‘Absolute showstopper:’ $500k quokka released
A rare quokka using some of the nation’s most precious resources has been released by a Western Australian jeweller.
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Broncos in box seat for minor premiership
Not even a bombed try in the final minute could spoil the party as the Broncos sent an ominous warning to their rivals on the eve of the finals.
Millions warned to brace for commuter pain
Millions of Aussies have been warned of a “difficult” travel period ahead as works begin on a major transport project.
‘Over’: Barnes issues major health update
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shared a health update after he underwent surgery for an injury he noticed while on tour.
The impossible question in Aussie health
A groundbreaking study has delved into the question of whether Australia’s healthcare funding system is working to its full potential.
Gang rapists are ‘dedicated’ churchgoers
Two priests have thrown their support behind a trio of men who were found guilty of gang raping three teenagers during a bucks party weekend.
‘Confident’: Albo’s big claim after Biden chat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a strong statement about the future of a multi-billion dollar investment after meeting with US President Joe Biden.
‘Confident’: Albo’s big claim after Biden chat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a strong statement about the future of a multi-billion dollar investment after meeting with US President Joe Biden.
Postecoglou full of praise for Arnold
Former Socceroos mentor Ange Postecoglou has acknowledged Graham Arnold’s work and performance as national coach.
Woman’s brazen $200k superannuation scam
A woman has been busted after she illegally accessed more than $200,000 in superannuation benefits in a bold scam.
The Cleary chat that transformed Hynes
They’ll be foes on the field next week, but Nicho Hynes has revealed how chats with Nathan Cleary have helped him elevate his game and taught him how to block out the noise.
Month’s worth of rain to smash states
Australia is set to be drenched with rain over the coming week, with some areas expected to receive up to a month’s worth of rainfall in just days.
‘Never had this much belief’: Unbeaten Saints humming
The daughter of a St Kilda legend says something special is brewing at Moorabbin ahead of a big test for the Saints’ AFLW side.
‘Huge burden’: Nurses slammed for walkout
A planned walkout by nurses and midwives in one Australian state has been slammed by an “extremely concerned” government.
Dire warning over Aussie interest rates
An economist has issued a dire prediction about the “really dangerous” interest rates in Australia on the eve of the Reserve Bank’s rates decision.
Rampant Swans lock in GF berth, end Power’s season
They’ve been the best team all season, now the Swans are into the AFL grand final thanks to a comfortable win over Port Adelaide.
Murdered toddler made to ‘eat her own faeces’
A court judgment has revealed the vile act a man made a toddler perform before he tortured and murdered her. WARNING: GRAPHIC
Boy’s face split open in horror dog attack
A young boy has been left with horrific wounds to his eye, ear and forehead after he was attacked by a rescue dog.
Major update in prison escapee search
Police have issued an update following an urgent alert to locate a man who escaped from police custody in Sydney’s southwest.
YouTuber’s emotional reaction in defo suit
An Australian YouTuber fighting a defamation claim brought against him by an American gamer fought through tears after giving evidence for nearly two days at court.
Bondi identity’s fight over $150m drug plot
A Sydney cafe owner jailed for his role in a plot to import $150m worth of cocaine into Sydney has lodged an appeal against the severity of his 32-year sentence.
Huge blaze rips through industrial complex
Six light industrial businesses in Sydney’s west have been completely destroyed by fire after a massive blaze tore through the area.
‘Just playing it up’: Lions brush off Neale concerns
A Brisbane star has played down any concerns for a Lions co-captain ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster preliminary final.
Aussies ‘betrayed’ on flight paths
A Senate inquiry has been told flight paths in Australia have been set without consultation to affected communities below, with some still living under unacceptable noise levels.
‘Last chance’: Ex-reality star’s tears in court
An embattled former reality TV personality wiped away tears as a court heard she was dedicated to turning her life around after a drug-fuelled fall from grace.
Brisbane ‘brotherhood’ behind finals surge
Brisbane Lions players could have given up after losing five of their first seven games in 2024 but something special has them a win away from another AFL grand final
Socceroos set for swift coach replacement
Graham Arnold’s decision to quit as coach of the Socceroos seemingly came from nowhere but his bosses were ready and have been looking at replacements.
