Poison mozzies to be released in Australia
Genetically modified mosquitoes with poisonous semen could soon be deployed in a bid to take out the disease carrying female mosquitoes.
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Boy found safe after urgent appeal from cops
A two-year-old boy who was reported missing has been found “safe”, as a man assists police with their inquiries.
Man dies following alleged assault
The man died in hospital after he presented with significant head injuries following an alleged assault.
Husband, wife die in horror motorbike crash
A husband and wife who died in a horror crash have been identified as their community comes to terms with the “heartbreaking” news.
Woman punched in the face on walking track
A teenager has been charged with intent to commit sexual assault after he allegedly attacked a woman while she was walking her dog on a popular track.
Man, two dogs die in house fire
A young man has died along with two dogs following a house fire, with a crime scene established by police.
Mum, 10 kids homeless after house fire
A blind man used a garden hose to try to help fight a massive house fire that has left a single mother and her 10 children homeless.
Horror claim about woman’s fatal assault
More details about a man charged with assaulting his partner – leading to her death in hospital on Christmas Eve – have been outlined in court documents.
Flight aborted seconds before takeoff
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Australia was forced to abort seconds before takeoff because of this untimely incident.
Why Australia will face crippling crime boom
As temperatures continue to soar, a sobering study has found climate change will be responsible for 72,000 additional crimes a year in Australia.
Neighbour breaks silence on cold case arrest
A neighbour of a man alleged to have been using a false name before he was charged with a cold case murder has shared new details on the man she knew as ‘David’.
Gruesome discovery in national park
A member of the public notified police after discovering items that are believed to be human remains.
Urgent search for missing 12yo boy
A desperate search is underway for a missing 12-year old boy who was last seen more than 24 hours ago near a shopping centre.
Chilling CCTV reveals arson attacks on home
Police have released chilling surveillance footage of two masked and hooded figures pouring accelerant on homes during a series of terrifying arson attacks.
Neighbour reveals why she put up 2.5m fence
An Aussie who erected a 2.5m ‘mega fence’ found herself in the middle of a major online debate — now she’s revealed why she put it up in the first place.
Man dies after jet ski crashes into mangroves
A man has died and a woman is fighting for life after the pair were flung from their jet ski when it crashed into mangroves.
Teen honoured after tragic rope swing death
A teenager who tragically died after falling 15m off a rope swing in Queensland has been remembered as “an angel taken too early”.
Man’s alleged ‘indecent’ bus act
Police have released photos of a person they wish to speak to as part of an investigation after a man allegedly exposed himself next to a woman on a bus.
‘Clear the deck’: Wild call on Australia Day
Controversy continues to dog the contested date of Australia Day, and two Aussie historians say there’s only one real solution.
Huge shift in Aussie workforce
The oldest members of Generation Alpha are about to start work – and there’s one thing setting them apart from other Aussies.
Legendary Australian country musician dies
An iconic Australian country singer and comedian, known for his wit and larrikin personality, has died aged 91 – more than 70 years after his music debut.
Teen’s horror accident at tourist hotspot
A teenager has been rescued from a popular tourist hotspot following a horror diving incident on New Year’s Eve.
Thousands fume over new tap water taste
Residents have vented frustration at bizarre changes to their tap water as authorities grapple with recent wild weather.
Tragic update in horror tubing incident
Emergency services had been called when a woman failed to resurface after falling into fast-moving water while tubing.
What’s open on New Year’s Day
Looking for some supplies after the big New Year’s Eve celebrations? Here’s what’s open and closed on the first day of 2025.
Plan to name child sex offenders
One state has revealed its plan to have a public child sex offenders list to help protect children from possible harm.
State slammed by 83mm in one hour
A spate of flash flooding and severe storms have thrashed one state, with major dams at risk of overflow and much more rainfall forecast to fall in the coming days.
Warning over common gift’s ‘rising problem’
Aussies are being warned to be careful with a popular category of gifts this Christmas, as firefighters across the country battle daily blazes sparked by improper use.
Push for major Covid change in one state
Any outstanding Covid fines could be wiped as one state plans to abolish $3.2m in unpaid fines. Here’s why.
Tributes flow for pastor killed by shark
Tributes are flowing for a “selfless” pastor killed by a shark while holidaying with his family.
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