Feed newscomau-australias-leading-news-site-national-news news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site | National News

news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site | National News

Link https://www.news.com.au/
Feed https://www.news.com.au/content-feeds/latest-news-national/
Copyright Copyright 2025 Nationwide News Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Updated 2025-04-22 08:50
Wild moment cyclist tackled at station in Perth
The commuter was trying to get the last train home when he was held in a headlock and forced to the ground by a transit officer.
Desperate mine shaft rescue continues
A man has fallen down an old mine shaft in New South Wales' coal mining region.
Huge call on 12.9m Aussie salaries
Nearly 13 million Australians would be making $4092 less a year if it weren't for one thing, a senior Labor Minister has claimed.
Horrific moment 9yo is hit by car
Horrific CCTV footage has surfaced showing the terrifying moment a 9-year-old girl was hit by a car while riding her bicycle. Warning: Graphic
Albo’s surprise response to business lashing
Anthony Albanese has pushed back against accusations his government is strangling Australian businesses with red tape.
Desperate search for man who fell down mine
Authorities have launched a desperate rescue operation after a man fell down a mine shaft.
Justice could be ‘difficult’ after coffee poured on baby
Police are still looking for a man who allegedly poured hot coffee over a baby before fleeing the country - but one expert says getting an extradition may be challenging.
Former WA school principal Paul Whitehead confirmed dead one day before child exploitation trial
A former school principal has died suddenly, a day before he was due to appear in court on charges of possessing child exploitation material.
Aussie paradise sells for record $5.6m
An idyllic Aussie island which inspired scenes from the blockbuster Chronicles of Narnia film franchise has sold for a whopping figure, and is now back in local hands.
Child abuse survivor’s parents wrote character reference for her perpetrator
As Alyssa James sat in court to see her attacker sentenced for sexually abusing her as a child, her parents made a shocking decision.
Urgent warning over kids snack
A popular children's snack has been recalled over allergen concerns, with consumers urged to return the product for a full refund.
‘Hiding:’ Lambie unleashes over secret report
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie has called for the release of an under-wraps report into a senior military figure.
Weatherman Sam Mac’s big revelation about fatherhood
Weatherman Sam Mac has given a glimpse into his hectic" life as he revealed the surprising way he nabbed a book deal.
Stranger attacks woman in city shop
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a serious assault" by a stranger in a shop on a busy city street.
Pub crash driver was ‘close to death’: court
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack was experiencing a hypoglycemic attack and very close to death", his doctor has said.
‘Traitor’: City targeted by union rally
Hundreds of unionists have gathered in a major Australian city amid continued pressure on the embattled CFMEU.
Albo threatens election over stalled plan
The Prime Minister has refused to rule out a double dissolution of parliament as he faces fierce opposition to his signature housing legislation.
Pub crash driver’s ‘severe’ attack: court
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack has no memory of the incident, a court has been told.
How woman stopped alleged getaway
A man who police allege forced a woman into his car before fleeing was stopped after another woman bravely did this.
‘Backwards’: Albo blasted over economy fears
Australia is at risk of taking noticeable" steps backwards, with one business leader saying prominent CEOs are fearing the country is losing" its way.
‘Unsettling’ emergency on Qantas flight
A Qantas flight was forced to make a sudden landing at a regional airport following a major safety issue.
‘Wait and see’: Albo’s big election threat
The Prime Minister has refused to rule out a double dissolution of parliament as he faces fierce opposition to his signature housing legislation.
Infuriating ticketless parking fine system will be outlawed
An infuriating system that sees drivers slapped with costly fines without realising will be outlawed, after councils refused to voluntarily scrap it.
Cops’ shock find in juice bottles
Police made a startling find after an investigation into an alleged transnational crime syndicate led them to a shipment of juice bottles.
Major change for parking fines in one state
Stubborn councils in one state will be forced to stop issuing this unpopular" fine after the system was blasted as being unfair.
Mystery winner ‘unaware’ of million-dollar win
A mystery winner" sitting on a massive million-dollar lottery win has less than two weeks to come forward.
‘Putrid’: Man’s bizarre act caught on camera
A late-night bandit is still at large after allegedly racking up $40,000 worth in damage in just hours on suburban street.
Outrage over eye-watering price of Aussie snack
Australians are outraged after an iconic biscuit was snapped selling for an eye-watering price.
Aussie school introduces four-day week
After a successful trial at the school some students will enjoy a four day week, but not everyone is happy.
Record numbers of Gazans in Australia file fresh asylum claims
Figures tabled in the Senate reveal 166 Palestinians filed asylum claims allowing them to remain in Australia while their claims are processed in August alone.
Fury over bombshell union bikie claim
The Coalition has seized on reports Anthony Albanese had been made aware of allegations the CFMEU had been infiltrated by organised crime links years before the current scandal.
Business leaders warn Aus ‘sliding backwards’
Australia is at risk of taking noticeable" steps backwards due to the government's industrial relations policies and a failure to prepare for an ageing population, with one business leader fearing the country is losing" its way.
Beloved Aussie charity guru, 40, dies
The beloved founder of a charity which helped Aussies struggling with homelessness and mental health has died at age 40.
Horror as shot fired in road rage incident
Brave bystanders jumped into action after a shot was allegedly fired in a road rage incident, while an investigation remains ongoing.
30 Aussies swindled in horror $14m scam
Police have charged seven people for their role in a shocking alleged international investment scam that swindled $14m from at least 30 innocent Aussies.
2-word trend Aussies can’t get enough of
The cost-of-living crisis has done little to dampen Aussies' appetite for one activity they were denied during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Driver charged after Sydney airport crash
A driver has been charged following a crash outside a major Australian airport, injuring an elderly man.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’: court
A wine store employee who rushed out after a driver allegedly slammed into a beer garden has told a court the man looked bloody awful".
Big new change in Aussie housing market
Looking to buy your first home? The latest auction results could signal an important change in Australia's unstoppable' housing market.
Shock as bus crash hits major airport
A man is in hospital after being hit by a minibus at a major international airport.
Dutton’s huge move ahead of election
The Opposition Leader has joined the likes of Clare O'Neil and the Greens in what is likely an attempt to appeal to youth voters ahead of the next election.
Cold snap record broken in major Aussie city
A new record low temperature has been recorded in a major city as Aussies woke up shivering through a brutal cold snap.
‘Get on with it’: Albo hits out at crossbench
Anthony Albanese has told the Greens and other members of the crossbench to get on with it" and not stand in the way of dealing with an Aussie crisis.
Why Aussie apprentices are dropping out
Apprentices are being pushed out of their training because of one thing crippling a lot of young Australians, an industry body says.
Alleged pub crash driver looked ‘awful’: court
A wine store employee who rushed out after a driver allegedly slammed into a beer garden has told a court the man looked bloody awful".
‘Gutful’: Lambie unleashes on ‘cover-ups’
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says she's had an absolute gutful" of cover-ups" as she called for one thing.
Heartwarming update on Cleo Smith
Three years after Cleo Smith's kidnapping in remote Western Australia, her parents have shared a heartwarming update.
Man died during four-hour wait for ambulance: union
An elderly man has died after he was forced to wait four hours for an ambulance, the paramedics union said.
Driver charged after five injured in horror crash
A driver has been charged with drink and drug driving following a horror crash that left five people fighting for life in hospital.
Millions lashed by ‘damaging’ winds
Wild weather has triggered warnings for millions of residents, with a woman losing her life after a tree branch fell on her.
...88899091929394959697...