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Man arrested after horror park assault
A man has been taken into custody and charged following an alleged horror assault on a grandmother in a park that left her fighting for life.
Perth woman ran for her life after being stalked by naked man while hiking alone
A Perth woman says she was forced to run for her life after being stalked by a naked man while hiking alone in the hills.
Veiled jab for ‘sidelined’ MP
Coalition frontbencher Paul Scarr has rebuked the words of his Liberal colleague Andrew Hastie after public outbursts over immigration policy.
Tony Abbott’s new book ‘Australia: A History’ defends colonial past, claims convicts ‘had better life’ than British poor
In a surprising new book, the former Prime Minister examines Australia's violent history of massacres and poisonings to conclude we are still a lucky country.'
Ex-teacher assaulted girl on school excursion
An ex-teacher will spend at least a decade behind bars after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls. WARNING: DISTRESSING
Mighty ducks take over Aussie road
A family of ducks have sparked traffic chaos, shutting down multiple lanes of a major Aussie highway while trying to cross.
David Sharaz served bankruptcy notice
David Sharaz has collected a bankruptcy notice served by former senator Linda Reynolds after he lost a defamation case in the WA Supreme Court.
Cops reveal new move in hunt for Dezi
Victoria Police have revealed their next moves in their ongoing hunt for alleged cop-killer and sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, as the search enters its eighth week.
Turmoil after teens ‘refuse’ court
Two boys charged over their alleged involvement in the stabbing deaths of friends Dau Akueng and Chol Achiek have thrown a court into turmoil after refusing to appear.
‘Filthy’: Uni staffer’s anti-Semitic tirade
Confronting footage has captured a lecturer launching into an explosive tirade against students at a prestigious Sydney university.
Aussie market icon’s huge move
One of Australia's most recognisable financial voices has jumped ship after clocking up more than two decades explaining markets at CommSec.
Court showdown looms after protester’s eye injury
The former Greens candidate has revealed her next move after she was allegedly seriously injured during a scuffle with police at a pro-Palestine protest.
Surprise reason for this Sydney queue
The hottest item in Sydney - causing huge queues in the CBD - is a timeless classic.
Plea over town’s water crisis
The mayor of an outback town fears he will be handing out water bottles" if harsh new measures can't alleviate a contaminated water crisis.
Man arrested after woman found dead in home
Police have revealed new details after a woman was found dead at a home in Melbourne's north.
Update as cop charged with child abuse material
A 26-year-old constable charged with a string of child abuse material offences has lost a court bid to keep his identity a secret.
15yo dies after being hit by truck
A 15-year-old boy has died in an incident involving a truck near a school in a regional city.
RBA boss makes icy call on house prices
The RBA governor has given a stern response after she was asked whether the central bank played a role in the ever-rising house prices in Australia.
Murder charge after alleged deadly assault
Police have charged a man in his 50s with murder after an alleged deadly assault in regional Queensland.
Wild welcome for Aussies in Israeli prison
A group of Australian pro-Palestinian activists detained in Israel for their participation in a symbolic aid flotilla have returned home to a raucous welcome.
Search for mystery winners of $50m jackpot
The hunt is on for the two lucky Aussies who won $25m each in Thursday night's massive Powerball jackpot.
Teens arrested in ‘kill car’ network raids
A kill car' network used for contracted criminal activity has been uncovered in Sydney, with police making dramatic arrests.
Woman’s death at home ‘suspicious’
Homicide detectives are investigating a woman's suspicious" death at a home in Melbourne's north.
‘Filthy’: Uni staffer’s anti-Semitic tirade
Confronting footage has captured a university staffer launching into an anti-Semitic tirade against Jewish students at a prestigious Sydney university.
Two winners split Powerball $50m jackpot
The Powerball jackpot doubled to $50m on Thursday, with two Australians taking home a cool $25m each.
Aussie star’s son born months after his death
The fiancee of Australian Motocross racer Joel Evans has revealed a major family update five months after he died in a horrific racing accident.
Images show rubbish ‘dumped’ in Melbourne creek after festival
A Melbourne council says it is deeply concerned" about rubbish being dumped at a popular reserve after two major cultural festivals held a week apart.
Man dies in home after ‘disturbance’
A crime scene has been established at a quiet suburban home after a man died following what police allege was a disturbance".
Teens arrested in ‘kill car’ network raids
A 16-year-old boy is among three people allegedly involved in a network of contract criminals that police claim is linked to a foiled murder plot.
‘They gonna kill me’: Fighter’s eerie texts
Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney survived previous assassination attempt and sent chilling texts predicting his death.
Hanson’s new move after 2017 burqa stunt
The controversial senator says it's time" for Australia to make a major move, some eight years after she received backlash for her burqa stunt during question time.
Bondi Rescue star’s incredible act on holiday
Bondi Rescue star Harries Carroll has been hailed a hero for a lifesaving act while he was on holiday with his family in Hawaii.
Cops storm home, arrest man after shooting
Footage has emerged of a man's dramatic arrest months after a Sydney home was sprayed with bullets.
Premier’s top staffer in bombshell move
The stage is set for an extraordinary legal challenge as a high-ranking political staffer prepares to sue the state government.
Major question in rapist MP’s offending
Months after the former Kiama MP was convicted of sexually assaulting two young men he again faced court, but a prosecutor had one major question.
Major update after motocross champ’s death
The fiancee of Australian Motocross racer Joel Evans has revealed a major family update five months after he died in a horrific racing accident.
‘It’s wrong’: ICAC fugitive’s admission
A man who spent four months on the run from ICAC over a probe into contracts has admitted to asking a contractor to delete an email because it's wrong".
‘Kill you’: UFC star’s eerie texts before death
Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney survived previous assassination attempt and sent chilling texts predicting his death.
Chilling four-word note found after suspected plot to murder Sydney dad outside daycare foiled
A four-word note an accused kill team' wanted to leave on a dad's body after a planned execution outside a daycare centre has been found.
‘Torn up’: Karl grills minister on ISIS brides
The breakfast TV host has let rip on a Labor frontbencher over Australia's handling of ISIS brides returning to the country.
Cops storm home, arrest man after shooting
Footage has emerged of a man's dramatic arrest months after a home in western Sydney was sprayed with bullets.
Huge ruling on Palestine Opera House protest
The controversial protest was slated to take place at the iconic landmark just days after the two-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
‘Feel sick’: Paedophile’s dying wish to have victims’ photo at bedside granted
An investigation has been launched after a convicted sex offender was granted his sickening last request before he died.
Jetstar plane heads for runway with open door
Footage has captured a Jetstar plane approaching the runway at Sydney Airport with an open cargo door.
Rapist MP to learn fate
Months after the former Kiama MP was convicted of sexually assaulting two young men. he will again front court to come one step closer to learning his sentence.
Former UFC fighter dead in ‘brazen’ daylight shooting
A prominent Australian MMA figure has been gunned down while walking on a suburban street in Sydney's west.
Huge taxpayer bill for ABC’s Lattouf trial revealed
Newly-installed ABC boss Hugh Marks shared the eyewatering bill run up by the public broadcaster after it was sued for unlawful termination.
Lotto: Winner takes home $15m prize
One fortunate Australian is waking up millions richer today after becoming the sole Division 1 winner in Tuesday night's Oz Lotto draw.
‘Heartless’: Woman jailed for fire attack
A judge has rejected a woman's claim she was acting out of fear when she doused a young woman with petrol and set her alight in a vicious attack.
CCTV of pro-Hamas vandals released
Police are looking for three masked vandals who spray-painted pro-Hamas messages across Melbourne businesses on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
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