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Huge update on Optus triple-0 nightmare
Embattled telco Optus has just announced a major move in the fallout from last week's nightmare triple-zero outage, linked to the deaths of three people.
Holiday Inn’s surprise wake-up call
Holiday Inn Express guests can now wake up to the wafting scent of bacon, coffee and muffins.
‘Mistakes’: First words from new top cop
NSW's new police commissioner has admitted to making mistakes' and that he was afraid a NYE boat cruise on a police vessel could have cost him the top job.
Andrew Hastie fires up at ‘nameless cowards’
The Liberal frontbencher has unleashed on his fellow MPs in the latest internal spat to engulf the party.
Memorial for jumping castle victims greenlit
A memorial for the six children who died in the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy has been endorsed amid a wave of community backlash.
‘More and more brazen’: Melbourne dads launch night patrols to deter home invasions
A group of Melbourne dads has banded together to launch night patrols of their suburb where terrified residents face weekly" home invasions.
Police search bushland to find missing man
Police have provided an update in the search for the body of missing man Jayden Stewart Selfe following a tip off they received three months after he disappeared.
Queensland Premier takes swipe at Albanese government on net zero
A state premier has accused federal politicians of screaming and yelling at each other" in net zero debate, and confirmed his stance on Labor's 2050 net-zero target at a major conference.
$475 price hike coming for your water bill
A tribunal has ruled on the state's maximum water prices for the next five years, delivering Sydneysiders some unwanted news.
120K investors locked out as funds frozen
A major investment firm insists $11.5bn in funds remain 'safe' despite a shock ASIC order which has led to 120,000 Australians being unable to access their accounts.
Family sobs as teen’s bus death CCTV played
Lindsay Francis Selby, 70, is facing a hearing over the horrific crash which claimed Tia Cameron's life.
Man to fight Israeli restaurant riot charge
A man accused of violent conduct during a pro-Palestine protest outside an Israeli restaurant has vowed to fight the charges.
Ex-health boss admits Covid mistakes
The man behind the toughest Covid-19 restrictions in Australia has admitted some measures went too far and the state paid a heavy social cost.
Police dog flung from car in crash
A dramatic late-night crash on a major freeway sent a police dog flying from a patrol car after it was allegedly struck from behind.
Urgent plea after Trump’s odd autism claim
Medical bodies have quickly moved to discredit the untested claims made by Donald Trump which urge pregnant women to avoid taking paracetamol.
120K investors locked out as funds frozen
A major investment firm insists $11.5bn in funds remain 'safe' despite a shock ASIC order blocking 120,000 Australians from accessing their accounts.
‘Right path’: Premier’s youth crime boast
A state premier says youth crime has plunged - with some offences dropping more than 30 per cent - under his signature laws.
15yo now eighth charged over Melb murders
Another person has been charged with murder following the shocking deaths of two boys who were killed walking home from a basketball game in Melbourne.
Not an ‘expert’: Question that stumped Premier
Robberies and car thefts are on the decline in regional NSW, but when it comes to Queensland's tough youth crime laws, the Premier admits he's not an expert".
Big update in alleged baby killer case
The man accused of the manslaughter of a seven-week-old baby boy in his care has fronted court, with a big update in the case.
Bombshell after city halted by train chaos
A technical issue that caused two days of chaos across Sydney's rail network was first detected five years ago, a scathing review has found.
State’s big plan for AI in schools
Tens of thousands of Australian schoolchildren will soon have access to purpose-built artificial intelligence in the classroom.
New victim speaks out against ex-coach: cops
The case against a basketball coach accused of historical child sex offences has intensified as another alleged victim comes forward.
Major update after boys’ violent deaths
Another person has been charged with murder following the shocking deaths of two boys who were killed walking home from a basketball game in Melbourne.
Best looks the from Brownlow red carpet
It's the night to crown the AFL's best and fairest but all eyes are on some of the showstopping looks from the code's WAGs.
‘Conspiracy’: Sparks fly over 35k housing plan
Sparks have flown during a tense debate into plans for 35,000 new homes in an inner city area, with claims of a conspiracy and doxing.
Poorest Aussies go without amid donation shortage
Record numbers of vulnerable Australians are going without essential items as charities struggle to bridge a widening gap between donations and demand.
Foot amputated after horror incident at work
An abattoir has been forced to cough up almost $1m after an employee's foot was traumatically amputated" following a workplace incident.
Gold, iron ore miners lift ASX 200
Surging uranium, gold and iron ore prices has lifted the ASX 200 on Monday, as Wall Street hits another record high.
Childcare worker charged with assault of 4yo
An 18-year-old childcare worker has been charged with assault after she allegedly dragged and threw a four-year-old across a room.
Slain man feared teen, girlfriend tells court
A man killed in a horror home invasion told his girlfriend his housemate had rinsed him of $5,000" and was associated with people who were bad news", a court has been told.
Headturning looks from the Brownlow red carpet
It's the night to crown the AFL's best and fairest but all eyes are on some of the showstopping looks from the code's WAGs.
More seats for Brisbane Lions fans to fly into Melbourne
Virgin Australia has added hundreds of seats to services to fly Brisbane Lions fans to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final.
You can still be a doctor going to school here
One state's public school system is punching above its weight, as the huge gaps between private and public schools, and boys and girls, widens.
‘Does nothing’: Anti-Israel graffiti slammed
A historic fountain in Melbourne's CBD was targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters over the weekend.
Major update in horror custody death case
Police have given an update on the investigation into the death of an Indigenous man who was detained by officers at a supermarket.
‘Not Isolated’: Abuse before woman’s death
A deadly attack on a Brisbane woman bore chilling similarities to a previous victim of the same man, revealing a disturbing pattern of violence.
Chemical incident hits major city
Paramedics are assessing multiple patients following a chemical incident in a major city CBD.
Australia records best snow run in three years
There's been a major, but welcome, update to the Australian ski season, after a record-breaking year.
Big issue with future of cash in Australia
The fate of Australia's cash distribution network hangs in the balance as the Reserve Bank scrambles to protect access for millions of vulnerable citizens.
Comedian’s next move after sexist comments
Sacked radio host Marty Sheargold has doubled down on his career-ending Matildas controversy with a provocative soccer-themed title for his new solo venture.
‘Unacceptable:’ PM suggests heads may roll at Optus
The Prime Minister has slammed the Optus outage which has been linked to four deaths, saying he'd be surprised" if the telco's CEO was not considering resigning.
Accused killers deny murdering a mother
A Busselton pair accused of murdering mother Tara Morrison at a home in the tourist hotspot have denied killing her.
Doc accused of filming colleagues using toilet
The case against a Melbourne doctor accused of filming hundreds of colleagues using the toilet has been delayed after a courtroom request.
Shock moment woman brazenly breaks into Melb store
Shock footage has captured the moment a woman brazenly kicked the glass door of a Melbourne store before allegedly making off with a pile of clothes.
How to turn 4 days leave into 9 in October
Some Aussies could take a nine-day break in October and only use four days of annual leave, but you'll have to get tactical.
Tragic update into woman missing after house fire
Police have issued a tragic update into a woman missing following after a home went up in flames in a glitzy seaside suburb.
Cold case arrest shakes coastal town
For more than two decades, a disappearance haunted a seaside town, leaving families broken and a community desperate for answers.
Bus and car collide on major highway
A driver has been freed and 11 people injured after a bus and SUV collided on a busy motorway.
Teens charged after cops shoot at car
A teenage boy and girl have been charged after police opened fire after a cop car was allegedly rammed.
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