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Postie’s role in $1.4m fraud scheme: cops
Police have seized wads of cash, luxury jewellery, and stolen bank cards in raids as they investigate an alleged $1.4m scheme involving a postal worker.
Urgent recall on popular yoghurt
A popular vegan-friendly product has been urgently pulled from shelves after fears of possible milk contamination, sparking backlash online.
‘Very sad’: Iconic music venue shuts
A flood of sadness mixed with gratitude is spreading across social media as music lovers and pub patrons react to the shock closure of an iconic venue.
Lexus caught red-handed in ‘dodgy’ act
A Sydney motorist is likely facing a hefty penalty after being caught red-handed on dashcam in a dodgy" act going through a toll.
Warning as thick fog blankets entire city
Sydney commuters are being warned to take extreme care as fog covers the city, creating dangerous conditions.
Ominous warning for cashed-up Boomers
The Treasurer has hinted that wealthy retirees could be in his sights with a possible focus on superannuation tax breaks.
Man stabbed with screwdriver on street: cops
A delivery driver was allegedly stabbed more than a dozen times with a screwdriver in a horrific attack in inner Sydney, police say.
Ministers to discuss childcare phone ban
The meeting of state and federal childcare ministers will focus on upping safety regulations at childcare centres, including a national worker register and tougher penalties.
Powerball jackpot to soar to $50m next Thursday
Another huge jackpot will be up for grabs next week, after there was no winning entry for the $30m first prize in Thursday night's Powerball.
US tariff rule to hit Aussies exporting goods
Aussie e-retailers sending goods to the US are about to be hit with a new tariff after Donald Trump overturned an exemption on imports valued less than $US800.
Dairy-free product recalled over milk fear
A popular dairy-free product has been urgently recalled after the discovery of potential milk contamination.
Road user charge ‘consensus’ after three-day talks
After wrapping up more than 29 hours of talks, Jim Chalmers has flagged movement on a road user charge among 10 other areas for immediate reform.
Netanyahu unleashes fury at Albanese
In an explosive Sky News interview, Benjamin Netanyahu said Anthony Albanese's record was forever tarnished", accusing him of emboldening Hamas and fuelling anti-Semitism.
Doctor cops more charges for allegedly recording in hospital toilets
A Melbourne doctor caught allegedly recording staff in hospital toilets on a mobile phone is now facing 127 fresh charges.
Second man charged over synagogue arson
Counter-terrorism authorities have charged a second man in connection with the devastating arson attack on a synagogue last December.
‘Outlandish’: Judge’s disbelief at fire claim
A woman who set a 20-year-old on fire after a dispute about an e-scooter has made an outlandish" claim about the items used in the attack.
‘Offensive’: Federal government’s move to cut children with autism from NDIS sparks backlash
The federal government's move to cut children with autism from the rapidly ballooning NDIS has sparked backlash from experts.
Two girls found safe and well
Two girls reported missing from a suburb in Logan have been found safe and well, police said.\
Why Coalition not sold on NDIS move
The Coalition says the uncertainty surrounding the National Disability Insurance Scheme has created great distress" for families.
77yo arrested after shock airport find
The man was arrested after authorities made a shock discovery inside his luggage at a major airport.
‘Incredibly dangerous’: Plan to tax one million Australians slammed
A new tax plan could raise more than $40 billion in revenue a year - but one expert warns it will only hurt the economy.
‘Cooked’: CEO’s reality check for Australia
A leading tech entrepreneur has declared Australia utterly cooked" and blasted the government as it tries to improve slow productivity.
Mining worker loses eye in horror incident
A man lost an eye and suffered multiple skull fractures in a horror workplace incident at a mining fabrication workshop.
Urgent appeal to find two girls
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find two missing girls aged ten and six who were last seen in Brisbane's south.
How city is mourning baby found in drain
Residents have shared their devastation as they mourn a newborn baby whose body was found in a stormwater drain.
MP’s heavily pregnant wife in plane crash
The MP has crashed his personal plane for the second time in three years, this time with his heavily pregnant wife aboard.
Chalmers’ seven major budget pressures
The final day of Labor's major economy summit got off to a chaotic start, with two of the most senior politicians at the table getting into a war of words".
City rocked by baby’s tragic death
Residents have shared their devastation as they mourn a newborn baby whose body was found in a stormwater drain.
Woman dies after incident inside home
A woman has died after being found with critical injuries inside a suburban home, with a man now assisting police.
Hanson’s brutal dinner comment to Ley
Senator Pauline Hanson has revealed exactly what she told the Opposition Leader to her face about her future within the Liberal Party.
Left-wing groups call for ‘anti-fascist mobilisation’ to take on ‘racist’ August 31 anti-immigration rallies
The organiser of a divisive August 31 March for Australia' rally has been confronted with leaked audio of her saying we need violence".
Urgent search for two men missing in river
Divers have joined the search for two men missing after their car crashed into a NSW river, as crews respond to hundreds of flood-related incidents.
Teen charged over underworld shooting
Police have charged a teenager over an underworld shooting that claimed the life of an alleged Alameddine associate.
Man killed outside shopping centre: cops
An 83-year-old man has allegedly been murdered in a shopping centre carpark, in what police claim was a random and senseless attack".
Search for men after car crashes in river
Two men are missing after a car crashed into a NSW river, sparking an urgent large-scale search.
‘Will have an impact’: Dire weather warning
Forecasters have warned flooding is now a real danger as the drenching continues and a month's worth of rain could fall in the next 36 hours.
Woman speaking with police over baby death
A woman has come forward to assist police investigating the death of a newborn baby whose body was found in a Perth stormwater drain.
Mum petitions for new retail safety after daughter’s incident
A Sydney mum's terrifying close call with her two-year-old has sparked a crusade to change retail safety standards across Australia.
Duelling roundtables hit Canberra
A Nationals senator has hosted a rival economic summit, saying Australia needs smaller government" to achieve growth while labelling Labor's official talks fake".
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Brumby's is no longer the breadwinner for Retail Food Group, which is now preparing to slice the bakery chain from its portfolio.
Sydney developer’s ‘abhorrent’ act blasted
A Sydney property developer has been hit with a massive fine after steaming ahead with plans for a six-bedroom, eight-bathroom mega-mansion.
Banks and real estate lift market on Wednesday
After healthcare giant CSL wiped billions off its value on Tuesday, the ASX 200 steadied, led by strong gains in the banking and real estate sectors.
Drenching continues: Three Augusts of rain
Forecasters have warned flooding is now a real danger as the drenching continues and a month's worth of rain could fall in the Net 36 hours.
Labor leader rolled after gamble backfires
Tasmanian Labor has a new leader after a day after Dean Winter pushed a failed no confidence motion in Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
ABC’s new move after Lattouf saga
ABC employees face possible termination under sweeping new public comment restrictions on social media and beyond.
Huge change coming to Lotto prices
The company behind Powerball and Australia's other lotto draws has flagged a major change to tickets, after their profits took a hit.
Glaring omission from productivity summit
One forbidden" word is having a huge impact on Australia. But it's something our leaders are having trouble saying.
Man found dead in shopping centre
A man has been found dead in a shopping centre carpark, with reports another man was seen running from the scene.
Netflix star’s $10k offer for crash survivor
Matt Wright offered the family of a chopper crash survivor $10,000 during a Brisbane hospital visit to aid in his recovery, a court has been told.
Shock review reveals childcare safety horror
A chilling review by one state has blown the lid off problems in the childcare sector, revealing a system so broken it puts children at risk.
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