Tragic twist after Aussie killed in wildfires
An Australian man killed in devastating California wildfires can’t be added to the official death toll until one tragic development takes place.
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Budget retailer to make huge change
Bargain Chinese retailer Temu is working with the Australian consumer watchdog to make changes to its product lines.
LA fires threaten more homes as winds forecast to pick up
LA fires threaten more homes as winds forecast to pick up
‘Impossible’: Bleak warning for coffee lovers
Aussies are facing the possibility of forking out more than $8 for a coffee very soon.
Man City hit Salford for eight, Liverpool cruise into FA Cup 4th round
Man City hit Salford for eight, Liverpool cruise into FA Cup 4th round
‘Staggered’: Major catch for Aussie rate cut
With thousands of Aussie homeowners buckling under the weight of hefty repayments and the cost of living crisis, a financial expert has laid out his best tips going into 2025.
Ukraine says questioning POWs it claims are North Koreans
Ukraine says questioning POWs it claims are North Koreans
Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket
Germany battles to secure stricken ‘Russian shadow fleet’ oil tanker
Germany battles to secure stricken ‘Russian shadow fleet’ oil tanker
Biden blasts ‘shameful’ Meta decision to scrap US fact-checking
Biden blasts ‘shameful’ Meta decision to scrap US fact-checking
Malala Yousafzai at Muslim girls’ education summit snubbed by Taliban
Malala Yousafzai at Muslim girls’ education summit snubbed by Taliban
Dutton set to hammer Albo in first 2025 speech
Opposition leader Peter Dutton will seek to channel his predecessor’s political messaging as he uses his first major appearance of the year to urge voters to turf Labor from government.
Small town rocked by earthquake
A small Aussie town has been rocked by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake, with people living near the epicentre reporting shaking houses and a loud rumble.
‘Monstrous’: Fire attack on Sydney synagogue
Another Sydney synagogue has been vandalised with anti-Semitic graffiti before police believe an attempt was made to burn it down.
Tigers hand down huge ban to wayward star
The Richmond gun who signed a massive contract last season will miss the beginning of 2025 as he awaits a court date in NSW.
Thousands of South Koreans protest as president digs heels in
Thousands of South Koreans protest as president digs heels in
Aussie child star killed in horror LA fires
An Australian former child actor has been killed in the devastating California wildfires, as his mum blames authorities for shutting off the water supply.
‘Helpless’: Aussie influencer’s LA fire appeal
An Australian model and podcast host is hoping to raise $100,000 to help heal the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires, saying she had been “inundated” by messages from thousands feeling helpless.
Fears over growth of ‘degrading’ act
Experts have raised concerns Australian legislators may not be able to keep up as cases of a “degrading” act pop up across the country.
South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash
South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash
Malala Yousafzai ‘overwhelmed and happy’ to be back in Pakistan
Malala Yousafzai ‘overwhelmed and happy’ to be back in Pakistan
Doctors: Health minister’s spat the dummy
Doctors in one state have hit back after the Health Minister pleaded for psychiatrists to not quit in days, saying he’s “spitting the dummy when no one wants to work for them”.
Aussies warned to avoid iconic beaches
Warnings have been issued for more than 50 popular beaches across one state as ongoing rainfall and thunderstorms cause harmful bacteria levels to spike.
‘They’re doing great’: Rare Aussie triplets born
A young Australian couple are celebrating the successful birth of identical triplet girls in an estimated “one in 100,000” phenomenon.
Man killed in ‘ferocious’ attack near school
Police allege men were wielding machetes and other weapons in a violent late-night confrontation that left one man dead and two more injured.
Aussie dad’s ‘rapid descent’ before bomb hoax
New details have been revealed about a man who brought the country’s busiest international airport to a standstill by falsely claiming to have a bomb on-board.
Flash flooding sweeps storm-ravaged state
Roads have been blocked and ripped apart as emergency flash flooding warnings are issued for parts of a state being smashed by wet and stormy weather.
‘Education apartheid’: schooling in crisis in Pakistan
‘Education apartheid’: schooling in crisis in Pakistan
Casino giant Star Group on brink of collapse
Embattled casino giant Star Entertainment Group could collapse within just weeks, potentially putting thousands of jobs at risk.
Tragic find in search for missing man
The disappearance of a Melbourne man who was last seen by his family almost a year ago sparked months of searching, with police now alleging he was murdered.
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in as opponents decry ‘coup,’ US hikes bounty
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in as opponents decry ‘coup,’ US hikes bounty
Aussie golden girl ties the knot
Aussie golden girl Stephanie Rice has married pastor Mark Lassey at a stunning ceremony in Perth less than a year after meeting the father of three.
2024 hottest recorded year, crossed global warming limit
2024 hottest recorded year, crossed global warming limit
Germany reports foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo
Germany reports foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo
US judge spares Trump jail, fine for hush money conviction
US judge spares Trump jail, fine for hush money conviction
2024 warmest year on record for mainland US: agency
2024 warmest year on record for mainland US: agency
Footage released of synagogue attack
Vandals graffitiing a Sydney synagogue with swastikas have been captured on CCTV, and police have released the footage in hopes of making arrests.
Fitness apps hoovering up data, study
If you see someone at run club with a tinfoil hat, don’t be alarmed: some fitness apps are collecting seven times more personal data than the competitors.
Security chief of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon resigns
Security chief of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon resigns
Man dead after kidnapping and torture, cops
A 31-year-man man is facing a string of charges after he allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed a man during an extortion and robbery attempt.
