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R-rated twist to Libs leader’s pledge
Explicit photos of women were posted on the Liberals' social media accounts hours after Sussan Ley vowed to lead a party proudly for women".
Worker’s big win over Acknowledgement sacking
A worker has beaten an inner-city council in a major employment case after he was unfairly sacked for objecting to an Acknowledgement of Country.
Airport outburst accused told ‘don’t fly’
A man tackled by fellow passengers during a chaotic outburst at an airport has been given a cheeky two-word warning by a magistrate.
Moment man firebombs inner-city restaurant
Police are hunting a man who they believe likely used a firework in a series of arson attacks, including one on a restaurant.
One pic reveals Australia’s place in the world
A picture snapped at the start of this week's crucial NATO summit has brought Australia's place into question.
‘Australia’s biggest bigot’: Premier’s surprise sledge
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed what he described as an emerging" coalition between the Liberals, Greens, and One Nation.
Pesutto dodges bankruptcy with $2.3m payout
Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has coughed up his $2.3m legal bill to Moira Deeming, avoiding bankruptcy and preventing a by-election.
Mushroom jury given timeline for deliberations
The judge overseeing Erin Patterson's murder trial has give jurors a big update on the next steps in the case.
Telling detail in Ley’s first major speech
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley made a bold move in the opening moments of her first major speech on Wednesday, setting her apart from Peter Dutton.
Huge delays after four-vehicle crash
Sydney commuters are facing delays on a major motorway after a four-vehicle smash, with traffic stretching for up to 10km.
Moment man sets restaurant on fire
Police are hunting a man who they believe likely used a firework in a series of arson attacks, including one on a restaurant.
Labor’s state budget ‘Band-Aid’
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has slammed the state Labor government's budget as a Band-Aid" full of missed opportunities".
Mushroom cook’s alleged Asian grocer lie: court
Erin Patterson's murder trial is heating up this morning, as the judge addresses jurors on her alleged lie about sourcing deadly mushrooms.
Warnings in major city after huge blaze
Residents in parts of a major city have been issued warnings as a firefighters battle a blaze at a factory, which police are treating as suspicious.
Former Tyrrell cop reveals heartbreaking text
As the world continues to wonder about what happened to William Tyrrell, a former detective reveals a stunning new message.
Schoolboy killers to learn fate at court
Two men responsible for the death of Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey, 15, and three others involved in a series of events that led to his death will be sentenced.
‘Bleak’ sum Aussies have after expenses
A sobering new report has revealed the measly amount low-paid Aussies are able to save after paying for crucial expenses like rent, food and transport.
Family’s plea over missing Aussie hiker
The family of an Australian man who disappeared on a hiking trip in Albania have revealed a major update in their efforts to try and locate him eight months on.
Man arrested over alleged Westfield stabbing
A man has been charged following an alleged stabbing incident outside a Sydney Westfield shopping centre which left two hospitalised.
Fears massive crane could tip, traffic chaos
A major Sydney road has been plunged into traffic chaos after a massive crane began to tip when it broke off its mounting support.
Mushroom cook’s incriminating conduct: Court
The judge overseeing Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial has highlighted 15 alleged actions prosecutors claim are implied admissions of guilt".
‘Vampire’: Sad claim in MP’s assault trial
A man who alleges he was sexually abused as a teenager by NSW MP Gareth Ward has likened his appointment to ministry as like a vampire running the blood bank".
‘Blamed myself’: Sussan Ley reveals she has experienced coercive control
The Liberal leader made the revelation during a deeply personal speech at the National Press Club, vowing she understands the pain" domestic violence causes.
‘Overstep’: Premier slams city gas plan
A major Aussie capital city has announced it will phase out future residential gas appliances by the end of the year, despite the Premier slamming it as an overstep".
Man arrested over alleged Westfield stabbing
A man has been arrested and taken into custody following an alleged stabbing incident outside a Sydney Westfield shopping centre which left two hospitalised.
Sydney school plunged into lockdown
Students have been forced to evacuate as a school in Sydney's west was plunged into lockdown.
Mel Gibson’s cinema chain fined
A cinema chain co-owned by Mel Gibson has paid an almost $20,000 penalty, with industry-wide ticket pricing now under the microscope.
‘Not fine’: Huge issue facing ‘smashed’ Libs
Sussan Ley has vowed to boost the number of women in the Liberal Party following their election bloodbath, stating current approaches have clearly not worked".
Mushroom jury taken to cook’s evidence on search
The judge overseeing Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial has taken the jury through the accused woman's evidence about iNaturalist searches located on a computer.
Major boost for Aussie mortgage holders
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a major bank has declared a July rate cut is a done deal on the back of weaker than expected inflation figures.
Man told alleged MP assault ‘funny’: court
A man who alleges he was sexually abused as a teenager by a NSW MP says a friend told him what had allegedly happened was funny", a court has been told.
Lehrmann pushes to stop rape trial
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has filed an urgent court application to throw out his rape case, claiming police acted unlawfully.
The fake drugs flooding into Australia
They look convincing and promise results, but these counterfeit drugs caught at the border are putting Aussies at serious risk.
‘Dangerous’: Premier slams arrest threat
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed the threat of arrest for five political staffers as a dangerous precedent".
Major boost for Aussie mortgage holders
In welcome news for mortgage holders, Australia's inflation rate came in lower than expected, adding to the chances of another rate cut.
Cinema chain fined over ticket pricing
A cinema chain has paid almost $20,000 to the ACCC, with industry-wide ticket pricing now under the microscope.
Mushroom jury must ignore sympathy: Court
The judge overseeing Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial has warned jurors they must scrupulously guard" against feelings of sympathy for the Patterson and Wilkinson families.
All the road changes coming from July 1
Sweeping new changes will take effect on Australian roads from July 1, including tougher fines and stricter speed limits.
One in 3 Aussies harassed at work
A new report has revealed the number of workers who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.
‘Finish the job’: Call on state’s brumbies
Controversial laws protecting one state's brumbies could be repealed in the latest move to reverse a wrong of the past".
Call to end NDAs in sexual harassment cases
A major report into workplace sexual harassment has called for new laws to heavily restrict NDAs in order to protect victim-survivors.
Group of Aussies Libs vowing it help
Sussan Ley is set to outline her vision for a new-look Liberal Party after an election smashing that reduced the Coalition to a paltry 43 seats.
Update on parliament arrest threat
There's been a new development in the matter of five political staffers who failed to front an inquiry into a fake terror plot.
MasterChef star’s adorable bundle of joy
A former MasterChef contestant and celebrated author has welcomed an adorable baby girl into the world.
‘Sharp’: Dark warning for major Aussie state
A mounting debt hole in one Australian state has sparked warnings of a sharp' financial deterioration.
MP ‘encouraged’ man to drink before alleged assault
A man who alleges Kiama MP Gareth Ward sexually abused him says the politician invited him over, paid for his taxi ride and then encouraged him to keep drinking" on the night of the alleged assault.
‘About dead’: Infamous killer close to death
The notorious murderer responsible for one of Australia's most infamous killings is reportedly on his deathbed.
Teen arrested over fatal hit and run
A 19-year old man has been arrested over a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 55-year old woman near Newcastle.
ASX200: Oil nosedives on ceasefire promise
The Australian sharemarket has finished in positive territory despite volatile tensions in the Middle East.
Servos put on notice over petrol price spike
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put petrol stations on notice, calling on them not to dud motorists with unjustifiably high prices amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
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