Man charged over alleged ‘horrific’ rape
A man has been charged over an alleged “horrific” historic abduction and rape of a teenage woman after police reopened their investigation into the decades-old incident.
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Boy, 5, hit by rock riding train
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured after a rock was thrown at his head in a bizarre train incident, with detectives now investigating.
Update after funds wiped from accounts
CommBank customers woke on Saturday to find funds had been taken from their accounts for transactions they had already paid for.
Liberals concede defeat in ACT election
The Liberal Party has experienced a surge of support in the ACT election, but it wasn’t enough to topple more than two decades of Labor’s dominance.
Three killed after car ploughs into home
A man has been arrested after three people died and another two were left fighting for the lives after a car ploughed into a suburban home.
Thousands battered by storms and heatwaves
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding have left thousands of homes without power, while another region swelters through a heatwave.
Mining giant cops huge $23.7bn disaster bill
Australia’s biggest mining company has agreed to a massive settlement with the Brazilian government over an environmental catastrophe.
New United skipper seeking right mix
Western United’s new captain expects his players to produce a ‘high level’ of performance.
King Charles given rare Aussie honours
King Charles III has been presented with rare Australian honours during his first tour of Australia since ascending to the throne.
Auckland silence Roar in dream debut
A-League life has started on a winning note for expansion outfit Auckland FC.
Teen charged with assault involving gun
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault and intimidation after he was allegedly found in possession of a gun.
King’s joke about ‘bad’ Aussie weather
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with a young Aussie royal fan, with the trio exchanging some friendly banter moments after the historic visit kicked off.
New details after child killed in horror crash
The police have revealed fresh details after a man and child were killed, and two other children rescued, in a horror early morning crash.
Thousands to soak up beloved art festival
From the wacky sculptures to the thought-provoking artwork, there’s much to see during the popular festival.
Big call on Dutton’s $5bn housing plan
A bold multi-billion dollar plan by the Coalition to create up to 500,000 new homes has been welcomed by one of the country’s peak business bodies.
Cops bust huge China date-rape drug haul
Australian Border Force officers have arrested a man for allegedly importing a massive 22.6kg haul of date-rape drugs.
Libs fight in triple by-election
Voters across three blue-ribbon seats will head to the polls on Saturday, with a Teal candidate looking to win after just missing out 19 months ago.
Creepy CCTV shows armed home invasion
Police have released terrifying CCTV footage of an armed home invasion showing men with guns slipping into a home at 4am.
Alleged cop shooter shot after tense standoff
A man has been shot after allegedly firing at police, sparking a tense standoff that closed down parts of a major regional city.
‘Kind soul’: Harbour Bridge victim named
One of the two men killed in a major crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has been remembered as a “kind soul”.
Pedophile soccer coach attacked in jail
Prison attacks on a pedophile, who sexually abused boys and then filmed and shared it online, have been revealed during his plea for a shorter sentence.
Chilling new theory about mum’s death
A court has been told it is possible to kill someone without leaving a mark on their body using law enforcement and martial art techniques.
Missing Aussie hero found dead in Bali
An Australian man, who was swept out to sea in Bali attempting to save a German tourist, has been found dead on a nearby beach.
Damaging winds, hail warning for weekend
Parts of the east coast of Australia are likely to be impacted by severe thunderstorms, hail and damaging winds across the weekend.
‘Failed too many’: Insurers lashed on floods
A parliamentary inquiry into the response of insurers to severe floods in several states in 2022 had let down many victims by failing to meet their obligations.
‘Don’t care:’ Dutton clashes with ABC journo
In a fiery exchange, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused the public broadcaster of having an “ideological position” against the Coalition’s nuclear promise.
Skipper intent on leading Roar resurgence
Brisbane’s new skipper has some unfinished business to take care of before be considers retiring from football.
‘Fresh’ Wanderers confident of revival
Western Sydney Wanderers are heading into Saturday night’s derby against the Sky Blues with plenty of optimism about the season ahead.
