‘Weird’: Key feature of Taipan kit reviewed
A key piece of software for pilots of Taipan helicopters had been under scrutiny for several years before a crash that killed four soldiers, inquiry told.
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Rare soil-borne disease claims 12 lives
Nine people in Cairns and three in Townsville have died from a rare soil-borne disease, with the flood-ravaged region facing a “record-breaking” surge in cases.
Shock Higgins demand in parliament
The outgoing senator at the centre of one of Parliament’s biggest scandals has asked for an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.
Vegemite to be launched into space
A jar of vegemite is set to be launched into space in Australia’s first attempt at sending a rocket into orbit from Aussie soil.
‘Ridiculous’: Why Drake fans were fuming
Thousands of concertgoers were left frustrated by the Canadian rapper’s “disrespectful” act, with one fan saying the megastar had “one job”.
Intensifying cyclone’s path ‘highly uncertain’
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is tipped to strengthen through the week, with a risk it could move back towards Queensland’s coast within days.
Fatal army crash: ‘Something’s gone wrong’
Soldiers on a helicopter exercise that killed four colleagues had to be subpoenaed to speak to investigators, an inquest has been told.
Chilling CCTV footage of missing mum
CCTV footage shows the final moments of the 29-year-old, it was recorded three weeks ago.
Man mauled by shark at popular beach
A man in his 20s has been flown to hospital after being attacked by a shark at a popular Aussie tourist destination.
Teen in custody after fatal scooter crash
A teenager is in custody after an elderly man died when a car allegedly collided with his mobility scooter.
‘Reality check’: Aussies issued grim warning
Australian consumers have been warned “dramatically inflated” prices could be on the way after one state was smashed by floods.
New data reveals which airlines are on time
New data has been released, revealing which Aussie airlines depart on time the most and which ones are more likely to arrive late.
Person dies from rare soil-borne disease
Residents in a flood-ravaged region have been issued a grim warning after a person died from a rare disease found in soil.
State braces for potential tropical cyclone
The threat follows a long stretch of wild, wet weather conditions in Far North Queensland earlier this month.
Dad seriously injured after horror hit-and-run
Shock dashcam footage has captured the moment a young father was left lying in the middle of a busy road after he was struck by a motorbike.
‘Shocked’: Family mourn man killed by croc
The family of a man whose remains were found inside a captured crocodile a week after he went missing in Far North Queensland are still trying to come to terms with his death.
‘Insane‘: Outrage over Billie Eilish merch
Many fans of the singer were stunned to discover how much a jumper would set them back.
Hundreds of buses affected by strike
Commuters have been urged to allow extra time for travel or prepare alternative arrangements as bus drivers in one state walk off the job.
‘Traumatic’: Baby allegedly killed by relative
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 10-week-old baby girl.
Aussie uni ranks on list with Oxford, Harvard
Ten Australian universities have been ranked among the most 300 prestigious institutions in the world, but there’s one clear winner.
Worrying move from Aussie mining giant
Australia’s largest miner will pay shareholders their lowest interim dividend in eight years after a massive profit slump.
Where to buy a house for less than 500k
Buying a property is out of reach for most young Aussies but there are 23 suburbs where you can get a home for less than $500,000.
Major update in search for missing mum
Police have determined missing mum Tayla Spies’ location an hour after she was last seen driving through a small western Queensland town.
Warning over Aussie snake surge
Australians in one state were warned to “avoid snakes” after seven people were taken to hospital with bites over the weekend amid a surge in reports.
Man dies after horror lawnmower incident
A man has died after he became trapped underneath a lawnmower on a rural property.
Woman fights for life, kids injured in crash
A Sunshine Coast crash has left a woman in her 60s fighting for life and four others injured, including two children.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
‘No right’: Sister’s anguish over girl’s death
She spoke ahead of the sentencing for the members of a cult-like religious circle after they were found guilty of manslaughter.
AFL star’s heartbreaking apology at funeral
Friends and family of AFL star Troy Selwood have gathered to pay tribute to the beloved player and dad at an emotional service.
Update in mum’s mystery disappearance
CCTV footage shows Tayla Spies just hours before she vanished from a small town in Queensland’s Western Downs region in early February.
Man, woman fight for life after storm crash
A man and a woman have been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries in a horror head-on crash during a severe thunderstorm.
Body found after holiday unit fire
Footage of the incident shows giant clouds of smoke billowing out of the third-storey apartment’s glass windows where a body was found afterwards.
Major city swelters as temp soars to 43C
Aussies in one state are being urged to keep cool as temperatures climb above 40C while other parts of the country battle bushfires.
Insane reason for sign outside Aussie home
More than 100 strangers have shown up at a couple’s front door, forcing the residents to erect a sign turning them away, after a shocking scam.
Homeless camp closes after locals erupt
Residents living at an Aussie beachside homeless camp have days to clear out after human waste, syringes and drug paraphernalia were found.
Fears as young mum missing for 8 days
The desperate search for a 28-year-old mum remains ongoing, eight days after she was reported missing.
Issue in Aussie surf brand collapse
The business behind two Australian surfwear brands has applied for bankruptcy in the US, with more than 100 stores to close, as a mogul reveals their key mistake.
Chilling discovery after aborted Covid trial
A man who took part in the University of Queensland’s aborted $1b Covid vaccine trial faces a “distressing” reality four years on.
Sad update for missing fisherman
A crocodile has been killed and human remains located after a fisherman vanished more than a week ago.