The news homeowners have been waiting for
Another major bank says a February rate cut is on the cards, with ANZ making a big change to its expectation of when Aussie mortgage holders will get a reprieve.
Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40% higher than recorded
Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40% higher than recorded
City won’t relax against poor Roar
Melbourne City won’t take A-League battlers Brisbane Roar lightly at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
‘Struggle’: Horror detail as man, cop shot
Police have revealed further details surrounding a police shooting in a major Aussie city – including how an officer’s weapon was discharged during a struggle.
ASX falls during Friday’s trading
A share sell-off in the banking and consumer staples sectors saw the Australian market trade heavily in the red on Friday.
Shotgun watch: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
Shotgun watch: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
Ukraine’s French-trained brigade rocked by scandal
Ukraine’s French-trained brigade rocked by scandal
‘Devastating’ near miss spurs Osaka
Dual Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka believes a heartbreaking decision could help her pull together a strong tournament.
Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Alleged killer helped by religious groups: cops
A man charged over the cold case murder of his former partner has fronted court, with police alleging he received help while at large.
Alleged killer driver limps into court
A man struck and killed after another driver allegedly ran a red light in a stolen truck has been identified, with a 40-year-old man now charged with manslaughter.
Hype isn’t distracting me, says Demon
Alex de Minaur is adamant the pressure and intensive schedule of being Australia’s top grand slam hope is not wearing him down.
All the iconic LA landmarks destroyed by fire
Los Angeles is burning and iconic locations are under threat. Some, have already been burnt to the ground.
Aussie spinner’s ‘sacrifice’ pays off
Matthew Kuhnemann is keen to get to Sri Lanka with the Australian team, but before he leaves, the Brisbane Heat star has some BBL business to take care of.
World No.1’s cutting response to Kyrgios
Australian Open champ Jannik Sinner delivered a sharp response to questions about the criticism from Nick Kyrgios over his short doping ban.
Aussie stared down brutal fork in road
It was the title that sent a towering Australian threat into the world top 25, but he’s revealed how different things could have been.
New detail about gangland shooting
Police have offered more information about a man believed to be involved in the shooting of a gangland figure overnight.
Concerning detail on Woolies shelves
The supermarket giant says it is working closely with suppliers in light of a shortage of an Australian staple.
Medvedev eager to regain ‘disrupter’ tag
Tipped by an Aussie great to win a breakthrough title at Melbourne Park, a famous villain is backing in a unique preparation.
Venezuela opposition claims elusive leader briefly detained in Caracas protest
Venezuela opposition claims elusive leader briefly detained in Caracas protest
Fears kids beach toy could lead to drowning
A popular beach toy sold by an online retail giant has been urgently recalled over fears it could lead to drowning.
India readies for mammoth Hindu festival of 400 million pilgrims
India readies for mammoth Hindu festival of 400 million pilgrims
Cash boost for millions of Aussies
New data has revealed the boost to Aussie wages, with a worker on the median wage now earning more than $2000 extra a year.
Aus ‘ready to assist’ with horror US fires
Emergency Management Minister Jenny McAllister says Australia is “ready to assist” the US in managing its horror bushfires.
Socceroo wanted, Bulls star in demand
With the transfer window about to open, a host of A-League clubs are ready to welcome and farewell playing talent.
Huge update in missing hiker’s recovery
Hadi Nazari has been recovering in hospital after spending nearly two weeks alone in Kosciuszko National Park, surviving on berries and two muesli bars.
What Aussies bought on Black Friday
Strong car sales, cinematic hits and Black Friday bargains contributed to Aussies spending up big in November.
Japan ‘poop master’ gives back to nature
Japan ‘poop master’ gives back to nature
Damning call on Nauru asylum seekers
A UN committee has made a damning call on Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers detained in Nauru.
‘Best in the world’: Kyrgios’ big boast
Nick Kyrgios has made a bold declaration ahead of his Australian Open return as he prepares to take it up to his on-court rivals.
Surprise detail after couple’s alleged flight act
The glamorous Australian daughter of a dead dictator has been spotted with a strange item after dropping an eye-watering amount to leave the country as she fights allegations of drunken acts aboard a Jetstar plane.
Rookie’s one Test no-no after shock call-up
Nearly a decade after 12-year-old Cooper Connolly was a Steve Smith autograph hunter, the pair could be Test teammates in Sri Lanka.
ATP chief insists Sinner doping case ‘run by the book’
ATP chief insists Sinner doping case ‘run by the book’
Survivors patrol as looters prey on fire-wrecked Los Angeles
Survivors patrol as looters prey on fire-wrecked Los Angeles
Everton advance in FA Cup after Dyche dismissal
Everton advance in FA Cup after Dyche dismissal
US ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory gunman killed by police: media
US ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory gunman killed by police: media
Woman still fighting for life after shooting
A woman who was allegedly shot in the back while in the passenger seat of a car has been identified as she keeps fighting for life in the hospital.
‘All the tools’: Smith’s gen next reveal
From being captain again, stranded short of a major Test milestone and the next generation of talent, Steve Smith has revealed his thoughts.
Man’s thumbs up after murder charge
A man has appeared bewildered as he faced court accused of murder just days after police discovered the body of a 49-year-old man in Melbourne’s southeast.
Chad says 20 killed in bid to storm presidential palace
Chad says 20 killed in bid to storm presidential palace
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