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Xmas cash splash for beloved Aussie venues
Some of Australia's most beloved venues have been promised a cash splash weeks out from Christmas.
Aussie travel chaos after global safety scare
Travel chaos has hit major Australian airports this weekend, with Jetstar flights cancelled as a global aircraft maker carries out urgent upgrades.
Monash IVF hit with new conditions after bungles
Victoria's health regulator has slapped an IVF clinic with new conditions after embryos were transferred to the wrong patients.
Wine industry rocked by sudden death
The wine industry is mourning the sudden death of beloved winemaker Peter Fraser, who has been remembered as a pioneer and ripper mate'.
Aussie travel chaos after global safety scare
Travel chaos has hit Aussie airports this weekend, with Jetstar flights cancelled as a global aircraft maker carries out urgent upgrades.
Aussie travel chaos after global safety scare
Travel chaos looms for Jetstar customers this weekend, with some flights unable to depart" as a global aircraft maker carries out immediate upgrades.
Legal fight to claim Virginia Giuffre’s estate
A legal fight to claim Virginia Giuffre's multimillion dollar estate has begun in the WA Supreme Court.
‘Punch him’: Truth behind infamous pause in Tony Abbott, Mark Riley interview
It's one of the most agonising moments between a politician and a journalist in Australia's history. Now Tony Abbott has revealed the scoop" behind it.
Fiancee’s anguish after ‘soulmate’ mowed down
The devastated fiancee of a man fatally mowed down on Christmas Day has stared down her partner's killer years after the holiday horror erupted.
Homes searched after mysterious disappearance
Two homes in North Queensland have been searched after the suspicious disappearance of a First Nations man.
‘Catastrophic’: Knife threats at busy hospital
Doctors at a busy Sydney hospital are pleading for help after two knife-related incidents in just three days.
Aussies make Cummins verdict
Australia has confirmed its squad for the second Test next week in Brisbane, delivering the verdict on the fitness of captain Pat Cummins.
Family’s wish after teen killed in fatal crash
The family of an Aboriginal teenager killed during a dramatic chase with a police officer has made a tragic plea in the wake of their son's death.
Water turns green at popular Sydney beach
Tradies blamed for turning the water fluorescent green at one of Sydney's most popular beaches.
‘This is nuts’: Bold claim about new Aussie laws
Labor was only paying lip service' to the Coalition over controversial new laws before cutting a deal with the Greens, an opposition MP says.
‘Betrayed everyone’: Fury at Barnaby move
Barnaby Joyce's exit from the Nationals has been criticised by a former colleague, who has made a scathing assessment of the MP's future.
‘Landmark’ moment for state’s brumbies
Parliamentarians have voted minutes to midnight on a landmark" Bill to end protections for the Snowy Mountains' wild brumbies.
Controversial mayor’s cancer claim debunked
A CCC investigation has uncovered several dishonest claims made by former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson, including that he never had cancer.
Three Brighton Grammar School students go missing for four hours on camp
Chaos broke out on an elite all boys school trip - as three students went missing in bushland and sparked a Victoria Police air search.
Cop created ‘roadblock’ that killed teen
A police officer accused of dangerous driving following the death of an Aboriginal teenager has learnt his fate in court.
Bizarre rule could cost Netflix $975m
Streaming services could face whopping fines that are ten times the industry standard under a controversial change to local content laws.
Fears multiple fatalities in crash near Dunedoo
Emergency services have been unable to access vehicles involved in a crash near Dunedoo after the collision sparked a major grass fire along a major highway.
Update on inmate who bashed 4 officers
Four Corrective Services staff were simply doing their job" when they were beaten by a violent inmate, a court has been told.
‘Betrayed everyone’: Fury at Barnaby move
Barnaby Joyce's exit from the Nationals has been criticised by a former colleague, who has made a scathing assessment of his future.
‘Proud day’: Labor passes sweeping green reforms
Anthony Albanese says he is celebrating a proud day" after an extraordinary session of parliament passed sweeping reforms.
Man allegedly fires arrows into schoolyard
A 51-year-old man has allegedly been firing arrows into a Melbourne schoolyard for the past three months
Protester bombed weapons expo
An engineer detonated an explosive device during an Australian weapons expo in an effort to disrupt the event, a court has been told.
Devine demolition keeps season alive
The Perth Scorchers deployed a veteran to the top of the order and it paid off in spades, as she took down the reigning champions with a swashbuckling cameo.
ASX has best run since May
The Australian sharemarket has achieved its longest winning streak in months, despite new banking restrictions threatening to reshape the housing market.
‘It was Dezi’: Man ‘caught eyes’ with cop killer
A Melbourne businessman says he is almost certain he crossed paths with fugitive alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman in the most outlandish of places.
Wild footage of a violent clash in Melbourne
A man has been stabbed, cars rammed and crashed during an alleged violent clash involving teens and young men in Melbourne.
Bank’s email bad news for first home buyers
First home buyers looking to use the government's new 5 per cent deposit scheme to get into the market have been hit with a fresh blow.
$150 saving Chalmers won’t rule out
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has not ruled out renewing a financial lifeline for many Australians that is due to expire at the end of the year.
‘It was Dezi’: Man ‘caught eyes’ with cop killer
A Melbourne businessman says he is almost certain he crossed paths with fugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman in the most outlandish of places.
Man accused of online abuse of Lidia Thorpe
A man accused of sending harassing emails to senator Lidia Thorpe and defacing" a flag outside her office has appeared in court.
Charges laid after fatal mine collapse
The workplace regulator has laid charges after an underground gold mine collapse killed a worker and seriously injured another.
Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals after Pauline Hanson dinner
Colleagues scrambled to stop him. Access already cut. Now the former deputy PM has confirmed his next move after that dinner.
School lockdown after boy stabbed
A primary school in Melbourne was placed into lockdown this morning following a reported stabbing of a student.
‘‘Fundamental problem’: Ex-PM shreds Coalition
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has issued a blistering appraisal of the Coalition and their fundamental problem".
Newborn baby found outside fire station
A newborn baby has been found outside a fire station, sparking an urgent search for the infant's mother.
Barnaby to drop bombshell in hours
Renegade Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce is expected to resign from the party that elevated him to Deputy Prime Minister, and join Pauline Hanson at One Nation.
Student dies after falling off roof at formal
A Year 12 student has tragically died at his school formal in front of classmates, with parents sent an email about the distressing" incident.
Barnaby quits the Nationals to join One Nation
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce is about to drop a bombshell following his dinner with Pauline Hanson.
Jetstar drops insane return for free sale
Jetstar has launched a massive sale offering more than 90,000 free return flights when customers buy outbound fares on selected routes.
‘Circuit breaker’: New stop and search powers
Victoria Police will be given new powers to stop and search people in Melbourne's CBD from this weekend, but not everyone is happy about the move.
AFL umpire faces more corruption charges
An AFL umpire is facing more corruption charges following a police investigation into a Brownlow Medal betting scandal.
Stars ace all-rounder silences Hurricanes
The Melbourne Stars are edging closer to a WBBL finals return after another brilliant cameo from an overseas all-rounder.
Huge update in search for missing mum
Police have begun a renewed search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy, following new intelligence.
Student dies after falling off roof at formal
A Year 12 student from Brisbane has tragically died at his school formal in front of classmates, with parents sent an email about the distressing" incident.
Moment man arrested over 78yo’s murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a 78-year-old following a month-long police probe into a death in western NSW.
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