Deadly virus detected post-Cyclone Alfred
Health authorities have warned of a dangerous insect-borne virus after Cyclone Alfred’s extreme weather created ideal breeding conditions.
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‘We didn’t want it’: Wall divides beach town
One of Sydney’s most affluent beachside suburbs is still fiercely divided over a controversial seawall – and now a bombshell report has added fuel to the fire.
Deadly disease detected in two major cities
Health officials have issued warnings after the same highly infectious disease was detected in two major cities, with exposure sites including hospitals, shopping centres and airports.
Deadly risk with items Aussies are loving
A woman’s death on a major road and injuries to hundreds of people have heightened calls for more scrutiny on these products Aussies are using in increasing numbers.
Inside cricket legend’s fall from grace
The inside story of the drug deal Stuart MacGill was found to have been involved in can be revealed for the first time after the Australian cricketing great was this week found guilty by a jury.
Hayne sidelined in rugby league return
Jarryd Hayne has made his return to the rugby league pitch – just not as the former NRL superstar would have hoped.
Remains buried in shallow grave identified
The body of a man found buried in a shallow grave on a rural property in Sydney’s northwest has been identified.
Why Dutton is a ‘risk’ ‘to the nation
A powerful teachers’ union has warned a Dutton government “is the biggest risk to the future of this nation” as a $4.8bn education deal hangs in the balance.
Australia’s youngest child killer released
Australia’s youngest child killer has walked free from jail following a failed bid to keep him behind bars.
Why squatters won’t leave flood-hit homes
A group of squatters staying in vacant homes deemed a “serious risk” to life have vowed to “fight tooth and nail” to stay following a demolition announcement.
Man smashes ute with machete in road rage
A man has been charged after he was filmed smashing a ute with a machete while stopped in traffic in Sydney.
Man dies from horror mozzie virus
A second person has died this year in one Australian state from a deadly mosquito-borne virus – prompting an urgent health warning.
Why Aussies could head for referendum
Aussies could be going for another referendum if a controversial proposal to deport people convicted of anti-Semitic hatred is blocked by the High Court.
Chaos rocks major Aussie train network
Commuters in one major Aussie city have been left waiting for hours for trains after a single issue led to chaos on the network.
Major update on child murderer
The killer, who was just a teenager when he stabbed a three-year-old girl in the middle of the night back in 2001, has learned of his future.
Heartbreak as farmers dump milk en masse
Unbelievable footage shows the heartbreaking moment Aussie dairy farmers were forced to dump hundreds of litres of perfectly good milk.
Key detail in MacGill trial revealed
A key piece of evidence in the Stuart MacGill trial can be revealed for the first time after the ex-cricketer was found guilty of facilitating a drug deal.
Emergency after light plane crashes
NSW paramedics have rushed to a light plane crash at an aerodrome in southwestern Sydney.
Huge update after 2yo boy dies in hospital
A major announcement has been made after a two-year-old boy died after receiving care at hospital and being wrongly triaged.
‘Not fair’: Stadium ‘beer war’ ends
“One rule for one half of Sydney and another rule for everyone else” is no longer the case in a big win for beer drinkers.
‘Over my dead body’: Rich Aussies melt down
Tensions have erupted in one of the nation’s most picturesque communities over a “huge, ugly” change most Aussies probably wouldn’t even notice.
Cricketing great’s role in cocaine deal
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of facilitating a cocaine deal underneath his Sydney restaurant.
Minns’ new crisis over ‘terror caravan’
The NSW Premier is facing calls for a parliamentary inquiry into “draconian” racial hatred laws passed amid investigations into an explosives-laden caravan.
Swimmers evacuated after shark sighting
Swimmers and surfers have been evacuated from the water after a drone spotted a shark in a popular Sydney ocean pool.
Peak-hour chaos as traffic backed up 14km
Peak-hour traffic has been thrown into chaos in one Australian city after a truck ‘flipped’ on a busy arterial motorway.
Women charged after baby dies in home birth
Two women have been charged with manslaughter more than two years after a baby died following a home birth.
