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PM: Israel breaching ‘decent humanity’
The PM said Israel has quite clearly" breached international law through its treatment of civilians in Gaza, stating a one-year-old boy is not a Hamas fighter".
Driver’s shock find in wheel arch
The driver stopped as soon as he hit something, and looked under his wheel arch to find a young koala looking back. Carina is now receiving care, love and treatment'.
Battery fire engulfs family home
A family, including a one-year-old, was forced to flee their home in the dead of night as it became engulfed in flames, the 107th battery blaze to hit the state this year.
PM defiant as YouTube warns of legal action
The PM said a decision on whether or not to include YouTube in the under-16s age ban will be made independent" from threats made by social media giants.
Supercars star revs PM’s Spelling Bee
Racing legend Mark Frosty' Winterbottom spells out the secret to his success as the father of three encourages Aussie kids to turbo charge their literacy skills in the PM's Spelling Bee.
Place where all the laughs have gone
Comedy movies aren't what they used to be, and TV ratings are in the toilet. But laughs aren't dead, they're just online now.
Crass statue pops up as UK defence pact signed
A political installation has appeared, and quickly disappeared, outside Richard Marles electoral office, as the defence minister signed a new 50-year treaty.
Bikie’s surprising job after drug trafficking
A feared bikie enforcer has traded the underworld for a career so unlikely that cops were certain it was a criminal front.
Spike in ADHD medication reports
Australians are reporting a massively increased number of incidents involving one of the most commonly used ADHD medications.
Detainee allegedly made hundreds of threats
Police have bemoaned an frustrating waste of resources" after an immigration detainee was charged with allegedly making hundreds of threatening calls.
Major freeway shuttered after crash
A three-vehicle smash has left two drivers with serious injuries and closed a Melbourne freeway, causing major delays.
City rocked by two shootings in one night
Two Sydney homes have been targeted in brazen shootings overnight, with shots fired while children as young as 5 and elderly residents were inside.
Dad’s lies after son allegedly killed two in crash
New details have revealed how a father lied to police after his son turned up at his house following a crash that killed two people.
Luckiest spots revealed as $30m up for grabs
Australia's lottery winner hotspots have been revealed ahead of Saturday night's huge $30m draw.
Call for elderly driving tests after fatal crash
The parents of a two-year-old boy who was injured in the horror collision that killed his grandparents have issued an emotional plea.
Urgent measles warning issued to Aussies
An urgent warning has been issued after a person travelled through several Australian airports while infectious.
Alleged stabbing at luxe Sydney hotel
A woman working at a luxe Sydney hotel has allegedly attacked two co-workers after a possible workplace dispute, police say.
Hotel employee stabbed repeatedly
Two employees at a luxe Sydney hotel have allegedly been attacked by a co-worker.
Big change for Sydney’s NYE fireworks
A move that could cause dissatisfaction" and unsettled behaviour" has been floated for Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.
Shock as car rammed into cafe, set alight
A cafe in Melbourne's suburbs has been violently rammed by a 4WD and set alight in what police believe was a targeted attack.
WA Assistant Police Commissioner Gailene Hamilton charged with stalking
One of the highest-ranking police officers in an Aussie state has been stood down after being charged with stalking.
‘Nightmare’: Meriton resident faces ‘unrelenting’ noise from Woolworths loading dock metres away
A Sydney man says he is living a nightmare" after purchasing a $750,000 Meriton unit - only to realise what was on the other side of his wall.
Uncertain future for sex abuse MP
Kiama MP Gareth Ward is being urged to leave parliament after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
Shots fired into home while kids inside
Two Sydney homes have been targeted in brazen shootings overnight, with shots fired while children as young as 5 and elderly residents were inside.
‘Evil’: Son’s ‘pleasure’ in killing parents
An Aussie who nursed violent fantasies" years before brutally murdering his parents is fighting his sentence more than a decade after he was jailed.
