Six dead in horror spate of Easter drownings
A sixth person has drowned after wild weather whipped up dangerous seas across the country over the Easter long weekend.
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‘Really unwell’: Illness set to soar
Peak flu season is months away and flu cases are already 30 per cent higher across Australia compared to the same time last year.
Missing six-year-old survives night in bush
A six-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, spent the night lost in dense bushland before a young cyclist made the remarkable discovery.
Pilot’s ‘miracle’ after near-fatal crash
A veteran pilot is making a remarkable recovery after a near-fatal crash, with the aviation community hopeful for his eventual return to flying.
Woman charged after police shooting
A woman has been charged after she was shot by police following a horror alleged carjacking and 12-hour pursuit.
Tiktok trend sparks chaos at Aussie cinema
A fire extinguisher has been let off in a Melbourne cinema as part of a viral TikTok trend causing chaos at screenings of A Minecraft Movie across the globe.
When, where double demerits kick in
Double demerits will be enforced across most of the country this long weekend, with drivers being urged to stay vigilant on the roads.
Shock find from Gen Z men
New research has found Gen Z men may have more in common with the baby boomer generation – rather than their millennial and Gen X peers.
Parents’ heartbreak as girl, 3, dies
The heartbroken family of a three-year-old girl who was struck by a car and killed near Geelong have paid tribute to their “beautiful daughter”.
‘Suspicious’ fire erupts at sports pavilion
A “suspicious” blaze has torn through a popular sports pavilion in Melbourne, with pictures revealing the extent of the destruction.
Dutton pledges $6m for ‘online safety’
The Coalition has reaffirmed its support for a social media ban for kids under 16 in a new policy announcement which will see millions poured into online safety.
Pedestrian fighting for life after bus crash
A male pedestrian has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after he was struck by a bus in Melbourne’s north.
Lion cub dies at Victorian Zoo
Zoos Victoria staff has been left heartbroken after they were forced to euthanise a three-week-old African lion cub.
Update in search for Samantha Murphy
The man charged with murdering Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has reportedly been taken out of jail to assist investigators.
Woman breaks silence after 7-Eleven brawl
A woman involved in a wild brawl inside a 7-Eleven store has broken her silence for the first time as a coroner probes an unexplained death.
Dad’s fury as son finds machetes at store
A distressed parent has called for police action after his son found an already half-empty box of machetes at a discount store.
New clue after kids find body on Christmas
A new clue has been released 53 years after a group of young children made a chilling discovery on Christmas Day, in a case that has haunted police for decades.
‘Gonna die’: Teen’s last words in hospital
A Melbourne teenager who died in hospital after anaphylaxis, reportedly said he was “gonna die” in his final moments, it has been reported.
Aussie star dies months after TV partner
TV star Richard Zachariah, who hosted shows in the 1980s and 90s has died, just months after his former partner Maggie Tabberer.
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.
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