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Liberal defence spokesman Andrew Hastie under fire over combat roles for women
Just days after the Liberal Party moved to dump the candidate for Whitlam for expressing similar views, videos have surfaced of Andrew Hastie expressing his own views on the Bolt Report.
Update after teens ‘trash’ Airbnb property
Police have issued a huge update after hundreds of teenagers allegedly attended an open-invite party at an Airbnb, only to leave it completely trashed'.
Simple act costing Aussies hundreds
Aussies are missing out on hundreds of dollars in interest payments due to this remarkably simple mistake.
Albo, Dutton arrive for first leader’s debate
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off for the first time tonight, answering questions from voters ahead of the May 3 Federal Election.
‘Uncertain times’: Clash over trade tariffs
Peter Dutton has warned Australia could be heading for a recession, as the PM promises the government is ready for the uncertain times" that lay ahead.
Big win for wannabe homeowners
A major hurdle for people with this type of debt has been lowered, making homeownership more realistic.
Get-rich-quick warning after ASX crash
Aussies have been warned of scammers trying to deceive people with too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities after a big hit to super funds.
Tragic details in 11yo’s snake bite death
A boy dying from a snake bite was believed to be drunk or concussed, with another boy claiming he had stolen some beers", a coroner's court has been told.
Swingers, Dorothy Dixers, donkey votes: Election jargon explained
With Australia heading to the polls on May 3, words like pork-barrelling, donkey vote and democracy sausage are being thrown about. Here's a political guide to understanding election lingo.
‘Abomination’: Vile abuse for Greens candidate
A Greens candidate has been bombarded with homophobic and transphobic abuse online just hours after announcing their candidacy.
How to watch the Sky News leaders’ debate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will go head-to-head in tonight's Sky News showdown. Here's how you can watch it.
Major airline to launch delicious new perk
Fancy pizza at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant or a bucket of KFC? This juicy new perk from a major Aussie airline has you covered.
Man dies after choking at airport
A man has collapsed and died at a major Aussie airport, despite bystanders' reported heroic efforts to save him.
‘Can’t do that’: Doctors start three-day strike
Doctors are walking off the job for three days in Australia's biggest city, angry that they are the poor cousins of medicos in other states.
Plane’s emergency landing after mayday call
A plane has made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport overnight after its pilot put out a distress call.
Quake shakes country town awake
A country town has been rocked by an early morning earthquake.
‘We may have a global recession’: Peter Dutton’s warning amid tariff turmoil
The Opposition Leader's grim prediction comes amid fears the stock market plunge could force Baby Boomers to delay their retirement.
WATCH: Albo cops screaming protester; refuses to rule out Aussie recession
Anthony Albanese has been hit by another protester as he refused to rule out a recession amid global turmoil over Donald Trump's tariffs. FOLLOW LIVE
Protester crashes another Albo event
There's been another security incident on the campaign trail, with another protester crashing an event attended by the Prime Minister.
Election vow to save Aussies $2.5k a year
New modelling has shown a small change to lending rules would save first-home buyers who don't have access to family help up to $2500 a year.
Albo’s $1b health pledge as Dutton blames Labor for hikes
Peter Dutton says Australia's interest rates hikes have been more marked than other nations as Anthony Albanese unveils a new billion dollar promise. FOLLOW LIVE
Plane’s emergency landing after mayday call
A plane has made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport overnight after its pilot put out a mayday call.
Albo, Dutton to face off in first debate
The PM and Peter Dutton will go head-to-head in the first debate of the election campaign amid an ASX bloodbath, and fallout from the Coalition's dumped WFH policy.
‘How dare they’: Renter’s fury over super-for-housing election promise
A young Australian has exposed the dire and depressing reality of what it takes to buy their first home in Australia.
Arnott’s Shapes reveals surprising new flavour
The new flavour will be available from late April in Coles supermarkets nationwide.
