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Huge update in search for little Gus
Police have revealed a major update on the search effort for four-year-old Gus, who was last seen on his family's property more than a month ago.
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
The family of a young cricketer who tragically died after being struck by a ball in Melbourne has broken their silence.
Act that sparked mass prison staff walkout
Prison staff at correctional centres in one state will likely walk off the job in industrial action sparked by one controversial decision.
Urgent alert as disease outbreak grows
Health authorities have confirmed new exposure sites as cases of a highly contagious disease continue to surge in an Aussie state.
‘Find you’: Terrifying texts sent to sex worker
A man told a sex worker he would come find" her after kidnapping her during a horrifying three-hour ordeal, court documents reveal.
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
A 17-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a cricket ball in Melbourne, sending shockwaves through the city's sporting community.
Bombshell verdict in teen’s bus crash case
A bus driver accused of causing the death of a young woman when his vehicle mounted the footpath in the heart of Brisbane has learnt his fate.
Aussie mattress that sells for $100k in China
The $100k Australian mattress flying off shelves in China is proof that buying local can mean luxury, quality - and a win for the planet. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Deeply cynical’: Wild abortion claim slammed
Coalition backbenchers are under fire after making a stunning claim about a Bill designed to support grieving parents.
Major Aussie city cops rain bomb
Brisbane recorded its wettest 24 hours since Cyclone Alfred after a sudden rain bomb descended overnight, while other parts of Queensland now face severe storm threats.
Teen dies after being struck by cricket ball
A 17-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a cricket ball in Melbourne's southeast.
The Aussie mattress that sells for around $100k in China
The $100k Australian mattress flying off shelves in China is proof that buying local can mean luxury, quality - and a win for the planet. SEE THE VIDEO
‘How does something like this happen?’: Elderly woman dies after being left by cruise ship
Sunrise host Nat Barr has asked the question on everyone's mind about the tragic death of an 80-year-old cruise passenger in the Great Barrier Reef.
Health alert issued amid measles surge
The number of measles infections continues to rise, with authorities stressing the importance of vaccination and prompt medical advice if symptoms appear.
Cricketer struck by ball fights for life
A teenaged club player has been critically injured when he was struck in the head by a cricket ball while warming up before a T20 game.
Minns’ gesture after ‘summer of rolling hatred’
NSW Premier Chris Minns has met with Holocaust survivors at the site of Sydney's $18m remodelled Jewish Museum.
Telco’s warning to users on triple-0 service
A major warning has been issued for iPhone users, with triple-0 calls made over wi-fi potentially failing or sending the wrong location.
Shock as new lead emerges in 44yo cold case
New information has emerged into the haunting disappearance of 12-year-old Lisa Mott, with police making fresh searches of wells close to where she vanished.
Premier’s stern words over mine deaths
NSW Premier Chris Minns has issued some stern words after an explosion at a mine in the state's west killed two people.
How Aussies can pocket a share of $19bn
Australians who've changed jobs, moved houses or lived overseas are among those who could be able to cash in on their share of $19bn in lost superannuation.
‘No doubt’: Cop blamed date for double murder
A romantic interest of one of two young women murdered almost five decades ago was once a key suspect, a court has been told.
Cricketer struck by ball fights for life
A Melbourne club player was critically injured when he was struck in the head by a cricket ball while warming up before a T20 game.
Gag bid in Easey St murder case dismissed
A bid to bar reporting of key evidence in the case of a man accused of killing two young housemates almost 50 years ago has been thrown out.
Hanson move no one saw coming
Pauline Hanson's Please Explain, an animated series that costs $11,000 per episode to make, is being developed into a 90-minute movie.
‘It’s a joke’: Big call after website bungle
The national weather agency has been flooded with complaints after launching its new website last week.
‘Don’t care’: Coalition split over Albo’s attire
A Liberal senator said she doesn't tell people what to wear" a day after Sussan Ley attacked Anthony Albanese for wearing an anti-Semitic T-shirt.
