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Recall for Aldi favourite over glass fears
The popular food product has been recalled across the country due to fears pieces of glass may be inside.
‘Tax against meteorites’: Wild climate claim
The Coalition MP leading a backbench rebellion to abandon net zero has made a wild comparison.
Teen arrested after cops fire on car
A teenager has been arrested after police opened fire on a car which allegedly rammed police and sent one officer to hospital.
Rapist ex-MP’s ‘fall from grace’ laid bare
Rapist ex-MP Gareth Ward was entrusted" with protecting the community's most vulnerable people for years, a court has been told.
Infant dies in early morning horror crash
A baby boy has died in a crash on the Gold Coast and the police forensic crash unit is investigating.
Health alert over fresh measles case
Health authorities have issued an urgent alert after a measles case was detected, the third state to have issued warnings in the past fortnight.
Chaos as stolen car rams police, shots fired
Police are searching for a driver who tried to ram police before officers opened fire in Sydney's west on Saturday night.
Cops storm house in hunt for Dezi Freeman
Cops have stormed a house in Victoria's Alpine region as the hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman enters its 25th day.
Update after CBA customers left unable to pay
Commonwealth Bank customers were left furious after they were unable to make payments or use key services this morning.
Woman assaulted in supermarket aisle
A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was allegedly assaulted by a stranger at a local supermarket.
Uni execs paid way too generously: Inquiry
A senate inquiry finds university vice-chancellors and senior executives are paid way too generously and recommends capping their salaries.
Measles alert issued for Sydney
Authorities have issued a measles alert for Sydney after a traveller returning from Indonesia visited several locations while infectious.
Psychic in unforeseen job loss fight
A psychic reader who worked for an online psychic hotline platform has taken his employer to court claiming he was unfairly dismissed from his job.
‘Shocking’: CBA goes down, Aussies furious
CBA customers have limited services heading into the weekend as planned maintenance takes longer to restore than expected.
Aussie company wins sex toy copycat case
The Federal Court ruled the German company tried to claim a monopoly" on the devices and has thrown out their patent after hearing from multiple experts.
Popular Kmart item pulled from shelves
The popular item has been urgently recalled over safety fears, with customers warned to stop using the item immediately as injuries have occurred".
Mum’s huge court win after kids drown
A mum jailed for the manslaughter of her two sons - who drowned in a river after allegedly being left unsupervised - has secured a retrial after her convictions were quashed.
Moment alleged assassins ‘just missed’ gangster Ibrahem Hamze
CCTV footage shows how a closing garage door allegedly became the difference between life and death for a Sydney gangland figure.
Historic move after shock resignations
Premier Peter Malinauskas has reshuffled his Cabinet following the shock resignations of his treasurer and deputy premier, with one big change standing out.
Millions of Aussies set for cash boost
Pensioners, renters and single parents will receive a big income boost tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.
‘Not a promise’: Chris Bowen won’t guarantee $1000 electricity price cut
The Albanese government has warned households that bold predictions of a $1,000 annual saving is not a promise".
Big bank’s huge tax call for Aussie workers
Young Australians' income tax burden will skyrocket to $682bn over the next decade with a big four bank chief executive calling for an overhaul of the system.
‘Fall from grace’: Claim in rapist MP hearing
Former NSW independent MP Gareth Ward has spent the past two months behind bars after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
New rule sparks big win for mushroom cook
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson was jailed for life after killing three relatives and will only be eligible for parole when she is in her 80s.
12yo charged, person on run after wild chase
The 12-year-old boy allegedly stole the car from a driveway and led police on a chase through the streets, before trying to flee on foot into bushland.
Update in desperate search for missing pilot
The light plane appeared to fall off live air traffic radars on Thursday, with grave fears held for the single occupant.
PM’s Spelling Bee: Historic first as two champs defend their crowns
Back-to-back victories and a breakthrough win for South Australia have marked the fifth anniversary of Australia's premier student spelling competition. FULL HONOUR ROLL
Pill testing: Queensland ban from private investor
The Queensland government has made a huge call on the future of pill testing services in the state, as festival season nears.
Disgraced former MP Gareth Ward to learn fate
Former NSW independent MP Gareth Ward has spent the past two months behind bars after he was found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
Brittany Higgins’ husband suffers court defeat
The former political staffer alongside his wife Brittany Higgins was found to have defamed former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds.
Rape case halted for legal advice
A key court hearing for a high-profile man accused of raping a woman on a night out has been halted after a witness sought independent legal advice.
Grave fears after light plane crash
The light plane appeared to fall off live air traffic radars just before 3pm on Thursday, with grave fears held for the single occupant.
ASX slumps on collapsed $36bn deal
Energy stocks have led a dramatic market slump after a $36bn Santos takeover collapsed overnight, wiping billions from the ASX.
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas rocked by shock cabinet resignations
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced the shock resignation of two key cabinet ministers, just months before the state heads to the polls.
‘Unholy coalition’ claim on childcare
Labor has accused the Coalition and the Greens of an unholy coalition" to delay urgent reform of the childcare sector.
‘Queenslander’ becomes senator for NSW
A Queenslander and former Pauline Hanson PA will fill a vacant NSW senate spot after a historic vote in state parliament.
Australia’s new climate target revealed, nation reacts
One of Australia's mining billionaires has slammed Anthony Albanese's new climate change target in a scathing critique.
‘Already inside’: Grim truth for Aussie parents
Police have warned school holidays are primetime" for online predators, revealing the risk children face from inside their homes.
Fresh warning as population hits 27.5m
A conservative think-tank says Australia's latest population numbers show the country's migration intake is unsustainable, but the government says the numbers are falling.
Fresh claims in shock whale drug death case
The case of a man who allegedly used a whale euthanasia charity to obtain lethal drugs and assist two suicides has been heard in court.
Wages drop, bills spike in doomsday 2035 warning
Australians face a $1.6 trillion hit to household spending and plummeting living standards if the nation fails to change its ways on emissions, a new report reveals.
Migrant boom lifts Aussie population
Australia added another 423,400 people to its population in the 12 months to March, with migrants leading the boom.
Australia’s new climate target revealed
Anthony Albanese revealed a huge new plan for Australia that his treasurer claims will make Aussies much wealthier.
Willey in cuffs after wild 1000km manhunt
An alleged shooter who led police on a wild manhunt stretching more than 1000km has been arrested.
Albo reveals major climate target
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia's huge new emissions target after weeks of speculation.
‘Backflip’: Massive twist for Alan Jones
Some charges against former radio presenter Alan Jones have been downgraded", a court has been told, in a massive twist for the former shock jock.
Kmart looks to fight privacy breach ruling
Kmart is reviewing its options" to appeal the government watchdog's finding on facial recognition cameras installed in stores to detect theft.
Retribution as ABC booted from Trump event
Donald Trump is said to have taken drastic action against the ABC after a reporter from the national broadcaster clashed with the President this week.
Masks mandated as measles outbreak grows
Masks have been made mandatory in parts of a major hospital amid a fast-growing outbreak that has sparked fresh warnings.
NRL star to fight betting, drug charges
An NRL star charged with using inside knowledge for betting and supplying cocaine has fronted court for the first time.
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