Bad news for anyone with HECS debt
The federal government has defended making millions of Aussies wait to learn if $16bn will be wiped from their student debts.
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‘Unsettling’: Dutton’s call on ‘terror’ caravan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for an independent assessment of a communications breakdown involving the PM over a failed Sydney terror plot.
Australian of the Year winner’s huge move
Professor Richard Scolyer, the renowned scientist co-named Australian of the Year, has made a huge announcement about his future at the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
Fresh calls to ditch hidden booze tax
The price of a pint will rise again next week, sparking new calls to remove the tax amid concerns it only punishes both producers and pub-goers.
Marsh injury blow adds to summer of woe
Australia is in search for a replacement to its Champions Trophy side after losing one of its more important players to injury.
Premier’s plea as investigation ramps up
The NSW Premier has vowed no stone will be left unturned after a “deeply distressing” spate of alleged hate attacks across Sydney.
How you can access paracetamol from today
New rules for Aussies looking to buy one of the country’s most popular medications have taken effect today.
Man killed, kids injured in horror crash
A man and two children were reportedly on their way to school at the time of the head-on collision, with the other driver now facing charges.
Update: AFL great accused of child sex abuse
The prosecution has revealed how many witnesses it is considering in the trial of a former AFL legend accused of historical sexual abuse.
‘Pretty special’: Sutherland slams Poms with historic ton
Annabel Sutherland’s record-shaping century at the MCG has put Australia on the cusp of an Ashes clean sweep.
Mata hurt in Wanderers win
Western Sydney returned to winning form in Brisbane but it was victory marred by an injury to the club’s biggest star.
Inquest to be held into child’s cult death
A coronial inquest will be held into the death of a young girl who was left to die by her parents and members of a killer cult who took away her insulin.
Parents jailed for sick act to daughter
A court has been told how the parents of a teenage ballerina almost starved their daughter to death – denying anything was wrong with her.
Aussie city smashed by torrential rain
Emergency services have deployed multiple water rescue crews as torrential rain and flash flooding smashes one Aussie city.
Depraved ex-soldier cops 28 years for rape
An ex-soldier has received one of the state’s harshest sentences for raping multiple women and girls with a “high level of depravity.”
Police to start patrolling Jewish schools
In a stark illustration of Australia’s escalating anti-Semitism crisis, police in one state will begin patrolling Jewish schools to keep kids safe.
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti artist named
A controversial piece of graffiti plastered in seemingly impossible places across Melbourne is solely the work of one man, police believe.
Sydney poised to unleash Costa on Reds
Sydney FC’s bid to find some much-needed form against Adelaide United could be aided by the potential return of Brazilian star Douglas Costa.
Call for action over election deepfakes
A Greens senator has lashed Labor for not enacting “essential guard rails” on AI deepfakes ahead of this year’s federal election.
Shock failures before killer’s rampage
Eight police officers will face disciplinary action after an internal investigation discovered serious failures before coward killer Mark Bombara’s Floreat rampage.
‘Go and fight’: Kremlin’s wild claim
The Kremlin’s claim against Canberra comes after Russian officials dragged their heels confirming Australian POW Oscar Jenkins is alive.
Basketball coach ‘groomed’ child, police
A 67-year-old basketball coach was arrested at a suburban home after a report was made to police, alleging historical sexual assaults.
Man charged after fatal Eastlakes stabbing
Police have charged a man with murder days after emergency crews were called to a footpath in a suburban street following an alleged fatal stabbing.
‘Horrific’: Woman allegedly tortured girl
Police will allege a woman tortured and harmed a four-year-old girl over an extended period of time, and attempted to conceal the abuse by constantly moving homes.
Grandad’s claim over child abuse material
A court has been told the reason why grandfather convicted of accessing child abuse material decided to access it in the first place.
Wallabies grudge match secured with Jones’ Japan
He left the Wallabies after a horror World Cup campaign to take a job in Japan some say he’d already lined up and now Eddie Jones will have to coach against his former players.
