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’Heinous’: Teen to learn fate for mum murder
The teen who killed a mum during a violent break-in on Boxing Day will learn his fate, as prosecutors push for him to be jailed for life for the heinous" death.
Three charged after massive cattle theft
Three men will front court charged with allegedly stealing 306 cattle worth some $250,000 from a remote property.
Schoolgirl allegedly shot in head, back
A man is accused of shooting a schoolgirl in the head and her lower back, before dumping her body in a barrel, as he fights a murder charge in court.
Bold plan to help women with major problem
Specially trained nurses who can help shorten the endometriosis diagnosis process and help women suffering from the disease will be stationed outside of the major cities.
Gross debt set to rise above $1trillion
In a media blitz on Sunday morning, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged key measures that will form part of the May 14 budget.
Man stabbed to death in suburban park
A manhunt is under way after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in a suburban park near a sporting ground in the middle of the night.
State’s nurses hit milestone figure
Nurses working in public sector hospitals have grown to a record figure in one state, after it lost 12.6 per cent of its staff after the pandemic.
Albo’s $227m urgent care boost
Labor will expand its network of urgent care clinics to help keep bulk-billing alive and alleviate pressure off hospitals.
Man arrested in connection with historical Adelaide murder in 2007
An Australian man who flew in from Bangkok has been arrested over connection to a historical murder.
NSW weather: Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for Saturday and Sunday
NSW will face another wet day, with residents in one area warned of potential 24 hour totals of up to 200mm.
Plane with broken landing gear circling airport
A plane with a reportedly broken landing gear is circling a major regional Australian airport as emergency services rush to the scene.
Man in custody after shopping centre lockdown
A man is now in custody after a major shopping centre was locked down when a knife fight broke out.
Aussies reveal their biggest budget woes
New data reveals just how much Australians are feeling the cost-of-living crunch, and how that's driving young people back to their parents.
Aussie’s $20k bill after losing wallet
A part-time delivery driver and pensioner with a disability claims he is facing over $20,000 in fines as more than seven people blame him for their traffic offences.
Albo’s bold $11bn plan ‘not new’
Labor will pour billions more into building new homes in a move welcomed by the housing sector, but slammed by its political opponents.
State says sorry for LGBTIQ+ laws
The final Aussie state to apologise to the LGBTIQ+ community for laws criminalising homosexuality has made a bold plan.
Cops’ shock find in man’s sandals
A man has been arrested after police found 100kg of meth hidden in the bottom of men's sandals.
Boat goes up in flames on Sydney Harbour
Firefighters spent more than an hour bringing a blaze under control after a boat went up in flames on Sydney Harbour.
Dark side of where Australian brothers died
Estimates suggest there are 2700 people missing in Baja California, and the majority of them won't be found as quick as two Australian brothers.
Mystery as body found on popular beach
Someone walking along a popular beach early in the morning made the grim discovery.
‘$2.50 for an espresso’: Melbourne Italian cafe’s inflation-defying menu goes viral
With $2.50 coffees, $9 pasta and $13 pizzas, is this Australia's cheapest cafe? This local Italian menu has caused a stir online.
Urgent recall of Coles, Woolies product
A popular soft drink product has been recalled from Coles, Woolies and Dan Murphy's.
Treasury, RBA at odds over inflation outlook
While the central bank is far more pessimistic on prices, Jim Chalmers' Treasury department has delivered a glimmer of hope for inflation crunched households.
Bodies of slain surfers begin journey home
The bodies of two Perth brothers who were killed on a surfing trip in Baja California have begun their journey home.
Call to remove prayer rooms from schools
There are calls to remove prayer rooms from public schools in Western Australia amid fears they could promote radical" views.
‘Tornado’ hits youth centre with kids inside
Two people have been taken to hospital after a tornado ripped through a community centre and prison in WA, with some residents also trapped in their homes.
Rabbi unleashes on MP’s Hitler comment
A Labor MP has compared a parliamentary colleague to Hitler for saying her party would ban the use of puberty blockers for children aged under 16.
Shopping centre locked down after knife fight
Shoppers have described being locked down in Perth's biggest shopping centre after a terrifying knife incident that left one man with a slash to the face, with two people on the run.
Courier jailed after cover-up attempt
A delivery driver will face deportation after admitting he plotted from inside jail with his brother living overseas to cover up long-term" violence.
Super change coming for key group in budget
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the federal budget on Tuesday, promising cost of living issues will be addressed.
Family of party boat victim receive major payout from company
A mother-of-two was found dead in a toilet cubicle during a birthday party in 2019.
Final bid to end Higgins’ case with Senator
The defamation case launched by senator Linda Reynolds against her former staffer Brittany Higgins and her fiance is back in court.
Further charges over Wakeley riot
A total of 18 people have now been charged over a riot that broke out after a religious leader was allegedly stabbed during a service in Sydney.
Grocer saves eleven tons of plastic
A major Aussie retailer has made a green-thumbed move, with an orange twist, that most shoppers are likely to approve of.
Bushwalker rescued after near 24-hour search
Rescuers battled freezing temperatures and heavy rainfall as they searched for a lost bushwalker, who was miraculously found uninjured.
Australian pilot Gary Clark dies crossing American highway
An Australian helicopter pilot and father-of-two had been playing footy with some mates when tragedy struck as he was walking home.
Aussie’s mercy dash home after Fiji stabbing
An Australian man is fighting for life in hospital with a stab wound on the day he was supposed to fly home from a Fijian holiday.
NSW weather: Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for Saturday and Sunday
Authorities have warned a major Sydney dam will begin spilling within hours, as rainfall continues to blanket the state.
Waleed Aly warns Greens rent freeze call poses ‘massive risk’
Waleed Aly has taken aim at calls for a rent freeze in a heated clash on The Project after the Greens suggested it could save the average tenant $3,000.
Stunning night sky snapped across Aus
Powerful solar flares have given Australia photographers a great chance to snap their piece of a beautiful illusive phenomenon.
‘No real winners’: Bruce Lehrmann loses again in $6 million judgment
The Federal Court has heard there are no real winners" as Bruce Lehrmann finds out how much money he owes after his failed defamation case.
Big call on Australia’s top cop
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has been reappointed for another two years as he promised to target online criminals, the underworld and predators.
Lotto unveils the luckiest winning numbers
Lotto Australia has revealed the luckiest winning numbers and the top five most fortunate suburbs ahead of the next jackpot draw.
Hidden shame in iconic tourist town
Playground to the stars, a world famous Australian tourist town has more rough sleepers than anywhere else in the state.
Jim finds new way to make babies
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged measures to encourage Australians to have more babies will be included in next Tuesday's federal budget.
Jury discharged in Greg Lynn trial
The jury in the trial of a murder-accused pilot has been dismissed just minutes after the second day began.
Bombshell revelation in detainee saga
The Coalition and the Greens have hit out at Labor's migration laws, despite the High Court giving the government a major win on detainees.
Asbestos affects linger 20 years after ban
Health and workers' rights advocates are pushing ministers to curtail asbestos, warning it could linger into the next century despite being banned in 2003.
Biggest winners in state’s toll cap rebate
Drivers across Sydney have saved about $10m in a bid to bring down money spent on tolls. Here are the suburbs saving the most.
Albanese’s bold home build bid
In a tacit admission its efforts to date haven't done enough to alleviate the housing crisis, Labor will pour billions more into building new homes.
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