‘Worse without:’ Bullock’s bold jobs call
The RBA governor surprisingly came out in support of Australia’s big spending budget saying the economy “would be worse without it”.
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Terrifying armed robbery caught on CCTV
Chilling footage shows the moment a service station worker is held at knifepoint by a man who stole cash and cigarettes.
Kind-hearted stranger’s unbelievable act
An anonymous community member has helped spread Christmas cheer with a generous act at a toy store that had shoppers in tears.
Update on Wallabies gun after ‘stinger’ shock
The Wallabies have one final chance to frank their improving form with a win over the world’s second best team and have a key inclusion to help.
Netanyahu threatens ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaches fragile truce
Netanyahu threatens ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaches fragile truce
Syria jihadists, allies cut key highway as escalating violence kills around 200
Syria jihadists, allies cut key highway as escalating violence kills around 200
TikTok tactics shake up politics in Romania
TikTok tactics shake up politics in Romania
Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos
Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos
‘Nothing left’: Flood-hit Spanish town struggles one month on
‘Nothing left’: Flood-hit Spanish town struggles one month on
Ukraine sees influx of Western war tourists
Ukraine sees influx of Western war tourists
Nigerian president woos French investment on state visit
Nigerian president woos French investment on state visit
Australia passes landmark social media ban for under 16s
Australia passes landmark social media ban for under 16s
‘February’: Albo’s plan for parliament
The Prime Minister won’t buy into early election speculation as the government rushes 36 pieces of legislation through on the final sitting day of 2024.
2yo dead after horror car accident at school
A woman is assisting police with inquiries after a two-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car at a school in outer Brisbane.
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
Syria war monitor says more than 130 dead in army-jihadist clashes
Syria war monitor says more than 130 dead in army-jihadist clashes
Scary map reveals dire bushfire threat
Australia’s fire and emergency services have released a new bushfire map and vast swathes of the country are staring down a dangerous summer.
In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal mines
In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal mines
Aussie shares hit fresh record high
The Australian sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Thursday on the back of a surge in the big banks and healthcare stocks.
Man rushed to hospital after gas explosion
A man has fallen two storeys from an apartment block and suffered serious burns injuries after an LPG gas bottle explosion.
Jonassen turning up the Heat
Jess Jonassen has bounced back in style from her omission from Australia’s T20 Women’s World Cup squad.
‘Catastrophic’: Childcare worker preyed on kids
The victims of one of Australia’s most horrific pedophiles have shared how the former childcare worker has irrevocably eroded their trust in people as he’s sentenced.
Banks failing against email scams, report
New research has revealed most Aussie banks are failing to fully protect customers from email and phishing scams.
Namibia extends voting after logistical issues
Namibia extends voting after logistical issues
Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine’s energy sector
Russia launches massive aerial attack on Ukraine’s energy sector
Labor cuts major deal with Greens
Labor has struck an 11th-hour deal with the Greens to pass a tranche of laws amid a dramatic last sitting day in Canberra.
Parliament rocked by bombshell resignation
Senior Liberal senator and former cabinet minister Simon Birmingham will retire at the next election, after a 17-year run as senator.
Despair in Sweden as gangs recruit kids as contract killers
Despair in Sweden as gangs recruit kids as contract killers
Shock Open lead after $7k year
It wasn’t the bunkers filled with water that held back a major champion as a coaching change prompted a surge from a Victorian gun at the Australian Open.
Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old
Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old
South Korea officials say three dead in heavy snowfall
South Korea officials say three dead in heavy snowfall
Hanson’s legal threat over racism claim
Pauline Hanson is threatening legal action against a fellow crossbencher and one of Australia’s biggest media companies.
‘Bad timing’: Big wet dampens Smith’s fiery call
Debate over course conditions continued to rage as the Australian Open began with bunkers full of water a feature of the opening round.
Accused killer points finger at dad: court
The father of a man accused of killing his estranged wife had motive to orchestrate her execution, a jury has been told.
Smith, Herbert sizzle after course blow-up
Cam Smith was furious with how soft the courses were at the Australian Open, but it paved the way for an opening day birdie blitz in Melbourne.
Shock moment out-of-control car hits woman
A man has been charged after allegedly losing control of his car and hitting a pedestrian as she was walking down the footpath.
‘Not yet:’ Grim warning on renewables rollout
A major report into Australia’s ability to reach its renewable energy target has warned the rollout is not at the “speed and scale” needed.
Warning as banks move away from rate cut
Mortgage holders’ hopes of a February rate cut are fading as big four bank analysts begin to alter their predictions.
Husband ‘cut up, put in bin bags’: court
A Sydney woman alleged to have killed her husband and placed his dismembered body in rubbish bins has lost a bid to be released on bail.
Roos quartet desperate to relive ‘magical’ day
The Kangaroos know taking down an AFLW powerhouse on the last day of the season is not an impossible task – four of them have done it before.
‘Inevitable’: Big call on jail for Taser cop
It is “realistically inevitable” that a police officer will be jailed over the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman with a Taser in a nursing home, a court has been told.
