Alleged kidnapping plot foiled
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Fears venue will shut over single complaint
Fears a live music venue in Port Adelaide could shut down after a single noise complaint has mum and dad owners embroiled in a legal nightmare.
Mum’s harrowing vow to murdered daughter
Lilie James’s family have told an inquest of their pain and “guilt” over her death after she was brutally killed by a former partner.
Heroic McInerney grateful for AFL career
Oscar McInerney says it would have been “selfish” of him to be disappointed at missing Brisbane’s grand final win over Sydney last year.
Wallabies great could face Lions
Having come out of retirement in Japan to play club rugby in Japan, ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper’s comeback may extend to a game against the British and Irish Lions.
‘Hope’: Update in new MH370 search
There has been a major update in the desperate search for the MH370 plane that vanished more than a decade ago.
Shock support for controversial koala park
A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.
‘So many opinions’: McQualter responds to Reid claims
West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has responded to criticism of how his young star performed in Round 1 against Gold Coast.
Ex-Socceroo in tears as he’s cleared of rape
The former footballer appeared emotional outside court as he admitted he is “unsure what the future holds”.
Broncos star ruled out of Cowboys clash
The Broncos will be without one of their most dangerous players on Friday night, but Kotoni Staggs’ return date has been locked in.
Recalled ‘Roo aiming for second World Cup
With his club career back on track, Fran Karacic hopes to make the most of his recall to the Socceroos squad.
‘Point of conjecture’: Clarko’s claim about suspended Roo
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson was always going to go in to bat for his suspended player and even suggested the player he concussed played a part in their collision last weekend.
Teen kills mum in deluded ‘prophecy’
A teenager murdered his mother because he feared she could foil his God-given mandate to form an army for “politically-inspired violence”, a court has been told.
Mixed news for Manly’s biggest stars
The Sea Eagles will be without Tom Trbojevic for Sunday’s game against Canberra, but there’s much better news for one of their other injured stars.
‘Never negotiate’: Pushback on US tariff threats
Anthony Albanese has made a major election promise that would bolster one aspect of Australian life he calls “the envy of the world”.
Club saviour’s ‘magnificent’ words
Troubled star Jamarra Ugle Hagan’s future remains a sideline issue for Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, who has drawn inspiration from a club icon.
Protester tackled at Dutton speech
A protester has been tackled into the crowd after interrupting Peter Dutton’s speech, with another accusing him of ‘lying to the Australian people’.
Aussie gets last wish weeks before death
An Australian man with a terminal illness got his last wish just weeks before his death after his friend launched a fundraiser to make his dream come true.
Aussies targeted in crypto text scam
Aussies have been targeted in a scam where fake texts impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange appear where they shouldn’t.
Shock Aussie link to JFK assassination files
JFK assassination files released to the public for the very first time have revealed correspondence between Australian and US intelligence marked as “secret”.
Outrage over growing pile in ritzy suburb
Locals in an affluent suburb are battling it out with the council over an enormous pile of hard rubbish, which they say has been growing for almost six years.
‘An old man’: Magpies star reveals toll of injury
Jordan De Goey was a powerhouse for Collingwood when they won the 2023 AFL premiership, but he played hurt in 2024.
Grim milestone for cop on murder charges
The former cop is accused of fatally shooting two men with a police service weapon when he broke into a home last year.
Australia on verge of unwanted milestone
Aussies could experience the most cyclones in nearly two decades, with a new tropical low expected to develop into cyclone intensity.
‘Hunt’: Saints target new Cats star
There’s plenty of Geelong players St Kilda will need to shut down to open their 2025 account on Saturday, but a new target emerged after a brilliant round 1 display.
Sofronoff to appeal ‘corrupt’ accusations
The head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution will appeal accusations of “serious corrupt conduct” following a report from the ACT’s corruption watchdog.
‘Good move’: Roosters respond to star’s defection
As rumours swirl about just when Brandon Smith might join South Sydney, his current coach has responded to news of his new deal with their rivals.