‘Missing middle’: Labor pledges $1bn to mental health
A missing middle" in mental health care is forcing many young people into hospital, but Labor is pledging $1bn it hopes will change that.
Dutton warns of recession as leaders prepare for first debate
Peter Dutton has predicted Australia could face a global recession" ahead of the first election debate tonight where both leaders will be out to prove they are better able to guide the nation during uncertain times. FOLLOW LIVE
Election vow to save Aussies $2.5k a year
New modelling has shown a small change to lending rules would save first homebuyers who don't have access to family help up to $2500 a year.
Teens break into Sydney train control room
Shocking footage has emerged of teenagers breaking into a control room and dangling off the side of a moving train.
Liberal candidate’s shock confession
A Liberal Party candidate who has campaigned on being a renter has now admitted to owning two investment properties.
Tragic details in 11yo’s snake bite death
The events leading to an 11-year-old boy's snakebite death will be probed by a coroner, after a manslaughter charge against his dad was discontinued.
Reality TV giant makes online switch
In a major signal about how we watch reality TV, the biggest producer of Australian shows is making a surprising new move.
Super slumps on sharemarket meltdown
Trump's aggressive tariff policy may have shaken global markets, but superannuation members have been urged to do one thing to avoid locking in losses'.
Giuffre’s brother opens up after crash
Virginia Giuffre's brother has spoken out after the Jeffrey Epstein accuser claimed she had just days to live".
Albo scores off Dutton’s WFH fail
The Prime Minister is on the attack as Peter Dutton reels from a spectacular about face on a key policy just one week into the election campaign.
Reporting on Bondi inquest slammed as ‘insensitive’
A TV segment where John Singleton called for the inquest into the fatal Bondi Junction attack to be quashed has been branded insensitive" in court.
Trump trade war shakes national budget
US President Donald Trump's trade war has not immediately affected the Australian federal budget, the latest update shows, but the economy could take a hit.
Aussie publicans hit back at Trump’s tariffs
Australian publicans have hit back at tariffs imposed on Aussie beef by US President Donald Trump with a sassy promotional offer.
Albanese concerned Trump tariffs’ fallout to hurt Aussie superannuation
Anthony Albanese says Australia has been in contact with the White House, as he says the global chaos from the Trump tariffs is concerning for Aussie super.
Passenger allegedly punches wall at airport
An intoxicated passenger refused entry at a boarding gate has been charged with disorderly behaviour after he allegedly became abusive towards staff and punched a wall.
Star to sign $300m lifeline
Star Entertainment group will avoid collapse with a $300m deal reportedly set to be signed shortly.
WWII army POW veteran dies aged 106
Western Australia's last World War II Australian Army prisoner of war veteran Arthur Leggett has died, aged 106 years old.
Crime boss seen with ‘new girlfriend’
Gangland kingpin Tony Mokbel has been spotted on a morning stroll with a woman thought to be his new girlfriend following a bombshell court ruling.
Families’ demand in Bondi stabbing probe
Families of the six victims of the Bondi Junction attack have put forward a list of issues they want addressed in a five-week probe.
Measles alert issued across tourism hotspots
A measles alert has been issued across a host of Australia's busiest tourism hotspots, including Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo.
Albo’s ‘far right’ claim after Lib candidate dumped
The Prime Minister has made the sensational claim that the Liberal Party is being taken over by the far right" after a candidate was axed.
Apology to Jonny Garnett
In relation to two articles published November 2024.
Major companies hit in ASX bloodbath
A sell-off has smashed the ASX 200 on Monday, with major banks and BHP among key companies smashed as the market endures its worst day since Covid.
‘Got it wrong’: Dutton’s backflip on WFH
Anthony Albanese has raised questions about how sincere Peter Dutton is after the Opposition Leader dropped plans to restrict work-from-home.
Peter Dutton’s new approach to working from home
Peter Dutton has admitted he got it wrong" on calls for public servants to work in the office five days a week during a fiery interview on Today show.
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