‘Crimefluencers’: Top cop’s chilling warning
The country's new top cop has issued a frightening warning about sadistic online exploitation" targeting young girls.
Urgent plea as flu outbreak takes 14 lives
A deadly flu outbreak has taken 14 lives in the Northern Territory and now doctors are pleading for an urgent new vaccination method.
‘Frustration’: Fresh snag in rapist MP’s case
After more than three months behind bars, disgraced former MP Gareth Ward was to learn his sentence over historic sexual abuse crimes. However, the court was hit with a frustrating" delay.
Four words from hospital gas cut accused
An elderly man has died after a woman allegedly cut essential gas services to two Sydney hospitals.
‘Hang your heads in shame’: senator
Lidia Thorpe is being purposefully punished, not for controversial comments but for telling the truth" about Palestine, a Greens senator claims.
Bizarre find after wild highway pursuit
A man has been stopped with a bizarre haul of goods in his trunk following a wild police chase on a major highway.
Samuel David Jacobson jailed for five years for raping disabled 16-year-old girl in Melbourne’s Batman Park while on bail
A vulnerable teenager has been raped at a bus stop after being lured to a park by a man who committed a horrific attack. Warning: graphic
D-Day for former MP Gareth Ward
After more than three months behind bars, disgraced former MP Gareth Ward will learn his sentence over historic sexual abuse crimes.
Major bank dashes interest rate hopes
A big four bank warns Australia's inflation rate could surge to its highest level in months, forcing the RBA to abandon any plans for a November rate cut.
Aussie travellers heading to Thailand warned
Aussie travellers heading to Thailand have been warned the country will mourn the death of Queen Mother Sirikit for one year.
Grocery chauffeurs stopping supermarket loss
An Adelaide supermarket chain has lifted its customer service game and rolled out grocery chauffeurs to prevent loss.
Y12 students taught wrong subject for exam
A number of high schools taught the wrong ancient history subject to Year 12 students, with the blunder revealed just days before the exam.
Man dead after gas cut from hospitals: cops
An elderly man has died after a woman allegedly cut essential gas services to two Sydney hospitals.
Chilling words before shed murder attempt
A court has been told of a man's chilling words to his war veteran neighbour just moments before he tried to murder him in a savage and cowardly" attack.
‘Apologise’: Wild call on Albo’s T-shirt
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has demanded Anthony Albanese apologise for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt she says is steeped in anti-Semitism".
Police hunt for ute in Adelaide dad’s murder investigation
Police are searching for a grey Mitsubishi Triton connected to the alleged murder of Adelaide father Chris Robertson.
Chaos erupts over Barnaby ‘bin fire’
A senior Labor figure has taken aim at out-of-control' turbulence in the Coalition, in the wake of Barnaby Joyce's looming exit.
Samuel David Jacobson jailed for five years for raping disabled 16-year-old girl in Melbourne’s Batman Park while on bail
A man has been jailed for five years after meeting a vulnerable teenager at a bus stop and luring her to a park where he committed a horrific attack. Warning: graphic
Teen charged with murder after men stabbed
A teenage boy has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death at one of Hobart's busiest tourist precincts on the weekend.
Prisoners to be hit with fresh ban
Inmates will be offered support when this commonly accepted practice in prisons is banned in one Australian state.
‘Humiliated’: Govt trans ban overturned
An Australian court has made a historic decision on puberty blockers for transgender children after widespread protests about access to hormone therapy.
Woman’s body found after leaving cruise
A woman's body has been found on a remote Queensland island after she failed to return to a cruise ship.
‘Significant milestone’ for Sydney’s new airport
Crowds gathered at Sydney's new international airport to watch a major milestone take place.
Backlash over response to drugs probe
One state has been called out of touch" after a profoundly disappointing" response to a sweeping inquiry into drug laws.
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