Star pushes back on Kyrgios’ shock lawsuit
Nick Kyrgios thought he was changing tennis for everyone when he put his name to a bombshell lawsuit, but not all of his fellow players are on-board.
How Lilie’s killer ‘practised’ her murder
A disturbing detail has emerged at the inquest into the death of water polo coach Lilie James, who was murdered by her former boyfriend inside an elite school.
Martial artist accused of killing entire family
A taekwondo expert is accused of violently killing an entire family, including a seven-year-old boy, at two separate locations.
Why Aussie hero hates the name ‘crate man’
One of the good Samaritans who pinned down and stopped a rampaging killer has received a major honour and revealed why he hates the nickname “crate man”.
Kyrgios bombshell after first win in years
Nick Kyrgios questioned whether injuries would end his career, but the Australian tennis star is now finally back.
Tradie drags armed thief out ‘like wheelie bin’
Stunning CCTV footage has revealed the moment a tradie dragged an armed thief down the footpath after trying to steal tools from the back of his car.
‘No tomorrow’: Big in for grand final decider
The NBL grand final will go to a fifth and deciding game and the hosts for the decider could get some positive injury news after losing a star.
‘Burning’: Man mountain returns seeking redemption
Beaten grand finalists Melbourne Storm could be even better in 2025, with one key player on the verge of a return for Thursday’s rematch with Penrith.
Millions of Aussies in for darker nights
Summer is well and truly over, with millions of Aussies soon to turn back their clocks as daylight saving ends.
‘Stop using’: Kmart recalls popular product
Kmart is recalling a popular kitchen product from its famous Anko range after reports of it exploding.
Shocking detail in teacher’s murder
Lilie James’ final moments were captured on CCTV minutes before she was brutally murdered by her ex-partner.
Woman’s first Lotto ticket in 20 years wins
A lucky Perth woman has become an instant millionaire with the first Lotto ticket she had purchased since her now adult children were kids.
Aussie cash boost increase revealed
Millions of Aussies will enjoy a cash bump in their Centrelink payments from Thursday. Here’s why and how much you’ll get.
Wild scenes as crash caught on CCTV
Shocking CCTV footage has emerged of the moment a vehicle tears down a Melbourne street causing a multi-vehicle crash.
Mum dead in teen’s anti-communist plan
Obsessed with restoring “Christian values” to the country, a Melbourne teenager killed his mother as the first step in a plan to build an anti-communist army, a court has been told.
Israeli ambassador declines Dutton question
Israel’s ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon declined to share his opinion on Peter Dutton’s proposal to deport dual citizen criminals.
Arriving in Australia about to get easier
Passengers landing at this Aussie airport will fly through border security with the expansion of this new feature making international flights easier.
‘Roos won’t underestimate Indonesia
The Socceroos are ‘buzzing’ in the build-up to Thursday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Indonesia in Sydney.
‘Finished’: Judge done with Lehrmann battle
Justice Micheal Lee has emphatically declared; ‘I’m not having any more to do with it,’ after Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson’s cost dispute returned to court.
Albo pledges $25 cap on major medicines
Anthony Albanese will amp up Labor’s election bid with a huge cost-of-living promise that will bring down the cost of four out of five medications.
‘What a career’: Former Test quick ends with a bang
After nearly 20 years, Peter Siddle still had the ball in hand as his career neared a close and he ended it in perfect style.
‘Unplayable’ Arzani tipped to shine for ‘Roos
Performances at Socceroos training this week suggest that Daniel Arzani has responded to the scathing criticism he received from national coach Tony Popovic.
‘Privileged’: First for Wallabies captain
The Reds don’t seem to have any problems in terms of their leadership depth, with Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson set to captain Queensland for the first time.
Nurse’s bombshell move after viral video
The lawyer of a nurse charged over his involvement in an anti-Semitic video says he will argue for a major concession in court.
‘Line in the sand’ over train strikes
A “line in the sand” was drawn when the rail unions were forced into a “cooling off period” after months of industrial brinkmanship, a court has been told.
