Junior doctor at Melbourne’s Austin Hospital arrested after camera allegedly found in staff bathroom
A trainee surgeon at a Melbourne hospital has been arrested after a disturbing discovery was made inside a staff toilet.
Big bank’s warning on rate hold shock
Australia's biggest bank has delivered a sharp warning about the Reserve Bank's shock decision to hold interest rates and what it means for Aussie households.
Update in A-League betting scandal
Two former A-League players have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a spot fixing scheme during a series of matches last year by earning yellow cards.
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