Qantas to pay $120m over jobs scandal
Qantas will have to pay 1800 former workers a total of $120m after it was found to have illegally sacked and outsourced baggage handlers during the pandemic.
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‘Targeted’: Bodies found near Sydney airport
Police have revealed gruesome allegations surrounding the death of a woman and the disappearance of her husband after a second body was found.
Meta agrees to huge payout for Aussies
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out a whopping sum to Australians who were impacted by a major privacy scandal.
Dire fears for camper not seen in 4 days
NSW Police have renewed their desperate appeal to find a missing hiker not seen for four days, amid grave concerns for her welfare in “extreme” heatwave conditions.
ASX 200 snaps 5-day losing streak
The ASX 200 snapped a five day losing streak, as the Santa Claus rally finally arrives.
Deadly disease arrives in Aussie state
A health warning has been issued after a two-year-old boy who travelled through multiple Australian airports tested positive to a deadly disease.
Shock find on state’s voluntary dying scheme
A coroner has made an extraordinary intervention in one state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme after finding eight people took their own lives when they were refused access to the regime.
State’s astonishing move after protest chaos
Masks, balaclavas, ropes, chains, locks and even glue would all be banned from public demonstrations in one state as part of an astonishing crackdown.
Restoring Milan’s Duomo, one statue at a time
Restoring Milan’s Duomo, one statue at a time
Underbelly star busted with $12.5m of meth
The career of a former child star who featured in the TV series Underbelly and Hollywood hit Hacksaw Ridge was derailed by his use of drugs, a court has been told.
Big call on Australia’s youngest murderer
A man, who at 13 became Australia’s youngest convicted murderer, has been told he will find out next year when he could be released from prison.
Yoon lawyer says to fight insurrection charge in court: Yonhap
Yoon lawyer says to fight insurrection charge in court: Yonhap
Cars stranded as wild storms sweep state
Wild footage has captured the moment cars were left stranded as flash flooding swept one Aussie state, amid a crazy bout of weather where the mercury tipped to 42C in some regions.
Maxy still no good for BBL
A nasty hamstring injury suffered playing for Australia is continuing to impact Glenn Maxwell’s Big Bash campaign.
A-League shock as coach quits powerhouse
With his team sitting in third less than half way through the A-League season, the Melbourne Victory coach has quit for a new job overseas
Reward offered for Sydney cabbie killer
Police are offering a huge reward to find the killer of Sydney taxi driver William Anthony Rogers, who was found dead in his cab 36 years ago.
Aussies warned of Christmas ‘catastrophe’
Aussies in one state are being warned to brace for a “catastrophe” this Christmas after hundreds of rail workers voted to strike.
NRL captain responds to alarming survey
Alarming results of a survey of NRL and NRLW players when it comes to concussion didn’t surprise one club captain despite a wealth of player education.
Canada deputy PM quits in tariff rift with Trudeau
Canada deputy PM quits in tariff rift with Trudeau
New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high
New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high
Embassy plans add to UK headaches in resetting China ties
Embassy plans add to UK headaches in resetting China ties
Christmas gift Aussies could do without
Aussies are being slugged with an unwanted Christmas gift of higher home loan repayments, fresh figures show.
Major warning over ‘misleading’ EOY sales
Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a major warning ahead of end-of-year sales, urging people to beware of online retailers twisting the truth about the real savings on offer.
‘Certain countries’: China’s ominous warning
Beijing has issued a warning to “certain countries that infringe upon its rights” amid soaring tensions in the South China Sea.
‘Enough is enough’: Albo booed at protest
A crowd of protesters have booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during protests calling for greater action against anti-Semitism in Australia.
15-year-old girl killed two in latest US school shooting: police
15-year-old girl killed two in latest US school shooting: police
CommBank boss ‘unaware’ of $3 fee
The boss of Australia’s largest bank says he was unaware of the controversial $3 service fee being applied to one account before it was announced.
New details after man accused of negligent death
New details of the police investigation into the death of a woman have been aired in court as her neighbour was charged with negligent manslaughter.
Syria’s Jolani says rebel factions will be ‘disbanded’
Syria’s Jolani says rebel factions will be ‘disbanded’
Bach’s successor must give Russia cold shoulder: Ukrainian sports minister
Bach’s successor must give Russia cold shoulder: Ukrainian sports minister
‘Deeply concerned’: Resort issues statement
The resort at the centre of Fiji’s suspected mass poisoning has issued a statement after two of four Australians who were hospitalised returned home.
Update after baby bashed in home invasion
The father of a baby whose skull was fractured during a horrifying alleged home invasion has provided a heartwarming update on his daughter’s health.
US Masters boost for Aussie gun
Finishing inside the top 50 in the world at the end of the year might not mean much to some but will secure a special bonus for one lucky Aussie.
Ikea’s surprising cost-of-living move
Furniture titan Ikea says it is doing one thing in a “challenging environment” to help Aussies through the cost-of-living crisis.
Jock Zonfrillo’s widow makes announcement
The widow of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has made a new announcement following the shock death of her husband.
Treasurer won’t ‘second-guess’ ABC move
The Treasurer has defended the appointment of Hugh Marks as the ABC’s managing director after his controversial departure from Nine Entertainment.
Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
Spain handed kind Women’s Euro 2025 draw, holders England in tough group
Spain handed kind Women’s Euro 2025 draw, holders England in tough group
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
Australia doesn’t rule out troops in Ukraine
Richard Marles says Australia will “support Ukraine for as long as it takes”, failing to rule out deploying troops in a peacekeeper capacity.
