ABC star dies aged 80
ABC star Richard Zachariah, who hosted shows in the 1980s and 90s has died, just months after his former partner Maggie Tabberer.
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Man fatally stabbed in inner-city suburb
A man has been arrested after another man was fatally stabbed in an inner-city suburb overnight.
Child dies after being hit by out-of-control car
A four-year old child has died after they were hit by an out of control car on a footpath near Geelong on Friday.
Mum killed in son’s plot to take over Australia
An autistic boy who took his mother’s life as the first step in a plan to overthrow the government was experiencing a rare shared delusional disorder, a court has been told.
Man drowns at popular beach
A man was pulled from the water at a beach along Thirteen Beach Rd about 12pm on Thursday.
Model’s tragic final words to mum
The parents of model Elise Hodder, 24, who was killed by a car at a birthday party have revealed the heartbreaking final words she said before her tragic death.
Aussies to cop hottest April day in decades
Aussies are being warned against putting away their summer gear just yet, with parts of the country in for another blast of blistering heat.
Teens charged over Grand Prix stunt
Two teens have been slapped with numerous charges and police are searching for a third man believed to be involved in a wild stunt at this year’s Melbourne Grand Prix.
Liberal candidate’s shock confession
A Liberal Party candidate who has campaigned on being a renter has now admitted to owning two investment properties.
Aussie fashion icon dies aged 73
The legendary fashion designer Perri Cutten had been a mainstay of women’s wardrobes across the country for more than 40 years.
Underworld figure Mokbel reports to police
The former Melbourne underworld figure Tony Mokbel was sensationally bailed by the Court of Appeal on Friday after two decades behind bars.
This house sums up our housing crisis
A stoush broke out this week over a 1920s home in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after pockets. But the issue is cut and dry.
Grim discovery on regional highway
An investigation has been launched after a passer-by made a grim discovery on a regional highway.
Group safe after Vic water rescue
Emergency services have rushed to Point Lonsdale after more than a dozen people were rescued after they were swept out to sea.
Gangland boss spotted after release
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures has been spotted in public following his release from prison after 18 years.
‘Champion’ former MP dies aged 77
A former MP who worked in politics for more than 30 years has died weeks out from the 2025 election, with tributes describing him as a “champion and inspiration”.
Two states shaken by earthquake
A region between NSW and Victoria has been shaken by a “significant” 3.7 magnitude earthquake.
Cheers on street as crime boss walks free
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel was all smiles as he walked out of a Melbourne courthouse, free for the first time in nearly two decades.
‘Get vaccinated’: Cases surge in Australia
Aussies have been urged to get the flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.
Fake Ozempic seized at Aussie border
The TGA has issued a warning after fake Ozempic-labelled products were seized at the Australian border.
Woman found dead near popular pier
Police are investigating the death of a woman after her body was found floating near a pier in a popular waterfront suburb.
Huge update after pilot’s airshow crash
The pilot was left in a critical condition after his plane crashed during a stunt show at the Avalon Airshow nearly a week
Major school uniform ban for one state
A major policy change for one Aussie state will see a ban on some common uniform items.
Creator of ‘vile’ child abuse game named
An Australian father created and profited off a child abuse video game downloaded “millions and millions” of times by pedophiles across the globe.
‘S*** show’: Woman sparks Bali flight chaos
Chaos has engulfed another Jetstar Bali flight after a woman tried to open an aircraft door mid flight, with a reality star sharing details of the chaos.
New details aired after ex-detainee shot
Footage of the moment a former immigration detainee was shot by police has been played as he seeks to be released back into the community.
Drug kingpin’s $500,000 freedom bid
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures is hoping a new girlfriend and half a million dollars will convince the courts to set him free.
Australia’s big change to cigarette rules
Aussie smokers can expect a number of significant changes to tobacco products from Tuesday, with one popular product set to be banned completely.
Dutton makes huge $6.5b election pledge
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there’s a catch to the spend.
Terrifying moment truck erupts in flames
Shocking images show the moment a truck erupted into flames on a major freeway.
Ex-detainee shot by cop laughs in court
A former immigration detainee shot by police at the weekend has laughed in court and expressed frustration after his case faced prolonged delays.
Man shot by police in Melbourne
An officer feared for the lives of police when an allegedly “aggressive” man armed with a metal pole was shot by police in Melbourne’s southeast.
‘Take action’: warning as flooding hits state
Residents in parts of the Gold Coast have been warned to “take action” to survive, as wild weather and flooding continues to inundate Queensland.
Pilot flying aircraft during crash identified
SkyAces airman Glenn Collins, a champion pilot, remains in a critical condition after a crash during a four-plane aerobatic display.
Drug users hit back over ‘zombie’ crisis
Dead bodies on the street. Drug users injecting in broad daylight. It’s a horror show for some but addicts say it’s not the whole story.
Mum, child kidnapped at knifepoint: Cops
A woman and child were allegedly kidnapped at knifepoint by a man and forced to drive around to electronic stores purchasing Apple MacBooks.
‘No justice’: Wife’s cry after dad killed
A Victorian killer’s jail sentence has brought “no justice at all” to the family of a 38-year-old father and soon-to-be grandfather, who was fatally stabbed near a pub in Sale.
Temu reveals major Aussie change
Temu has made a major change for Australians, which could change the way customers use the app.