‘Falsehoods’: Test pilot’s warning ignored
A test pilot who broke ranks to raise the alarm about his safety concerns with the MHR-90 Taipan helicopter says he knew someone would die if they weren’t addressed.
Pilot spotted after camper murder sentence
Former pilot Greg Lynn has been spotted leaving court hours after he was handed a huge sentence for the “violent, brutal and horrific” murder of a 73-year-old camper.
How Dees almost discarded backline ‘rock’
One of the AFLW’s rising stars thought she’d blown her chance at the top level but now holds the key to Melbourne’s finals hopes.
Senator unleashes on ‘secretive’ social giants
A Greens senator says social media giants need to be regulated by laws after proving themselves to be “secretive and dishonest”.
Harbour Bridge rider allegedly hit cop: court
A motorbike rider arrested at a horror crash allegedly hit a cop while riding away, a court has been told.
‘Demonised’: Thorpe takes aim at shock jock
The controversial senator accused a radio host of “demonising” people who take medication following comments he made live on air.
Gold medallist’s surprising next move
The gold medallist is making a big splash in the fashion world, swapping out her canoe for the catwalk.
Millions lose access to cash after bank move
The big four banks have rolled out a controversial change to the way Australians can access their hard-earned cash.
‘Bit different’: Aussie bowlers watch India implode
Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland have weighed in after India was routed for 46 on the eve of the Border-Gavaskar series.
Australia’s plea after Hamas chief’s killing
The terrorist leader’s killing has sparked hopes in Australia that the year-long war in Gaza may finally come to an end.
Woman’s horror act while baby slept in car
A court has been told of a woman’s horror act after a mum left her sleeping baby in a car parked inside her office car park for just moments.
‘Own way’ suits Melbourne City
Having gone about its business quietly in the off-season, Melbourne City has high hopes of a strong A-League campaign.
Law that could put 10yo kids in jail
One Australian jurisdiction has made a controversial move on youth crime, with critics arguing it is to the detriment of one group.
Bizarre twist after Bathurst 1000 ‘assault’
A motorsport engineer has been arrested after he allegedly falsely claimed he had been assaulted at the Bathurst 1000 race event.
NRL star charged over multi-car crash
An up-and-coming NRL star is charged with causing a multi-car crash in a glitzy suburb that left a man with “serious foot injuries”.
NRL star charged over multi-car crash
An up-and-coming NRL star is charged with causing a multi-car crash in a glitzy suburb that left a man with “serious foot injuries”.
Demon’s bid to recreate United Cup magic
Alex de Minaur will lead Australia’s team in a star-studded Australian Open warm-up event that includes seven of the women’s world top 10.
‘Not worth it’: Payne’s plea to Aussie fans
The former One Direction member, who has died aged 31, had some awkward moments while visiting Australia, including one specific plea to his fans Down Under.
‘Courage’: Karl reacts to bombshell report
Today host Karl Stefanovic has reacted to a bombshell report detailing a toxic culture at his show’s network.
‘Blessing in disguise’ helps Boland’s Test pursuit
A 35-year-old pace veteran says a lengthy injury lay-off could help him mount a case to add to his 10 Test matches this summer.
Girl, three, dies after horror crash
A 24-year-old has been charged after a three-year-old died in a horror crash in Melbourne’s northeast, with more charges expected.
Man shot near crowds of young music fans
A gunman is on the run after shooting a man only minutes away from where crowds of young fans eagerly camped for Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated tour.
Dutton slammed for ‘professional whinging’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent purchase of a $4.3m home has provoked a fiery outburst from a senior minister.
Olympic kayaker’s shock drug admission
A former Olympic medallist has been accused of taking part in a bungled $200m drug import plot alongside another man.
Unsettling fact about women’s savings
It’s well known that women earn less than men in Australia, but new research has shown there is also a disturbing gulf between the amount of money saved by each gender.
