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Man charged over alleged death threats to MPs
A 33-year-old man allegedly made death threats and attempted to contact two members of parliament, in what police believe was an anti-Semitic abuse.
Billionaire’s shock election claim
Clive Palmer has blasted a key Australian electoral law and compared it to those seen in Nazi Germany.
‘Whopping rumour’ over Anthony Albanese’s taxpayer-funded trip to Brisbane
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged a question over a recent taxpayer-funded trip to Brisbane following a whopping rumour".
O’Keefe slapped with fresh fine and ban
Embattled former TV star Andrew O'Keefe has been hit with a fresh fine and banned from driving returning a positive drug test in Sydney last year.
Albo’s NT $840m pitch to Close the Gap
Labor has inked an $840m deal with the Northern Territory to massively boost support for remote Indigenous communities.
‘Saved diligently’: Peter Dutton’s ‘first home at 19’ advice ripped apart
Peter Dutton has been torched over a viral clip during a campaign launch where he proudly reflected on saving diligently' to buy his first home at 19.
WA MP legally changes name to Trump
An independent MP has raised eyebrows after legally changing his name in an effort to secure his seat at the election, taking inspiration from politics abroad.
Tip-off uncovers suburban cannabis haul
Three people have been arrested after police discovered a huge haul of cannabis plants at a property in Sydney.
Dutton to name and shame sex offenders
The Liberal leader outlined the plan on Thursday night as he discussed his work as an officer working on solving sex crimes, in the drug squad and in surveillance.
Two people found dead inside Gold Coast unit
The bodies of two people have been found dead inside a unit at a Gold Coast apartment complex in a possible murder-suicide.
‘Not afraid’: Aussie music great John Butler goes to war with iconic brewery
ARIA Award-winning music star John Butler has given a brewery both barrels after an event was cancelled at the 11th hour.
Plan to boost efforts to Close The Gap in NT
The Albanese government will work with the Northern Territory government in a bid to further strengthen service delivery in remote First Nations communities.
Dutton’s rare revelation on failed marriage
Normally quiet on details of his personal life, Peter Dutton has shared rare insights into his first failed marriage that resulted in his first child.
Hollywood star shares selfie with Aussie icon
A member of a Hollywood dynasty has shared a selfie with one of Australia's cutest animals on Rottnest Island.
‘Haters going to hate’: Peter Dutton backs ban on transgender girls playing female sports
Peter Dutton supports Donald Trump's moves to ban trans people competing in sport against biological girls, and allowing it to occur is not in the spirit of sport."
AFP grilled over decision to keep PM in dark on major terror investigation involving a caravan packed with explosives
The AFP has refused to answer why police failed to inform the Prime Minister about a major terror investigation.
Builders go bust owing millions
Another Aussie builder has gone bust, leaving home buyers in the lurch and creditors owed millions.
Lib senator lashes Albo over flood visit
A Liberal senator has accused the PM of conveniently" stepping away from parliament to visit flood-ravaged communities, earning a furious response from Labor.
Whopping $60m up for grabs in Powerball
Two days after a Sydney woman took home $100m in Oz Lotto, Aussies have the chance to win another $60m in Powerball.
‘Going down the wrong path’: Welcome to Country at Little Athletics slammed
A man has maligned a Welcome to Country ceremony before his son's sport training, questioning whether Australia is going down the wrong path".
Major update on Laos methanol deaths of tourists, including two Aussies
The Australian government has provided a disturbing update into the investigation into the methanol poisoning deaths of six foreign tourists, including two Melbourne teens.
AFP chief ducks questions on PM’s caravan plot storm
Politicians have clashed while trying to ask the nation's top cop why the Prime Minister was apparently kept in the dark about the alleged caravan terror plot.
Controversial hate crime laws passed
Offences including displaying hate symbols and terror crimes will now carry mandatory minimum jail sentences under new laws passed in federal parliament.
Littleproud hits out at Coles product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Builders go bust owing millions
Another Aussie builder has gone bust, leaving potential homeowners in the lurch and creditors owed millions.