Lesbian group’s new fight over trans call
A lesbian group wanting to hold “born female only” events has launched a new legal challenge after they were barred from discriminating against transgender lesbians.
‘Tragic loss’: 6yo killed on way to school
The principal of a Geelong school has released a touching tribute to six-year-old Caleb Wesley, who died after being struck by a car on his way to school.
‘Juicy customer data’ leaked from Nine
Thousands of Aussies have been affected by a data breach that exposed personal identifiable information online.
‘Went limp’: Man dies after ‘playfight’
A 21-year-old carpenter has been sentenced after his friend died following a “dangerous” chokehold on a boys’ weekend.
Rapper killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
The man who killed a rapper during a home invasion planned a second armed attack months later, with a court hearing he “wanted to become a gangster”.
Major change coming to the local bottle-o
There are big changes coming to Coles’ bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.
Musk’s X in new fight with e-safety
Elon Musk’s X has challenged an Australian court’s judgment that found it was required to comply with reporting obligations over child exploitation material.
Disturbing footage outside high-rise hell
A disturbing video shows Melbourne’s drug crisis at its absolute worst. But the shocking clip is just the tip of the iceberg. WARNING: Disturbing.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Ex-employee suspect after rogue ‘attack’
A major law firm has accused a former employee of a sending a company-wide email that lambasted executives and leaked the pay of more than 900 workers.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend’s murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
3yo girl killed crossing road with family
An alleged killer driver has revealed plans to fight charges stemming from the death of a three-year-old girl fatally injured crossing a road with her family.
Cops shoot kangaroo in front of young family
An Aussie mother has shared the horrifying moment a police officer fatally shot a kangaroo in front of her young children.
‘4 minutes’: Tragedy after toddler left alone
The mother of a two-year-old who tragically died in Victoria has revealed the unthinkable moment she realised something was wrong.
‘Our world’: Mum speaks after 2yo drowns
A mother has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her two-year-old daughter who drowned in a regional Victorian dam on Sunday.
Teal sign furore erupts on social media
The husband of a federal Teal politician has been filmed pulling down a rival candidate’s poster and the furore is trending on social media.
Gunman lures tradie, opens fire in street
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a ‘targeted’ attack after police believe he was lured to an address.
Inside worst address in Melbourne
This is Melbourne’s drug addiction ground zero. Residents in these towers live a daily hell where opening their front door comes with great risk.
Toddler dies in drowning tragedy
A young child has tragically died in a drowning incident on a farm.
Bomb scare at major store
A Bunnings store was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in one city, while there was another scare in another state after protesters left behind a box.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Body found floating at Melbourne beach
The body of a woman has been discovered floating at a popular city beach, leading to a police investigation.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
‘Not safe’: Disgusting find in water supply
Residents have been issued with an urgent health warning after a gross find in a reservoir.
Teen kills mum in deluded ‘prophecy’
A teenager murdered his mother because he feared she could foil his God-given mandate to form an army for “politically-inspired violence”, a court has been told.
Sad reason homes ‘worthless’ on 100km coast
A doomsday ‘1 per cent’ flooding prediction has rendered homes along a huge stretch of Victoria’s coastline effectively ‘worthless’ – and residents are furious.
Tradie drags armed thief out ‘like wheelie bin’
Stunning CCTV footage has revealed the moment a tradie dragged an armed thief down the footpath after trying to steal tools from the back of his car.
Millions of Aussies in for darker nights
Summer is well and truly over, with millions of Aussies soon to turn back their clocks as daylight saving ends.
Wild scenes as crash caught on CCTV
Shocking CCTV footage has emerged of the moment a vehicle tears down a Melbourne street causing a multi-vehicle crash.
Mum dead in teen’s anti-communist plan
Obsessed with restoring “Christian values” to the country, a Melbourne teenager killed his mother as the first step in a plan to build an anti-communist army, a court has been told.
Update after house destroyed in landslide
Footage captured the destruction left behind after a landslide sent a luxury home plunging down a cliff and forced residents to evacuate.
Killer mum found dead weeks after release
A woman who murdered her two sons in 2005 has been found dead in her home weeks after being released from prison.
Surprising new regions for wine tourists
New research finds more and more Aussies are hitting the road in autumn to visit undiscovered wine regions across the nation.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
Gangland lawyer flags legal flight after arrest
A gangland lawyer arrested last week after she was allegedly caught up in a global sting maintains she is innocent, a court has been told.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Driver admits killing model at rave
A young man who hit and killed a Melbourne model with his car after attending a rave has admitted responsibility for her death.
Melbourne in frenzy, cut off head turns up
Melbourne has never seen anything like it. A pro-Palestine trio from Belfast who hate the establishment just sent the city into a frenzy.
Young tradie killed in drunk MMA ‘playfight’
After a huge night out in Melbourne, tragedy struck as a life was cut short when two young mates began playfighting in their CBD accommodation.
Chatfield joins Greens leader’s DJ debut
The Greens Leader has wooed young voters with a sold out debut DJ performance, after the Melbourne MP joked “there’ll be train wrecks”.
Inferno on city’s fringe under investigation
Authorities are investigating a massive bushfire that prompted midnight evacuations as it ravaged bushland on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Hope builds as Piastri wins F1 practice run
Local hero Oscar Piastri clocks the fastest time in the practice runs at the 2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne.
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