Club’s $5bn demand for new ‘mini-city’
The NSW government will be asked to fork out $5bn as the sale of a premier racecourse for a new “mini-city” hangs in the balance.
Warning of ‘disaster chasers’ after cyclone
People are getting ripped off by dodgy repair works in the wake of natural disasters, the Insurance Council of Australia has warned.
Border Force officer’s alleged drug bribe
An Australian Border Force employee allegedly took cash from a man with links to organised crime to let kilograms of drugs into the country.
Dad’s incredible find on Aussie beach
A man claims to have found a rare item – reportedly worth up to a whopping $59,000 a kilogram – washed up on a beach after ex-TC Alfred.
Major update in MacGill cocaine trial
After Stuart MacGill stood trial over allegations he facilitated a 1kg cocaine deal, a District Court jury has retired to consider its verdict.
Major healthcare provider $1.6bn in debt
A major Australian healthcare provider is preparing for sale following reports the company is $1.6bn in debt.
Decision to knock down homes slammed
The decision to knock down vacant homes in Lismore following ex-Cylone Alfred has been likened to a declaration of “war”.
Half cost of new house goes to tax, report
Huge chunks of the cost of building a new home are being eaten up by taxes and red tape, new analysis shows.
Urgent hep B alert for mums, bubs
A hepatitis B health alert has been issued to hundreds of mums and children who were admitted to the Nepean Hospital Birth Unit between 2013 and 2024.
‘Remarkable’: Key detail in MacGill drug trial
Stuart MacGill will soon learn his fate as he stands accused of facilitating a drug deal in the underground carpark of his restaurant.
‘Nonsense:’ Dutton hits out at caravan call
Peter Dutton rubbished Labor’s claims the Coalition did not request security briefings over what has now been revealed as a “fabricated” caravan terror plot.
Action taken after pie throwing incident
There have been repercussions for a man who allegedly threw a meat pie at a rival supporter during an NRL match in Sydney.
Huge claim against Dutton on caravan plot
Tony Burke has ramped up his criticism of Peter Dutton’s handling of a suspected terror plot that turned out to be a hoax.
‘More showers’: Effects of Alfred hit Sydney
Sydneysiders are now copping some of the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred while communities in the state’s north remain “isolated”.
New details after caravan hoax revealed
Police have revealed details of fresh charges relating to a string of hate attacks across Sydney that caused “terror and fear”.
Agent’s brutal texts to homebuyer
An Aussie house hunter’s blunt exchange with a real estate agent has gone viral after questions were raised about the tactics.
Pilot’s shock call before urgent landing
A Qantas pilot has asked for defibrillators in midair as their plane made a priority landing coming into Sydney.
Leading doctor has ‘months to live’
A leading Australian doctor reveals he has just months to live, as there are hopes the experimental treatment he underwent will save lives in the future.
Explosive caravan update no one saw coming
Police say criminals were behind a ‘fabricated plot’ after a series of raids after a caravan packed with explosives and a list of synagogues was found in outer Sydney.
Man allegedly caught with knife at airport
A man who was allegedly seen carrying a hay-bale hook at Sydney Airport also had a 10cm blade hidden in his pants.
Payday after NRL star’s charges withdrawn
Police have been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in legal costs for an exiled NRL star after domestic violence allegations against him were withdrawn at the last minute.
Premier’s ‘apology’ to storm-smashed towns
NSW Premier Chris Minns has “apologised” to storm-smashed communities that a major lifeline for many people “just can’t” stay open.
Woman mauled by shark ‘should be dead’
A woman who suffered severe leg injuries after being mauled by a bull shark has released an update and what she plans to do following the attack.
US casino giant makes last-ditch Star bid
A major US company has made a shock offer for troubled gaming giant Star Entertainment and it could transform the futures of three Aussie cities.
Bitter neighbour feud sparked over trees
The neighbour launched court action as he claims the three trees are blocking his lakeside views.
Fresh warnings as cyclone moves west
The impact of Ex-Cyclone Alfred is still being felt in many communities, while the worst appears to have passed in others.
