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.
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‘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.
Aussies brace for day of wild weather
Australians in two states can expect a day of hot, windy and wild weather, with damaging winds up to 90km/h.
Shocking find in woman’s brain after ‘joke’
Friends laughed at Rosanna when she told them she couldn’t lift her leg after a busy shift. It turns out, her concerns were no laughing matter.
‘As long as it takes’: Australia’s Ukraine pledge
Australia has made a big pledge to Ukraine as it continues to fight back against invading Russian forces.
‘Bloody sore’: Worrying hint on Aussie skipper
As Alyssa Healy spoke about her injury pain, a star teammate’s revelation was a significant guide to the captain’s fitness for Australia’s T20 World Cup semi-final.
Harbour Tunnel reopens after commuter chaos
Sydney’s Harbour Tunnel has reopened, but not before throwing the Thursday morning commute into disarray.
Australia’s big gift to Ukraine war effort
Australia is making another major commitment to Ukraine to help it fight against Russia, which invaded the eastern European country in 2022.
Man charged with sextortion of teen
The man allegedly groomed a 15-year-old girl in a brutal alleged case of violent sextortion.
Lovers blamed for major train station flood
Police have found some naughty suspects who they believe caused train stations to be evacuated in Melbourne last week.
Sydney’s mystery black balls identified
The mystery black balls that washed up on an iconic Sydney beach have finally been identified, but it will remain closed now.
‘Rather not’: Watt mum on security threats
The Workplace Minister has been asked about his personal security as unions remain angry at the Albanese government for its action against the CFMEU.
Politician’s shock rude gesture at reporter
A tense press conference has sparked the ACT Opposition Leader to make a rude gesture at a reporter, in front of a camera days from an election.
Cash-strapped Aussies rage at supermarkets
Australians have pointed the finger at supermarkets for being “public enemy number one” amid a cost-of-living crisis, new research has revealed.
Snake catcher’s shock find under car
‘Look at the size of this thing’ a South Australian snake catcher said, very nervously, as he pulled a huge king brown from a car.
‘Suspicious’ find on day mum died: court
The doctor of a mother allegedly murdered by her son for money has told a court he found it “slightly suspicious” a box of her medication was missing on the day she died.
‘We pushed back’: Port defends mega trade
Port Adelaide’s list boss has revealed what was behind the Dan Houston mega-trade almost falling over.
Problem gamblers cost casino $2m fine
Tens of thousands of Australians have banned themselves from gambling, and Crown Melbourne has been fined after hundreds of self-excluded patrons got into their casino.
A-League stars set for derby battle
The A-League’s two prized off-season recruits are relishing the prospect of an intense Sydney derby on Saturday night.
‘Best player in it’: Pies claim trade victory
Collingwood says it has struck the right balance with its trade period mentality as a key decision looms between two Saints.
Wild twist in Olympian brother’s drug plot
A shock court twist has emerged in the case of the brother of a former Aussie Olympic kayaker accused of taking part in a bungled $200m cocaine importation plot.
Labor humiliated in worst possible news
Latest polling reveals Queensland Premier Steven Miles will likely be saying farewell to the top job within 10 days as the election campaign heats up.
New detail after YouTube star’s home burns
Petrol was used to burn the home of online comedian FriendlyJordies the second time arsonists targeted it in less than a week, court documents reveal.
One thing cash-strapped Aussies are doing
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has forced hundreds of thousands of Australians to downgrade something more than half of us have.
Love child’s win in billion-dollar fortune fight
The love child of late packaging billionaire Richard Pratt has scored a win in her battle to claim part of his family’s multibillion-dollar fortune.
Schools plan to counter ‘toxic’ Andrew Tate
A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
40-year Ashes first confirmed
For the first time in more than four decades, an Ashes series in Australia won’t start at the Gabba.
‘Roos keeper spot now Gauci’s to lose
There has been a changing of the guard in Australia’s goalkeeping ranks under new Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.
‘Hard to say’: Lions uncertain on draft bids
Brisbane will continue to seek pick swaps with other clubs as it prepares for “any scenario” trying to match bids for two gun prospects.
‘Luxury good’: Banker’s big call on mortgages
Increasingly strict lending conditions have “forced” first-home buyers out of the market, with a major investment banking firm calling for change.
NRL star’s $130k Bali baby nightmare
Sharks star Jesse Ramien is fighting to get his newborn son home to Australia after his premature birth in Bali, with costs to do so now exceeding $130,000.
‘Perpetual crisis’: Border Force chief’s warning
The outgoing Australian Border Force chief has warned globalisation is putting the country’s borders in “perpetual crisis” in a rare public speech.
Mehajer to learn fate over staged car crash
Salim Mehajer is staring down the barrel of having time added onto his already lengthy prison sentence as he waits to learn his fate over a staged car crash.
Mehajer to learn fate over staged car crash
Salim Mehajer is staring down the barrel of having time added onto his already lengthy prison sentence as he waits to learn his fate over a staged car crash.
Major change to Aussie concert tickets
Plans have been unveiled to ban dynamic ticket pricing as part of a raft of new measures to “stop businesses ripping off Australians”.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
Kyrgios invite as tennis firebrand heads to Brisbane
American firebrand Frances Tiafoe is headed to Brisbane and could be joined by former champion Nick Kyrgios with the invitation laid out.