Dutton takes aim at ‘diversity advisers’
The Opposition Leader has vowed to responsibly “scale back the Canberra public service”, taking aim at diversity and inclusion advisers, and change managers.
Man allegedly murders partner in hotel room
A man accused of murdering his on-again and off-again partner inside a hotel will undergo a series of forensic procedures.
Star’s massive first task as Eels skipper
Mitch Moses has only been captain for a couple of days, but he faces his first major test and it’s all to do with his powers of persuasion.
Richmond’s message to Balta after assault charge
Noah Balta has been asked to earn back trust after his assault charge as a concussion blow sent a star forward to the sidelines.
‘It’s just a number’: Rep star set for switch
Patrick Carrigan may be one of the best locks in the world, but he’s willing to play a new role in 2025 if it helps the Broncos.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
Ange keen to build on ‘great night’
Ange Postecoglou enjoyed Tottenham’s Europa League win over Elfsborg but wasn’t getting carried away, knowing Spurs must find some English Premier League form.
‘Smiling down’: Spin star’s ultimate Warne tribute
There was no better place for Alana King to star for Australia than in front of the Shane Warne Stand at the MCG.
Ban on woman accused of botox ruse
A woman accused of hospitalising three people with unregistered cosmetic injections has been ordered to stop.
‘Unprecedented’: PM pressured on terror plot
Anthony Albanese has shut down reporters asking questions about an alleged anti-Semitic terror plot, as Peter Dutton said it was significant if the PM wasn’t told.
Ex-political reporter’s big legal move
A former Ten political reporter and Canberra bureau journalist has settled her lawsuit against Network 10.
Bomb threat rocks Canberra courthouse
An area of Canberra has been cordoned off after an alleged bomb threat was reported near the courthouse – with bomb squad officers called in.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
Another ‘Roos keeper on the move
Socceroo Joe Gauci’s quest for game time has taken him from the Premier League to the third tier of English football.
‘Ethnocide’: Fury erupts over Russian war doc
Ukraine’s ambassador has called for a controversial documentary film depicting Russian soldiers at war to be pulled from an Aussie film festival.
Woman ‘lucky’ after horror shooting
The family of a woman who was left fighting for life after being shot in the back say they remain hopeful, despite the extensive injuries and trauma suffered.
Huge show of faith in fill-in coach
Despite an ordinary record since taking over as Melbourne Victory’s head coach, Arthur Diles has shown enough to be offered a longer-term deal.
Mum’s last text before pilot son’s death
The mother of a pilot who was killed along with two international tourists in a horror seaplane crash has revealed her final text hours before the crash.
Big Bash revelation nets overseas deal
Everyone expected Mitch Owen’s phone to ring hot after his unbelievable hundred in the Big Bash final, and it’s resulted in an overseas deal.
‘Not pleasant’: Horror find in water tank
Aussies are being warned to check their water tanks after a horrible discovery in one led to health concerns.
Bank bucks trend with bold move
As the major banks close more regional branches, one of the big four is taking a different approach for face-to-face dealings on Saturdays.
Aussie champ unveils major change
Adam Scott won the Masters after turning to a long putter and another Australian superstar has wheeled out the long stick for the first time.
Towns lashed by 1m rain in just days
A monsoonal low “more dangerous than a cyclone” is on the move and threatening another deluge for towns that have been smashed with almost 1m of rain in only days.
Twin aces stun as Aussie gun sizzles in $30m chase
Two Irish stars both made a hole-in-one in amazing scenes at Pebble Beach but are chasing an Aussie gun armed with a special weapon.
Key recruit can help Sharks shock the world
The Sharks already boasted a strong hand going into 2025, but Addin Fonua-Blake looms as the trump card who can lead them to a shock win in Las Vegas.
Slain gangster’s gold coffin, new cop details
The body of gunned-down Melbourne gangland figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim has been carried from his funeral service in a gold coffin.
‘Alive’: Huge update on Aussie fighter
Penny Wong says Australia has received confirmation Melbourne man captured by Russian forces in Ukraine is alive after reports he had been killed.
