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‘Most hated man’ wanted by police, council
A driver once described as Australia's most hated man" remains on the lam despite efforts from police and a council to track them down.
Real estate scam sweeping Aussie town
Residents have been warned about suspicious flyers masquerading as a respected local real estate agency in a brazen scam.
Strange sight at popular Aussie beach
Just weeks after the last unusual event, giant clouds of sea foam have swept ashore, transforming an Aussie coastline into a surreal, frothy landscape.
Millions of Aussies set for cash boost
Pensioners, renters and single parents will receive a big income boost this Friday. Here's what you need to know.
Major update after alleged servo attack
The wild moment police catch up to a couple accused of terrorising motorists with a firearm before sparking an emergency declaration has been revealed.
Woman dead in suspected DV incident
A woman has died after she was found unresponsive in a front yard following a suspected domestic violence incident.
Fresh threat looms for mushroom killer
Erin Patterson was found guilty of poisoning four relatives with a laced meal, and was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month.
Question every Victorian wants answered
The Victorian Premier is under huge scrutiny over exactly what she's doing in China in the wake of Dan Andrews' disturbing class photo with dictators.
‘No’: Bikini photo sparks WFH debate
Summer is almost here, and some photos taken today have exposed why the WFH debate in Australia is just heating up.
4yo ‘wounded’ at childcare centre: cops
A NSW childcare worker has been charged after she allegedly forced a four-year-old boy onto a bed, leaving him with a cut to his head.
Major update after alleged servo attack
Police have issued an update after a couple allegedly terrorised motorists with a firearm before sparking a major emergency declaration.
Huge setback for Albo after war pact fails
Anthony Albanese has suffered yet another major blow to his diplomacy efforts in the Pacific.
Aussie airline to allow pets on planes
Cats and dogs are about to take to the skies, with a major Aussie airline now welcoming four-legged companions to travel in the cabin.
Woman charged after kids die in house fire
A woman has been charged after two young girls died in a house fire in Melbourne's northeast.
Aussies warned over looming hack threat
You will not be able to get help or updates on a widely used computer operating system from next month, prompting concerns for Australians.
‘Bottleneck’: State’s bold act on housing
The planning system in one of Australia's biggest cities has become a bottleneck" to new homes and needs sweeping reforms.
$34bn ‘elephant in room’ in China trip
The Victorian Premier is under huge scrutiny over exactly what she's doing in China - as the spectre of Daniel Andrews haunts her.
Big hint on Hastie’s top-job ambitions
Andrew Hastie has not ruled out that he is gunning for Sussan Ley's job as Liberal leader after threatening to quit the opposition front bench.
Update after 5mo killed in carpark tragedy
A five-month-old girl was killed and her five-year-old brother injured when they were hit by a reversing car at a Sydney shopping centre.
Mining giant BHP to axe 750 jobs
One of Australia's largest companies will cut 750 jobs in one state, blaming its government's tax regime.
What you need to know before heading into work
Office workers may face issues with union technicians refusing to turn up, potentially leaving key equipment out of order.
Ley: Aussies too ‘dependent’ on handouts
The Opposition Leader will say Australia must move time of dependency to empowerment," while attacking Labor for its rampant spending in a major policy speech.
Call to stop Aussie start-ups going overseas
Aussie start-ups are being canvassed for ideas to stop burgeoning businesses from going overseas, with unis also urged to up their game.
Alan Jones: New charges laid ahead of court hearing
Additional charges have been laid against former broadcaster Alan Jones ahead of his Thursday court appearance.
Albo’s wild plan to phase out diesel, petrol
Diesel and petrol could be phased out as the government announces a $1.1 billion investment into low carbon liquid fuels.
Alan Jones hit with more charges
Former broadcaster Alan Jones has been hit with more indecent assault charges as he prepares to face court again this week.
‘Shock’: One dead after restaurant gas leak
One person has died and six others, including five police officers, had to be rushed to hospital after a gas leak at a Sydney restaurant owned by a beloved young family.
‘Secretary’: 81yo’s alleged role in suicide
An elderly woman allegedly acted as a secretary" for a charity business that sold bottles of a euthanasia drug linked to a man's death.
Couple with face tats cops want to speak to
Police have released images of a man and woman they believe can help with an investigation into a string of violent crimes, including a carjacking.
Alleged camp attackers barred from contact
Three men charged after an attack on an Indigenous protest site allegedly led by Thomas Sewell have been warned they can no longer associate" with each other.
Vehicle crash sparks major police hunt
A dramatic police operation is underway after suspects fled on foot following a high-speed crash on a major regional highway, leading to a warning to people in the area.
RBA warns Aussie to get used to higher prices
The Reserve Bank's assistant governor says Australian households are improving financially, but warns the higher cost of living is here to stay.
State’s huge knife call after harrowing deaths
One Australian state will push for a national ban on machetes during a meeting of police ministers in Canberra.
‘Can’t blame migrants for crime’: ABC host Patricia Karvelas clashes with Nationals Senator Matt Canavan
An ABC host has clashed with a Coalition Senator in a heated on-air blow-up, slamming him for linking migration with crime in Melbourne.
Alan Jones faces fresh charges ahead of court
Additional charges have been laid against former broadcaster Alan Jones ahead of his Thursday court appearance.
Moment vandals rip gate from woman’s home
Security footage has captured the shocking moment vandals tear a gate from a woman's property in the latest of a string of targeted attacks on her home.
‘Shock’: One dead after restaurant gas leak
One person has died and six others - including five police officers - are in hospital after a gas leak at a Sydney restaurant owned by a beloved young family.
State’s act to close ‘childcare deserts’
An Australian state government is splashing $100m on community preschools to help close childcare deserts".
Major update in baffling 23yo cold case
A significant development has emerged in a cold case involving the suspected murder of a woman that has remained unsolved for more than 20 years.
‘Overcome’: Man dies in restaurant gas leak
A 25-year-old man has died and six others - including five police officers - are in hospital after a gas leak at a Sydney restaurant.
Hanson’s wild promotion for longtime staffer
The One Nation leader will put forward her longtime adviser Sean Bell to fill a Senate spot that was vacated just three months after the election.
‘Flabbergasted’: Life-changing Lotto wins
A last-minute Lotto ticket and a Father's Day gift have made four Australians instant millionaires.
Popular car brand urgently recalls 5k models
Owners of premium SUV models face a major safety recall after a critical flaw was identified that could leave them stranded on the road.
Aussie cop in Charlie Kirk post probe
A South Australia Police employee is being investigated for a social media post calling the death of US conservative figure Charlie Kirk wonderful".
One dead, others injured after restaurant gas leak
One person has died and six others - including five police officers - are in hospital after a gas leak at a Sydney restaurant.
‘Carnage’: Shock act by major gallery staff
Staff at one of Australia's biggest art galleries have taken a stand against a calculated attack on the people who bring this gallery to life".
13yo arrested after man struck by trolley
A man is in hospital after being struck by a trolley allegedly thrown from an upper level of a Sydney shopping centre.
Prices slashed on Bali flights in huge sale
Return flights to Asia's hottest holiday spots can be snapped up for as little as $519 in Qantas' huge week-long sale.
Loaded gun, cash seized after cop chase
The dog squad has sniffed out a loaded gun and cash dumped after a man allegedly tried to outrun police in a stolen Mercedes.
Quit threat lays bare Coalition rift
The Coalition is reacting to an anti-net-zero campaigner's threat to quit the opposition front bench.
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