Disturbing act against Aussie women
The horrific number of women being subjected to this frightening act has been revealed, along with who’s most likely to be the perpetrator.
Man allegedly planned ex’s fatal hit-and-run
A man and woman are charged with the murder of a 23-year-old in an alleged love triangle hit-and-run.
‘Fed up’: Port star hits back at trade haters
After missing out on a move he hoped for amid online attacks against him and his partner, Ivan Soldo has returned fire.
Man arrested over act at football game
Cops say a 36-year-old man made the infamous gesture at a football game in a popular big city park.
Hunt for truck after alleged hit-and-run
Police are searching for a truck allegedly involved in a hit-and-run, which caused extensive damage to parked car on a busy freeway.
Brawl erupts after multi-vehicle crash
Five people have been arrested after a fight erupted moments after a multi-vehicle crash on a busy motorway.
‘Unacceptable’: Australia’s demand to Israel
Penny Wong is making fresh demands on Israel following a US ultimatum to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
‘Adult in room’: Why Norman’s days are numbered
After three years of disrupting golf and bringing LIV to the world, there could be change coming for an Australian legend.
World Cup gap filler set for Healy’s role
Jigsaw puzzles are occupying the time for the middle-order slogger given the task of filling Alyssa Healy’s T20 World Cup opening role.
‘Out of touch’: Albo slammed over $4.3m house
Anthony Albanese has been accused of being “out of touch” after he bought a luxurious multimillion-dollar property with his fiancee.
Tax deadline looms for millions of Aussies
Millions of Australians are being warned time is almost up to do their tax as they face the possibility of up to $1500 in fines.
‘Fantastic’ Socceroos display hailed by coach
It wasn’t pretty, and there is plenty to improve on, but the Socceroos defied the odds to deny Japan a win in Saitama.
Urgent warning for popular baby cot
A popular cot has been recalled on urgent safety fears, with babies at risk of injury or death.
War of words erupts over Minns’ royal BBQ
Questions have been raised after a video attempting to showcase regional NSW appeared to contain stock footage from Canada and Queensland.
Next indignity for Coles, Woolies
Woolies and Coles have copped heat on various fronts, including being sued by the ACCC, and now a class action lawyer says this should happen.
‘Massive shift’: How Blues star ignited career
A Carlton star reveals how she overcame a classic case of second-year blues as she becomes the first father-daughter pick to reach a milestone.
Young woman dies in fiery crash
A passer-by attempted to rescue the woman from her burning car, but the teenager died at the scene.
8 kids, 10 years: Man charged with sex crime
The alleged offending occurred between 1998 and 2008, with eight children believed to be victims.
Huge change coming to pharmacy giant
There’s a big change coming to pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse and it could save customers a lot of money.
Wong heckled off stage during speech
Foreign Minister Penny Wong was forced to leave the stage after protesters repeatedly derailed her speech.
‘Not fixed’: Customers lash major bank outage
Customers have claimed outages remain despite banks announcing services had been ‘restored’.
Photo highlights grim reality for Aussies
The picture has sparked a warning from experts as the problem only deepens in Australia.
Grim stat shows even rent out of reach
The housing market has produced a ‘national scandal’ where few rentals are affordable for the nurses, educators and construction workers.
New Aussie era begins with six fresh faces
A new halves pairing and a new captain will roll out for the Kangaroos on Friday night against a Tongan outfit fearing no team.
‘Deeply concerning’: China move worries
China’s recent military drills around Taiwan have sparked fresh fears around Beijing’s plans for the island, with Australia calling them.
‘Roos grab gutsy draw
Two own goals were scored in a tense battle between the Socceroos and Japan in Saitama.
Dead woman had ‘no health issues’, court told
The mother of a man accused of killing her to gain money from life insurance policies he took out against her was ‘fit and healthy’ at the time she died, court told.
’United’ Reds confident of success
Adelaide United will ‘fight to win the whole thing’ this season after a disappointing 2023-24 A-League campaign.
Aussies brace for long night in train chaos
Commuters are being warned of delays after an incident at a major train station affected peak hour services, with police still in attendance.
Midfielder leaving Lions’ den
Desperate for more games in the AFL, a fringe midfielder has left the Brisbane Lions to join the Melbourne Demons.
‘Fill in’; Digital fail hits Maxwell return
Anyone following the online scoreboard wouldn’t have known Glenn Maxwell was even batting for the Victorian second XI and his stay at the crease in his red-ball return was short lived.
Albo vows end to ‘subscription traps’
The proposed laws put businesses attempting to take advantage of customers through hidden fees and subscription traps have been put on notice.
Update on pop star’s court feud with mum
Singer Vanessa Amorosi is deadlocked with her mother after suing her over the ownership of two homes bought with proceeds from her music career.
Lehrmann judge’s book bombshell
Justice Michael Lee has dropped a bombshell after it was revealed a Melbourne publisher plans to print his judgment in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial as a book.
Moment Negus took on Thatcher recalled
Former 60 Minutes star reporter George Negus, who has died aged 82, famously took on former British PM Margaret Thatcher in a headline-making interview.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
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