Group safe after Vic water rescue
Emergency services have rushed to Point Lonsdale after more than a dozen people were rescued after they were swept out to sea.
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Albo tight-lipped on Darwin Port plan
The Prime Minister has accused Peter Dutton of “talking on the run” when he promised to secure new owners for the key port within six months.
Dutton’s vow after footy blunder
Peter Dutton has promised he will do two things after an attempt to kick a football on the campaign trail went horribly wrong.
Aussie mum suspected murdered overseas
Australian Federal Police officers travelled to Bangladesh amid a probe into the suspected murder of a young Queensland mother.
Matildas seeking momentum
With next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaching, the Matildas want to turn winning into a habit.
‘Historic’: State opens to US with new flight
Residents of one state will soon be able to fly direct to the cultural heartland of the United States for the first time after a major announcement by an airline.
Boy admits Sydney mosque threat
A 16-year old boy who sent a Sydney mosque a social media threat referencing a terror attack has accepted responsibility in court for his actions.
Trump tariffs spark five-year AUD low
The Australian Dollar is the weakest it’s been in five years thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Gangland boss spotted after release
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures has been spotted in public following his release from prison after 18 years.
Big change as daylight saving ends
Daylight saving is set to end at 3am on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.
Bennett’s stunning claim after famous Souths win
Wayne Bennett isn’t one to make grand statements after a game, but the veteran mentor says South Sydney’s win over the Roosters is one of the greatest he’s been a part of out of the more than 1000 matches he’s coached.
Chinese company to be forced out of Port of Darwin
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese have both vowed to remove the Port of Darwin from the Chinese-owned company holding a 99-year lease on the asset.
‘X-factor’ ready to strike for Lions
Whether it’s as the substitute or in the top 22, Brisbane’s Bruce Reville is intent on again making a difference for the Lions on Saturday against Richmond.
PM’s pledge to flood smashed regions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce new relief for farmers smashed by once-in-a-lifetime rain, as he takes his election campaign north.
‘Champion’ former MP dies aged 77
A former MP who worked in politics for more than 30 years has died weeks out from the 2025 election, with tributes describing him as a “champion and inspiration”.
Push for ‘bed tax’ in Aussie state
A group of Queensland mayors have proposed a new bed tax for tourists, slugging them an extra levy for staying the night.
Why Australia’s ‘best’ chicken shop closing
The one-man shop praised for selling the “best” Korean fried chicken in Australia has announced it will close in May.
$500k cyberattack, check your super now
Four people have lost $500,000 in a major cyberattack that targeted Australian super funds and didn’t just steal money.
Key area that could decide election
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were both in Western Sydney on Friday, pitching to the voters who could turn the May 3 election.
Ex-detainee in violent court outburst
A former immigration detainee accused of allegedly charging at police with a metal pole has reacted violently in court for one reason.
Mum tried to poison 2yo with insulin
The woman is believed to have been suffering from symptoms of a rare psychological disorder at the time of the offence, a court has been told.
Aloisi throws support behind Veart
Carl Veart’s coaching future at Adelaide United is clouded, but a rival who looms as a likely target for the Reds, has lauded the job that the besieged mentor has done at the South Australian club.
Two states shaken by earthquake
A region between NSW and Victoria has been shaken by a “significant” 3.7 magnitude earthquake.
Ryles defends decision to release King Gutho
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles says he has no regrets about his decision to release Clint Gutherson despite the club crying out for his kind of leadership.
Hidden benefit of boom Hawks recruits
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has revealed a hidden benefit the club is getting out of boom off-season recruits Tom Barrass and Josh Battle.
Mystery balls on beaches finally explained
Authorities have revealed the likely source of the strange black balls washing up on Sydney’s beaches.
Gun register delay questioned after arrests
Labor has come under fire for its three-year national gun registry plan after loaded firearms were allegedly smuggled into the MCG during an AFL match.
Horror find in search for missing mum of 3
There has been a grim discovery near the vehicle of a missing mother of three who has not been seen for more than two months.
Cheers on street as crime boss walks free
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel was all smiles as he walked out of a Melbourne courthouse, free for the first time in nearly two decades.
Melbourne boy hoping to sink City
The Central Coast Mariners aren’t about to go down without a fight against Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Saturday.
‘15 per cent’: Dutton reveals gas saving
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both delivered their pitches to the electorally important region of Western Sydney during campaigning on Friday.
Shocking images of horror bus crash
A bus driver has been seriously injured in a crash in Adelaide, with horrifying images revealing the extent of the collision.
School evacuated after bomb threat
Students and staff have been evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat made to a high school.
Former MP met 13yo boy on gay app: cops
A former MP who allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy after meeting him on a gay hook-up app will fight the charges during a trial.
Pics show grim reality of devastating floods
NASA satellite footage shows just how much damage the widespread flooding has caused parts of Australia, with the deluge doubling the size of Victoria.
Key detail in Lions’ slow starts
Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne has addressed his side’s slow starts to matches and hopes a star could return to bolster the back six as early as this weekend.
‘Bit like Jeremy Howe’: Rap for top pick
St Kilda’s spearhead made strides in his return from injury, while a top 10 pick will be given a licence to fly in his first crack at footy this season.
‘Ask anyone’: Stuart vents over penalty count
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was bathing in the afterglow of a heart-stopping win over Cronulla, but he still asked for a please explain.
Big winner in spat over 80yo fig tree
There’s been a major update after residents kicked up a stink over the removal of a decades-old fig tree that was expected to get the chop.
Major update after body buried in paddock
Police have made a major announcement following the suspicious death of a man whose remains were found partially buried on a property.
Albo reveals five-point plan to fight tariffs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his five-point plan to combat US President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures against Australia.
