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Sydney man charged after allegedly stranding family overseas
A Sydney man who travelled with his family to Pakistan allegedly abandoned his wife and child at the airport without documentation.
Concerns for man missing for 10 days
Police are continuing to search for missing man Kyle, who was last seen driving a white van in a regional part of South Australia 10 days ago.
ASX extends record breaking run
Cautious investors lifted the ASX to a second consecutive record high on Wednesday, as productive" trade talks continue.
Tasmanian snap election called for July 19
Tasmanians will go to polls for the fourth time in seven years on July 19, after a no-confidence motion in Premier Jeremy Rockliff left the state in limbo for a week.
Man’s meth-fuelled rampage through city: Cops
A man on an alleged meth-fuelled rampage caused about $100,000 worth of damage to businesses through Sydney, police said.
Popular brewery faces demolition
A popular brewery in Sydney's inner west could be demolished to make way for a new six-storey complex.
Drastic measure to improve personal safety
The Northern Territory will soon allow the public to carry around pepper spray for self defence as part of a 12-month trial.
Albo to get $15k pay rise in weeks
Politicians are set to increase their annual salary by thousands from July 1, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pocketing a boost of nearly $15,000.
Search to find missing 21yo in bushland
An urgent search is underway to find missing 21-year-old man Finn Coyle who was last seen leaving his home on foot six days ago.
‘Spineless’: Act that reduced 89yo to tears
Alarm bells rang at a NAB branch when staff noticed a spineless" scammer instructing a customer on how to increase her internet banking limit.
Sneaker cocaine smuggling plot unlaced
Two Queenslanders have been jailed for trying to smuggle cocaine into the Northern Territory in a pair of sneakers.
ABC brutally axes one of its biggest shows
The ABC has today announced a plan to discontinue one of its biggest shows after an 18-year run.
Ex-NRL player not guilty after rape trial
The rape trial of an ex-NRL player has ended with him found not guilty before he admitted to a different sexual offence which the judge described as creepy".
Police paid $1.75bn compensation for injuries
The stress and strain police are under daily has been highlighted in a new report that shows the staggering amount officers have received in compensation.
Alleged teen arsonist sets himself on fire
Shock footage has emerged of the moment an alleged teen arsonist accidentally set himself on fire while attacking a barber shop.
Teen dies in e-scooter crash
Police have launched an investigation after a young man died in an e-scooter crash in regional Australia.
Knife-wielding teen girl shot by police
Police officers have shot a teenage girl outside a hotel after she allegedly wielded a knife and made threats.
First look inside new Sydney airport
New pictures reveal what Australia's new $5bn international airport will look like.
‘Anti-racism party’: Greens react to fiery letter
The Greens have denied stunning claims of racism stemming from a First Nations senator's bombshell resignation letter.
Qantas ‘truly sorry’ for staff incident
Qantas says it is truly sorry' after a staff member suffered a life-altering injury, while her family say they were kept in the dark.
Cook denies sixth meal was for husband: Court
Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson has denied a sixth beef Wellington was earmarked for her estranged husband if he decided to attend the deadly lunch, her trial has been told.
ABC to axe longstanding TV show Q+A
The ABC is reportedly set to put the longstanding current affairs panel program Q+A on the chopping block after 17 seasons on air.
‘Racist’: Defecting Senator’s fiery letter
In a stunning resignation letter, ex-Greens senator Dorinda Cox has accused her former party of racism.
Knife-wielding teen girl shot by police
Police officers have shot a teen girl after she allegedly wielding a knife and made threats, with the incident now under investigation.
State’s massive crackdown on street gangs
A state government has vowed to introduce sweeping new laws to crack down on street gangs, and expand police powers to tackle crime rates.
‘Weird:’ Kean unleashes on prominent Coalition MPs
The former NSW treasurer Matt Kean has urged the Coalition to listen to voters, or risk electoral oblivion" taking aim at prominent MPs.
Enormous cocaine haul intercepted in Brisbane
More than 250kg of cocaine worth an estimated $82m was discovered in a shipping container in Brisbane after a tip off.
Tributes for teen killed in car crash
Tributes for a 15-year old girl who was killed in a horror crash south of Perth that injured five other teens travelling in a 4WD that rolled.
‘Chill out’: Anthony Albanese on Aussie cancel culture
The Prime Minister says no one would run for office if they were held accountable for things they said 20 years ago.
Horror footage of Qantas employee’s 6m fall
The daughters of a Qantas employee who suffered catastrophic and lifelong injuries after falling 6m from an airbridge are demanding answers.
One thing keeping Australians awake at night
Australians are more worried about their jobs, the family finances and the broader Australian economy due to the US President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
Fresh blow to controversial park plan
Plans to carve up a popular golf course for new public amenities have faced another hurdle and been described as a con job".
6000 jobs at risk as huge smelter crumbles
Rio Tinto's mammoth Tomago aluminium smelter is reportedly close to collapse, putting some 6000 jobs at risk.
Hosties restrain wine-swilling passenger
A woman who allegedly refused to stop drinking her own wine on a flight to Sydney was restrained by flight attendants when she refused to sit down.
Slaves allegedly locked inside cupboards
A pair of Colombian nationals are accused of enslaving a group of Venezuelans, snatching their passports and locking them in cupboards.
New record in Australia’s housing crisis
Australia's housing market is on the rise, with a million dollars no longer enough to get you into the average home, official figures show.
NRL star ‘pressured’ woman in toilet
A woman said she felt pressured and compelled" as a former NRL player allegedly forced her to perform sex acts in a nightclub toilet.
Guy’s meeting with manager amid bitter dispute
New details have revealed how Guy Sebastian went from being as close as family" with his former manager to giving evidence against him in court.
Lidia Thorpe’s wild claim against NT chief
Lidia Thorpe has made a wild claim about the Northern Territory Chief Minister amid ire over Indigenous deaths in custody.
Mushroom cook ‘really stressed’ at hospital
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has told her triple-murder trial she was probably really stressed" when she attended hospital two days after serving a deadly lunch.
‘Own embryo’: Horror IVF incident
A fertility firm has admitted to a second dramatic mistake in the space of three months after the wrong embryo was implanted into a patient.
Thousands of drivers stung in police blitz
Thousands of drivers have been caught speeding and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in a police blitz across the King's Birthday long weekend.
Guy’s meeting with manager amid bitter dispute
New details have revealed how Guy Sebastian went from being as close as family" with his former manager, to giving evidence in a trial over the manager's alleged embezzlement of royalties.
Qantas apologises to ‘stranded’ customers in Azerbaijan
The airline has apologised to customers stranded overnight in Baku and promised to get them to Singapore as soon as possible".
Warning Sydney is ‘without a future’
NSW Premier Chris Minns has told business leaders Sydney is without a future' if one important issue isn't addressed.
Albo’s vow to Aussies after landslide win
Anthony Albanese is set to outline his vision for a stronger, fairer Australia" in his first major speech, as he prepares to meet with Donald Trump.
Ley flags first big move as Opposition Leader
Sussan Ley is set to make her first major address as opposition leader in a move she's hoping will set her apart from her predecessor Peter Dutton.
Mushroom cook accused of lying in box
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has been accused of lying to the jury in her triple-murder trial.
Qantas flight stuck after medical emergency
A Qantas flight has been forced to make an urgent landing in Azerbaijan after a medical emergency, leaving Australian passengers stuck overnight.
Major city scores first Nando’s drive-thru
Nando's will unveil its first Australian drive-thru in a major city on Tuesday, with lucky customers able to get their hands on a free feed.
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