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What Erin told police after deaths: Court
Footage of Erin Patterson telling a lie to detectives a day after her husband's mother and aunt died from death cap poisoning has been played to the jury.
Protesters threaten to shut down Brisbane’s Story Bridge
One of the country's busiest bridges could be shut down during Friday's morning peak hour by protesters who want bike and pedestrian access restored.
Body found after horror fire
A body has been found inside a badly burnt home and one person is unaccounted for after a blaze broke out just after 4am on Wednesday.
Sydney commuters faced more chaos
Sydney commuters faced more chaos after several Metro train services stopped running from the city during the afternoon rush.
Sydney chaos as CBD train grinds to halt
Thousands of peak-hour commuters have been impacted after a massive mechanical fault in the city's new $41 billion public transport network.
‘Lies:’ Professor accuses government of lying
A professor of archaeology has accused a state government of lying in a report about the impact of industrial emissions on Aboriginal rock art.
Man, 24, dies in police custody after supermarket altercation
The death of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man will be investigated after he was restrained by police and died in custody in a troubled Central Australian city.
Two couples brawl on Melbourne road
A wild roadside brawl in Melbourne has been captured on a driver's dashcam, with what appears to be two couples throwing fists at each other.
Alleged bikie dies after being shot in head
A man who was shot in the head during an allegedly targeted drive-by shooting on a suburban street has died in hospital days after the shocking incident.
Young Aussies tipped to work until they drop
Millennial and Gen Zers say they will be working for their entire lives with the cost of living putting the goal of retirement behind them.
Dengue fever outbreak declared in popular Aussie tourism spot
Aussie travellers have been warned to take precautions after a dengue fever outbreak was reported in a popular Pacific Island tourist destination.
Distressing details as MP’s sexual abuse trial begins
The state independent MP is fighting historic sexual assault allegations, relating to two young men, in a Sydney court.
Shoppers warned of milk shortage
Australian shoppers could face a milk shortage or rising prices as the devastating impact of the NSW floods is set to hit local supermarkets.
Milestone for reviled workers comp plan
A tripartite review involving business leaders, unions and the state government will monitor changes to workers compensation that sparked fierce protest.
Mother charged with three-year-old Sophia’s murder identified as Lauren Ingrid Flanigan
A woman who allegedly stabbed her three-year-old daughter to death in the front yard of the family's home has been identified.
What to watch on TV and streaming this week
Playful, powerful and passionate, U2 frontman Bono bares his soul in a one-man show while inventive documentary Walking With Dinosaurs is an educational treat for the whole family.
Sydney commuters face more chaos
Sydney commuters are facing more chaos after several Metro train services stopped running during the afternoon rush.
‘Time to move on’: Flinders Island councillor pushes to scrap Welcome to Country
A Tasmanian councillor has called for an end to Welcome to Country, claiming it is not a long-held tradition" and it's time to move on".
‘Inappropriate and troubling material’: Brisbane Boys’ College embroiled in Snapchat scandal
Multiple students at a prestigious Brisbane boys' school are being investigated over their involvement in a Snapchat group where explicit content was shared.
‘Evil’ child killer’s fresh parole bid
A man convicted of the shocking and evil" murder of an eight-year-old girl has made a third attempt to be released on parole.
Urgent health warning over toxic air
A massive dust storm is pushing air pollution levels to extremely poor" and prompting urgent health warnings for residents.
Popular baby product urgently recalled
A popular baby product has been urgently pulled from shelves after a horror discovery was made inside one of the bottles, which could cause serious injuries.
Homicide probe after two killed in crash
A man has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and is set to face a bedside hearing after his car crashed on a Queensland road, killing two people.
‘Is it fair?’: Minister grilled on super tax
A minister has been grilled on the Albanese government's proposed super tax amid concerns rules could be different for politicians.
Bizarre image of car linked to missing teen
New images of a car central to the investigation of missing teen Pheobe Bishop have emerged, showing the vehicle has undergone strange modifications.
Major update after 3yo’s body found
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a three-year-old child in a Queensland home.
Desperate search for missing woman
Friends are appealing for help to find a much-loved" woman from Sydney's inner west who hasn't been heard from in almost a week.
Leader’s denial amid Coalition crisis talks
Nationals leader David Littleproud has denied caving in on a key demand amid Coalition crisis talks.
‘Highly unlikely’ mushrooms contaminated: court
A probe into the poisoning of Erin Patterson's lunch guests found it highly unlikely" the commercial mushroom supply had been contaminated, her trial has been told.
Homicide probe after horror crash
A man is in hospital under police guard and a homicide probe launched after his car crashed on a Queensland road, killing two people.
‘Is it fair?’ Minister grilled on super tax
A minister has been grilled on the Albanese government's proposed super tax amid concerns rules could be different for politicians.
Just 1 per cent of lucrative defined benefit pension schemes to be affected by new super tax
Ninety-nine per cent of ex-politicians and public servants on lucrative pension schemes will be unaffected by Labor's proposed super changes.
Health probe after deadly mushroom lunch: court
Text messages exchanged between alleged poisoner Erin Patterson and a health investigator have been aired in her triple-murder trial.
Homicide probe after horror crash
A man is in hospital under police guard after his car crashed on a Queensland road, killing two people.
Major update on workers compensation
A revised plan to up-end the workers compensation scheme will be tabled in state parliament following widespread opposition from unions.
Key work trend set to continue in 2026
Australian workers are saving an insane amount of money due to one working trend, but there is one thing impacting Australian living standards.
Two words threatening to split the Coalition
Senior Liberal frontbenchers are blaming a number of reasons for Anthony Albanese and his Labor government smashing them at the May 3 election.
‘Obliteration’: Elder’s urgent message for Albo
Former senator Pat Dodson has called on Anthony Albanese to revive his government's stalled Indigenous Affairs agenda immediately.
Parent allegedly chokes child allegedly choked during soccer game
A parent faces charges and being banned after allegedly choking an 11-year old boy during a soccer match in Perth's north.
Queensland Police investigating death of child in regional city of Bundaberg
A major police investigation is underway after a body, believed to be a child's, was found in a residence in a regional Queensland city.
Radio host announces pregnancy
A popular actress-turned-radio host has revealed she is pregnant after a heartbreaking" four year IVF journey.
Trains resume after emergency
Passengers have been warned to expect delays on train services following an emergency incident at a major suburban station.
Major detail in Sea World chopper crash probe
A coroner examining the deaths of four people in the horrific Sea World helicopter crash has set a tentative time frame for when an inquest will go ahead.
CFMEU administrator hospitalised
The man tasked with cleaning up the militant CFMEU was reportedly hospitalised after suffering chest pains.
Aussie arrested over cocaine in Bali
An Australian man Lamar Ahchee, 43, is facing the death penalty for allegedly trying to smuggle 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali.
Victorian coast braces for flooding
Wild weather and possible flooding is on the way for southeastern Victorian coastal regions as a very strong" cold front moves through.
Radio host announces pregnancy
A popular actress-turned-radio host has revealed she is pregnant after a heartbreaking" four year IVF journey.
Labor’s vow after $1.4bn Healthscope collapse
Taxpayers will not be step in after embattled healthcare provider Healthscope collapsed into receivership, owing $1.4bn to creditors.
Aussie arrested over cocaine in Bali
An Australian man is facing the death penalty for allegedly trying to smuggle 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali.
Mega twist in nailbiting race for Goldstein
Just days after declaring a winner in one of the tightest races of the federal election, the Australian Electoral Commission has dropped a major update.
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