Fears over rogue remark amid tariff deadline
A state premier’s rogue remark about the US Vice President could play a role in deciding if Australia gets a tariff carve out, a senior opposition senator claims.
Update on army truck crash in flood zone
Multiple defence personnel responding to ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred are seriously injured following a horror military truck crash at Lismore.
‘Heroes’: Details emerge about ADF crash
One truck rolled several times into a paddock and another tipped onto its side, attempting to avoid the first vehicle.
Dad breaks silence on son’s ‘senseless’ death
A father whose son was murdered during a botched home invasion says the pain of losing his boy is “beyond words”.
Carnage as Alfred’s destruction laid bare
Alfred has wreaked havoc – tearing roofs from buildings and trees up by the roots and leaving more than 300,000 people without power.
Man allegedly stabbed near Westfield
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the leg outside a Westfield shopping centre.
Man dies in violent home invasion
A man has died after he was allegedly attacked by two intruders in his home.
Unions’ bold push for leave reform
One state’s peak union body is pushing for a huge change in the leave entitlements guaranteed to Aussie workers.
Areas most at ‘risk’ amid cyclone
The areas most at risk as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches land have been revealed after residents were warned to stay home.
Woman, 59, critical after shark attack
Two men pulled a 59-year-old woman with severe leg injuries from the water following a shark attack at an isolated beach.
‘Catastrophic’: Tears after fatal P-plater crash
Multiple people broke down in tears as a P-plater learned his fate over a fatal crash which killed one woman and severely injured another.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
MacGill grilled over alleged $330k drug deal
Stuart MacGill has denied facilitating a cocaine deal between his brother-in-law and a street-level dealer but revealed his reasons for introducing the pair to a jury.
Three key things to do for Alfred compo
Insurance companies say there are three key things Aussies in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred need to do.
“Vulnerable” schools say no to fossil fuel sponsorship
New polling has revealed the truth behind fossil fuel sponsorship of education programs, leading one government to introduce changes to the “modern-day tobacco industry”.
Alfred’s wild weather to worsen overnight
Authorities are warning millions to brace for worsening conditions from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, more than 24 hours before the category 2 storm is expected to cross the coast.
Urgent plea after terrifying break-ins
Police have released video of a man they think can assist them as they investigate a series of disturbing break-and-enters and sexual assaults in one major city.
‘Going to kill me’: MacGill breaks down
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has become emotional as a court was read details of his alleged kidnapping as he battles allegations he facilitated a drug deal.
What happens when Cyclone Alfred hits
Flash flooding and storm surges are the chief concerns as Tropical Cyclone Alfred surges toward millions of people, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds.
‘Power off’: Scam text ahead of cyclone
Aussies are being warned of a heinous scam text being circulated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall.
‘Never forgive’: Child’s vow after deadly crash
A child says she can ‘never forgive’ the driver in a horrific crash that injured her and left two children dead after a dangerous drag race on a busy road.
$17k-a-year school collapses owing millions
An expensive Christian college now in voluntary administration is facing legal action for failing to pay staff on time.
Job cuts hit major Aussie bank
Australia’s biggest bank is expected to cut more than 100 jobs from its technology division.
What 4.5 million Aussies must do today
As Cyclone Alfred slowly moves closer to the coast, residents have been urged to seek shelter inside. Here’s how you can prepare for securing and sheltering your home.
Update after clinic’s HIV warning
An unregistered practitioner who worked at a clinic where clients were potentially exposed to HIV has been slapped with a major ban.
What’s unusual about Cyclone Alfred
As Cyclone Alfred slowly moves towards the east coast and puts millions in the firing line, one element is making the system more unusual than other tropical cyclones.
Investigation after 8yo’s ‘suspicious’ death
An eight-year-old boy was rushed to hospital but could not be saved, with police now treating his death as suspicious.
Candidate praised for saving man’s life
Federal candidate for Watson Ziad Basyouny has been praised for saving the life of a man who was trapped in a vehicle following a horrific car crash.
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