‘Proud’ Test call-up feels prepared by Shield
A potential Australian Test debutant has gone into bat for the nation’s top domestic cricket competition as batters struggle to convince.
Verstappen switches focus to re-boot defence of F1 teams’ title
Verstappen switches focus to re-boot defence of F1 teams’ title
Man and woman found dead in home
Police have set up a crime scene after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered inside a suburban beachside home.
’Feel like a failure’: Nurses walk off the job
Nurses and midwives at one of Australia’s largest private hospitals have stopped work over low pay and chronic understaffing.
Benji unsure if Bateman will stay at Tigers
John Bateman still has two years left on his deal with the Wests Tigers, but it remains up in the air whether the Englishman will be back in 2025.
Wallabies coach having ‘huge’ impact
As the Wallabies prepare for their final Test of the year, coach Joe Schmidt’s impact on the team has been praised.
Aussie state’s huge move on youth crime
One Aussie state has made a huge move in its promised crackdown on youth crime, with children facing mandatory life penalties.
‘Silence me’: Lidia’s claim after Senate ban
Protesters have gathered outside Parliament House after Lidia Thorpe was suspended from the Senate ahead of her genocide bill being debated.
Blues great puts his hand up to coach NSW
A former halfback has put his hand up to coach the NSW women’s State of Origin side next year as they search for Kylie Hilder’s replacement.
Thunder star’s warning to her former team
Georgia Voll may be a proud Queenslander, but she’ll be public enemy No.1 when she comes out to bat for the Thunder with a WBBL final spot on the line.
‘Shame’: Shareholder rips into Star casino
Major casino giant Star Entertainment has faced fiery shareholders due to the business’s poor performance in recent years.
Orban’s soft power shines as Hungary hosts Israeli match
Orban’s soft power shines as Hungary hosts Israeli match
Kids evacuated as school bus catches fire
More than 30 children and a bus driver were evacuated after a school bus erupted into flames, with plumes of smoke seen billowing from the vehicle.
‘Anti-woke’ Americans hail death of DEI as another domino topples
‘Anti-woke’ Americans hail death of DEI as another domino topples
Truckers strike accusing Wagner of driver death in Central African Republic
Truckers strike accusing Wagner of driver death in Central African Republic
‘Too late’: Dire warning for entire shire
A dire warning has been issued for hundreds of people in a remote Aussie shire as an out-of-control bushfire continues to rage.
Perfect Liverpool on top of Champions League, Dortmund also among winners
Perfect Liverpool on top of Champions League, Dortmund also among winners
Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year
Air pollution from fires linked to 1.5 million deaths a year
London police say 90 victims identified in new Al-Fayed probe
London police say 90 victims identified in new Al-Fayed probe
Cox promises a new look for Swans
Sydney coach Dean Cox has revealed some fresh plans – and the key John Longmire legacy he wants to keep in his coaches’ box.
Robert Irwin’s emotional moment with dad
Robert Irwin held back tears during an unusual reunion with his father Steve Irwin, the 20-year-old admitting the moment had “hit” him.
US tells Ukraine to lower conscription age to 18
US tells Ukraine to lower conscription age to 18
Serial rapist’s 6 words to victim after attack
A serial rapist said to his victim “I’ve ruined your life, haven’t I?” after a vile attack that was described as a “woman’s worst nightmare”.
Elon Musk blasts ABC over Joe Rogan
Elon Musk has lashed the ABC after the national broadcaster’s head made scathing remarks about podcaster Joe Rogan.
Chilling moment man tries to abduct boy
A mother has recounted terrifying details about the attempted abduction of her 11-year-old son as he was making his way home from school.
WBBL team of the decade revealed
The WBBL team of the decade has been announced, with the squad featuring a combined 21 title winners and five players of the tournament.
Zampa’s pitch to selectors for Sri Lanka tour
He’s been one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world for a number of years, but Adam Zampa hasn’t given up on playing a Test for Australia.
Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
Update after freak accident kills man
New details have emerged after a driver’s life was tragically cut short when a falling branch hit his car.
Update as city hit by major power outage
There’s been a huge update after residents woke up to darkness as one of Australia’s biggest cities experiences a blackout due to a burst water pipe.
Disgraced ex-MP in coma after alleged attack
A former MP was pursuing a fresh start in the tyre industry after his release from prison but is now clinging to life in hospital.
Brothers, three-legged dog in dramatic rescue
“I didn’t think we were going to make it”: Two brothers in their 70s and a three-legged dog were rescued after treading water for seven hours.
Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls close
Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls close
Woman allegedly attempts to drown kids
A woman has been charged with allegedly attempting to drown two girls – aged seven and eight.
Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal: Lula
Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal: Lula
Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ up for auction
Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ up for auction
Defence lawyers plead to judges in French mass rape trial
Defence lawyers plead to judges in French mass rape trial
US says China releases three ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans
US says China releases three ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans
Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid
Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid
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