PM’s whopping new $200 million promise
The PM is unleashing a big new chunk of spending as he shifts his focus in the election campaign to another city – and another attack line.
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Man loses 14 teeth because of work
A man has lost 14 teeth after contracting a disease linked to silica dust exposure that’s been “flying under the radar”.
Chaotic scenes as bus smashes into house
One person has been injured and residents have been forced to flee after a bus crashed into a house in a major city’s western suburbs.
Millions to cop higher fine costs
Millions of residents in a major state are facing a price hike for speeding fines and other traffic offences.
British couple face deportation after 8 years
A British couple that has called Australia home for eight years faces the threat of deportation every day after a tragic medical diagnosis.
Town to be cut off for six weeks in floods
The SES has warned some NSW residents to prepare for up to six weeks of isolation due to flooding.
Fears for missing boys last seen at Bunnings
A desperate search is underway for two young boys, aged four and five, who vanished from their home in South Australia and were last seen at an ACT Bunnings.
‘Like a rat’: New detail on video ‘threat’ to Burke
A protester has slammed Labor MP Tony Burke for ‘scurrying like a rat through the fire escape’ after he left a Muslim prayer event due to security concerns.
‘Idiot’: MAFS star’s pledge after arrest
A Married At First Sight contestant has made an emotional pledge to a court after he was arrested during a drunken night out.
Major recall on supermarket staple
Coles has updated its recall of a contaminated food product to list new items that have been sold at chains across the nation.
Why Taser cop wasn’t jailed for killing 95yo
The former officer was found guilty of manslaughter, a crime which carries a maximum 25-year prison sentence. He will not spend a day behind bars.
Price gouging to be illegal ‘by end of year’
Laws to make price gouging at supermarkets will go before parliament by “the end of the year” if Labor is elected, its campaign spokesman has declared.
MP congratulates self in social media blunder
Independent MP Andrew Gee appeared to thank himself in an embarassing social media blunder on a post slamming his former party.
Huge update in 50-year Aussie cold case
A group of locals and geologists armed with an excavator and cadaver dogs are set to search for evidence of two girls more than 50 years after they disappeared.
‘Decent rain’: Warning amid ex-Cyclone
Locals have been warned ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is continuing to bring “decent rain” hours after it made landfall on Saturday morning.
’Why are you lying’: Dutton event crashed
Climate protesters have crashed a second Peter Dutton event on a dramatic first day of campaigning for the May 3 federal election.
Reason cash allegedly stashed in microwaves
About $900,000 was allegedly found stuffed in microwaves set to be shipped from Perth to Melbourne in a major organised crime investigation.
Man shot by police in Melbourne
An officer feared for the lives of police when an allegedly “aggressive” man armed with a metal pole was shot by police in Melbourne’s southeast.
‘Take action’: warning as flooding hits state
Residents in parts of the Gold Coast have been warned to “take action” to survive, as wild weather and flooding continues to inundate Queensland.
Surprise reason holidays to Bali are cheaper
Holidays to Bali have become cheaper this year — and Aussie travellers have Donald Trump to thank for the boon.
Alleged driver who hit school boys charged
The driver had allegedly stolen the green Holden Commodore hours earlier from a childcare centre in New South Wales.
Flights doubled as airline deal given nod
The competition regulator has given the green light for a partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, set to double flights over five years.
Abbie’s huge four-day work week call
Influencer Abbie Chatfield is embracing a popular new workplace trend for her widely successful podcast – could this be the future?
Smith ‘honoured’ to captain Reds
‘Massive’ thrill for lock Ryan Smith to captain the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Pacific clash against Western Force.
Victory and Adelaide ‘desperate’
Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United have plenty to play for in Saturday night’s ‘Original Rivalry’ clash at AAMI Park.
Twin tons give the Bulls hope in Shield final
South Australia will be chasing a lot more runs than perhaps first thought to win the Sheffield Shield final after a fighting display from Queensland on day three of the decider.
Supermarket recalls kid’s snack
A children’s snack is being pulled from a major supermarket’s shelves amid fears packets are contaminated with a dangerous object.