‘I didn’t fall’: Albo’s claim after stacking it
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity in the Hunter – but he doesn’t see it the same way.
Abbie Chatfield cleared after AEC probe
The influencer’s social media posts featuring Anthony Albanese and Adam Bandt were under review to determine whether they were “political content”.
‘Get vaccinated’: Cases surge in Australia
Aussies have been urged to get the flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.
Fake Ozempic seized at Aussie border
The TGA has issued a warning after fake Ozempic-labelled products were seized at the Australian border.
Expert’s ‘third term’ warning on Trump
An expert political commentator and polling firm director has warned Aussie leaders not to “rule out” President Donald Trump running for a third term.
Warning after measles case visits busy pub
A measles outbreak in one Australian state has expanded, with chemists, a pub, prisons and hospitals all listed as exposure locations.
‘Game on’: ABC chair hits back at Dutton
ABC Chair Kim Williams has hit back following Peter Dutton’s threats to cut the broadcaster’s funding as part of the Coalition’s pledge to scrutinise “wasteful spending”.
Alleged bungling stabber fronts court
A man who allegedly stabbed his brother with a hunting knife and then bungled the getaway, driving his car into a tree, has faced court for the first time.
New details as judge fights ‘corrupt’ claim
Fresh details have come to light after the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution launched an appeal against accusations of ‘serious corrupt conduct’.
New details on alleged fatal dose to dying man
Police have alleged a woman unlawfully administered a fatal dose of medication to accelerate a dying man’s death, claiming it was murder rather than assisted suicide.
Man charged over ‘threats in hospital’
A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments toward a Sydney hospital worker inside an elevator.
Aussie market loses $21bn in Trump chaos
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on the world’s major economies triggered a sharp fall in Australian stocks, wiping out $21bn in value.
Warning of overdose spike in one state
Doctors have warned authorities in one state of a likely spike in overdoses as a deadly opioid stronger than fentanyl continues to surface and testing facilities are closed.
Council’s wild act after tree ‘poisoned’
A local council in Sydney’s upper north shore has made a bold statement, hoping to gather information after a 100yo endangered tree was poisoned.
Montemurro backed to coach Matildas
The search continues for a permanent Matildas coach as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaches.
Fresh twist in Allianz Stadium tug of war
As the Rabbitohs fight to have home matches moved to Allianz Stadium next year, Trent Robinson reminded footy fans that the state-of-the-art venue is the true home of only one NRL club.
‘Ashamed’: Allen’s big admission
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has addressed his meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, saying he was “embarrassed and ashamed”.
Woman found dead near popular pier
Police are investigating the death of a woman after her body was found floating near a pier in a popular waterfront suburb.
How Payne Haas could be Samoa’s Taumalolo
The international game was flipped on its head eight years ago, and Terrell May is predicting something similar if Payne Haas chooses Samoa over Australia.
Major update for bucks party gang rapists
After a marathon trial, the men were found guilty of gang raping three teenagers at an Airbnb during a bucks party weekend.
‘He’ll be disappointed’: Praise for benched half
Queensland captain Tate McDermott is relishing the battle for the Reds’ starting halfback role with Kalani Thomas.
‘No good lady’: Grubby tactics exposed
Vandals have sabotaged political candidates’ campaigns in key electorates in NSW and Victoria, branding them “communist” and “fascist”.
Ex-Wallaby’s massive NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as he pursues his NFL dream.
Roos young gun set for low-key return
North Melbourne is set for a boost, with one of its brightest young talents set for a long-awaited return to football.
RBA’s stunning Trump warning for Aussies
The RBA has just delivered a stark warning that Donald Trump’s trade war could trigger disorder in the global economy and hammer Australians.
Bombshell theory about fatal house fire
Police have announced a major development in the fatal arson attack that killed a “completely innocent” woman and pet dog.
‘Healing’: Murderer’s model ex breaks silence
An influencer and ex-partner of a man who killed his own mother to claim her life insurance payout has broken her silence after his sentencing.
‘Inadequacy’: Next move against Taser cop
The family of a great-grandmother was devastated by the sentence handed to the ex-police officer who fatally tasered her. They weren’t the only ones.
New details in train door debacle
New details have been revealed into Sydney’s Metro train door debacle as the state government lauds a “milestone” in the $21bn network.
‘Finished’: Wayne’s dire Origin warning
Former Queensland and Australian coach Wayne Bennett has warned against tampering with the fabric of rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin.
‘Not America’: Demand for $2k wage boost
Union leader Sally McManus has fronted the Fair Work Commission to push for a big minimum wage increase for workers.
One dead in fiery two-truck collision
One person has died and another is injured after a horror truck crash that left one vehicle engulfed in flames and caused traffic chaos.
Why Cleary isn’t the only Panther in Immortal debate
Nathan Cleary is headed for rugby league Immortality, but he’s not the only current Panther who should be in the conversation.
Assassination fears halt Aussie MMA event
A mixed martial arts event has been canned amid fears a high-profile former UFC fighter may be the target of a gangland hit.
Fagan has ‘empathy’ for Tigers coach
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan knows how his Richmond rival Adem Yze is feeling as the Tigers go through a significant rebuild.
Mum’s warning after teen paralysed at beach
A mum has issued a stark warning to others after her 17-year-old son suffered a horrific and devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends.
‘Not my mum’: Hanson’s daughter’s senate bid
The daughter of one of Australia’s most infamous politicians hopes to join her mum in the Senate.
Map shows issue has ‘never been worse’
“No part of the country has been spared” as the least affordable electorates in the country have been revealed, with renters having scarce few options.
Only reason Saints star would give up spot
St Kilda star Rowan Marshall has spoken about his future and the prospect of being teamed up with a brilliant Blue at season’s end.
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