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Pay rise for millions of Aussies confirmed
The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a pay bump for 2.6 million Aussies, less than the number demanded by Australia's top union boss.
Mushroom cook details family concerns: Court
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson has told the jury she began to become concerned her husband was leaving her out of family events.
Surprise law that doesn’t exist in all states
Newly installed Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has been urged to fix a lacking" gap that means a sickening act is not illegal in many parts of Australia.
Man dead in drug deal ‘gone wrong’, cops
Police found the body of a man with stab wounds inside a home in Sydney's inner-southwest after what they allege was a drug deal gone horribly wrong".
New satellite to mobile text service launches
A new satellite to mobile text messaging service has landed in Australia, that is accessible when you're mobile coverage is out of range.
2.6m Aussies await pay rise answer
About 2.6 million Aussies on the minimum wage are set to get a pay bump when the Fair Work Commission hands down the annual wage review.
Big flaw with Australia’s $800bn food system
New research by the CSIRO has found Australia's food systems are not giving all Australians access to the food needed to be healthy, leading to huge hidden costs.
Mushroom cook takes the stand
The woman at the centre of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case has taken to the witness box at her triple-murder trial.
Greens senator makes shock defection
A Greens senator has made the bombshell announcement that she will join the Labor Party, just a month after the federal election.
ASX falls on latest tariff announcement
Cautious investors dragged the ASX 200 lower during Monday's trading on the back of the latest developments from the White House as well as growing geopolitical tensions.
Aussie relives ‘torture’ of Chinese captivity
An Australian journalist has relived the horror of her captivity in China, sharing a rare insight into the country's secret jails.
Surprise law that doesn’t exist in all states
Advocates have called on newly installed Attorney-General Michelle Rowland to fix a lacking" gap and tackle the sharing of horrific bestiality materials.
Arrest after man found stabbed to death
A man has been arrested after police found the body of another man with stab wounds inside a home in Sydney's inner-southwest.
Perth and southeastern Australia hit with rain, wind and thunderstorms
After Australia enjoyed its fourth warmest Autumn ever, winter is predicted to hit southern parts of the nation with brutal force.
Greens senator makes shock defection
A Greens senator has made the bombshell announcement that she will join the Labor Party.
Ex-NRL player on trial for fatal strike
A former NRL hopeful has faced court on the first day of his trial, accused of delivering a single fatal punch that knocked a man unconscious on a footpath.
TikTok’s ad push as app ban looms
As the under-16 social media ban looms, one of the tech giants is spending big on advertising the virtues of its app.
Man’s body found in bin behind Salvos in Hobart
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered inside an industrial bin behind a Salvos store near Hobart.
New deal for Qantas frequent flyers
Qantas frequent flyers will be able to cash in their points on one of the hundreds of thousands of reward seats available on another airline.
Minns’ call on Long Bay prison plan
NSW Premier Chris Minns has given his thoughts on a proposal to redevelop a notorious city prison into much-needed housing.
Historic deal following sacred site destruction
An Australian mining giant has inked a deal with traditional owners after the 2020 destruction of historic and sacred land.
Inmate flees using tractor in prison break
Michael Graeme Rennie, 43, is currently on the run after escaping from Low Custody Correctional Centre on a tractor when conducting work duties.
Alleged poisoner changed phones frequently: court
Dinner plates photographed in alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson's kitchen have returned as a topic of questioning in the triple-murder trial.
‘Too lazy’: Labor blasted over ‘rigged’ system
Many Australians voted Labor in on their student loan promises - but some have since seen their debt go up.
Horror Aussie link to busted sextortion ring
A Nigerian sextortion ring allegedly linked to the death of an Aussie teenager has been smashed by federal and international police, with 22 men arrested.
Prisoner on the loose in northern Queensland in shock escape
Michael Graeme Rennie, 43, is on the run after absconding from Low Custody Correctional Centre, allegedly escaping using a tractor when conducting work duties.
Alleged poisoner changed phones frequently: court
Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson rotated through mobile phones at a frequent" pace, her trial has been told.
Mum’s desperate youth crime plea
A mother has pleaded with one state's leader to impose harsher penalties for youth criminals, over fears her troubled teen son could lose his life if not stopped.
Bold plan to make Aussie state ‘safer’
Record numbers of people in one Australian state are behind bars on remand for alleged DV offences - with the government planning to spend half-a-billion to make the system safer.
Teen fights for life after hotel stabbing spree
A 16-year-old is fighting for life and two other men have been injured following an alleged horror stabbing spree at a hotel.
AFP nab sinister sexting crooks
A Nigerian sextortion gang" accused of preying on Aussie teens - including a 16-year-old boy who took his own life - have been busted in a major international sting.
Aussies searching for dream pet-friendly getaway
A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.
Bowen accused of hiding carbon tariff
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has been accused of wanting to follow Donald Trump's lead" after he refused to rule out a carbon tariff on high-emitting imports.
Man’s fight for Orthodox funeral denied
A man has claimed he was subject to religious discrimination after the government refused to pay for his deceased father's Greek Orthodox funeral when he could not afford it.
PM dodges $3m super tax question
Anthony Albanese sidestepped a question on whether he'll be immediately hit with Labor's proposed tax of super balances above $3m.
Fire wrecks property of two in Sydney’s northwest, leaving them homeless
Horrific photos have captured a vicious blaze consuming a home in Sydney's northwest, with two people narrowly escaping the inferno.
Peek inside Princess’ life in Sydney
The Princess of Norway is moving to Australia to study at the University of Sydney. So what would her life look like, and what other international royals have made the move down under?
Promoted Lib concedes election ‘mistake’
A senior Liberal has conceded a mistake in their immediate objection to a major Labor policy during the election, which contributed to the Coalition's blistering loss.
What Erin Patterson said after deaths: Court
Just hours after she was told her husband's mother and aunt died following a meal she hosted, Erin Patterson sat down with detectives for a interview. Here's what she said.
Bruce Lehrmann’s new job revealed
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann - who is awaiting an appeal in his failed defamation case and a criminal trial in Queensland - has picked up a new job.
Horror moment armed teens terrorise home
Chilling footage has captured the moment a group of teenagers armed with knives and shovels attempted to smash their way into a home, terrorising an elderly couple.
‘Pathway:’ Big call after Trump’s tariff blow
Donald Trump has stoked outrage after doubling the levy on Australia's steel exports - but there still might be a pathway" for an exemption.
Teens injured in stolen bike crash
Two teenagers have been seriously injured following a horror collision between a car and allegedly stolen motorbike in the Hunter Region in NSW.
Remember Dannielle Finlay-Jones? Her death can’t be in vain
A teacher with the world at her feet was murdered by a serial abuser who killed himself in jail before justice could be served. Now, there's been an infuriating update.
Flares lit in street amid A-League's decider
Melbourne streets have been turned red as soccer fans set flares, taunt police while the A-League's decider kicks off.
‘Scary’: Man stabbed at shopping centre
A man has been taken to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck inside a Sydney shopping centre.
Sister’s move after young mum killed
The sister of a woman killed by her husband in a suspected murder-suicide has moved to set up the couple's child, now in her care, for the future.
‘Pathway:’ Big call after Trump’s tariff blow
Donald Trump has stoked outrage after doubling the levee on Australia's steel exports - but there still might be a pathway" for an exemption.
Bombshell election result in tightest seat
The AEC has finished recounting votes for the electorate Goldstein, confirming who will take the highly-contested seat.
Toddler dead after horror driveway incident
A toddler has died after she was allegedly hit by a car in the driveway of a home in Sydney's southwest.
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