Warning on early voting for May 3 election
The election has been called, politicians have made their opening pitches and the campaign trail has begun. But what happens now?
‘Takes time’: Albo’s plea in TV pitch
The first television ads of the federal election campaign, with Anthony Albanese asking Australians to stick with him and Peter Dutton saying he can do better.
Advice for Magic Round fans on election day
Two major Aussie events are set to battle it out over the first weekend in May, but fans have been assured they can vote and enjoy the footy.
Mum, child kidnapped at knifepoint: Cops
A woman and child were allegedly kidnapped at knifepoint by a man and forced to drive around to electronic stores purchasing Apple MacBooks.
NSW great makes major announcement
NSW veteran Moises Henriques has made a major announcement about his cricketing future.
‘No justice’: Wife’s cry after dad killed
A Victorian killer’s jail sentence has brought “no justice at all” to the family of a 38-year-old father and soon-to-be grandfather, who was fatally stabbed near a pub in Sale.
Bombshell update in body in wall case
Police have revealed a bombshell update in their investigation into the alleged murder of a woman whose body was found wrapped and buried behind a besser block wall.
Temu reveals major Aussie change
Temu has made a major change for Australians, which could change the way customers use the app.
City won’t fear star-studded Sydney FC
Melbourne City has promised to fight fire with fire against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.
Lesbian group’s new fight over trans call
A lesbian group wanting to hold “born female only” events has launched a new legal challenge after they were barred from discriminating against transgender lesbians.
Flanagan responds to Dragons spine critics
Despite his spine failing to ice a late lead against South Sydney, Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is sticking solid with his four main men.
‘Tragic loss’: 6yo killed on way to school
The principal of a Geelong school has released a touching tribute to six-year-old Caleb Wesley, who died after being struck by a car on his way to school.
Emotional reaction as killer cop sentenced
The son of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after she was tased in her aged care home, has given an emotional statement after learning the killer cop’s fate.
Storm make call on Papenhuyzen’s fitness
The Storm will be without some of their big guns for the game against the Dragons, with the club making a call on injured fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.
‘Shocked’: Huge fire breaks out in building
A ferocious blaze has engulfed an Alice Springs business, destroying everything inside and leaving its owner devastated.
The man the Dogs must sign after DCE call
The Bulldogs won’t be chasing Daly Cherry-Evans for next year, but they have their own halfback contract to worry about with Toby Sexton’s future still up in the air.
Alleged backyard killer named in court
A 41-year-old father has appeared in court accused of murder after a woman was found dead in the backyard of her home.
Roos unafraid of a shootout
A shootout beckons as North Melbourne take on a rampant Adelaide on Sunday – and Roos coach Alastair Clarkson says bring it on.
Mum’s TikToks before alleged child murder
The case against a mum charged with the murder of her young daughter after posting TikToks is facing another delay.
Forwards to make timely return for Lions
Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann will be ‘handy inclusions’ for the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night for their game against Geelong.
Outback swamped as year’s worth of rain falls
Towns have copped more than a year’s worth of rain in as little as a week, with warnings even more is on the way.
E-bike rider killed in horror police car crash
A man in his 40s has been killed after his e-bike collided with a police car in a major city.
Major blow for Kyle and Jackie-O
Following listener complaints against shock jock hosts Kyle and Jackie-O, the Australian Communications and Media Authority have dealt the pair a major blow.
Battleground seats to decide Albo’s fate
With an election now just weeks away, these are the electorates that could decide the fate of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.
Sharks’ solution to huge conundrum
The Sharks have for a long time faced a conundrum over their halves – but they may have already found a solution.
The simple message Latrell must follow
The Rabbitohs are in a better spot than anyone could have predicted, and master coach Wayne Bennett is about to unleash his best player with Latrell Mitchell tipped to return against his former side next week.
Albo reveals day Aussies will hit the polls
Australians will head to the polls in just a few weeks to vote in the next parliament of Australia. Here’s what you need to know.