Update on Sydney light rail issues
All the light rail lines in Sydney were knocked offline by a network-wide communications issue.
Fresh option for Aussie tourists
Australian flight capacity to a huge Asian destination has increased with the arrival of a new airline in the country servicing Sydney and Melbourne.
Shocking moment car nearly hits family
Shocking footage has emerged of a family narrowly avoiding being hit by an out-of-control car, which veered off the road and smashed into their parked car.
‘Very rare’: AFL star’s call on loyalty
The business of success in the AFL could lead to the end of the game’s romantic traditions according to a star veteran who was forced to move clubs.
Kyrgios confirms unlikely new doubles partner
One time enemies and now great friends, Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will take to the court together in Brisbane.
‘Manly way’: Club’s big coaching call
The future is clear at Manly with a massive call made on the contract of coach Anthony Seibold.
‘Team player’: Major bank’s CFO retires
Westpac has announced its chief financial officer is leaving the company just months after its chief executive announced his retirement.
How game of hide-and-seek turned deadly
The neurodiverse boy, 10, was playing a game of hide-and-seek when he became trapped in a car boot as temperatures soared.
The ‘hidden cancer’ undermining Australia
A grim warning has been issued after Islamophobic graffiti appeared in a Western Sydney suburb over the weekend.
Cops’ AVO bid over Ibrahim brothers
Police have applied for a flurry of apprehended violence orders against the brothers of Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim.
Why this Christmas is toughest for Aussies
Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year, but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, millions of Australians are giving up essentials to put presents under the tree.
Dump-and-dash killer ‘psychotic’ at time
A lifelong cannabis user who had started using meth stabbed his roommate and dumped his body at a hospital after ceasing treatment for schizophrenia.
UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew
UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew
Most violent day of the year revealed
Grim new figures show this day to be one of the most violent and busiest for police who describe the behaviour as “unacceptable”.
’Can of worms’: Star not sold on rule change
The Sixers were able to rally late to beat the Renegades, but their task was made tougher with one key star unable to bat.
End-of-year poll paints grim picture for Albo
A key poll is painting a grim picture for Anthony Albanese as Labor gears up for next year’s looming vote.
Trump vows to speak to Zelensky and Putin to end ‘carnage’ of war
Trump vows to speak to Zelensky and Putin to end ‘carnage’ of war
Role Heat star wants to make his own
While happy to play at the “pointy end” of last season, wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson is ready to play a bigger part in Brisbane’s BBL title defence.
Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobs
Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobs
Lolly brand brings back iconic treat
Allen’s has caved to pressure from super fans and brought back one of its most requested lollies now available in their own bag.
France in crisis mode as rescuers rush cyclone aid to Mayotte
France in crisis mode as rescuers rush cyclone aid to Mayotte
Germany’s Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering early elections
Germany’s Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering early elections
End of the Dubai dream for Europe’s drug lords?
End of the Dubai dream for Europe’s drug lords?
Deadly find in shopping centre restaurant
Wild footage has captured the moment a lucky snake catcher pulled one of the country’s deadliest snakes from a shopping centre restaurant.
Desperate search for girl missing for 7 weeks
Police have ramped up their search for a young girl who was reported missing almost seven weeks ago – sparking a desperate public appeal.
ASX falls to fresh four-week low
The ASX 200 has continued to suffer major headaches amid falling iron ore prices – with the market falling to a fresh four-week low.
Guilty cop’s shock new legal move
A police officer convicted of the manslaughter of a 95yo grandmother has lodged new legal proceedings in a bid to get his job with NSW Police back.
Ex-husband in French rape trial asks ‘forgiveness’ from family
Ex-husband in French rape trial asks ‘forgiveness’ from family
Parents warned: Fatal disease hits new high
A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.
Family breaks silence after teen killed
The 14-year-old, from Perth, was walking home when he was allegedly attacked by another student.
‘Second chance’: New life for Bali 9
The Bali Nine members face a brave new world following their release by Indonesian authorities – with one Aussie pastor hailing the group’sAnthony Albanese has hailed the release of the remaining Bali Nine as an “act of compassion” from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Budget’s massive $25bn hit ‘unavoidable’
Labor’s budget update is forecast to take a massive $25bn hit in “unavoidable” spending to fund key programs and payments.
‘Game changer’ for millions of Aussies
One of Australia’s leading tax directors has hailed a massive HECS relief package as a “game changer” for millions of people struggling with the crippling debt.
‘I made it clear’: Judge’s spray over Lisa delay
A judge has lashed out at lawyers for journalist Lisa Wilkinson amid an ongoing dispute over an $1.8m legal bill following Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation lawsuit.
Influencer fights festival punch allegation
An Instagram-famous bodybuilder has appeared in court to fight charges relating to a brawl at a festival, with his counsel telling a court he acted in “self defence”.
South Korea’s Yoon resists questioning over failed martial law bid
South Korea’s Yoon resists questioning over failed martial law bid
Cult burger restaurant’s shock closure
A cult burger bar which has operated for years in western Sydney has made a shock announcement.
Where Socceroos will play Japan revealed
A venue has been chosen for what looms as a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier for the Socceroos against Japan.
Man’s fresh charge after gruesome discovery
A man accused of assaulting his next-door neighbour who was found dead with significant injuries is now facing an additional charge.
Aussies offered exemption to this hotspot
Australian passport holders have been offered a last-minute exemption to travel to a popular tourist destination without having to pay any visa fees.
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