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Bombshell as Icebergs founder resigns
The founder of an iconic Sydney restaurant has resigned following explosive untested allegations his son had assaulted multiple women.
Popular grocery item urgently recalled
Popular grocery items have been recalled from stores in two states over contamination concerns, with consumers urged not to eat the products.
‘Brain explosion’: Tax cut criticism slammed
The shadow treasurer responded to the controversial tax cuts being introduced into parliament with a list of bizarre everyday items it might pay for.
‘Disgusting’: Lambie slams major budget move in fiery rant
A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts. Follow our live Federal budget coverage.
‘It’s worth it’: Mega property investor defends billions of dollars in tax perks for landlords
A prominent real estate investor who owns 21 properties worth $35 million says ditching generous perks for landlords would see Australia crumble.
‘Downright weird’: Deep flaw with tax cuts
The government's newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that's not the weirdest thing about them.
‘Brain explosion’: Tax cut criticism slammed
Jim Chalmers has dodged the accusation his tax cuts are an election grab, despite the opposition lambasting the move as a bribe'.
‘Disgusting’: Lambie slams major budget move in fiery rant
A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts.
$49bn noose around country’s neck is making the rich richer and hurting ordinary Aussies
This year, taxpayers will foot a $49 billion bill to support largely wealthy Aussies - an absurd" expense that makes ordinary people's lives tougher.
‘Cruel hoax’: New tax cut blasted
A $5-a-week tax cut from the Albanese government has backfired, with industry panning the move and the Opposition labelling it nothing but a cruel hoax'.
Wet and wild weather to batter Aussie state
One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.
‘Disgusting’: Lambie slams major budget move in fiery rant
Senator Jacqui Lambie has unleashed on the federal budget in an emotional rant, slamming a major measure as both lazy" and disgusting".
Cash for pandas and ketamine: The budget items that probably won’t make the news
Within the several hundred pages of the budget are spending commitments for a host of items you probably won't hear about - like giant pandas.
Budget boost to spark tradie boom, including $10K cash perk for apprentices
If the government hopes to meet its goal of building 1.2 million new homes, it needs a heap of new tradies - so it's splashing some cash.
Budget winners and losers revealed
From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here's how Labor's pre-election budget pitch will affect you.
Bombshell: War veteran considers legal action
Disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action following a shock leak of audio recordings.
Alleged violence sparks high school lock down
A woman and two girls have been arrested after four staff members and police were allegedly assaulted at a high school.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Senator breaks down amid talks of NDIS cuts
Senator Hollie Hughes has broken down in the Senate while talking about struggles with the flawed design' of the NDIS and its impact on her child, who lives with a disability.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend's murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
NSW Health issues measles disease alert
Three infectious cases visited several locations across one state, including hospitals, sportsgrounds and shopping centres.
Ex-Spotlight producer’s major legal move
The former Spotlight producer who gave bombshell evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has lodged shock legal proceedings against his former employer.
Top law firm reports former employee to police
A major law firm has accused a former employee of a sending a company-wide email that lambasted executives and leaked the pay of more than 900 workers.
Hospital backtracks after major health scare
A major Adelaide hospital has backflipped on a denial that any patients were affected by a storage fiasco that cancelled almost 30 surgeries earlier this month.
Croc country to host Olympic rowing
Olympians will be paddling in crocodile-infested waters at the Brisbane Olympics.
Brisbane Olympics venues revealed
The highly controversial venues for Brisbane's 2032 Olympics have been revealed, including where the opening and closing ceremonies will be held.
‘The biggest collapse’: Aussies warned of ‘lost decade’ over budget detail
Just hours before the Federal budget drops, Anthony Albanese has been hit with a nasty blow. Follow our live budget coverage.
3yo girl killed crossing road with family
An alleged killer driver has revealed plans to fight charges stemming from the death of a three-year-old girl fatally injured crossing a road with her family.
Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach sues Seven for defamation
An ex-Spotlight producer who gave explosive evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case is now suing Channel Seven for defamation.
Massive fire tears through local laundromat
More than 100 firefighters fought intense flames" from a destructive blaze that erupted in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
What federal election is all about: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.
Key groups to win big in federal budget
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday's federal budget.
How CEO wards off ‘nasty figures’ in his sleep
Seeking professional help has been key to combating nasty figures" that appear when Medibank chief executive David Koczkar is sleeping.
Why millennials are still living with their parents
Natalie Maciak is 35, studying her third degree, and lives at home with her parents. She is one of many millennials struggling to get ahead. This is why the generation is battling.
‘Devastating fallout’: Why we must talk about mental health
An Australian woman has shared how her colleagues helped after a family member's mental health crisis - and why we need to know how to have conversations about wellbeing.
‘The biggest collapse’: Aussies warned of ‘lost decade’ over budget detail
Aussies are being told they face a dire situation" on the eve of the budget, and prospect of the nation enduring a lost decade".
Sad lie forced to tell to get a job
A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.
Massive fire tears through local laundromat
More than 100 firefighters fought a destructive inferno that erupted in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
‘Don’t need’: Kochie slams huge budget move
Former Sunrise host David Koch has blasted Anthony Albanese's budget call set to benefit everyAustralian household.
Chalmers spruiks $207bn debt improvement
Labor is set to spruik its progress of lowering gross debt ahead of the federal budget, despite Australia's bottom line set for a string of deficits over the next decade.
‘4 minutes’: Tragedy after toddler left alone
The mother of a two-year-old who tragically died in Victoria has revealed the unthinkable moment she realised something was wrong.
$67 billion warning in budget
All eyes are on Treasurer Jim Chalmers as he prepares to hand down his pre-election federal budget on Tuesday.
‘Unashamed’: Budget focus on cost of living
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his fourth budget as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gets set to pull the trigger on the federal election.
ASX seesaws in trade on Monday
The Australian ASX200 has seesawed as markets await major economic updates, including just what Donald Trump will do next on tariffs.
Former Prime Minister John Howard says Anthony Albanese is ‘completely out of his depth’
As election chatter ramps up, one of Australia's most polarising leaders has dished out fighting words in an effort to shaft Anthony Albanese.
Update after family’s cherished 10-year-old cavoodle taken by stranger
A Sydney family have given a huge update after their 10-year-old dog was taken.
Sydney author arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book
The fiction novel, which follows the relationship between an 18-year-old girl and her father's friend, sparked furore online.
Albo defends Bunnies mascot over alleged push
The man behind Reggie the Rabbit has broken his silence, as the PM described the longtime Rabbitohs mascot as a lovely fellow" following allegations he pushed a child.
‘Keep praying’: Family’s outback rescue
After a dramatic rescue mission saved a stranded family of four from the Aussie outback, the mother has revealed how they got through the scary' ordeal.
‘Dog’: Vigilantes spray-paint alleged creep’s car
Furious locals have surrounded and confronted a man after he was allegedly spotted performing a vile act in his car near a school.
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