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Tragic details on mother’s health retreat death
A new report reveals the hours leading up to a mum's death after she took magic mushrooms at a healing session".
New crime network hits the streets
Police are warning about a new serious organised crime network taking to the streets of a major Australian capital city.
Schoolboy injured after hit by police car
A schoolboy has been taken to hospital with facial injuries after being hit by a police car at an intersection in Logan, south of Brisbane.
Tradie dies after being struck by 250kg ramp
A construction company has been fined over the death of a tradie who was struck by a 250kg sea container drawbridge ramp.
‘Zero tolerance’: Vow to close pedo ‘loophole’
One state premier has vowed to close a loophole" in the childcare system after more disturbing allegations of child sex abuse surfaced.
Shock sight at legendary Aussie beach
An Aussie surfer is on his way to buy a lottery ticket after dodging a dramatic rockfall at an Aussie beach by seconds.
No jail for mum who hid baby’s corpse
A mother who concealed her pregnancy, then hid the baby's corpse in a garbage bag behind the couch has been sentenced.
“Visionary” youth service founder dies age 70
Youth Off the Streets founder Father Chris Riley, known for his charitable work supporting young people experiencing homelessness, has died.
Aussie activists “brutalised” by IDF
A pair of Australian activists have spoken about being psychologically brutalised" by Israeli soldiers after trying to deliver aid to starving Gazans.
‘Expect to be arrested’: Warning ahead of protest
Police in Melbourne are gearing up for a tense pro-Palestine rally, as demonstrators in Sydney face a court challenge to a planned blockade of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Cheater’s 4 words after allegedly killing wife
A court has been told of the alleged four words an ex-army major charged with murdering his wife made to bystanders just after she drowned on a kayaking trip.
Top cop grilled over Harbour Bridge march
One of NSW's top cops has been grilled over opposition to a pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge.
How Trump helped Aus avoid tariff chaos
Donald Trump personally ensured Australia's tariff rate would remain at 10pc, despite pressure" from inside his administration, the Trade Minister has said.
‘Divorce’ talk before alleged kayak murder
A court has been told of the marital discord" between an ex-army major and his wife before she was allegedly murdered while on a kayaking trip.
Protesters’ offer over Harbour Bridge march
Organisers of a pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge have revealed an offer they made to police who want to block the protest.
Heroin found oozing from man’s suitcase
A man has been arrested after a mysterious black substance was found dripping from his baggage as he attempted to enter the country.
Lawyer gropes teen girl on night out
A lawyer found to have sexually assaulted a teenager while on a night out has delayed his court case after this last-minute move.
Casino’s lifeline deal collapses
A major deal that would have been a lifeline for struggling casino operator Star Entertainment has fallen through.
‘Can you just shut up?’: Cumberland Council meeting descends into screaming match
An extraordinary screaming match has erupted at a Sydney council meeting after a local member told his female colleague to shut up when I'm talking".
Aussies dodge Trump tariff storm
Australia's tariff rate will hold at 10 per cent, avoiding the fate of multiple other countries that now face new, higher taxes from US President Donald Trump.
MPs break ranks over bridge protest
Labor MPs have broken rank and joined the crossbench in pledging support for a pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Woman fighting for life after sword attack
A woman is fighting for life after her brother partially severed her arm with a samurai sword before being shot dead by police.
Alarming figure behind Aus’ ‘working poor’
A major welfare body has warned of a concerning rise in the number of working families seeking emergency help, with services pushed to the brink.
‘Blow to ego’: Agent banned from famous pub
A real estate agent, who recently sold Mick Fanning's home for more than $16million, has been banned from one the country's most exclusive restaurants for life.
Australia first pets on planes
Australian flyers will soon be able to travel with their furry friends after regulators cleared a major hurdle blocking pets on planes.
Huge call to slash taxes for businesses
An influential body has urged the company tax rate to be slashed ahead of Jim Chalmers' all-important economic reform roundtable.
House prices surge set to continue
Property prices have defied interest rate pressures to reach a high, with regional areas outperforming capital cities across most markets.
Fashion icon returns to Australian stores
Collapsed Australian fashion label Tigerlily has emerged from a turbulent two-year period to make a dramatic retail comeback just in time for a milestone anniversary.
Judgment day for Harbour Bridge protest
Activists remain defiant as police go to court to stop a pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Ex-army major’s claim on wife’s drowning
A man charged with the murder of his wife after she drowned on a kayaking trip has made a huge claim on what happened on the day they ventured onto the water.
Five charged over bikie-linked murder of Robert Issa
Police have charged five men over the gangland-style execution of Robert Issa in a shopping centre carpark, but say the alleged masterminds remain at large.
17yo charged with orchestrating contract attack
A 17-year-old has been charged for allegedly ordering the hit that led to Luke Manassa's fatal stabbing in a tragic case of mistaken identity.
Aussie fashion retailer to fight court action
A well-known Australian fashion chain has revealed it will fight a push to appoint liquidators after it was hit with legal action over alleged debts.
Ex-cop’s son killed in brazen daylight shooting
A 21-year-old man who was shot dead in a Melbourne laneway in a brazen daylight attack was reportedly the son of a former policeman.
Mum hid baby’s body in bag behind couch
A mother with a history of concealing pregnancies hid her newborn baby's body behind the couch after giving birth at home, a court has been told.
Key details as millions in for cash boost
Millions of Australians will have thousands of dollars slashed from their student debt after parliament passed new laws on Thursday. Here's what you'll get - and when.
Huge update in search for man’s missing head
Police have made a grisly discovery weeks after former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser allegedly murdered and dismembered her boyfriend.
Libs’ demand on push to expel rapist MP
The Liberal Party has demanded Labor release its legal advice on a looming motion to expel convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward from parliament.
Next move in German backpacker saga
Backpacker Carolina Wilga spent 12 days stranded in remote WA after losing control of her van, with her rescue described as a miracle".
Man killed in brazen daylight shooting
A 21-year-old man has been shot dead in a laneway behind a home in a Melbourne suburb, with a gunman now on the run.
‘Hello’: Alleged killer TV star in court
A former Beauty and the Geek star accused of cutting off her boyfriend's head in a grisly murder has appeared in court.
26yo’s sick act at after school care: cops
Police have shared new details on an after-school childcare worker charged with using 10 students in his care, aged six and under, to produce child abuse material.
Man shot by cops cuts sister with sword
Horrific details of a man's actions before being fatally shot by police after an altercation with his sister have been revealed.
Evidence ‘destroyed’ in Lehrmann rape case
Bruce Lehrmann's rape case has been rocked by another delay. A court was told critical evidence had been lost after a hard drive was destroyed" by police.
Shock call on push to expel rapist MP
The Liberal Party will support the expulsion of Gareth Ward only in principle", while it awaits the state government's legal advice on the convicted MP.
Man arrested at Crown wearing $6k jacket
One of the alleged ringleaders of a large-scale" loan fraud scheme has been arrested at Crown casino wearing a Louis Vuitton bomber jacket.
26yo’s sick act at after school care: cops
An after-school childcare worker has been charged with using 10 students in his care, aged six and under, to produce child abuse material.
Billions to be slashed from student debt
Aussies with student debt will have thousands of dollars taken off their bill, with Labor passing one of its key election promises to young voters.
Con-woman’s partner charged with assault
The partner of Melissa Caddick has been charged with assaulting a 73-year-old woman in a park near where the con-woman vanished.
Elon Musk’s X Corp loses Aussie legal fight, again
US billionaire Elon Musk's company X Corp has lost a legal challenge against a more than $600,000 fine imposed by Australia's online watchdog.
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