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Wanted man shot by police facing charges
A wanted man shot by police at a shopping centre near Townsville is now facing a string of drug and assault charges.
Thousands of passengers forced to be rescreened at Brisbane Airport
Flights have been delayed as thousands of passengers were forced to be rescreened for security from Brisbane Airport following a technical fault.
Warning as thick fog blankets Sydney
Sydney motorists have been issued a warning and transport services have been axed as thick fog covers the city.
Huge payday for Sydney ‘murder’: court
The alleged payout for the alleged murder of an underworld figure by a man allegedly linked to a rival criminal family has been revealed in court.
Watch mushroom killer dump dehydrator after lunch
New evidence reveals the moment Erin Patterson dumped crucial evidence just days after serving a fatal mushroom lunch to her former in-laws.
Gold sparks ASX to flat day
Investors have struck gold with Australian miners riding an increasing appetite for safe haven investments, on a flat day of trading on the ASX.
‘Disgusting, disturbing’: Fury as mural honouring gendered violence victims defaced again
A Melbourne mural dedicated to women who allegedly died as a result of gendered violence has been vandalised for the second time in as many months.
Watch mushroom killer dump dehydrator after lunch
CCTV footage of Erin Patterson ditching her dehydrator at a local tip following the fatal lunch with her in-laws has been released by Victoria's Supreme Court.
$1m reward over gangster shot in car
Police have offered a $1m reward to find out who ordered a hit on a gangland figure who was shot dead in a car at a shopping centre.
Woman spied on Aussies for China: cops
A Chinese national has been charged with reckless foreign interference, after allegedly being tasked by China to spy on a Canberra Buddhist group.
Industry collapse threatens to hollow towns
A new report has sounded the alarm on the future of Australia's manufacturing sector, calling for a national plan to safeguard communities reliant on the industry.
Former ACA journo Ben McCormack charged
Former A Current Affair journalist Ben McCormack is back in court charged with more than 60 child abuse material offences.
Killer intimidated witnesses from cell: cops
A killer ex-boyfriend allegedly harassed witnesses from his prison cell as he awaited trial for murder, charge sheets reveal.
Time running out for $670k Lotto win
Time is ticking for one mystery Lotto winner to come forward and claim their life-changing $670,000 prize before it disappears for good.
Mystery ‘truckie’ may be key to 40-year long sudden disappearance
Heather Marks vanished without a trace on a Sydney street over 40 years ago. Now cops are hunting a truckie they believe knows exactly what happened to her.
‘Opportunities like this are rare’: 95-year-old sells home of 62 years for staggering price
The woman sold her home of 62 years for an eye-watering figure in one of Perth's most prestigious" suburbs, as the city grapples with a growing affordability crisis.
Shock as couple found dead in home
Police have provided a sad update after making the grim discovery during a welfare check at a home in a small Aussie town.
Woman charged with foreign interference
A Chinese national has been charged with reckless foreign interference, with more details expected to be revealed in a press conference on Monday afternoon.
‘Scream’ mask vandal’s graffiti spree
A serial and seemingly scare-loving vandal is the subject of a police manhunt after repeatedly tagging a Melbourne synagogue wearing a Scream style mask.
Huge call on new Aussie WFH laws
Senior Labor MP Tanya Plibersek has been grilled on whether Australia will back Victoria's plan to legislate work-from-home protections.
Historic detail in top cop’s shock resignation
The Australian Federal Police will get its first female commissioner after Reece Kershaw's shock early retirement.
Anthony Albanese announces AFP’s first female commissioner
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named the first female commissioner of the Australian Federal Police after Reece Kershaw announced his resignation.
Shock as couple found dead in home
Police made the grim discovery during a welfare check at a home in a small Aussie town.
‘Chilling’: Hundreds of rape kits untested
A forensic laboratory is under intense scrutiny after a review uncovered serious failings, including hundreds of untested rape kits.
‘Defective’ and unfair: Salim’s latest claims
A disgraced former politician who suffocated his ex-partner until she passed out is fighting domestic violence charges in court.