Teen hiker rescued after two day search
A teenage hiker has been located “safe and sound” after two days lost in a national park in Queensland’s southeast.
‘Expect more’: Dire warning after floods
North Queensland has recorded its second “once-in-a-century” flood since 2019, and one thing made the rainfall heavier.
Parents speak after shark attack nightmare
The parents of 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda have recalled the heartbreaking moments after they received the news their daughter had been killed in a shark attack.
Parents concerned over ‘cat’ teacher claims
Parents have expressed their concern at a high school teacher who they claim refers to themselves as a cat, allegedly hissing at students during class.
Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause
Nationwide trans rallies are expected to protest one state government’s move to review the delivery of controversial puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
All smiles for AACTA awards red carpet
Aussie screen stars walked the red carpet for the industry’s biggest night of the year at the AACTA Award Ceremony on the Gold Coast.
Aussies staple you’ll be lucky to find
Floodwaters in North Queensland have cut off supply routes for an Aussie staple that will be in short supply at your local supermarket.
Wild call to host Olympics in croc country
A booming regional city wants to host Olympic rowing events on a notorious river known to host giant crocodiles.
Deadline for Brissy Olympics revealed
The man leading the Australian Olympic Committee has just issued a stark new deadline for the Brisbane Olympics.
Wild weather leaves passengers stranded
Passengers hoping to get a flight out of a popular holiday spot have been turned away after a regional airport closed its doors amid wild weather.
Update after man shot in face, shoulder
New details have emerged after a man was shot in the face and shoulder, with police hoping to speak to a man they believe can help with their inquiries.
Horror way tourist killed while driving
Police are appealing for information after an international tourist died as a result of a shocking and unexpected incident while driving.
‘Holy sh*t’: Man’s life-changing $60m call
The man was drifting off to sleep, daydreaming about how life-changing winning the lotto could be, when he received the incredible call.
Winning $60m Powerball numbers revealed
Two days after a Sydney woman took home $100m in Oz Lotto, the winning numbers for the $60m Powerball have been revealed.
Two bodies found inside tourist strip unit
The bodies of two people have been found dead inside a unit at a Gold Coast apartment complex in a possible murder-suicide.
Manhunt after homemade pipe gun shooting
Police have made an emergency declaration after a man was shot in the head and shoulder with a homemade pipe gun on the Gold Coast.
‘Convenient’: Albo lashed over flood visit
A Liberal senator has accused the PM of “conveniently” stepping away from parliament to visit flood-ravaged communities, earning a furious response from Labor.
‘Like cockroaches’: Cops rage over $3.5k bikes
Over 100 teens riding e-bikes fled “like cockroaches” after cops tried to apprehend the group on the Gold Coast – as debate about the expensive new toy rages.
Albo activates flood payments for victims
Residents in Far North Queensland rocked by surging floods will be able to access emergency disaster relief, Anthony Albanese has confirmed.
Devastating floods claim another life
Another person has died in flooding that is devastating large parts of the North Queensland coast, in scenes of “incredible devastation”.
Reason wandering croc spotted far from home
Wildlife officers have revealed the reason a crocodile was spotted on a Sunshine Coast beach, hundreds of kilometres south of its usual habitat.
Thorpe wades into uni anti-Semitism row
Firebrand independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has stormed into a uni anti-Semitism row, saying the symposium at the centre of the controversy was “amazing”.
‘Beach she loved’: Hundreds attend vigil
Hundreds have turned out to honour 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda who was killed in a shark attack off a beach on Bribie Island.
Teen killed in shark attack identified
Friends and family have gathered to pay tribute to a 17-year-old girl who was killed after she was bitten by a shark off Bribie Island.
Tourist dies in Outback heat tragedy
A Queensland woman has died after she left her bogged vehicle to seek help in extreme heat while en route to a notorious hiking spot in a remote part of Western Australia.
Croc shows up in unexpected location
A ranger has photographed a two-metre crocodile at a popular camping spot hundreds of kilometres from where it should be.
Thousands cut off as major bridge collapsed
Parts of North Queensland have been hit by more than a metre of rain and a key road has crumbled, with warnings residents could be cut off ‘for weeks’.
‘Live in filth’: Suburb’s fury at homeless camp
A homeless encampment has sparked community outrage after a “once beautiful” lookout has turned into a “dumping ground”.
‘Leave now’: Urgent plea amid flooding event
A person has died and thousands remain without power as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities in north Queensland.
‘Red flags’ before young girl left to die
Serious questions have been raised about child safety authorities in the years before a young girl died.
Chilling warning as region smashed by rain
Photos have captured the extent of the potentially life-threatening flash flooding battering one state, with some areas expected to see one metre of rainfall in the span of a few days.
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.
Aussie city smashed by torrential rain
Emergency services have deployed multiple water rescue crews as torrential rain and flash flooding smashes one Aussie city.
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.
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.
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.
Dire warning after shock summer drownings
A spate of drownings at popular swimming spots in one state has prompted a major warning from authorities.
‘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”.
Worst of wild weather yet to come
The worst of the wet weather is yet to come for residents in one state, as several cyclones threaten to develop in the area.
Major recall for popular kitchen item
A recall has been issued for a popular kitchen product available in several states amid fears of plastic contamination.
Residents evacuated over cyclone fears
Residents in one Aussie state are being evacuated and roads have been inundated with water, amid fears of a tropical cyclone forming off the coast.
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