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Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
‘Mad driving’: Wild moment couple flee cops
Wild dashcam footage has captured the alleged moment a couple lead police on a wild chase through a busy suburb.
Hollywood legend joins lineup for Australia’s Supanova
A Hollywood legend who starred in one of the best science fiction films of all time is among the star-studded line-up headlining Australia's biggest pop culture event.
MasterChef bar’s ‘heart wrenching’ closure
An award-winning restaurant founded by a former MasterChef contestant has revealed the heart wrenching" decision to close up shop - just days after being named the state's best bar.
Wage boost set for thousands of nurses
Thousands of nurses in one state are in line for a huge wage boost in a new deal with the government, following industrial action shutting down hospital beds and surgeries.
Banana costume-wearing hoon’s wild mishap
A driver described as wearing a banana costume" and balaclava is wanted by police over an alleged burnout mishap that left another man hospitalised.
Man plunges to his death at popular spot
A man has plunged to his death from a 70m hotel located at a coastal hotspot about 14.6km from the city.
Seven people injured in minibus rollover
Five children and two adults have been taken to hospital after a minibus they were travelling in rolled along a road northwest of Sydney.
Shot fired near popular shopping centre
UPDATED: A gun was fired and machetes were used in a violent brawl at a suburban shopping centre.
Beatles footage unearthed at flea market
Rare Beatles footage has been unearthed at a Sydney flea market by a musician who found an old box of 8mm film.
Child killer Justin Stein’s crazed phone calls revealed
After shooting a schoolgirl and putting her body in a barrel, Justin Stein deceived the people around him, lied to police and attempted to cover up his crime.
Major update after Sydney hospital rampage
Police have issued an update after two security guards were allegedly violently assaulted while trying to subdue a man at a hospital in Western Sydney.
Rain, frost, sub zero: Winter weekend bites
Large swathes of Australia will see frost this weekend while heavy rain could fall on two major cities in the winter chill.
‘Child’: Dutton’s nasty Albo swipe
Peter Dutton has gone off script during his address of party faithful, taking a nasty swipe at Anthony Albanese as he promised his party they could win back government.
Supermarkets to face billion dollar fines
While Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA face steep penalties, other retail heavyweights, including Bunnings and Chemist Warehouse, will not be covered by the code.
Toddler escapes horror accident
A brave little toddler has survived a horrible accident after he was pulled under a four-wheel-drive while on holiday.
Mum’s alleged GoFundMe cancer scam
A mother-of-four has been accused of pretending she had cancer to dupe hundreds of people out of $37,000, police allege.
Cops shocking find in back of truck
Police made a near million dollar discovery after stopping two men along a major highway.
‘Stay at home’: Warning as cases spike
A surge in influenza cases have put hospitals on alert, with experts urging people to get their flu shot and stay home.
Shopping centre locked down on reported armed person
Heavily armed police have stormed a Westfield in Adelaide and shoppers have been evacuated after reports of an armed offender.
Wild footage of truck driver’s arrest
Police have released wild footage of a man being arrested after he led them on a dramatic truck chase down a major highway.
Woman sues over horror MRI discovery
The woman went in for an MRI which had to be aborted after a metallic artefact" was detected.
Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government's Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
WA gym owner Karen Salkilld pleads guilty after faking own death
The wild way an Australian gym owner faked her own death for a $750,000 insurance payout has been revealed.
Urgent warning over infectious disease
Health officials have issued an alert after two states now have confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease.
Heavy rain, gusty winds to hit states
Multiple states are set to be lashed with falls of up to 60mm in the midst of a freezing weekend for thousands of Aussies.
Nude swimmers take the plunge
About 3000 people braved the chilly waters as part of the traditional celebration for winter solstice.
Labor touts tax cuts as Dutton hones attacks
Jim Chalmers has doubled down on his tax cut sell - revealing families are expected to pocket an average cut of $3000 - amid renewed concerns on Australia's attempt to fight inflation.
Jury in Greg Lynn’s trial sent home
The jury deliberating the double-murder trial of former pilot Greg Lynn have been sent home for the weekend, as the presiding judge delivered three important reminders.
MP’s tribute to Gladys in farewell speech
Ending his 13-year run in politics, a NSW MP paid tribute to former premier Gladys Berejiklian and called her exit from politics a grave injustice".
Tragic detail in tradie’s horrific death
Police have made a big announcement in the case of a tradie killed in an alleged hit and run.
Fury as 14yo with 388 charges released on bail
The release of a 14-year-old who has had close to 400 charges dropped because of his age has sparked outrage, amid Victoria's youth crime wave.
Two bodies found on walking track
An investigation has been launched after two bodies were found on a walking track.
Killer’s callous pizza run after attack
A man who brutally bashed his partner drove to his local pizza shop to pick up an order as she lay dying or dead in their home.
Man’s elaborate $60k Covid fraud: cops
Police say they have uncovered an elaborate Covid-19 fraud after a man allegedly obtained more than 500 grants worth almost $60,000 using false names.
Heavy rain, gusty winds to hit states
Aussies are encouraged to rug up as we're in for another cool and frosty weekend, with temperatures below zero in some places.
Hero cop honoured after Bondi massacre
The police hero who rushed in to end the knife carnage at Bondi Junction has received a medal at a police induction ceremony.
Shot fired near popular shopping centre
A gun was fired and machetes were used in a violent brawl at a suburban shopping centre.
Labor claims electricity prices will soar by $1000 a year if Peter Dutton goes nuclear
Labor frontbencher Jason Clare has jumped on reports that nuclear energy could send electricity bills soaring by up to $1000 a year.
Bunnings lie that led to killer’s downfall
After shooting a schoolgirl and putting her body in a barrel, Justin Stein deceived the people around him, lied to police and attempted to cover up his crime.
Meta don’t negotiate, they dictate. Parliament must act
Australia cannot surrender on laws to hold social media giants accountable,News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller has told a parliamentary committee.
Man arrested after road rage horror
Police have charged a man after an alleged road rage incident that left a man dead on a busy street.
‘My white n****r’: Queensland public servant stood down for using racist slur at pub with workmates
A public servant stood down for using a racist slur at the pub tried to argue it was just a word" that was used as a greeting by young people.
‘Back on track’: Dutton’s election rally cry
Peter Dutton is putting the opposition on an election footing with a rousing speech to the Liberal Party's federal council with a poll expected in less than a year.
Daughter struggling after mother shot in driveway
An 11-year-old girl who witnessed her mother being shot in front of her in their driveway is struggling to process the tragedy.
Man cops $1120 fine for simple act
The Melbourne man was hit with the fine after he was caught in the act while driving.
Twist in Aussie surfers’ alleged murders
A fresh update has been revealed after a pair of Australian brothers were killed while on the surf trip of a lifetime in Mexico.
Sudden unexplained death of 5yo boy
Cruz passed away in his sleep on May 11 leaving his family absolutely devastated.
Footage shows gun crisis reality
Violent thugs will be stripped of their guns as the nation's toughest gun laws come into effect, which has already seen 14,000 firearms handed into police.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia's east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
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