Hidden tax freeze saving 300k Aussie jobs
Aussies who love a beer at the pub will enjoy this move that kicks in today - but for spirit drinkers, it's a different story.
Woman dies after stabbing in unit
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found with stab wounds inside a unit in Sydney's western suburbs.
WA dad who impregnated daughter, 14, has jail term reduced
An Aussie dad who impregnated his 14-year-old daughter has had his jail term reduced after arguing it was unjust". Now his sick Google searches have been revealed.
Haunting outback murder revisited
The murder of a gold prospector 13 years ago continues to cast a haunting shadow, with some unsettling claims emerging of a possible miscarriage of justice.
‘Must end:’ Aus’ $20m move amid Gaza crisis
Australia has committed $20m to bolster aid efforts in Gaza, with the foreign minister reiterating demands to end the suffering and starvation' of civilians.
Housing crisis: The shocking Sydney grandchildren prediction revealed
Sydney will be a Boomer-only zone if we continue down the path of rampant negative gearing, one of the nation's leading union bosses warns.
‘Disappointing’ tax hike kicks in tomorrow
A much-loved social outlet for workers is under threat, as this group of Australians can no longer afford it.
New details in missing plane mystery
There was no radio contact or distress call from the pilot in the moments before a plane crossing the Bass Strait disappeared, the police have revealed.
Union boss makes major negative gearing call
A controversial policy which has been a thorn in Labor's side could be back on the cards, after one of Australia's most powerful union bosses urged the party to bite the bullet".
Dire fears for pair after plane disappears
An urgent search has been launched for a plane carrying two people, which disappeared while crossing the Bass Strait.
Spelling Bee blasts NAPLAN blues
Teachers across Australia have flocked to register more than 40,000 students for the annual Prime Minister's Spelling Bee as NAPLAN results highlight ongoing foundation literacy challenges.
Man ties bedsheets to escape detention: cops
An Irishman who came to Australia using a fake passport escaped detention tying bedsheets together and scaling down the side of a building.
Tradition battling Aussies can no longer afford
A much-loved social outlet for workers is under threat, as this group of Australians can no longer afford it.
Cops issue major warning over Bridge protest
An enormous pro-Palestinian march will close down the Sydney Harbour Bridge for much of Sunday after the NSW Supreme Court said it would not block it.
Uncertain future after state’s snap poll
Counting has finished in Tasmania's election seeing both major parties retain the same number of seats and the shape of the future parliament no clearer.
22yo mum charged over critical baby injuries
A young mum is accused of seriously injuring her baby after she took her to a Sydney hospital with critical injuries.
Legal right’: Huge WFH news for millions
Aussies in one state could soon have the legal right to work from home two days a week under a bold new proposal.
‘Terrified’: Vulnerable public housing tenants living in fear of violent ex-prisoners
An elderly woman says she was left nearly shaking with anger" after asking a question of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore at a community forum.
‘Devastated’: Locals react to skull find horror
A dog walker has opened up about the surreal moment his dog stumbled across a human skull.
NSW lashed by rain and snow in bout of wild weather
Parts of NSW have been warned to brace for potential flooding while other parts of the state have seen snow.
Millions face drenching as warnings issued
Parts of NSW have been warned to brace for potential flooding with a weekend of heavy rain set to lash a large swathe of the state.
Millions face drenching as warnings issued
The East Coast is on high alert as heavy rainfall sparks flood warnings in New South Wales, and Queensland is set to be hit with strong winds.
Harbour Bridge protest given green light
An enormous pro-Palestinian march over the Sydney Harbour Bridge will go ahead - after the NSW Supreme Court said it would not block it.
Albo’s $31m mobile TAFE pitch for remote Aus
The PM will announce a $31m pledge to set up mobile TAFE units to help train Indigenous communities in critical skills when he attends the Garma Festival this weekend.
WFH could become legal right
Aussies in one state could soon have the legal right to work from home two days a week under a bold new proposal.
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