Injury scare rocks Aus in whitewash chase
Australia will sweat on the fitness of its greatest women’s Test player despite another dominant day at the MCG.
Alleged caravan terror plot targets revealed
The alleged intended targets of a suspected terror plot have been revealed after a caravan was found with explosives and a chilling note inside.
Dire warning after shock summer drownings
A spate of drownings at popular swimming spots in one state has prompted a major warning from authorities.
A-League stalwart to retire
One of the A-League’s longest serving players has decided it’s the right time to end his professional career.
‘Too late’: Dire warning for Aussies
Emergency services have issued a dire update saying it is “too late to leave” for some residents as an out-of-control bushfire rages in one Aussie state.
Egg shortage rocks Aussie supermarkets
Aussie supermarkets are being rocked by a shortage of a common dairy staple – blamed on high demand and flow-on from a devastating disease.
Moment that sparked alleged cop assault
Details of the alleged assault of two officers in a Sydney late night hot spot have been revealed in court as one of the three men who is alleged to have played a role was denied bail.
Why you should buy a parma right now
Aussies have been encouraged to head out and get themselves a parma — or parmi — for a good cause.
Man charged after allegedly stalking girls
A man has been charged after allegedly stalking a group of young girls across Sydney’s east over multiple days before allegedly following them into the surf.
Forgotten Test gun’s rise continues
He went more than 760 days between Sheffield Shield hundreds after a Test ton in 2019 but now he’s back in the spotlight Kurtis Patterson is posing big selection questions.
Woman to fight alleged drug death case
A woman accused of manslaughter months after a man died from a suspected “adverse” drug reaction has revealed plans to fight the allegations, a court has been told.
$500k luxury car stolen from home
A Ferrari worth half a million dollars was stolen from a home in Melbourne’s west in a string of break-ins.
Huge call for nationwide 50c fares
One party has made a huge call to roll out 50c public transport fares across the nation – a move they say will save the average Aussie thousands every year.
Inglis takes big step in coaching career
Greg Inglis is a man in demand with the Hall of Famer accepting two major coaching roles in two days.
‘Fingers crossed’: Kyrgios still in Davis Cup picture
Nick Kyrgios’ hopes of returning to the Davis Cup scene are over for now, but his injury has opened the door for an Australian Open hero to make his debut.
6 charged over botched alleged gang hit
Five teens and a 21-year-old man are facing attempted murder charges over a botched alleged hit job on an innocent 18-year-old.
‘Shattered’: Kangaroos young gun’s injury blow
A day after a trio of St Kilda stars were put on the sidelines, a North Melbourne youngster has suffered a similar injury fate.
Huge update after student dies on school trip
A Melbourne private school has been fined $140,000 after 16-year-old student Lachlan Cook suffered fatal diabetes complications while on a school trip to Vietnam.
Why hall of famer chose ‘dream’ spot
Australia’s most capped female Test player “didn’t hesitate” when asked where she wanted to be acknowledged as the latest inductee to Australia’s Cricket Hall of Fame.
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
Sailor’s big call on assault charges
Brisbane Broncos and Wallabies great Wendell Sailor will fight allegations he assaulted two men, a court has been told.
‘Giant’ hail, supercell storm to smash state
A supercell storm which is forecast to bring “giant-sized” hail and heavy rain is set to batter one Aussie state.
‘Hell of a mess’: Man attacked by kangaroo
A man was walking to his car when he was attacked by a large kangaroo in what’s been described as a “hell of a mess”.
‘More penal’: Only answer to golf scourge
Most sports are speeding up to cater to the modern world, but golf is slowing down and it’s a problem that only has one solution.
Rugby World Cup final venue announced
Sydney is the big winner in the battle between Australian states to host matches at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
ASIO boss gives update after caravan plot
ASIO chief Mike Burgess noted a “disturbing escalation” in anti-Semitic hate acts, after a caravan packed full of explosives was discovered in a Sydney suburb.
Weird reason Sharks star had to leave home
Toby Rudolf won’t travel to Las Vegas with his Sharks teammates, with the veteran prop revealing a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
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