Commuters warned of further travel chaos
Commuters are being urged to brace for another day of cancellations and delays as the rail union and the NSW government take their fight to court.
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800 train services cancelled in one day
Sydney train commuters are being warned of more chaos on the weekend after pay negotiations fell apart, leading to a war of words between the government and union.
Major update in state’s rail strike drama
One of NSW’s most powerful unions has issued a major update ahead of a huge proposed rail strike that would threaten New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Cop charged with street racing in luxury car
A young police officer has been charged with street racing offences after he allegedly crashed his luxury car into a power pole.
‘Wtf’: Commuter chaos hits major city
Urgent trackwork at a major transportation hub threw travel plans for peak hour commuters into chaos.
Father’s final call with 16yo son before crash
A father has revealed his tragic final call with his 16-year-old son before he died in a horrific crash in Buxton that claimed the lives of four other local children.
Commuter chaos after crash on motorway
Three commuters were taken to hospital and one car was left flipped on its side after a crash along a busy motorway on Thursday morning.
Four people injured as car ploughs into cafe
Four people have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car ploughed into a busy Bankstown cafe on Saturday.
Woman dies after being trapped on train
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a woman at a train station on Friday night.
Thousands gather for iconic racing event
Supercars fans were enjoying one of the biggest days in the motor racing calendar as they packed out Bathurst in glorious conditions.
Harley bikes recalled over fatal flaw
Thousands of Harley Davidson motorbikes have been recalled due to a potentially deadly fault.
No ‘obvious’ measure could’ve stopped CBD horror
Victoria’s premier has vowed his government will do what it can to prevent a repeat of the horror crash Bourke St, but insists there’s “not much more” it can do.
Two dead in horror crash at tourist hotspot
A driver and passenger have died after a horrific crash on a regional road in a popular tourism region.
Car catches fire with people trapped inside
A man is facing several charges after a scary incident in which the car he was driving allegedly caught fire on a quiet suburban road.
Boy fighting for life after scooter crash
A young boy is fighting for life in hospital after being struck by a ute while riding his scooter.
Millionaire’s love child behind beachside crash
The son of late millionaire John Hemmes has admitted to causing a crash near Bondi Beach which left a man in hospital.
‘Hot balls’: Warner’s tricky airport moment
Candice Warner has shared details about an embarrassing incident for husband David at an LA airport.
Man dies after rolling ute on highway
A 25-year-old man has died after another horror incident on an Australian road.
Truckie ‘weaving’ before school bus crash
There has been a major development for a truck driver who allegedly ignored faulty brake warning signs before he ploughed into a school bus full of students.
Major parking company’s ‘five-year lie’
A company that operates carparks in almost every major city in Australia has been accused of lying to customers about guaranteed spots by the ACCC.
Man charged with murdering ex in crash
A man has been charged with murdering his ex-partner and trying to kill two passengers in a horror crash on a rural road.
Alleged ‘predatory’ driver charged
A woman has been charged with “predatory driving” after a horror crash that claimed the lives of four people.
Woman dead in horror multi-vehicle crash
A woman has died and another is fighting for her life after three cars and a truck collided on a busy freeway.
Commuter chaos after horror truck smash
Motorists are being urged to avoid the busy road after three vehicles, including two trucks, collided in Melbourne.
No answers yet for Sydney’s train chaos
Travellers can expect to experience shocking delays despite trains beginning to run again after a system failure brought all services to a standstill across Sydney.
Update after huge emergency at chemical plant
Emergency services have responded after a “major hazmat incident” had threatened to collapse a tower in eastern Sydney.
Update on boy who was hit by train
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was hit by a train during the morning peak hour.
Massive blaze burns dozens of vintage cars
A massive factory blaze has reportedly torched a three warehouses full of vintage cars.
Major delays after person hit by train
Commuters of a busy train line are waiting up to an hour and a half for substitute buses after a person was struck by a train.
