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Tensions simmer after Darwin port row
Tensions are simmering on the campaign trail after duelling announcements over the future of the Port of Darwin.
Mum tried to poison 2yo with insulin
The woman is believed to have been suffering from symptoms of a rare psychological disorder at the time of the offence, a court has been told.
Major bank’s rate cut call after Trump chaos
Australian mortgage holders could get larger and more frequent rate cuts off the back of the Trump tariffs, but an industry expert warns be careful what you wish for".
Mayors’ bed tax to stay the night
A group of Queensland mayors have proposed a new bed tax for tourists, slugging them an extra levy for staying the night.
Two states shaken by earthquake
A region between NSW and Victoria has been shaken by a significant" 3.7 magnitude earthquake.
How to cast a postal vote in the 2025 Federal Election
Voting is compulsory in Australia so if you can't make it to a polling place on Saturday May 3, you'll need to vote early or apply for postal voting to escape a fine - so here's how to do it.
Black beach ball mystery solved
Authorities have revealed the likely source of the strange black balls washing up on Sydney's beaches.
School evacuated after bomb threat
Students and staff have been evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat made to a high school.
Dutton reveals first of big energy savings, amid fresh protests
Peter Dutton has revealed how much many Australians could save as part of his Aussie only gas reserve plan. It comes as second protester in a day tried to bombard an event. FOLLOW LIVE
Albo rules out ‘phenomenal offer’ to Trump
Anthony Albanese has hit back after Donald Trump outlined a key condition in exempting local imports from the US's global tariff fiasco.
Shocking images of horror bus crash
A bus driver has been seriously injured in a crash in Adelaide, with horrifying images revealing the extent of the collision.
$500k cyberattack, check your super now
Four people have lost $500,000 in a major cyberattack that targeted Australian super funds on the weekend.
Court rules on Mokbel’s freedom plea
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel was all smiles as he walked out of a Melbourne courthouse, free for the first time in nearly two decades.
‘Remove females from combat’: Liberal candidate’s controversial claims
The Liberal candidate, described by Peter Dutton as outstanding", has made a huge call about women in Australia.
Staggering $2.4 trillion erased on Trump tariffs
Australia's sharemarket has plunged again after global markets continued to sell-off overnight on fears the US tariff policy could be the start of a recession.
Man performs alleged sick act in front of 15yo
A mother has been left disgusted" after her 15-year-old daughter sent her a photo of a man during her bus ride to school.
Aussie super funds hit by cyberattack
Australian superannuation funds have been hit by a major cyberattack, with members being urged to take action to protect themselves.
‘Not scared of Trump’: Push for tariff talks
The Albanese government will push for a new deal after President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff on Australian exports to the US.
Court rules on Mokbel’s freedom plea
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel kissed his sister and beamed smiles in a Melbourne court as he learnt he would walk free for the first time in nearly two decades.
Trump’s man attacks Australia’s ‘nonsense’
Donald Trump's billionaire trade adviser Howard Lutnick has doubled down on his attacks on Australia overnight.
Cheering schoolkids greet Albo
Anthony Albanese has had a cheering welcome to a school, as both leaders will appear at a conference in Sydney during campaigning on Friday.
Albo reveals five-point plan to fight tariffs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his five-point plan to combat US President Donald Trump's new tariff measures against Australia.
Fake ozempic seized at Aussie border
The TGA has issued a warning after fake Ozempic-labelled products were seized at the Australian border.
Albo, Dutton headed for campaign collision
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese's election campaigns are set to collide on Friday, with both leaders to appear at a conference in Sydney.
Aussies urged to get flu vax after cases surge
Aussies have been urged to get the flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.
Expert’s ‘third term’ warning on Trump
An expert political commentator and polling firm director has warned Aussie leaders not to rule out" President Donald Trump running for a third term.
Warning after measles case visits busy pub
A measles outbreak in one Australian state has expanded, with chemists, a pub, prisons and hospitals all listed as exposure locations.
Anthony Albanese unveils Plan B in tariff fight with Donald Trump
Despite the decision to slap tariffs on Australia across the board on Thursday, Australian officials believe it may be the beginning of negotiations rather than the end.
Man charged after alleged antisemitic threats
A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments toward a Sydney hospital worker inside an elevator.
‘Game on’: ABC chair hits back at Dutton
ABC Chair Kim Williams has hit back following Peter Dutton's threats to cut the broadcaster's funding as part of the Coalition's pledge to scrutinise wasteful spending".
Trump tariff barrage wipes out Aussie shares
US President Donald Trump's Liberation Day' tariffs on the world's major economies triggered a sharp fall in Australian stocks, wiping out $21bn in value.
Tree-hugging council erect bold banner
A local council in Sydney's upper north shore has made a bold statement, hoping to gather information after a 100yo endangered tree was poisoned.
Albo stacks it in campaign photo op fail
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity in the Hunter - but he doesn't see it the same way.
‘No big ideas’: Expert slams election campaign
An expert political commentator and polling firm director has labelled week one of Australia's federal election campaign as horrific" and devoid of big ideas".
Abbie Chatfield cleared after AEC probe
The influencer's social media posts featuring Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt were under review to determine whether they were political content".
Albo stacks it in campaign photo op fail
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity with workers in the Hunter.
‘No good lady’: Grubby tactics exposed
Vandals have sabotaged political candidates' campaigns in key electorates in NSW and Victoria, branding them communist" and fascist".
RBA warns Trump a risk to Aussies
The RBA has just delivered a stark warning that Donald Trump's trade war could trigger disorder in the global economy and hammer Australians.
‘Blown out of proportion’: Bus driver speaks out on Virginia Roberts Giuffre collision
The school bus driver involved in a collision that allegedly left Virginia Roberts Giuffre with life-threatening injuries has spoken out about the accident.
‘Healing’: Murderer’s model ex breaks silence
An influencer and ex-partner of a man who killed his own mother to claim her life insurance payout has broken her silence after his sentencing.
New details in Sofronoff ‘corrupt conduct’ appeal
Fresh details have come to light after the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution launched an appeal against accusations of serious corrupt conduct'.
Albo stacks it in camaign photo op fail
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity with workers in the Hunter.
New details in train door debacle
New details have been revealed into Sydney's Metro train door debacle as the state government lauds a milestone" in the $21bn network.
‘Not my mum’: Hanson’s daughter running for senate
The daughter of one of Australia's most infamous politicians hopes to join her mum in the Senate.
‘Serious risk’: Why MMA fight night was cancelled
A mixed martial arts event has been canned amid fears a high-profile former UFC fighter may be the target of a gangland hit.
Trump tariffs bingo: Even tiny Aussie island cops triple-sized hit
Even Norfolk Island's 2100 people have not been spared from Donald Trump's frenzied tariffs blitz, as $55bn is wiped off the Aussie stock market amid global turmoil. LIVE UPDATES
‘Not America’: Demand for $2k wage boost
Union leader Sally McManus has fronted the Fair Work Commission to push for a big minimum wage increase for workers.
‘Get him’: Adelaide private school boys’ ‘fight club’ exposed in disturbing videos
Disturbing footage has shown teenage boys brawling as part of a toilet block fight club" at a $12,000-a-year private school.
Aussie products to be smashed by tariffs
Anthony Albanese has unleashed on Donald Trump over his unwarranted" tariff war - here's the list of products set to be hit hard.
Why meat prices could soon spike
Experts have warned the price of the grocery staple could skyrocket as flooding wipes out more than 100,000 head of livestock.
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