Dutton gives update on dad after heart attack
Peter Dutton has revealed how his dad Bruce is doing in the wake of a health scare which rattled the Opposition leader so badly he almost pulled out of his first debate with Anthony Albanese.
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‘Victim’: Aussie’s lawyer claims self-defence
Aussie man Mohamed Rifai has faced a Bali court for the first time, charged with assaulting a security guard at a popular beach club.
Brethren hit back after MP filmed asking volunteer’s religion
A church has hit back at suggestions they are linked to the Liberal Party, saying they are being harassed including by an MP caught on camera asking about their religion. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Wake-up call’: How to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime
The bank passwords of 31,000 Australians are being traded online, it’s been revealed. See how you can track if you have been affected and what you can do to stay cyber safe.
WATCH: Democracy sausages sizzle in NYC as Aussies vote
Australia’s iconic tradition of a democracy sausage has popped up in New York City as overseas voting gets underway — and “Americans love it as much as Australians”. SEE THE VIDEO.
Pauline’s phantoms: One Nation defends ‘ghost candidates’
Dozens of candidates running for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation have no public profile, while several “ghost candidates” live far from the seats they are contesting.
Labor’s YouTube ad spend revealed
Labor has poured more than $175,000 into YouTube advertising in one key election seat in the hopes it will help secure victory on Saturday. Find out where they spent the most money.
Telstra outage resolved after email chaos
A Telstra outage that left customers struggling to access their emails for more than 12 hours has now been resolved.
Qantas finally boots up wi-fi on international flights
Qantas has quietly switched on wi-fi on select international routes after delays placed it behind rival carriers that have offered internet connectivity in the skies for years.
‘Zero difference’: Rate cuts failing to stem record business collapses
Any further interest rate cuts will come too late for thousands of Aussie businesses, with company collapses on track to top a heart-stopping 15,000 before the financial year is over. Read why more are failing than ever before
‘Horrible’: Trump reacts to Epstein accuser’s death
President Trump has weighed in on the death of Virginia Giuffre, the Australia-based woman who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her.
Rachelle’s final hours: Critical CCTV could hold vital clues
CCTV footage from the night Rachelle Childs was murdered will be re-examined, with her family hoping it will unearth vital clues to help find her killer. Listen to the podcast.
‘Partying with Rebels’: Shock rumours swirled Rachelle’s murder
Rachelle Childs ‘partied with bikies who killed her and severed her fingers’. This was one rumour peddled following her gruesome murder. Listen to the podcast and watch the video.
Cashed-up unions give Labor an election edge
Unions have pocketed a stunning half a billion dollars from money-making schemes outside of their member fees, with a new study showing how the organisations have become a cash cow funnelling money to Labor.
‘Wasteful’: Labor accused of $36bn ‘spendathon’
The Coalition has accused Labor of embarking on a lavish ‘spendathon’ since December. Here is how much it would cost Aussies per day, according to their modelling.
Virginia Giuffre’s private turmoil; Chilling social media post
Virginia Giuffre, who was used as a sex slave by billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, endured “unbearable” trauma and had private struggles in the months before she took her own life.
Tom had a fall in aged care. This distressing photo haunts his family
Tom Nemaric, 92, fell while in respite care but the home didn’t send him to hospital, and he died weeks later.
Private investigators fear ‘wipe-out’ under new laws
Private investigators’ ability to prevent fraud, among other services, could be severely hindered under new sweeping regulations to the security industry.
Queen Mary’s touching tribute to Pope after solo appearance
Queen Mary of Denmark has paid a solemn tribute to Pope Francis after it was revealed why she attended the funeral mass without King Frederik.
How Virginia Giuffre’s life spiralled after sex slave hell with Epstein
Prince Andrew and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre described her early years as nothing but “pain and abuse”. Here’s a look at her life.
The real reason Virginia Giuffre took her own life at 41
Virginia Giuffre, who led a class action against the late billionaire financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein over a sex trafficking ring, has died by suicide.
Aussie cardinal ‘nervous’ ahead of conclave
Australia’s only cardinal — the world’s youngest — has candidly revealed his thoughts on the formidable task of choosing a new pontiff ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
50 unanswered questions: Key suspect’s silence in Rachelle case
The chief suspect in Rachelle Childs’ death – one of the country’s most perplexing murder mysteries – refused to answer days of questions, as her body was re-examined in a nearby morgue. Listen to the podcast.
Mokbel bookie sues over $100m Ponzi scheme
A new victim has emerged in a suburban solicitor’s $100m Ponzi scheme that claimed the cash of AFL and racing heavyweights.
