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Tragedy hits quiet Sydney street
A cul-de-sac full of family homes in western Sydney has fallen mostly quiet just a day after a tragic backyard drowning incident.
Aussie star’s four life lessons to daughter
The daughter of Aussie icon Maggie Tabberer shared the four life lessons she took from her mum as the TV star was remembered at a moving event in Sydney.
Call to silence MP in anti-Semitism stoush
The Coalition has attempted to silence Labor's most senior Jewish minister while he was speaking about his actions taken against anti-Semitism.
‘Failing’: Huge group of renters left behind
Two-thirds of a massive Australian cohort are living in poverty, going without enough food or medicine to keep a roof over their head.
Push to hit Aussie billionaires with super tax
The Greens are leading the call to force Australia's richest people to pay a billionaires' tax" the party claims could rake in nearly $25bn in four years.
Thorpe hits out at ‘year of betrayal‘
Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has taken aim at the stalled progress in Australia's Closing The Gap initiatives.
Homeless camp closes after locals erupt
Residents living at an Aussie beachside homeless camp have days to clear out after human waste, syringes and drug paraphernalia were found.
Murder trial begins for Cassius Turvey
Four people are on trial over the alleged murder of Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey who died in hospital after he was allegedly beaten by a group of adults.
Baby dies after major police response
A baby has died after several police and ambulance units rushed to a home this morning.
Parents stand outside home of teen bailed after allegedly pointing fake gun at Melbourne shoppers
Furious Melbourne locals have staged a protest and stood guard outside a suburban home with cries of dog" and get out of this street".
‘Punished’: Big move to protect whistleblowers
A coalition of crossbenchers is pushing for a new body to protect whistleblowers at a time when public trust is at a low.
Music superstar’s massive gift to fans
Canadian music superstar Drake has given two women the surprise of their lives while attending his first show in Melbourne.
Trump announces shock new tariff move
The Aussie sharemarket has slumped after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on everybody' - including Australia.
‘Nothing for granted’: Labor reacts to Vic votes
Federal Labor is taking nothing for granted" after their Victorian state level colleagues took a hit in by-elections over the weekend.
Gross reason fans left waiting for pop-rock star
Fans of a pop-rock icon have been left out in the cold after a nasty issue forced a much-anticipated concert to be cancelled.
Trump announces shock new tariff move
US President Donald Trump has just announced sweeping new steel and aluminium tariffs on everybody" - including Australia.
Superstar Andrea Bocelli books one-off Aussie stadium show
In a shock addition to the 2025 stadium concert calendar, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will play for one night only at a beloved Sydney venue.
Child hospitalised after being hit by car
A four-year-old boy is fighting for life after being hit by a car on a suburban street, causing critical injuries.
Albo’s major vow on grocery prices
Australians in remote communities are paying more than twice as much for essential grocery items when compared to those in major cities.
Albo’s big election pitch to industry
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is attempting to woo decision makers for some of Australia's biggest employers ahead of the federal election.
9yo girl dead after being pulled from pool
A nine-year-old girl has died hours after her unconscious body was pulled out of a backyard swimming pool.
New trend spotted at Aussie music festival
A new trend has emerged as 45,000 revellers flocked to the Laneway music festival to enjoy performances from acts such as international superstar Charli XCX.
‘Critical’: Warning to Albo after Victoria votes
A former political strategist has warned Labor MPs in formerly safe seats should be preparing for retirement" after the Victorian by-elections.
Jacinta Price reveals drug spiral
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has opened up on some of the darkest periods of her life, including a drug-infused spiral during her 20s.
Woman killed in lightning strike identified
The woman killed in a lightning strike in Sydney's southwest has been remembered as a beautiful soul" and beloved mother of four.
Last chance: Take our parent survey on bullies, schools, screens
Mums and dads of Australia, time is running to have your say in The Great Parent Survey of 2025. Don't miss your chance. Take the survey now.
Unconscious 9yo pulled from swimming pool
A nine-year-old girl is fighting for her life after her unconscious body was pulled out of a backyard swimming pool.
Residents, shop owners speak out against council’s plan to convert carparks to housing
Residents and shop owners in Sydney's inner west have fired up over a partly confidential" council plan locals claim will ruin the area.
Brawl breaks out after Sydney Derby
Chaos broke out at Central Station overnight, with about 25 people involved in a brawl following the A-League Sydney Derby.
Huge boost for Aussie women as election looms
The Albanese government has unveiled a $573m pledge to boost women's health just months out from the looming federal election.
Human remains found in crocodile
Human remains have been found inside a crocodile man in the search for a man missing more than a week in crocodile-infested waters.
Bird flu strain found at Vic farm
Authorities are acting to contain a new case of bird flu confirmed at a poultry farm, just days after an outbreak last year was declared eradicated".
Woman killed in lightning strike
A woman has been killed and another injured after lightning struck a tree in Sydney's southwest.
Sad update for missing fisherman
A crocodile has been killed and human remains located after a fisherman vanished more than a week ago.
Drone sparks alleged beach brawl
Paramedics treated two men for facial injuries after a brawl allegedly broke out at a beach in Sydney's east.
Teen hiker rescued after two day search
A teenage hiker has been located safe and sound" after two days lost in a national park in Queensland's southeast.
Probe launched after death at police scene
Police have begun a critical incident investigation after a motorcyclist was killed while officers were responding to an unrelated heavy vehicle crash.
Top 10 Aussie beaches revealed
Move over Bronte and Byron Bay, Australia has a new best beach according to the national tourism council
Girl in hospital after alleged hit-and-run
The police are hoping to speak to the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf after a 12-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing the road.
‘Dangerous situation’: Grim weather warning
Forecasters are warning of a dangerous ... multi day outbreak" of dire weather, with storms, heavy rains and floods all possible.
‘Miss Purr’: Queensland teacher allegedly behaving ‘like a cat’ in class
Parents have expressed their concern at a high school teacher who they claim refers to themselves as a cat, allegedly hissing at students during class.
Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause
Nationwide trans rallies are expected to protest one state government's move to review the delivery of controversial puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Man charged with murder of four month old baby
A man from country NSW has been charged with the murder of a four-month-old baby boy who died in hospital last month.
Recliner recalled over fears it could catch fire
A reclining armchair has been recalled by authorities after a sofa overheated from an electrical default and caught fire.
Person with measles attends Drake concert
A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended Drake's Perth concert.
New study finds how young Aussies can buy a home
While owning a home is getting harder in most parts of Australia, researchers have set out to find how young Aussies can climb onto the property ladder.
Stars hit the red carpet for AACTA Awards
Aussie screen stars walked the red carpet for the industry's biggest night of the year at the AACTA Award Ceremony on the Gold Coast.
Aussies staple you’ll be lucky to find
Floodwaters in North Queensland have cut off supply routes for an Aussie staple that will be in short supply at your local supermarket.
Deadline for Brissy Olympics revealed
The man leading the Australian Olympic Committee has just issued a stark new deadline for the Brisbane Olympics.
Albo makes shock diplomatic appointment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a surprising diplomatic appointment, defying convention in the process.
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