‘Unacceptable’: Uni boss makes apology
The vice-chancellor of one of the country’s biggest universities has issued an apology over what has been called “unacceptable” anti-Semitism expressed during an eight-week protest.
Twist after fatal crash driver’s charges dropped
Victorian prosecutors have revealed they will review the decision to dismiss charges against a diabetic driver over a pub crash that killed five people.
‘Sickening’ attacks rock Aussie city
A series of “sickening” alleged homophobic attacks have rocked one major Aussie city – with four teenagers arrested over accusations they lured gay men using dating apps.
‘He’s a legend’: Superstar’s long road to major milestone
Few of the Sydney Roosters big signings in recent years have had as big an impact as James Tedesco who will bring up a major milestone against Manly.
Surprise move from Aussie TV royalty
Logie winner Tony Armstrong has revealed a surprising career move outside of his life on camera – joining a recent trend among Australia’s television royalty.
Howard’s brutal swipe at Trump, Harris
Former prime minister John Howard has slammed Donald Trump, saying he is “not compatible” with democracy while also taking a shot at Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
PM’s message rams home record breaker’s feat
The two most important men in Australia were among those sending messages of congratulations to a Wallabies record breaker giving extra Bledisloe Cup motivation.
Rugby league romance faces awkward test
One Roosters NRLW superstar faces an awkward choice on Saturday deciding if she’ll barrack for her club or her partner who plays for Manly. .
‘Flexibility’ behind Bombers’ contract call
Essendon will go into a third season under Brad Scott with its best ruck mix still unclear, but a veteran is “excited” by the possibilities.
‘Look to the future’: Storm sign Kiwi Olympian
Melbourne Storm have had super success turning one Kiwi rugby sevens star in to an NRL gun and are going to try with another.
‘Quite confronting’: Cats in shock as coach hospitalised
Geelong players had to leave the field during training after an assistant coach had a medical episode on Friday.
Police seize alleged Russian spies’ devices
A Russian husband and wife accused of spying on Australia have had multiple devices seized as investigations continue into their alleged espionage, a court has been told.
Warning AI could ‘steal next Aus election’
A Greens senator has warned the rise of sophisticated deep-fake videos made using generative AI has the power to steal the upcoming federal election.
Cops’ two year search for alleged DV offender
A man has been extradited two years after allegedly threatening a woman known to him before leaving the state.
‘Best for the nation’: Socceroos coach drops bombshell news
Weeks out from another World Cup qualifier Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has made a shock career call.
State’s shock social housing figure
A year ago, one Australian Premier said the ‘status quo is not an option’ as he unveiled a major housing plan. Since then rents are up 13 per cent.
‘Too high’: 3 things behind migration surge
Education Minister Jason Clare said there were three main issues behind Australia’s “too high” migration figures, which will surely exceed forecasted numbers.
Brazilian star shines in Aussie debut
One of two massive A-League signings showed what he can bring after turning out for the first time in a huge Sydney FC win.
Major PGA boost for LIV stars
There’s only one major LIV players don’t have full access to after a big move in the US.
Stunning finals return confirmed for Roosters gun
The Roosters have received a massive boost for Saturday’s semi-final with a key enforcer cleared to return from injury.
Star under watch after scary collision
Australian players may want to re-think their warm-up games after a massive collision between two star teammates in Mackay sent shudders through the camp.
Chilling update in bucks party rape case
A groom has failed to show any remorse after he gang raped three teenagers during his bucks party weekend, a court has been told.
‘Keep the chatter’: Head’s call on Test opener
Travis has scored nearly 350 runs on the white-ball tour of England after belting another ODI hundred and is happy to hear talk about him becoming a Test opener.
Incredible new tech rolled out in Aus
One Australian state is rolling out incredible new tech that could save lives ahead of a dangerous summer.
Bold plan to change Woolies, Big W forever
An investor has proposed a way for Woolworths to increase profits, claiming they should be performing better than Coles.
Cocaine Cassie reveals huge next move
Cassie Sainsbury, who served three years in a Columbian jail after being caught with 5.8kg of cocaine, has revealed a massive “secret” to her 31.5k+ Instagram followers.
‘Really upset’: Fury over pub crash verdict
Family members of one of the five people killed in a horrific pub crash have voiced their outrage after the diabetic driver behind the wheel at the time had his charges dropped at court.