‘Inconceivable’: Call for probe into why PM left in dark
Peter Dutton has called for an independent inquiry into why the PM was not briefed on a caravan packed with explosives and anti-Semitic material.
Man accused of killing mum and son
A man who lived across the street from a mother and son is accused of murdering them and assaulting an emergency worker.
Simple act could have saved 1yo left in car
An expert has revealed how a simple change at daycare centres could save lives after a one-year-old died inside a car.
Huge blow for iconic Aussie surf brand
The business behind legendary Australian surfwear brands Billabong and Quiksilver has applied for bankruptcy in the US, with more than 100 stores to close.
Protester allegedly waves terrorist flag
The Australian Federal Police has made a fresh move against a man who allegedly waved a terrorist flag at a protest last year.
‘White supremacy’: Lidia Thorpe explodes over Sam Kerr racism trial
Senator Lidia Thorpe has backed Sam Kerr in her racism trial and accused British police of benefiting from white supremacy".
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
$150k in jewellery allegedly taken in prayer scam
A woman allegedly had $150,000 worth of jewellery stolen after she was approached by a man claiming to be a spiritual guide.
Dutton’s huge move against Albo
Peter Dutton is calling for a probe into when Anthony Albanese was briefed on an explosive-laden caravan linked to an alleged anti-Semitic terror plot.
Simple act could have saved 1yo left in car
An expert has revealed how a simple change at daycare centres could save lives after a one-year-old died inside a car.
PM’s morning show clash on anti-Semitic plot
Anthony Albanese has been grilled on when he learned of an explosive-laden caravan linked to an alleged anti-Semitic terror plot in a tense interview with Karl Stefanovic.
‘Slow down’: Telco issues scam warning
Australians are falling for scams within a matter of seconds, with a top cybercrime cop issuing a chilling warning.
Reason croc spotted on Sunshine Coast
Wildlife officers have revealed the reason a crocodile was spotted on a Sunshine Coast beach, hundreds of kilometres south of its usual habitat.
NSW to introduce tough new hate laws following rise in anti-Semitism
New laws to crack down on the rise in anti-Semitism attacks are being introduced in one state, with the Premier warning hate crimes won't be tolerated.
Sydney commuters warned of more train pain
Train unions are threatening a return of disruptive industrial action next week, after the NSW government refused a demand to refund commuters for previous chaos.
Can Liberal Party win back ‘respectability’ in WA Election?
How much respectability the WA Liberal Party can win back at the state election will matter as the West shapes up as a key state in the federal election.
Teals hit Dutton, Albo with election demand
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been warned crossbenchers will seek a major boost to social welfare payments in the likely event of a hung parliament.
Alleged rapist’s Discord messages to woman
A game developer who allegedly choked a woman before raping her tried to convince her to drop the case via Discord, a court has heard.
ASX snaps two day losing streak
The Australian market broke a two-day winning streak on Wednesday as markets saw through US-China trade tensions.
‘Unimaginable’: Parents speak after 1yo’s death
The heartbroken parents of a baby girl who died inside a car have broken their silence.
Albo attacked over caravan terror plot timing
The Coalition have upped their pressure on Anthony Albanese in an attempt to discover when he was notified about the foiled caravan terror plot.
Melbourne mum allegedly murdered has been identified
The family of a woman who was allegedly killed at an Ascot Vale home on Friday have paid tribute to the generous and vibrant mum.
‘Notorious‘: Reason artist kept behind bars
The man allegedly behind Melbourne's infamous Pam the Bird graffiti has been spotted heading to jail after a court found no conditions could reduce his risk of offending.
Stark warning as ‘flu-like’ disease spreads
A dangerous infectious disease that spreads from animals to humans is escalating, prompting a new health alert.
Albo refuses comment on Trump’s Gaza bid
The Prime Minister deflected questions on whether he supported or condemned extraordinary calls by Donald Trump for the US to take over the Gaza Strip.
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