Matildas add to hectic workload
The Matildas have included a second game in an October schedule that already includes a match against Germany and four matches in Australia to end 2024.
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‘That’s not right’: Albo cuts off Today host
Anthony Albanese has snapped at a morning news host after she struck a nerve when questioning him about his government’s fiscal management.
‘Extreme’: Aussie gun’s bold Cup move
Making his Presidents Cup debut, Min Woo Lee left no one in any doubt how amped he is to take down the USA for the first time in 26 years.
What’s on in Melbourne this Friday
If you manage to dodge the supermarket rush this Friday public holiday in Melbourne, there is plenty to see and do around the city.
Kylie Minogue issues major Aus tour update
Australia’s pop princess has made an announcement just a day before the lead single of her upcoming album is set to drop.
Woman killed in Melbourne house fire
Two people have escaped a house fire which claimed the life of a woman in outer Melbourne.
Former TV star’s fresh legal battle
Andrew O’Keefe will appear in court yet again on Thursday after he was allegedly caught driving with an illicit drug in his system in Darlinghurst earlier this year.
Major update in horror Sydney stabbing
Police have made a major breakthrough in their investigation into the stabbing death of a rugby league player who was killed on a major Sydney street.
Historic sex work ‘exit’ scheme rejected
An Australia-first proposal that would have forced the government to help women leave the sex work industry has been defeated.
Huge fire engulfs major city in smoke
A man with life threatening injuries has been rushed to hospital after an inner city building was engulfed in flames, with smoke blanketing large areas.
‘Outraged’: Threat to Albo over mine move
Climate activists have reacted to a move to extend the operations of three mines in NSW, with protesters halting a coal train near Newcastle.
‘Dangerous’: Update in fresh search for Sam
Police have given an update in the renewed search for missing mum Samantha Murphy, revealing they are searching a “number of different areas”.
BOM red-faced after ‘tsunami warning’
A senior BOM spokesman has fronted a video to apologise for confusion after the bureau sent out a “tsunami alert” as part of its testing of a new system.
Cheapest basket of groceries in Oz revealed
A quarterly report into grocery prices has compared the cost of a basket of groceries from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA, with one chain clearly cheaper.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
Firefighters leaked info to union: IBAC
A new report by Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog has found public servants leaked information to a union boss amid a culture of mistrust of firefighting management.
Aussies waiting almost a month to see a GP
About 40 per cent of Aussies are waiting almost a month to see a GP, which has seen pharmacists retrain at university to provide more services to their local communities.
‘Not nearly enough’: Grim call on inflation
Inflation is coming down but experts are warning it isn’t yet time for Aussies to pop the champagne bottles to celebrate a rate cut.
Aussie shares dip lower on big bank fall
The Aussie sharemarket dipped lower on Wednesday as bank stocks tumbled.
Socceroo debuts for Villa
It has been a long wait, but Socceroos keeper Joe Gauci has finally been given a first-team chance at Aston Villa.
$40k fine after boy’s scary fall
An indoor play centre has been fined a second time in court after a boy fell 4m suffering nightmare injuries, but says safety is its number one priority.
‘Bit of a stretch’: Pies coach on Stringer links
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has revealed whether the Magpies are still pursuing out-of-contract Bomber Jake Stringer.
Aussie state goes rogue on vape ban
One Aussie state will introduce the toughest vape laws in the country overriding federal laws that come into effect next month.
Teen allegedly ambushes, stabs cop
A teenager who allegedly lured police to his home and attacked them with a knife has been freed to attend hospital despite opposition.
Fears Lebanon becoming ‘next Gaza’, Wong
Following days of deadly Israeli air strikes, Foreign Minister Penny Wong issues her strongest warning to Australians still in the conflict zone.
‘Lot at stake’: Jim’s mission to China
The Treasurer will be travelling to China for two days following concerns China’s slumping economy could have a dire effect on Australia.
Debut caps off Carlton recruit’s big week
A Carlton AFLW recruit will make her club debut 48 hours after turning heads with Harley Reid at the Brownlow Medal.