Aussies react to massive interest rate cut
The world’s biggest economy has just cut interest rates by a “jumbo” 50 basis points. Here’s what that means for Australia.
‘Only in Straya’: Wild guest hops into KFC
Wild footage has captured the moment an unexpected guest bounded into an Aussie fast food restaurant, stunning customers and staff as he tried to leave.
‘Gives us a chance’: Dees happy with fixture chaos
The Demons look like a team on the decline, but their coach says they can make good use of the AFLW’s controversial scheduling call.
Huge cash boost for millions of Aussies
More than five million Aussies will get an increase to their fortnightly payments as of Friday – with some now set to pocket up to $41.50 every two weeks.
Roar booted off home ground by concert
An A-League club wants to move one of their home games to a much smaller venue after being forced to play it midweek due to the scheduling of a concert.
‘Jumbo’ Fed cut boosts Aussie shares
The Australian sharemarket booked a fresh record high on Thursday as investors celebrated the US Fed’s “jumbo” rate cut.
Aus Post worker’s alleged $6k theft
An Australia Post employee has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $6000 worth of phones from his own employer.
Major Aus retailer sued over ‘junk’ warranties
Major Aussie retailer Harvey Norman is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations it sold extended warranties to customers on products that turned out to be “junk”.
Wallabies history will be made in Sydney
Nearly 15 years after making his Wallabies debut, a national treasure will set a new Australian record against the All Blacks.
‘Utterly reprehensible’: Cricket coach cops 20-year ban
After an investigation into allegations of seriously improper behaviour a former Test batter and WBBL coach has been given a two-decade ban.
‘Leave now’: Plea to Aussies abroad
The warning comes after Lebanese officials said a second spate of deadly explosions killed at least 20 people.
NRL star caught up in pub incident
Police are investigating after Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii was allegedly involved in a pub incident early on Monday morning.
Star Hawk to undergo surgery
A star Hawthorn midfielder will spend the off-season in recovery as the semi-finalists prepare for a premiership tilt in 2025.
Family’s tears over alleged killer’s act
The family of a slain teacher’s aide broke into tears as a court was told her ex-boyfriend was planning to fight a murder charge.
‘Blockers’: Albo unleashes on ’No-alition’
The Prime Minister says his rivals are only putting forward “vibes of policies” and opposing plans for the sake of it.
NRL star’s brother hit with new charge
The brother of an NRL star has been hit with a fresh charge after he was arrested over an alleged violent home invasion.
Alarming figure ahead of RBA rate decision
While August’s labour force data revealed Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady, it dashed hopes of a RBA rate cut on Tuesday.
‘Too long’: Trap Lions haven’t fallen into
The Lions have been quick to switch their focus rather than enjoy last weekend’s thrilling win over the GWS Giants for longer than needed.
‘Zero chance’: Why Suns might just be teasing Dusty move
Few people know Dustin Martin more closely than his former Richmond captain Trent Cotchin who has had his say on a potential retirement backflip.
Illness hits Aussies, bolter in the frame
Australian captain Mitch Marsh’s immediate plans for teenager speedster Mahli Beardman could be forced to change after his shock call-up to the ODI squad.
Major cash boost for Aussie families
Women who give birth to or adopt babies after July 1 next year will be eligible for an increased cash boost aimed at lowering the “motherhood tax”.
Homeowner’s bold act to stop pesky punters
The homeowner has tried many ways to deter the revellers but nothing has worked. That was until he created the “tinkler sprinkler”.
Day’s vow for big-time return
Jason Day is getting a lot of second chances after his career revival and that includes potentially making some Presidents Cup history in Canada.
‘Confirmation bias’: Support for Hynes explained
After shutting down any talk of dropping Nicho Hynes, the Cronulla coach declared just how much he supports his star player.
‘Reminds me of Cripps’: Is breakout Blue AFLW’s next star?
A Carlton teammate says breakout Blue Maddy Guerin reminds her of Brownlow Medal favourite Patrick Cripps after she put the AFLW on notice with a matchwinning display against Geelong.
‘So grateful’: Brisbane’s timely finals boost
Positive news on the eve of a preliminary final can boost spirits significantly, and when it involves the captain, the Brisbane Lions are buzzing.
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