‘Disgusting’: Real health risk of mystery balls laid bare
The extremely poisonous contents contained inside unusual greasy blobs found along Sydney’s shoreline can be revealed, and they can cause a wide range of serious illnesses.
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‘What does $200k get you?’: Fury over Police Minister’s reward insult
Startling details about the NSW Police Minister’s handling of rewards for information into cold cases, such as Rachelle Childs’, has been uncovered. Listen to the podcast.
PM under pressure as Trump’s tariffs to crash election
Anthony Albanese is on a collision course with Donald Trump on tariffs. Former ambassador to the US and Liberal treasurer Joe Hockey has revealed why we failed to secure an exemption.
PM’s vote pledge: ‘Your choice has never been clearer’
PM Anthony Albanese has issued a pledge to Aussie voters’ saying their choice has never been clearer, as it’s about “your job, your wages, your child’s education and your Medicare”.
‘We will reduce tax’: Dutton’s pledge to Aussies ‘doing it tough’
Peter Dutton has issued his first voter pledge as the election race begins, calling on Aussie voters to vote for the Coalition after “Labor’s bad decisions”.
Election sledging will get ugly with Trump’s tariff impact
The early salvo shows how much the US President is set to impact Australia’s campaign – potentially dragging it into a hyper-personal jostle between our two prospective leaders.
Is there anything more frustrating than Sydney’s bus queues?
Commuting on Sydney buses has become a daily hell. What with long queues, frequent cancellations and often having to stand. This week the bus broke down – again.
Ex-bikie’s link to Rachelle’s murder case
A surprising development has unfolded with a former senior Rebels member linked to Rachelle Childs’ murder investigation. Watch the video and listen to Episode 3 of the podcast.
US Wieambilla accused wished for Qld killers to come live with him
Donald Day revealed he spoke with Queensland killers Gareth and Stacey Train two to four times a week and that he had been left devastated by their deaths.
Labor extends First Nations People Ambassador’s contract
The Albanese government has lengthened the contract of globetrotting Ambassador for First Nations People Justin Mohamed by a surprising amount of time.
Albo touches down in Qld to fight for key Greens seats
The PM has arrived in Queensland where his campaign will kick off after Peter Dutton said we “can’t afford three more years of Labor”.
Video analysis: The seats that will decide next PM
These key seats and their undecided voters have the most power to decide Australia’s fate when the nation heads to the polls. WATCH THE VIDEO
Seven issues that will decide the federal election winner
These are the key issues the federal election will be fought on, and how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will tackle them.
Why this federal election is so important
Australian politics is chaotic and dysfunctional. This federal election is already historic before it has already begun, argues Joe Hildebrand. Here’s why.
‘$100,000 gift’: Mum’s warning after family tragedy
When her beloved father died, Jaime Lee Bannon was distraught. However, the devastated NSW mum had no idea that things were about to get worse due to one glaring oversight.
Australia on alert in new fight against Russia, China
Australia’s military spending is at ‘record highs’ as the nation deals with threats from Russian and Chinese-based attackers in a different kind of warfare.
ASX 200 eyes flat close as election focus sharpens
ASX ekes out small gain. Election Day is May 3. Bad weather delays Incitec Pivot fertilizer sales. Big east coast gas users back Dutton plan as producers pan it. Virgin clears last barrier on Qatar flights. Star’s Sydney casino licence suspension continues.
Shock twist in Roberts-Smith’s defamation case
A surprise development has occurred in war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s long-running defamation case against Nine.
Major problem with NDIS
The cost of the National Disability Service is expected to go under the microscope this election as experts call out decision-makers for doing the ‘wrong thing’ by both the disabled and taxpayers.
‘Basic 101’: New police blow to Rachelle’s family
Multiple failures occurred when Rachelle Childs’ burning body was found. See the damning list and listen to the latest episode of the podcast now.
NEW EPISODE: Cop’s chilling find after Rachelle’s half naked body was burned
Teacher’s Pet detective Damian Loone went back to Crooked River Rd and made a shocking discovery where Rachelle Childs’ was murdered. LISTEN TO EPISODE 3 OF THE PODCAST NOW.
Coalition vows to repeal Albo’s tax cuts
Anthony Albanese has signalled when he plans to call the federal election, as his extended tax cuts passed the Senate – but the Coalition has other ideas.
Labor won’t match Coalition’s fuel excise plan
The Coalition insists its offer to halve petrol excise for 12 months will provide an instant boost to family budgets, but Labor says it has its “own plan”. Vote in our poll.