Bruce’s ‘million dollar’ claim in rapist appeal
Bruce Lehrmman’s lawyer says he should be awarded a seven-figure sum if his defamation suit loss to Network 10 is overturned on appeal.
Major breakthrough for extinct Aussie icon
Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct.
Australia stunned by World Cup boilover
Australia’s acting captain says a shock semi-final loss to South Africa is “hard to take”, with their World Cup reign brought to an end.
Shock as elderly man slashed while shopping
A 74-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was attacked with a knife while shopping at a suburban discount store.
Change that could put 296k homes up for sale
A recent analysis has revealed one simple change could allow nearly 750,000 Australians to enter the housing market.
Grim theory on outback trip disappearance
A coroner has revealed what likely happened to a man who mysteriously disappeared on an outback pig hunting trip with a large group.
‘Selfish’: AFL star’s wild baby rant
An AFL legend and local radio star has let loose on “selfish” young Aussies who don’t have babies, claiming they want to spend their time on holidays.
Bombshell claim at Taipan crash hearing
A lead investigator into the deaths of four Defence officers believes the Army tried to “control the narrative” of the police investigation into the horror helicopter crash.
Absent stars pave way for ODI bat-off
A rising star of Australian cricket has openly declared he’ll be in competition with a teammate to secure a coveted ODI role.
Dees star out again as fixture fury rages
Melbourne will again have to navigate an injury to a key player as its coach called for a review into the AFLW’s condensed fixture.
Evil cult leader dies before facing justice
A cult leader who was facing charges over his alleged role in covering up the horrific death of a two-year-old girl has died before facing trial.
Dutton’s warning on ‘inevitable’ nuclear
Peter Dutton is warning Australia could face a dire economic future if it does not make serious efforts to decarbonise.
‘Freak’ blow for A-League champs
Central Coast’s A-League title defence has already hit a major hurdle with an untimely injury to one of the club’s most important players.
‘A real crack’: Dees optimistic about stars
After emerging through the trade period unscathed, Melbourne’s list boss has made a bold claim about the club’s flag credentials.
Man injured in camp oven explosion
A man has been burned after a camp oven exploded on a popular beach in a tourist hotspot.
Pies axe trio in preparation for free agent
The AFL career of a promising key position prospect could be over as the Magpies clear room for a St Kilda recruit.
‘One more shot’: Kyrgios locks in comeback
Polarising tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed what is driving a return to the sport this summer after almost two years on the sidelines.
A-League makes key rule change
A rule that angered many A-League clubs has been altered ahead of the new season that kicks off on Friday night.
Update for cop charged with drunk crash
A Sydney cop – whose name cannot be revealed for legal reasons – will face a court hearing later this year after he pleaded not guilty to crashing his NSW police-issued car.
‘Partner of choice’: PNG’s big China snub
A senior minister says Papua New Guinea has made a choice that could have a major impact on Australia’s role in the Pacific.
‘Just too much’: Manager reacts to GWS fines
As more details of the behaviour of GWS players at an end-of-season function emerge, the captain’s manager has hit back at prospective fines.
‘Heartbroken’ Aussie gun heads for surgery
As Cameron Green flew to Christchurch for crucial back surgery, the man who could be asked to shoulder more Test bowling said he was ready to stand up.
‘Star power’: Headline acts top best-30 list
The A-League needed some star power to elevate the competition back to its heyday and two international veterans could be game changers.
Test stars set for MCG showdown
More than a quarter of the Australian Test team, and a few hopefuls, will be in action at the MCG this weekend in a blockbuster domestic clash.
Toddler fighting for life after horror crash
A three-year-old child is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car.
‘Never easy’: Demon’s winning return
A big end to 2024 could still be on the agenda for Alex de Minaur after playing his first match since the US Open.
‘Manifestly clear’: Vow on negative gearing
Senior ministers are making fresh vows on negative gearing amid reports of a push to change the tax benefit within Labor.
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