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Hero doctor’s devastating health update
A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has shared a devastating health update just weeks after revealing he was given months to live.
Ex-premier roasted over RBA take
A post on X by Queensland Labor leader Steven Miles in the wake of the Reserve Bank's rate cut has been roasted by social media users.
Delays rock major train network
Hundreds of commuters have been left stranded during the peak hour rush after a power outage halted Sydney's train network.
‘Admitted errors’: bombshell claim about Sofronoff report
Lawyers for Walter Sofronoff say the integrity watchdog had now conceded that a report into his handling of the Bruce Lehrmann probe contained errors, a court has been told.
ASX gains on RBA surprising change of tone
Australia's sharemarket traded higher on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia left the door ajar for more rate cuts.
State’s huge overhaul of sentencing laws
One state has unveiled a major overhaul to sentencing laws for sexual offences - limiting good character" evidence in sexual assault cases and changing how sexual violence cases are sentenced.
State sued over 28 years of racism claim
A class action has been launched against Queensland Health by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders over claims of racial discrimination stretching back to 1996.
AFL in the midst of a mental health crisis, Sydney Swans Hall of Famer Tadhg Kennelly says
As the AFL reels from the death of Adam Selwood, months after his brother took his own life, a Swans legend has lifted the lid on the game's suicide crisis".
Why this couple doesn’t want a rate cut
Aspiring property owners James and Liz want the RBA to hold interest rates for a while longer, to help them get into the property market.
400 jobs at risk as major retailer goes bust
A legendary motorcycle retailer with a 55-year history has entered voluntary administration, putting 400 jobs in limbo.
Child mauled by dog at home
A child has been rushed to hospital with a significant" injury after she was bitten on the face by a dog.
Premier’s call after tunnel project halted
One state's $3.1bn motorway project will be halted by next month after the contractor behind the plan pulled out - with the Premier now weighing in on the debacle.
Pedo jailed for sick social media groups
A pedophile who set up social media groups to exchange vile child abuse material could walk free from jail in less than four years, despite facing a 20-year maximum penalty.
Teen vanishes after missing flight
The girl's family has raised the alarm after she failed to board her flight last Thursday.
Fresh blow for doctor charged over fatal crash
A doctor who killed a young woman and seriously injured her Uber driver in a fatal crash is facing new charges.
Shock as Nationals leave the Coalition
The Coalition has split after agreement talks broke down, with one senior party leader revealing the refused reasonable request" that sparked the chaos.
Canva co-founder Cameron Adams and wife Lisa Miller to give away half their $7bn fortune
One of the country's richest couples has made a bombshell move - and wants other uber-wealthy Australians to follow suit.
Expert quizzed on hospital visit in mushroom trial
Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson's mobile phone movements after she checked herself out of hospital against medical advice have been probed in her trial.
‘He was my saviour’: Astrologer confronted over $67k claim
A man claiming to be Brisbane's best astrologer" has been confronted on national television over a family's $67,000 claim.
Teen girl allegedly stabbed by teens on Coburg North train, Melbourne
Four teens have been charged with the alleged stabbing of a 16-year-old girl on a Melbourne train on Monday night.
Minister’s boast ahead of key call
Anthony Albanese's top bean counter has boasted of good progress" on inflation ahead of a call that could make life easier or harder for millions of Aussies.
Murky future for key cost-of-living relief
The future is murky for one of Labor's flagship cost-of-living measures after comments from two key ministers.
Woman dies after alleged DV assault
A woman has died days after she suffered critical head injuries in an alleged domestic violence assault in inner Sydney.
Update after girl’s death rocked the nation
Her tragic death after relentless bullying at school rocked every Australian parent - now she might just change the nation as we know it.
Liberal’s major call on party’s future
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma has made a major call on the party's ideological future in light of their crushing federal defeat.
Tyrrell link to girl found in shallow grave
A person of interest" in the William Tyrrell disappearance has previously been acquitted of murder in a disturbing 1968 case involving a missing girl.