DiCaprio in fresh Albo attack amid pollie’s bizarre fish stunt
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has again weighed in on a controversial Aussie issue, as a dead fish stunt causes chaos in Parliament. See the video.
Hegseth vows to help deter ‘China’s aggression’ in Philippines
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a defense treaty with the Philippines on Friday and pledged…
Coalition takes aim over Teals voting record
Parliamentary library research has shown Teal independents have sided with the Greens in at least two-thirds of all divisions over the past term….
Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs for first time since truce
Israel on Friday (March 28) carried out its first major airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs in months, retaliating for an earlier rocket launch…
PM to start first full day of election campaigning in Brisbane
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will start the first full day of his election campaign in Brisbane.
Ex-Nine staffer charged, child abuse material
A Corrective Services NSW media adviser and a former senior Nine staffer has been arrested over the alleged possession of child abuse material.
PM fires the starting gun on election campaign
The election campaign is off and running marking the start of a five-week campaign centred around the cost of living crisis.
CCTV Shows Brazen Escape at Maximum-Security Prison in Paraguay
Five prison guards at Paraguay’s maximum-security Minga Guazu Penitentiary have been charged with allegedly facilitating the escape of several…
‘Keep Dutton out’: Greens, PM fight for key seats
Peter Dutton is facing a two-pronged attack in his home state of Queensland with both Labor and the Greens targeting crucial seats. FOLLOW IT LIVE
Sudan situation ‘darkly reminiscent’ of civil wars, says Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday (March 28) that a peace agreement in South Sudan was in a shambles, telling…
Panicked People Flee Shopping Mall as Earthquake Shakes Bangkok
Shoppers fled a mall in Bangkok on Friday, March 28, as the Thai capital felt the effects of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck in neighboring…
Red Cross Aids Victims After Deadly Myanmar Earthquake
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it had deployed teams to Myanmar to assist following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday,…
Two things Albo can do to win the election
Voters are frustrated, and this stems from fear about the future. Peter Dutton has been the beneficiary of this. But Anthony Albanese can do two things to change it, argues Joe Hildebrand.
Aussies feel worse off under Albo as voters given a ‘choice’
New data has revealed how almost half of all Australians feel now compared to when Anthony Albanese took office, as he and Peter Dutton argue they can both fix the country.
Pro and anti-Duterte protesters mark former leader’s 80th birthday
Filipino activists and supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte held separate protests on Friday (March 28) to mark his 80th birthday as…
Two dead as police break up pro-monarchy rally in Nepal
Nepali riot police lobbed tear gas, fired water cannon and used rattan sticks on Friday (March 28) to break up a protest rally demanding the…
Fears in South Sudan of a return to civil war
Kenya is sending former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to South Sudan as a special envoy to help defuse a growing rift between President Salva Kiir…
Dust Fills Bangkok Streets After Earthquake Topples High-Rise
Dust filled streets of Bangkok as the Thai capital felt the effects of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28. Footage…
‘He doesn’t forget’: Albo gets Trump warning
Anthony Albanese officially has called the election but first, he’s been told to rectify “awful” comments made about Donald Trump.
Rescuers Race to Recover Survivors Under Rubble After Bangkok Building Collapses During Earthquake
First responders and search dogs in Bangkok were looking for survivors in the rubble after a 34-story under-construction building collapsed in…
Love motels and family homes: Brazil gets creative to host COP30
Brazil is set to host COP30 with the summit taking over the Amazonian city of Belem in November. Although the so called ”People’s COP” is eagerly…
Pool Water Spills Off High-Rise Tower as Earthquake Rocks Bangkok
Pool water spilled off the top of a pair of 35-story apartment buildings in Bangkok on Friday, March 28, as the Thai capital felt the effects…
Dust Cloud Rises Over Bangkok as High-Rise Collapses in Earthquake
A massive cloud of dust rose in Bangkok after a 34-story under-construction building collapsed as the Thai capital felt the effects of a 7.7-magnitude…
Latin American women opt against motherhood, defying pressure for higher birth rates
A growing number of Latin American women are choosing not to give birth in a radical departure from the traditional family roles that have long…
Greenland forms new government hours before VP Vance’s visit
Greenland presented a new government coalition agreement on Friday (March 28), just hours before a visit by U.S. Vice President JD Vance to the…
Cars Drive Through Floodwaters as Thunderstorms Swamp South Texas
Cars were seen driving through floodwaters in South Texas on Thursday, March 27, as the National Weather Service (NWS) said that severe thunderstorms…
Deadly Myanmar quake kills several and rocks Thai capital
A strong earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in neighboring…
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