Key moves behind Storm’s premiership push
After two decades in the job, Storm coach Craig Bellamy keeps evolving his team and captain Harry Grant says some key moves have Melbourne poised to deliver a premiership.
Students injured after incident at school
Three students have been rushed to hospital after they were injured at a primary school.
Man charged after 7-week-old baby dies
A man has been charged following the death of a seven-week-old baby boy who allegedly died in hospital from his injuries.
Lion won’t suffer pain of missing out again
Another untimely injury wasn’t going to stop Lions defender Jack Payne missing the AFL grand final for the second consecutive year.
‘He’s keen’: Maxwell closes on red-ball return
Victoria’s captain says the wheels are in motion for Glenn Maxwell to press his case for Test selection in the Sheffield Shield.
‘Won’t play’: Swans shock GF call on captain
The Sydney Swans captain was adamant he did enough at a closed training session on Wednesday to take his place in Saturday’s AFL grand final but that didn’t sway his coaches.
Big change coming to roads in one state
One state has announced it will trial cameras in an attempt to deter drivers from these risky behaviours on the road.
Simple change coming to Coles stores
The company will conduct the eight-week trial at five stores across the country.
Big bank’s record-breaking fine
One of Australia’s largest banks has been slapped with a record-breaking multimillion-dollar fine.
Man arrested after dramatic police pursuit
A man driving an allegedly stolen car will front court after a dramatic police pursuit ended when the car slammed into a brick wall, leaving a wave of destruction.
Staggering number of officials for AFL grand final
One preliminary final was preferred to another when it came to selecting grand final field umpires among a massive team of officials.
Fiery clash on live TV over inflation
The Coalition is renewing its attacks on the Albanese government after the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold rates.
‘Full of ideas’: Tax issue Albo remains coy on
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared to refuse to rule out changes to a tax benefit following reports modelling is being undertaken on reform.
Uber driver saves mum being mauled by dogs
A mother has recounted the horror moment she was set upon by two large dogs in a local park, before being rescued by a passing Uber driver.
Man accused of terrorism offences at Westfield
A man was earlier this year charged with terrorism offences after he allegedly threw chemicals inside a Westfield shopping centre.
‘It is what it is’: Umpire on Brownlow frustration
An umpire has weighed in on the Brownlow Medal furore as AFL boss Andrew Dillon addressed the inflating vote counts.
‘Questions remain’ over baby’s 2011 death
A coronial inquest will search for answers into how a six-week-old baby died years after his father was acquitted twice for his death.
Message to family after horror crash
A magistrate has issued a heartfelt message to the family of two teens killed in a horror crash in which the car split in two.
Grim reality of owning a home exposed
Australians wanting the security of home ownership will be rocked by these figures showing just how easier it was a decade ago.
Katy Perry’s huge Aussie announcement
The major announcement comes just days before the pop star is slated to perform at the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
‘Melting’ phenomenon could hit Aussie state
Temperatures are set to plummet across much of the country amid warnings of wild weather, with one state even told it could see unexpected snowfall.
‘You’re crazy’: Key to Storm gun’s rapid rise
The evolution of the Melbourne Storm in 2024 includes a breakout 21-year-old centre who can’t believe he’s one win away from an NRL grand final.
‘Dumb’: Dick Smith’s brutal snipe at Australia
Businessman Dick Smith labelled Australia as “dumb” for not following China’s lead as it ramps up its nuclear infrastructure.
‘Ready to go’: Update on Lions star’s injury
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has paid tribute to the club’s medical staff as he opened up on his ongoing heel problem.
Carey set for Lord’s return after streak ends
Alex Carey was booed when he went into bat at Leeds last week and could be in for the same reception when he returns to Lord’s in red-hot form.
Grim figures expose Aussies’ struggle
Experts have issued a warning as shocking figures expose just how hard it is for Aussies to get ahead during the cost-of-living crisis.
‘Impressive’: Scott stirs passion to end drought
The Presidents Cup needs an International Team victory after 20 years of one-sided results and it’s an Aussie veteran inspiring his teammates to deliver.