‘Cloud of secrecy’ failing Aussie parents
Secrecy and a botched police investigation might mean thousands more victims of Australia's worst paedophile may never get justice.
WA Assistant Police Commissioner Gailene Hamilton charged with stalking
One of Western Australia's highest ranking police officers has been stood down and will appear in court next month on a stalking charge.
Two dead at home in Dandenong North, Melbourne, sparking police investigation
The deaths of a woman and a man in a southeastern Melbourne suburb have sparked a major police investigation.
Surgeon allegedly filmed staff in toilets
Police allege a Melbourne surgeon accused of filming staff using the toilet may have hundreds of victims across multiple hospitals.
Uncertain future for sex abuse MP
Kiama MP Gareth Ward faces an uncertain future in parliament after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
‘Clearly nervous’ RBA could hold rates, big four bank warns
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy board clearly remains nervous about inflation", with a major bank warning a rate cut is not a lock in August.
Accused killer allegedly filmed confession
A man accused of shooting dead a tradie allegedly recorded himself saying I f--king murdered someone yeah what a dumb c--t" hours later.
Teacher accused of performing lap dance
A music teacher accused of sexually abusing a teen girl says a photo of them kissing at the movies was a pretend kiss".
Plan to make Aussie workers $14k better off
Changing company taxes, making it easier for Australians to upskill or change roles and embracing new technology are just a few of the ways we can all be better off, a new report finds.
‘Emergency’: Aussie airport evacuated
A major Australian airport was evacuated in the early hours of Friday morning, with at least five flights delayed.
‘Beyond worst fears’: Albo slams Israel
Anthony Albanese has warned the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world's worst fears" in his strongest criticism of Israel to date.
Fresh twist in mushroom murder case
A probe into the circumstances which led to the jury in Erin Patterson's murder trial being housed at the same hotel where media, police and lawyers is reportedly underway.
‘Bizarre’ twist in ‘terrifying’ plane incident
Charges against a man who tried to open the doors of a plane mid-flight and assaulted a crew member have been dropped for this reason.
Update after killer admits ex’s murder
Just one week after admitting in front of a jury he'd murdered his ex-girlfriend, a young killer has returned to court.
‘Partners’: Australia locks in 50-year pact
A major Australian ally has locked us into a 50-year pact and sent an aircraft carrier into our waters for the first time in two decades.
‘Upset’: Farmer’s Albo shot over beef shock
A central Queensland cattle farmer has hit out at the Prime Minister over the shock decision to permit US beef imports into Australia.
Ominous warning over transport strikes
Staff working behind the scenes managing one state's roads, trains, and ferries have not ruled out widespread industrial action" as 950 jobs are set to be cut.
MP’s ‘cringeworthy’ take on tax reform
Australia's tax system is on the cusp of seemingly major changes, and an MP is doing her bit to bring more people into this conversation".
23yo Aussie found dead in Thailand
A 23-year-old Australian man has been found dead in a Thai hotel room, still holding his mobile phone and with no clear cause of death.
‘Fat dog’: Wild scene as nail salon rammed
A high end Melbourne nail salon has been ram raided by a ute emblazoned with crude graffiti, in what owners say is the latest in a string of attacks.
Massive rainband to smash every state
Icy conditions are currently barrelling through the southern part of Australia, bringing lashings of rain and damaging wind gusts for most of the country this weekend.
‘No second chance’ on beef biosecurity
A one-in-a-thousand biosecurity risk with US beef imports is still a concern, the federal opposition says.
La Perouse becomes Sydney hotspot amid ferry delays
One of Sydney's smallest suburbs has become both a tourist and fishing craze - and there is one reason why.
One Aussie wins entire $30m jackpot
A lucky Aussie, who is yet to come forward and claim their prize, is waking up $30m richer after bagging the entire Division One prize on Thursday night.
Funeral held for backpacker killer
The family and friends of the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years ago have held a private funeral service.
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