Faruk Orman settles civil case against his former lawyer, Nicola Gobbo
Wrongly convicted gangland figure Faruk Orman has settled his civil case with police informer Nicola Gobbo just before the Supreme Court trial was set to begin.
Princess Anne joins Aussies in Gallipoli
Princess Anne has layed a wreath at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli where the largest crowd of Australians in five years has attended a dawn service. Follow updates.
‘Deep breath’: Aus-US alliance here to stay, says Rudd
Kevin Rudd says while politicians would come and go, the Australian-US relationship is built on common values.
Ukraine’s mining heartlands tell Trump: these resources are ours
As Kyiv and Washington work on a deal that will give the U.S. a share of Ukraine’s mineral wealth, Ukrainians who live with seams of iron beneath…
Paramedic Detained by Israel Has Emotional Reunion With Colleagues After Release
A Palestinian paramedic detained by Israeli forces in March was among one of several people released on Tuesday, April 29, according to Palestinian…
Drenching Rain Accompanies Tornado-Warned Storms in Missouri
Gusty winds and rain hit Springfield, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 29, as a tornado warning was in place. Footage taken by @vrgamerdude shows…
How the Iberian power outage caused chaos and the possible causes
Monday’s huge outage delivered Spaniards and Portuguese a stark reminder of how dependent on power they are in their modern lives, and how in…
Massive restaurant blaze kills many in China’s northeast
A huge restaurant fire in China’s northeastern province of Liaoning killed at least 22 people on Tuesday (April 29), according to the official…
Police Expertly Take Control of Unmanned Boat Circling at 40 MPH
Police in Florida performed an expert rescue operation on Monday, April 28, when they assisted a boater in distress who had fallen overboard…
Deported Cuban mother separated from breastfeeding baby
Cuban mother Heidy Sanchez collapsed into tears as she recalled U.S. immigration officials in Florida telling her she would be deported and separated…
Crews Rescue Injured Dirt Bike Rider From San Bernardino National Forest
Crews in California had to rescue a dirt bike rider from a remote part of San Bernardino National Forest on Monday, April 28. The San Bernardino…
Gusty Winds and Rain Lash Tornado-Warned Springfield
Gusty winds and rain hit Springfield, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 29, as a tornado warning was in place. Footage here was captured by Dan Hemp,…
‘Is That Rotation?’: High Winds Hit Springfield During Tornado Warning
High winds hit Springfield, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 29, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued both severe thunderstorm and tornado…
Satellite Imagery Shows ‘Powerful Line of Severe Storms’ Crossing the Midwest
Timelapse satellite imagery captured severe weather sweeping the Upper Midwest on Monday, April 28. The Cooperative Institute for Research in…
What is a conclave and how will the next pope be chosen?
Roman Catholic cardinals will begin their conclave to elect the Church’s 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis on May 7, the Vatican…
Storms Trigger Risk of Flash Flooding in Oklahoma City Metro Area
Storms brought heavy rain to the Oklahoma City metro area on Tuesday, April 29, carrying the risk of flash flooding in parts of the state. Footage…
US Vietnam War veteran fights unexploded mines 50 years on
Sitting in a quiet cafe in Ho Chi Minh City, U.S. Vietnam War veteran Chuck Searcy scrolls on his phone, showing photographs of himself when…
Healing journey: Oct. 7 survivors rewrite trauma with tattoos
At a temporary tattoo event in Tel Aviv, survivors of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and family members of hostages still held in Gaza received free tattoos…
Bessent says China could lose 10 million jobs from tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted on Tuesday (April 29) that China could lose 10 million jobs quickly due to tariffs and that Beijing…
Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo
Moussa Hajj Khalil is among many Syrians rebuilding their homes from the rubble of the historic and economically important city of Aleppo. As…
Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain to Central Oklahoma
Heavy rainfall hit parts of central Oklahoma on the morning of Tuesday, April 29, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm…
‘Genuinely Traumatized’: American Documents Hours-Long Ordeal Stranded on Train During Spain Outage
An American woman living in Spain documented the ordeal she went through when her high-speed train was stranded between Madrid and Seville after…
Big problem with Albo’s electorate
Labor wants to win a majority government, but new data shows it already represents half of Australia’s least affordable areas to live in.
Catholic schools urge parents to boycott Greens, teals votes
The Catholic schools sector has explicitly warned parents against voting for Greens or teal candidates in the election, citing concern over ‘secretive’ education policies as one reason.
Meghan Markle takes swipe at the Royal Family in latest PR stunt
Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power is joined by To Di For Podcast host Kinsey Schofield to discuss Meghan Markle’s latest jab at the…
‘Folly of net zero’: European countries hit by ‘chaos’ in blackouts
Sky News host James Macpherson discusses the “chaos” which occurred due to the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal due to their “commitment…
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