Rabbitohs get their man from arch rivals
A player Wayne Bennett declared he wanted at South Sydney is headed to the Rabbitohs for the next two NRL seasons
Woman’s ‘WAG’ claim before alleged rape
A woman accusing a former Socceroo of raping her had told him she wanted to “live her dream of being a WAG” two days earlier, a court has been told.
Pies plan for Darcy-sized ‘headache’
Western Bulldogs star Sam Darcy has been high on Collingwood’s list of priorities after he produced a coming-of-age performance against the Magpies last season.
Top cop’s shock announcement
A respected and long-serving senior police officer has made a huge announcement after four decades in the job.
Why 4-day Aussie work week long way off
Corporations are getting good results with four-day work weeks, but the prospect of such a change Australia-wide seems unlikely.
McKay scrutiny ‘unfair’ says Scott
Essendon coach Brad Scott has hit back at Ben McKay’S critics, particularly the scrutiny from a club and AFL legend.
‘Degrading’ homophobic assault on train: cops
Police have released an image of a man they believe can help with their inquiries after an alleged homophobic assault on a train.
‘Running out’: Mining boss’ warning to Aus
Mining industry boss Andrew Michelmore said Victoria was a “warning for the rest of Australia” when it comes to energy supply and reliability.
Rookie has ‘similar traits’ to Tiger legend
Richmond’s No.1 pick Sam Lalor made a splash on debut, with his coach drawing comparisons to one of the game’s greatest players.
First gay footballer reveals ‘daily’ threats
The A-League’s Josh Cavallo, professional football’s first openly gay male player, says there’s a “long way to go” in terms of acceptance.
‘Confusing’: Questions asked as Khawaja returns for final
Victoria won more games than Queensland but didn’t make the Sheffield Shield final and not everyone is happy about that with Test star Usman Khawaja set to return after a curious absence.
Aussie shopping metric sinks to 10-year low
The cost-of-living crunch has deepened the wealth divide between younger and older Australians, new data shows.
Update in ride-on mower murder case
A court has been told of a possible delay in the case against an air force pilot charged with his wife’s murder following a ride-on mower “accident”.
What made Cyclone Alfred worse
A “decade of inaction” on climate pollution has cost Australians $1.2bn in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, experts say.
Push to get boomers out of empty homes
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has thrown his support behind calls to increase incentives for older Aussies looking to downsize.
Profit crash hits iconic Aussie brand
Iconic department store Myer has suffered a sharp slump in profits as it struggles to reset its business.
‘Unusual’: Carlton sticks solid after crushing defeat
Carlton will be aided by the return of a star of the competition, but he will be one of few major changes as the Blues refuse to react brashly to round 1.
Ex-minister reveals huge health scare
A prominent Liberal Party figure and former defence minister has undergone a serious medical operation.
Update after house destroyed in landslide
Footage captured the destruction left behind after a landslide sent a luxury home plunging down a cliff and forced residents to evacuate.
Aussies to be hit by up to 400mm of rain
Australians in one state could be hit with up to 400mm of rain after some areas recorded falls of 211mm in just six hours.
Final set after stunning catch seals fate
There were three live options for the Sheffield Shield final when the last day of the season began but two teams failed to take their chances.
Killer mum found dead weeks after release
A woman who murdered her two sons in 2005 has been found dead in her home weeks after being released from prison.
Jim’s budget promise of cost-of-living help
Jim Chalmers has delivered a pre-budget speech, where he has indicated there will be more cost-of-living support for Australians in next Tuesday’s budget.
Manhunt after midnight drive-by shooting
A man has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in southeast Queensland overnight.
Record murder numbers for Aussie state
New statistics from the Crime bureau reveals the reason why 2024 was the deadliest year for one major Australian state,
Female teacher’s vile request to 12yo
A teacher’s years-long sexual abuse of a 12-year-old, where she encouraged the child to “watch porn” to learn about sex, has been revealed. WARNING: CONFRONTING
Surprising new regions for wine tourists
New research finds more and more Aussies are hitting the road in autumn to visit undiscovered wine regions across the nation.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
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