Boy fatally stabbed at shopping centre named
A 16-year-old has been remembered as a “beautiful soul” after he was allegedly stabbed to death at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west.
Dog trainer’s shocking videos after stabbing
A highly-regarded dog trainer from Sydney’s eastern suburbs filmed herself admitting she had stabbed a man with a kitchen knife during a bloody altercation.
Police announce huge Sam Murphy news
There has been a major update in the search for Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police scouring bushland near Ballarat.
RBA’s grim warning on rates, inflation
The Reserve Bank is sticking to its guns not to cut the official cash rate while inflation remains too high, despite growing pressure to do so.
Telstra mobile issue resolved
WA police warned triple-0 calls could have been affected after some Telstra mobile services were affected by a hardware issue, before it was fixed.
Uber change hits major Aussie airport
Australia’s largest airport has announced a massive shake-up to its kerbside pick-up options.
‘Senseless’: Teen fatally stabbed at mall
Police have made a breakthrough after a teenage boy was allegedly fatally stabbed in the food court of a busy suburban shopping centre.
Man killed at recycling facility
A report will be prepared for the coroner after a man died at a major recycling facility.
Two words fuelling rate pain for Aussies
Holding rates at 4.35 per cent, RBA governor Michele Bullock has said what needs to be done for interest rates to come down, hinting it won’t be any time soon.
Huge change coming to Afterpay
Afterpay customers received an email from the company announcing the change that will be brought in later this year.
Aussie shares dip on hawkish Bullock
The sharemarket dipped lower on Tuesday as the RBA delivered some hawkish rhetoric on interest rates, even as the miners boomed on fresh Chinese support.
Wallabies desperate for better start
The Wallabies intend to keep ‘sharpening the axe’ in their bid to beat New Zealand in Wellington.
Premiership Cats axed after prelim loss
After his season was ended by a fractured skull in the VFL a Geelong premiership winner has lost his place on the list among a raft of changes.
Panthers sweat on star forward’s fitness
It’s smooth sailing for the four remaining NRL clubs, however a few key players have been named in the reserves which could lead to some late changes.
Redbacks prevail after mad day of cricket
South Australia has won a One-Day Cup classic by two runs despite an obscure West Australian bowler shattering a state record.
Ponga makes shock announcement
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has one less thing to worry about with a leading candidate ruling himself out of the Pacific Championships.
Common item smashing Aussie wallets
Despite more EVs and people working from home, Australian fuel prices increased at double the rate of inflation in the 12 months to June.
‘Make a decision’: Call coming on Kerr return
The Matildas will cram four matches into an 11-day window at the end of the year after two massive clashes with a world superpower were confirmed.
‘Heated aggression’: Munster in fiery Rooster’s sights
A fired-up Roosters big man in what could be his final NRL game is something every Melbourne Storm player is fully prepared for on Friday night.
Woman’s horror alleged act to grandmother
A court has been told of the disturbing events that led to a woman allegedly trying to kill her grandmother in a stabbing attack in her home.
Swans skipper faces ‘flat-out’ test
Sydney coach John Longmire hasn’t shut the door on his captain returning for the grand final – but the demands are significant.
‘It stings’: Setback driving Aussie’s homecoming
As the Presidents Cup begins in Canada, one Australian hopeful will be watching with fire burning to turn his omission into something big.
Aussie woman arrested on terror charges
An Australian woman with a “passion for human rights” has been arrested overseas on terror charges while waiting to fly home.
‘Money to be made’: Tradie’s insane salary
A tradie has revealed his insane six-figure salary, telling young people to give trades a go, as “there’s money to be made”.
Lions defender feared grand final chance was lost
A Brisbane Lions defender is determined not to waste his AFL grand final opportunity at the MCG on Saturday.
Thief stole from slain woman’s fundraiser
A gambling addict who pinched $64,000 raised for the parents of an allegedly murdered woman has been blasted for the most “self-indulgent act of greed”.
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