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Harsh new bail laws are set to be introduced in one state in a huge crackdown on crime, as recorded offences rise while prison rates drop.

The richlister behind Climate 200 says voters will increasingly turn to independent candidates due to Labor's timidity" and the Coalition's relentless negativity".

Australia won't be intimidated" by Russian warnings over its potential role in a Ukraine peacekeeping force, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has declared.

A hepatitis B health alert has been issued to hundreds of mums and children who were admitted to the Nepean Hospital Birth Unit between 2013 and 2024.

Huge chunks of the cost of building a new home are being eaten up by taxes and red tape, new analysis shows.

Anthony Albanese's handling of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred could better his fortunes as he heads into an election facing grim poll numbers.

A man banned from a flight to Bali grabbed an airport worker's throat then kicked her has been ordered to pay thousands in compensation.

A man involved in the cold-case killing of a Victorian dad could be released from prison in months, a court has been told.

A man who allegedly lunged at officers with a knife after being tasered is in intensive care after being shot by police.

High-profile neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has settled a civil case with a WA family after he allegedly gave their sick mother unrealistic advice".

A mum has shared tragic details about her pregnancy during Covid as part of a damning report that exposes Australia's response to the pandemic.

A national airline executive has criticised corporate Australia for their involvement in social issues, saying the pendulum has swung too far".

A wife jailed after both her husband and ex died in a botched assassination has had her hopes of overturning a murder sentence dashed.

Police have made a breakthrough in their probe of a fatal ambush" attack that left a 24-year-old man dead.

Family of a surfer who went missing and is believed to have been mauled by a shark on a remote beach in Western Australia have broken their silence.

Tony Burke has ramped up his criticism of Peter Dutton's handling of a suspected terror plot that turned out to be a hoax.

Witnesses have recounted the horrific moment they heard screams after a surfer was mauled by a shark on a remote beach in Western Australia.

Malcolm Turnbull has hit back over his blow up with US President Donald Trump, while a Today show host has given her 10 cents.

A Qantas pilot has asked for defibrillators in midair as their plane made a priority landing coming into Sydney.

Alan Jones is expected to return to court for the first time after he was slapped with a fresh charge, bringing the total number of his alleged victims to 11.

Russia has issued a chilling warning to Australia of grave consequences" as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese considers an escalation.

The unusually southern hit Tropical Cyclone Alfred made has sparked a call for a huge shake-up to Australian home building.

A leading Australian doctor reveals he has just months to live, as there are hopes the experimental treatment he underwent will save lives in the future.

Peter Dutton has been called on to apologise over making demonstrably untrue" claims about a terror plot police have now deemed as a criminal con job".

A Qantas plane has made a priority landing at Sydney airport after the pilot reported experiencing chest pains mid-flight.

The ASX 200 rose on Monday, snapping a 2.5 per cent weekly fall last week, but market sentiment remains low on Donald Trump's tariff plans.

A search is underway for a surfer missing following a shark sighting on a remote Australian beach on Monday.

Police say criminals were behind a fabricated plot' after a series of raids after a caravan packed with explosives and a list of synagogues was found in outer Sydney.

The leader of Western Australia's opposition has delivered a furious statement calling out alleged failures in the state's election process.

Bruce Lehrmann has made a shock move ahead of a pending criminal trial in Toowoomba, where he is set to defend two counts of rape.

Anthony Albanese has put insurers on notice, urging them to do the right thing" and restore some of their reputation with the public".

NSW Premier Chris Minns has apologised" to storm-smashed communities that a major lifeline for many people just can't" stay open.

Centrelink payments will get a bump this month, with millions of Australians set to be a little better off per year.

Police say criminals were behind a fabricated plot' after a series of raids after a caravan packed with explosives and a list of synagogues was found in outer Sydney.

Anthony Albanese says it's time insurance companies repair their relationships with Australians after posting big profits.

Peter Dutton has been accused of politicising" support for Ukraine after he slammed a pledge by the PM to potentially put Aussie boots on the ground.

Bruce Lehrmann has made a shock move ahead of a pending criminal trial in Toowoomba, where he is facing two counts of rape.

Voters fear the Coalition is not ready" to govern after one-term in opposition - and women have the biggest doubts.

A major US company has made a shock offer for troubled gaming giant Star Entertainment and it could transform the futures of three Aussie cities.

A snap security review has been ordered at Australian airports after an alarming incident involving a teen allegedly armed with a shotgun.

Aussie comedian Dave Hughesy' Hughes has blasted a group of women during his show before booting them out in a wild moment caught on video.

Centrelink payments will get a bump this month, with millions of Australians set to be a little better off per year.

A state premier's rogue remark about the US Vice President could play a role in deciding if Australia gets a tariff carve out, a senior opposition senator claims.

Simon Cohen's buyers' agency has snapped up $300m of real estate this year alone. He's got one piece of advice for young Aussies who say they'll never own a home.

Aussie comedian Dave Hughesy' Hughes has blasted a group of women during his show before booting them out in a wild moment caught on video.

WA Labor leader Roger Cook has claimed victory in the state election.

An almighty roar broke out across part of Queensland this afternoon as locals had their electricity reinstated.

The Australian economy is struggling - and there's one glaring factor that proves things could be about to get a whole lot worse.

Explosive footage captured a killer cult leader's defiant outburst to police after the fringe Christian sect fatally withdrew an 8yo girl's insulin for God to heal" her.

Multiple defence personnel responding to ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred are seriously injured following a horror military truck crash at Lismore.