Accused Bali coke smuggler’s shock claim; family breaks cover
Australian Lamar Ahchee, who has been accused of trying to smuggle $1.14m worth of cocaine into Bali, has made a shocking claim as his family members arrived in Bali.
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‘Smug’: Labor urged to change super tax
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been lashed for Labor’s refusal to deviate from the plan to increase the tax on Australians with $3 million or more in their super.
Controversial ACA toilet footage flushed by Supreme Court
A Current Affair has been banned from showing footage of an interview involving former reporter Seb Costello inside a women’s toilet with an employee of an embattled finance company.
‘Unsalvageable’: Coalition vows to ‘fight’ Labor’s super tax
New Coalition finance spokesman James Paterson says Labor’s super tax can never be fixed to apply to politicians equally due to “unrealised gains” component.
Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix after Mad Max meltdown
Australia’s Oscar Piastri produced a faultless drive under intense pressure to win a wild Spanish Grand Prix and extend his lead in the Formula One world championship.
‘It stops with me’: West’s vow to protect Aussie kids from abusers
Actor, author and activist Madeleine West is determined to shield her seven children from abuse. She is now considering these questions on raising her seventh child.
‘Economic self-harm’: Albo lashes Trump’s new steel tariffs
While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia is “totally up for” a conversation with the US about increasing defence spending, he is deeply unhappy with its new steel tariffs.
It’s war: grocery arms race between Woolworths, Coles, Aldi heats up
Coles will slash prices on a basket of groceries and supercharge it with bigger FlyBuys rewards as the grocery basket war between it, Woolworths and Aldi pays off for shoppers.
100+ NAMES: Building industry ‘blacklist’ includes bikies, gangland figures
A building industry “blacklist” of more than 100 names has emerged. Many of those on it have been linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and the CFMEU. Unions are fuming.
Man wins $250k insurance payout on BMW he paid $65k for
A welfare recipient has won his collision claim against major insurer IAG, even when he faced fraud allegations. Here’s how he pulled it off.
Moment in Mushroom Cook trial that made Erin emotional
For the first time, Erin Patterson was being asked about the dead and dying. A detective wanted to understand why other people were dying from the lunch, while she was “not that ill”.
Cops’ major move on $200K cold case reward
Police have taken a major step on the financial reward for information on a woman’s murder, after our investigation into the cold case.
‘Cringey’: Australia hasn’t cancelled Katy Perry, but millions have
Katy Perry has endured months of backlash from her tour, producer – and that cringe-inducing space flight. No wonder she’s happy to be back in Australia.
WATCH: Aussie schoolgirl reaches ‘death zone’ on Mt Everest
A Melbourne teen got within 400m of Mt Everest’s summit until treacherous conditions forced her to abandon the mission, but she is refusing to give up.
Two new cruel twists in Aussie teen methanol poisoning probe
Two new cruel twists have emerged after Melbourne teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones were killed when backpacker hostel staff served them methanol-laced drinks in Laos. See the video.
Biggest problem Sussan Ley faces inside the Liberal party room
The Liberals face more pain getting back to an election win, with many saying Sussan Ley is up against party room challenges including Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s future.
Liquidated NDIS provider pays ex-reality star EA as staff wait
Claims Cocoon SDA Care executives – including former Bachelor contestant-turned EA – were paid last week, while others are allegedly owed thousands, have infuriated staff.
Hugh and Deb: Inside the demise of Hollywood’s golden couple
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness marriage defied the odds for almost three decades – until it didn’t. See how Hollywood’s golden relationship ended in a “traumatic betrayal”.
Prime suspect’s ‘over the top’ reaction as bikies blamed
The chief suspect in a chilling cold case murder has blamed bikies for a woman’s death within a day of her burned body being identified.
The terrorising murder letter I got as a killer was on the loose
A former receptionist has described the terror of receiving an anonymous letter falsely accusing her of murdering her one-time colleague.
New Covid strain hits Australia: See symptoms to watch for
A new highly contagious variant of Covid linked to a surges of cases throughout Asia has arrived in Australia, prompting expert calls for booster shots.
Dear Rachelle podcast: Listen to episode 12 now
Who killed Rachelle Childs? Innocent people, silenced by fear for decades, are breaking their silence. For Rachelle. Listen to the latest episode now.
The forgotten Sydney suburb Nassif left high and dry
Construction had not gone any further than foundations and an underground carpark when fugitive developer Jean Nassif abandoned it, but there is a glimmer of hope it could finally be finished.