Boy critical, female driver four times limit
A driver allegedly blew nearly four times the legal limit following a crash which left a young boy fighting for his life in hospital.
Driver’s desperate act to evade police
A Mercedes driver has risked his life to avoid being arrested by police in a dramatic police chase worthy of a Hollywood film.
Urgent warning over cars catching on fire
A popular SUV model is being urgently recalled after it was revealed a defect could cause the car to burst into flames.
Court blow for youngest Skaf brother
The younger brother of the infamous Skaf rapists has suffered a blow in court, a month after his family home was targeted in a drive-by shooting.
New tool to catch distracted drivers
New legislation in one state is allowing technology already in practice across the country to be introduced to catch drivers doing the wrong thing.
Huge loophole in ‘ludicrous’ Aussie law
A top Australian lawyer has backed calls to change road rules as a major loophole in a law that should be stopping a dangerous act is revealed.
5yo boy dies in car submerged by flood
A five-year-old boy has died after becoming trapped inside a car submerged in floodwaters in NSW’s Central West.
Shocking number of attacks on bus drivers
The disturbingly high number of attacks on public transport workers in one of Australia’s largest cities has been revealed following a violent bus brawl.
Warning after horror school bus crash
The school involved in the sickening bus crash that injured dozens of students and staff has issued a statement – and a warning.
Alleged bridge protester’s Sydney ban
A climate activist known for protesting topless and allegedly blocking the Sydney Harbour Bridge has been prohibited from entering the city while on bail.
‘Don’t be surprised’: Train strikes to worsen
Dominic Perrottet’s government has been accused of ‘blackmailing’ a union as a strict deadline for action passed on Friday afternoon.
New road rule will cost you $432
Drivers will face expensive fines and the loss of three demerit points if they don’t comply with a new road rule being introduced next month.
Man stabbed in chest at train station
A man has been charged after he allegedly stabbed another man in the chest multiple times.
‘Avoid travel’: Five times the wait for trains
Commuters are being urged to avoid travelling as they may have to wait five times as long for their trains during the third day of chaotic strikes.
Bizarre culprit behind traffic chaos
Traffic has banked up on a busy Queensland motorway with an unlikely culprit sparking havoc for morning commuters.
Vow to stop Sydney train chaos for 6 weeks
Sydney commuters could get a reprieve from the chaos that has engulfed the network in recent weeks after a major breakthrough.
Qld facing ‘very different’ outbreak
An expert has warned the Queensland outbreak has the makings of a “very significant event”, similar to the situation being faced in Sydney.
Four cases of new variant travelled to NSW
The “concerning” new variant on the loose in Victoria travelled to NSW, with the CHO warning “it is not unexpected” it originated there.
Premier’s sheepish on-air blunder
After spending hours pleading for more vaccinations this week, this golden slip-up couldn’t have been better timed.
Warning lockdown may need to last even longer
Even an extension of seven days won’t be long enough for the current Melbourne outbreak, an epidemiologist has said, warning it may need to last until the end of June.
‘Five-day blitz’ as lockdown call looms
Authorities have announced a new plan to combat the latest coronavirus cluster as health officials answer to the recent aged care bungle.
Major alert for four high-risk locations
Contact tracing chief Jeroen Weimar has issued a plea to Victorians as the state’s list of exposure sites grows. View the list of new venues here.
Melbourne vaccine hub exposed to virus
Anyone at a Melbourne vaccine centre last Saturday has been urged to get tested and isolate immediately, after being exposed to a positive case.
Covid clinics turning Aussies away
Covid testing clinics in WA are experiencing “high demand” in the wake of the Victorian outbreak and impending lockdown, forcing them to turn people away.
State shuts border to greater Melbourne
South Australia will close its border to greater Melbourne from 6pm tonight, in a bid to protect itself from Victoria’s growing Covid-19 outbreak.
Four new cases in Victoria
Victoria’s coronavirus outbreak has grown again, with another four new community cases bringing the Melbourne cluster to nine.