‘Reverse Fagan’: AFLW player’s path from coach to teacher
A host of AFL and AFLW coaches began their working lives as teachers. Now a former Collingwood player plans to do this the other way round". Hear her story.
Erin’s phone pinged near deadly mushrooms: expert
Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson's mobile phone was pinged in two areas where death cap mushrooms had been posted about online, a court has been told.
Simple trick to save mortgage holders $90K
Australian mortgage holders could save themselves thousands of dollars in interest using one simple trick.
Dodgy watch seller flees to Thailand
A Sydney watch seller who vanished without a trace leaving dozens out of pocket has been spotted in Thailand.
Tyrrell link to girl found in shallow grave
A person of interest" in the William Tyrrell disappearance has previously been acquitted of murder in a disturbing 1968 case involving a missing girl.
‘No excuse’: Pesutto on $2.3M loss
Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has admitted he could have handled the controversial expulsion of Moira Deeming better," following a $2.3m defamation ruling in her favour.
Cold reason couple to be deported from Aus
Jessica and Rob want to make Australia their home, but now face being kicked out of the country over a cruel reason - unless the immigration minister intervenes.
Kids targeted by alleged campground stalker
A man who allegedly had access to children over many years" in his role as a camp leader has been charged with multiple serious sexual and property offences.
Alleged poisoner’s phone near death caps: court
Erin Patterson's phone pinged a cell tower in the nearby town of Loch after a retired pharmacist posted online that she found death cap mushrooms there, a triple-murder trial has been told.
Toxic algal bloom bringing sharks to shore in Adelaide, SA
Increased shark attacks and sightings have been blamed on a toxic' growth in South Australian waters as the state government extends safety patrols.
‘Stealth’: Huge issue with super tax plan
A prominent Teal independent has slammed Labor's proposal to roll back concessions on ultra-high super balances, warning an entire generation could be hit.
Death caps shared online, mushroom trial told
Erin Patterson alleged visited an area near her home one day after a retired pharmacist found death cap mushrooms there, a triple-murder trial has been told.
Domino’s boss to step down
Embattled pizza giant Domino's has announced it is looking for a new top boss in Australia after its chief executive resigned less than a year into the job.
Cop’s big call on William breakthrough
A former homicide cop has claimed one convicted pedophile should be forced to give evidence at the inquest into William Tyrrell's disappearance.
‘Dangerous’ detail in Bondi triple-0 call
A dangerous" detail in a triple-0 call made by a CCTV control room operator as the events of the Westfield Bondi Junction attack unfolded has been revealed.
‘Broken promise’: Senator unleashes on ‘new’ tax
A senior Liberal senator has accused Labor of breaking an election promise with a new" tax.
Man charged with gross acts on flight
A man has been accused of sticking his hands in another passenger's food among other bizarre acts on a Gold Coast-bound flight.
‘Terrify Jews’: Upshot of Dural caravan plot
A criminal conspiracy behind a spate of anti-Semitic attacks would likely have escalated", a landmark inquiry has been told.
Major telco accused of ‘tricking’ Aussies
Vodafone is calling for the ACCC to investigate its rival Telstra after claiming the telco giant has been misleading its customers for more than a decade.
Death caps shared online, mushroom trial told
Erin Patterson visited an area near her home one day after a retired pharmacist found death cap mushrooms there, a triple-murder trial has been told.
Albo slammed for ‘masterful’ election lie
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit back at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's masterful" election lie around nuclear policy
‘Attack’: Shock claim at anti-Semitism probe
A controversial Jewish group has been grilled during a heated exchange at a landmark inquiry into anti-Semitism.
We might know where William Tyrrell is
An explosive investigation has uncovered contested claims over where William Tyrrell's body could be buried in evidence that was never heard at the inquest into the three-year-old's disappearance.
Domino’s boss to step down
Embattled pizza giant Domino's has announced it is looking for a new top boss in Australia, after its CEO resigned less than a year into the job.
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