Opposition leader promises ‘fresh approach’ after election disaster
Opposition leader Sussan Ley says there are ‘no scapegoats’ post-election as she declares a fresh start for the Liberal party.
Magda’s devastating cancer diagnosis: What you must know
Beloved TV icon Magda Szubanski’s diagnosis has thrown the spotlight on a rare type of blood cancer. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and its symptoms.
Rudd reveals what he really thinks about Trump’s tariffs
Kevin Rudd, who once called Donald Trump a “traitor to the West”, has weighed in on US-Australia relations amid the US President’s global tariffs.
‘Black flight’: Pizza chef admits role in $800m coke-haul plot
A Melbourne man has pleaded guilty to plotting to fly 500kg of cocaine into Australia in a massive smuggling operation linked to the Calabrian mafia.
How Trump visa ban impacts Aussie students
Thousands of Australian academics and students are caught up in Donald Trump’s student visa ban. See why it is being hailed a “major turning point”.
US travel ban hits Aussie politicians, bureaucrats
Australian politicians, bureaucrats and their families could be barred from the United States under a new policy aimed at foreign nationals around the issue of censorship.
‘The story you don’t see’: Chris Kenny tours Israel after October 7 massacre
Sky News host Chris Kenny visited Israel to uncover the horrors of October 7 and reflect on life in Israel during the war.
‘Incredible’: Europe’s largest volcano erupts
Europe’s largest volcano, Mount Etna, in Italy has just erupted.
AI will ‘revolutionise’ so many areas of life
Menzies Research Centre’s Freya Leach says Artificial Technology is going to “revolutionise” so many areas of life.
‘Bad thing’: AI tools set to mark school students’ exams
Sky News host James Macpherson says using AI to mark school exams will give a “very mechanical” result.
Greta Thunberg Boards Aid Vessel Bound for Gaza
Greta Thunberg joined a group of activists on board a ship bound for Gaza on Sunday, June 1, with the aim of delivering humanitarian aid. Footage…
Search Underway as 19 Reported Killed in Quarry Collapse
The death toll from a quarry collapse in Cirebon, Indonesia, rose to 19 as search and rescue operations continued, local officials said on June…
Illegal tobacco trade in Australia ‘way too high’
Sky News host Caleb Bond discusses the rise in the illegal black market tobacco trade.
‘Biggest concern’: Australian house prices hit new high
On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses the median house prices in Australia rising, cost of living and…
Countries around the world ‘decarbonising’ for a cleaner planet
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece says the world is “decarbonising”.
‘Never been done’: Labor still to release ‘proper costing’ of net-zero
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan discusses Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s carbon tariff plans.
French ‘hooliganism’ on the rise after recent sporting victories
Writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue discusses the rise of French “hooliganism” after recent sporting victories.
Greta Thunberg plans to sail into Gaza
Former 2GB host Ray Hadley says Greta Thunberg should be “a bit careful” entering Gaza.
Bangkok streets awash with rainbows at Pride parade
The streets of Thailand’s capital Bangkok were filled with rainbow flags, music and joy as the Thai LGBT community celebrated Pride Month on…
‘Orange man bad’: Albanese refuses to lift Australia’s defence spending
Sky News host Paul Murray discusses the United States calling on Australia to up its defence spending.
‘Up through the roof’: Australia in grips of housing crisis
Sky News host Paul Murray discusses how Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis.
Median house prices in Australian capital cities hit $1m
Sky News host Paul Murray highlights how the median house price in capital Australian cities has hit $1m.
Paris continues seeing ‘extraordinary’ soccer riots
Sky News host Andrew Bolt discusses riots on the streets of Paris following Paris Saint-Germain’s recent champions league soccer win.
Coalition is open to Labor’s policies for discussion but not a ‘blank cheque’
Deputy Opposition Leader Ted O’Brien says the Coalition is open to discussing Labor’s policies but it does not represent a “blank cheque”….
Labor’s superannuation tax scheme aspects labelled as ‘most egregious’
Deputy Opposition Leader Ted O’Brien discusses the “most egregious” issues with Labor’s superannuation tax scheme.
Labor’s superannuation tax is ‘super big and super bad’
Deputy Opposition Leader Ted O’Brien says Labor’s superannuation tax is “super big and super bad”.
Labor may have ‘possible deal’ with Coalition over superannuation tax
Sky News host Sharri Markson sits down with Deputy Opposition Leader Ted O’Brien to go over the “possible deal” on superannuation tax between…
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