Seven-day deadline as election called
The starting gun for the 2025 Federal Election has finally been fired, sparking a crucial seven-day deadline every Australian should know about.
What Albo, Dutton will do for your budget
With cost-of-living shaping to be the dominant election issue, here’s what the major parties are promising to help ease your budget bottom line.
‘No tax cuts’: Huge call on brink of election
Peter Dutton has used a key pre-election speech to detail how he will reduce energy bills and divert gas into Australia’s energy grid, but rules out tax cuts.
Defiant Cleary issues warning to NRL rivals
Penrith’s premiership defence hit another hurdle on Thursday night, but their coach was bullish after the loss to Souths and declared the real Panthers haven’t emerged yet in 2025.
Salad recall at huge Aussie supermarket
A range of popular food items have been pulled from a huge Aussie supermarket amid contamination concerns.
Urgent warning after measles hospital case
Authorities are urging people to get vaccinated for the potentially deadly virus after dozens of measles exposure sites were identified across one Aussie state.
AFP boss’ election warning as threats spike
The AFP boss says the number of threats against politicians has nearly doubled in the past four years.
Bulls back in Shield final after Marnus takes chances
A no-ball reprieve and a close lbw call helped Queensland skipper Marnus Labuschagne to a crucial half-century, keeping the Bulls alive in the Sheffield Shield decider after Jake Lehmann’s classy century.
‘Juicy customer data’ leaked from Nine
Thousands of Aussies have been affected by a data breach that exposed personal identifiable information online.
Aussies eligible for streamlined US travel
Eligible Aussie travellers will benefit from fast-tracked travel through US airports via a new government program.
Trbojevic makes call on future
Jake Trbojevic can talk to rival NRL teams from November 1 and he’s made a call on his future after Daly Cherry-Evans announced he was heading for the exits at Manly.
Elite school grad’s horror road act
A former elite private school student killed an elderly woman in a horrific car crash before being cornered in a muddy drain by police.
Major change for group of Aussie workers
A big change being brought in across thousands of businesses is expected to benefit almost four million Aussie workers.
Roosters come clean on swirling rumour
The Roosters never expected to land Cooper Cronk, they now have the chance to do something similar with Daly Cherry-Evans.
When Kerr could make Matildas return
The Matildas have locked in two friendlies later this year – and they could mark Sam Kerr’s return to the national set-up.
Hawks’ ‘competitive advantage’: Mitchell
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks have netted an extra win from the “competitive advantage” they have in Tasmania.
‘Stupid’: Chalmers blasts Coalition tax plan
The federal treasurer has blasted the opposition for a “stunningly stupid admission” during an animated debate on income tax in parliament.
‘Went limp’: Man dies after ‘playfight’
A 21-year-old carpenter has been sentenced after his friend died following a “dangerous” chokehold on a boys’ weekend.
Deleted X post as election fever hits
A quickly-deleted post made by the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s official account has raised eyebrows as election anticipation nears fever pitch.
Saints top pick to debut as spearhead returns
St Kilda will be boosted by the return of a key forward and a top pick who will make his AFL debut.
Lions ‘sharpening’ premiership ‘axe’
The Brisbane Lions are intent on extending their unbeaten start to their AFL premiership defence on Saturday night at the Gabba against Geelong.
‘Inland sea’ emerges in Aussie outback
Wild photos have shed light on conditions as one state is smashed by rain, with severe weather and flood warnings issued ahead of another soggy week.
What happened to dead fish after parliament
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has revealed what happened to a dead salmon after she whipped it out during question time.
Dees back on track with returning trio
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the return of an experienced trio will allow the Demons to get back to the plan they conjured up during the pre-season.
Big changes after 2yo boy dies in hospital
The parents of a two-year-old who died after a routine visit to a Sydney hospital say the change is a reset of the ‘moral compass’ of the state’s health system.
Dutton to cut 40,000 jobs in DOGE-style move
Peter Dutton’s Elon Musk-style efficiency pledge will put thousands of Australian public servants in the Coalition’s firing line.
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