Fears of ‘missing link’ in Melbourne
Health authorities “cannot rule out” the possibility of a “missing link” in Victoria, after four new cases were reported in Melbourne.
‘Destroying our future’: Teen unleashes
A teenager has lashed out at the government’s climate policy in a searing statement given at the School Strike for Climate today.
53yo in intensive care with blood clots
A 53-year-old South Australian man is in intensive care in a “very serious condition” after he developed blood clots possibly linked to the AstraZeneca jab.
Hairdresser refuses vaccinated customers
The owner of a Gold Coast salon has announced the business will not take bookings from vaccinated customers due to “unknown health effects of the mRNA vaccine”.
Brutal mid-air attack on dolphin
The moment a killer whale attacked a dolphin mid-air has been caught on video by a group of tourists who were left stunned after witnessing the vicious attack.
Tiger King star arrested
One of the stars of the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King has been arrested in the US state of Oklahoma according to breaking reports.
Truck erupts in flames near busy motorway
A truck has veered off a motorway north of Sydney and erupted in flames early on Wednesday morning.
RUSH HOUR: Pair’s ‘risky’ plughole move
Two fisherman have been filmed paddling dangerously close to a “plughole” overflow feature, prompting a warning to stay away.
Restrictions set to ease despite cases
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a raft of COVID restrictions will ease tonight, letting Victorians breathe a sigh of relief.
Chaos as city riots for 9 days straight
The jailing of a public figure has spelled disaster for Barcelona as cops face ongoing hordes of protestors lighting fires and hurling stones.
Chilling moment cop busts paedo in motel
Bodycam footage has captured the moment a police officer busted a man sitting shirtless in a hotel room with a 13-year-old.
Lambie shreds Palmer in office picture
Jacqui Lambie has posted a picture of herself as Princess Leia strangling Jabba the Hutt, only if you look a little closer, you’ll realise something’s a little off.
7 killed in airport plane explosion
A horrific mid-air explosion killing all seven passengers has been witnessed by hundreds of screaming onlookers.
Hunt for sex offender after pier attack
Authorities are searching for a man in Melbourne after the alleged assault of a 14-year-old girl at Middle Brighton Pier.
Chaos erupts after rapper’s 24hr siege
Footage has emerged of protestors clashing with police after an artist’s comments against the monarchy landed him in prison.
Man crushed in road rage horror
Shocking footage has revealed the moment a man was almost crushed to death between a truck and his car in Sydney’s south-west.
Alarming study finds ‘seven new strains’
COVID-19 experts have released an alarming new study, detecting seven new “highly contagious” variants of coronavirus in recent months.
‘World is watching’: Plea to nation in chaos
Disturbing images have been released overnight after an ongoing military coup prompted a number of world leaders to step in.
‘Extreme concern’: Trump’s severe sickness
A new report has claimed sources closest to Donald Trump were downplaying the true risk he was under when battling Covid-19.
Scary image reveals how virus leaked
A new animation has revealed how easily the coronavirus can spread through quarantine hotels after the latest spike at Melbourne’s Holiday Inn.
‘Come on, Michael’: Fiery TV brawl erupts
Things got a little heated at the ABC this morning after host Michael Rowland grilled the Health Minister about a peculiarly-placed logo.
Expert weighs in on mystery Sydney case
An epidemiologist has lifted the lid on Sydney’s mystery hotel quarantine case as investigations continue into the state’s recent Covid-19 scare.
‘Staggering’ new vaccine breakthrough
A mind-blowing new development out of the US has the potential to completely shake up the world’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mum’s rant at airlines after packed flight
A mum has lashed out at airlines saying “nothing” is being done to improve passenger safety after taking a flight out of New York City.
Couple’s ‘brainless’ act on road
A couple in a car have been slammed over a raunchy act in their car that’s been called an “accident waiting to happen”.
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