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‘Disastrous’: WA election results
WA Labor leader Roger Cook has claimed victory in the state election.
Man dies in violent home invasion
A man has died after he was allegedly attacked by two intruders in his home.
Seat Libs must win after 2021 bloodbath
If the Liberal Party is to claw back some semblance of respectability in Western Australia, one seat with a high-profile candidate is a must win.
Grim update after man swept away in flood
A tragic update has been issued after a man was swept away by floodwaters amid ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
‘Washed away’: Town in storm’s firing line
NSW Premier Chris Minns has given a bleak update on what ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred could bring to flood-ravaged areas of the state.
Unions’ bold push for leave reform
One state's peak union body is pushing for a huge change in the leave entitlements guaranteed to Aussie workers.
Aussie wrestler dies overseas at 32
An Aussie wrestler has died unexpectedly overseas, with his partner - a fellow wrestler - trying to raise money to repatriate his body.
Woman’s $3m surprise when she checked ticket
A mystery Lotto winner was unaware she had been sitting on millions, before she finally remembered to check her ticket three weeks later.
‘Washed away’: Town in storm’s firing line
There are fears homes will be washed away" and the levee protecting flood-ravaged Lismore will break as Alfred threatens to dump huge amounts of rain.
‘Think carefully:’ Stern warning as poll looms
The corruption watchdog has given a stern warning ahead of the federal election, saying it will call out any attempts to weaponise the body.
Major star teases first Aus tour in 11 years
A major pop star could be heading to Australia for the first time in more than a decade after revealing she would be announcing ... some things".
Talented basketballer killed in horror attack
Two brothers have been slammed as cowards after a rising sportsman was killed in an unprovoked attack while out celebrating his birthday.
Three key things to do for Alfred compo
Insurance companies say there are three key things Aussies in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred need to do.
Airport security holes exposed by alleged hijacker
A teenager allegedly slipping through a security fence and threatening to blow up a plane has exposed gaps in security at Melbourne's second airport.
Alan Jones hit with fresh charge
Radio giant Alan Jones has been slapped with a fresh charge after an 11th alleged victim came forward to police.
PM’s blunt slapdown over Cyclone Alfred
Anthony Albanese has slapped down a claim by his own party's president as Cyclone Alfred continues to dominate the horizon.
Australia’s $200bn fallout from Trump Tariffs
The ASX 200 has lost $200bn in just three weeks as the impact of US President Donald Trump's brutal tariffs reverbate through markets.
Grim warning as 84,000+ lose power
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has plunged more than 80,000 homes into darkness, with those impacted potentially facing weeks without power.
Alleged flight hijacker’s 6 chilling words
A 17-year-old boy accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight allegedly declared I've got bombs in my bag".
Grim warning as 84,000+ lose power
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has plunged more than 80,000 homes into darkness, with those impacted potentially facing weeks without power.
Albo pressed over $1200-a-head budget dinner
The PM was asked to offer certainty on whether Labor would hand down a budget on March 25, after-party members were sent invites for the fundraiser.
‘Really cruel’: Flood-smashed town braces for Cyclone Allred.
Residents still recovering three years after a destructive flood are dreading what is to come" as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards them.
Huge update after teen detained on plane
A 17-year-old boy was tackled and detained by a pilot and passengers after he allegedly tried to board a flight while armed with a gun.
What happens when Cyclone Alfred hits
Flash flooding and storm surges are the chief concerns as Tropical Cyclone Alfred surges toward millions of people, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds.
‘It’s all bull****’: Hughes’ brutal stab at radio, Sandilands
Taskmaster star Dave Hughes has revealed how he feels about Kyle Sandilands and the harsh reality of commercial radio.
Warnings of five-day flooding nightmare
These residents are going to be hit first - and the hardest - by Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it approaches the coast, the latest forecast shows.
Dodgy builder’s $46,000 bill after $400 job
A volatile" builder who left clients needing tens of thousands of dollars in repairs hugged his lawyer as he walked free from court with a fine.
Warnings of five-day flooding nightmare
Residents are being warned they could face almost a week of heavy rain and flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears the mainland.
$21 million boost for forgotten Aussies
The Albanese Government has made a big commitment to help some of Australia's most vulnerable people through the worst time in their lives.
Alfred ‘well and truly’ felt as landfall nears
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is due to cross the coast in less than 24 hours, with tens of thousands of people without power as wild weather sets in.
17yo with gun arrested after trying to board plane
A passenger who helped tackle a 17-year-old boy allegedly armed with a gun as he tried to board a Jetstar flight has described the terrifying event at an Australian airport.
Man denies making bomb threat on plane
A man was allegedly travelling under a fake name when he spoke about a bomb on a domestic flight.
Rate cut not enough for first home buyers
A key group is yet to see real relief from the RBA's recent rate cut, a big four bank has revealed.
Man arrested with gun at airport
A witness has described how a passenger and pilot tackled a man allegedly armed with a gun as he tried to board a Jetstar flight at an Australian airport.
Man arrested with gun at airport
A police investigation is underway after a man was arrested with a gun at an Australian airport.
Housing construction jumps to $9.06bn
Housing approvals rose to a new record high in January largely off the back of new apartments being built across NSW, official figures show.
Haunting video after alleged sex attacks
Police have released haunting video as they investigate a series of disturbing break-and-enters in one major city.
Cops seek ‘expert’ help in protest flag case
Police have called in expert analysis" in their case against a man accused of waving a terror group's flag during a pro-Palestine rally.
Man shot dead by cops near private school
Chaos has unfolded outside a private school on the Gold Coast, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
Job cuts hit major Aussie bank
Australia's biggest bank is expected to cut more than 100 jobs from its technology division.
Ominous warning as 540,000 Queensland homes remain uninsured in the face of Cyclone Alfred
As millions of residents brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall on Friday, experts have issued an ominous warning as the stock market reacts.
Flights suspended as huge cyclone nears
More than 150 flights into Brisbane were cancelled in one morning as millions of Aussies brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit.
Big Friday opening for cult beauty retailer
Cult online retailer Adore Beauty is opening its second-ever brick and mortar shop tomorrow, promising customers a next-level' experience.
$17k-a-year school collapses owing millions
An expensive Christian college now in voluntary administration is facing legal action for failing to pay staff on time.
Key issue Cyclone Alfred shows up
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has exposed a major issue millions of Australians face as it looms ever closer to the east coast.
Man shot dead by cops near private school
A man has been shot dead by police outside a private school on the Gold Coast.
Investigation after 8yo’s ‘suspicious’ death
An eight-year-old boy was rushed to hospital but could not be saved, with police now treating his death as suspicious.
Cost-of-living blight hitting 1 in 4 women
New data has revealed an alarming trend in women opting to forgo vital medications due to cost pressures, with calls for the PBS co-payment to be slashed.
Federal candidate praised for saving man’s life
Federal candidate for Watson Ziad Basyouny has been praised for saving the life of a man who was trapped in a vehicle following a horrific car crash.
Thousands of products seized from retailer
A public warning has been issued after thousands of products were seized from the popular Melbourne retailer that sells cheap toys, homewares and beauty products.
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