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.
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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.
Tragedy as two killed in fiery crash
Two people have died after a car smashed into a tree before bursting into flames.
Builder goes bust owing $880k
An Aussie builder managed to get all his clients into their homes before going bust owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to creditors.
‘Important’: Reaction to major childcare reform
Recommendations for major changes to the childcare system have been described as a “really important piece of work”.
Biggest loser from Comm Games revamp
Cricket’s future in a more “sustainable” Commonwealth Games is murky as other sports also face the chop in a streamlined format.
Insane Aussie hotel makes world’s best list
The hotel was ranked in the top 50 best hotels in the world – beating some of the globe’s most luxury locations in cities like New York and London.
Cam’s redemption quest after wasted homecoming
Cam Smith’s preparations for a tilt at a fourth Australian PGA title will include playing in a second event in Queensland this year.
State’s apology over horrific hate crimes
One state has issued a sombre apology after a Special Commission of Inquiry delivered its horrific final report into unsolved historic suspected hate crime deaths.
Popular Flybuys program to shut down
A popular New Zealand customer loyalty scheme has announced it will shut down at the end of the year – after almost 30 years of operation.
Household name brand files for bankruptcy
An iconic brand which became a household name across Australia and the rest of the world has filed for bankruptcy, citing declining sales.
‘Bulls***’: Aussies unleash on Ticketmaster
Ticketing giant Ticketmaster has come under fire from furious Green Day fans after prices soared as high as $500 for tickets to the punk rock band’s Australian tour.
Worst car crash hotspots in Aus revealed
Australia’s worst car crash hotspots have been revealed, along with the age group considered most dangerous behind the wheel.
Construction ‘tough cop’ not needed: Labor
Employment Relations Minister Murray Watt said he was “not convinced” the construction needed a watchdog despite the actions of one of the country’s most powerful unions.
Albo’s $6m bid to build homes faster
A massive cash injection will be pumped into the building sector in a bid to deliver a government promise of constructing another 40,000 affordable homes.
Big win for struggling Aussie families
Aussie families who can’t catch a break and would love access to an essential service will be buoyed by this recommendation.
Trbojevic set to miss end-of-season Tests
Tom Trbojevic is feeling infinitely better than he did this time last week, but his shoulder injury could cost him a representative jersey at the end of the season.
Major Aus company officially scraps WFH
Another major Australian company has forced staff back into the office full time – just days after Amazon made a similar announcement.
Aussie shares flat before pivotal Fed moment
The local sharemarket traded flat on Wednesday as investors moved cautiously before Thursday morning’s pivotal Fed rate cut decision and the release of key jobs data.
Aldi recalls popular kids’ snack
A popular children’s snack has been recalled over allergen concerns, with consumers urged to return the product for a full refund.
Brazilian star ready for Sky Blues debut
Sydney FC is intent on growing its ‘brand’ and ‘reputation’ throughout Asia with good performances that will also reward the Sky Blues financially.
Donkey Kong champ ‘taken out of context’
Contradictory claims about the stress faced by an American gamer suing a Brisbane YouTuber for defamation have been revealed in court.
Demons star explains best and fairest absence
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has made a surprise overseas trip and revealed more of his intentions for the off-season.
Shock claim in mum’s housing court fight
A court has been told the shock circumstances a mum-of-four had to endure after she was booted from her fixed-term housing – resulting in her being unable to see her children.
Minister’s reaction to Meta’s big move
Meta has added stronger protections for underage users on its Instagram platform, but the government has said that won’t change its plan to crackdown on age restrictions.
Big four bank’s controversial AI play
One of Australia’s big four banks is exploring the prospect of trialling an AI-style chatbot that could replace its call centre staff.
How you can watch tonight’s supermoon
Stargazers will notice the moon is bigger and brighter tonight as it moves about 50,000 km closer to Earth. Here’s the best times to watch the spectacle.
Heartbreak after man trapped in mine shaft
Police have revealed a heartbreaking update in the search for a man who fell down an old mine shaft in NSW’s coal mining region.
Aussie journey to history begins
The upcoming T20 World Cup is always in Alyssa Healy’s thoughts, but there’s only one thing she wants from a three-match series against New Zealand.
Senator’s response to deadly Lebanon blasts
An Australian senator has slammed the deadly explosions which rocked Lebanon as “sickening” but stopped just short of blaming Israel.
Hinkley says fine saga ‘taken care of’
The Port Adelaide coach fronted the media for the first time since being hit with a $20,000 fine from the AFL for his post-game run-in with Hawthorn players.
‘Jealous’ coward’s ‘terrifying’ attack on girlfriend
A “jealous” Thai national bashed his girlfriend to death in an insecure and drunken rage fuelled by an ill-founded belief.
‘In my corner’: Power star’s unlikely adviser
Port Adelaide’s vice-captain has had help from an unlikely source as he prepares for a battle with a hard-nosed Sydney tagger.
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