Sad update in Samantha Murphy search
Police have provided an update on in the renewed search for Victorian woman Samantha Murphy, who has been missing since February.
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‘Serious risk’: Outrage over new school
Plans for a new school on the outskirts of a major Australian city have been met with formal opposition from thousands of community members.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Footy fans face Qantas strike threat
A massive union strike is hitting Qantas over the next week, as thousands prepare to fly to Melbourne for the big AFL grand final on Saturday.
Builder’s alleged boast to ex-wife’s husband
A builder allegedly forced his ex-wife’s new beau out of the country with claims that “I can do anything”, a court has been told.
‘Mad Max’: Truckie captured with illegal rims
Footage has emerged of a truckie travelling down a busy motorway with law-breaking modifications to their rig.
Council candidate targeted in ‘racist’ attack
A council candidate says she has been left scared for the safety of her family after a campaign sign was smeared with racist rhetoric.
Seven accused of international scam plot
Seven people have been charged after allegedly assisting foreign scammers to swindle $14m from wannabe Australian investors.
Search for Samantha Murphy continues
Police are again today wading through dense bush in the search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
What’s on in Melbourne this Friday
If you manage to dodge the supermarket rush this Friday public holiday in Melbourne, there is plenty to see and do around the city.
Woman killed in Melbourne house fire
Two people have escaped a house fire which claimed the life of a woman in outer Melbourne.
‘Dangerous’: Update in fresh search for Sam
Police have given an update in the renewed search for missing mum Samantha Murphy, revealing they are searching a “number of different areas”.
Firefighters leaked info to union: IBAC
A new report by Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog has found public servants leaked information to a union boss amid a culture of mistrust of firefighting management.
$40k fine after boy’s scary fall
An indoor play centre has been fined a second time in court after a boy fell 4m suffering nightmare injuries, but says safety is its number one priority.
Simple change coming to Coles stores
The company will conduct the eight-week trial at five stores across the country.
Boy fatally stabbed at shopping centre named
A 16-year-old has been remembered as a “beautiful soul” after he was allegedly stabbed to death at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west.
Police announce huge Sam Murphy news
There has been a major update in the search for Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police scouring bushland near Ballarat.
11-year-old fighting for life after serious crash
Four people — including three people aged 16 and under — have been left injured after a truck and an allegedly stolen car collided.
Man accused of fake mayday calls at airport
A man has been charged with interfering with the radio transmissions on commercial planes by broadcasting fake mayday calls.
Truckie’s request after journalist killed
A truck driver charged with failing to provide a blood sample after a fatal crash has revealed plans to appeal a licence disqualification.
Grandad shot dead while hunting named
A grandfather has been identified as the man shot dead while hunting with a group of people in Victoria.
Abattoir worker crushed by cattle
A young abattoir worker has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being crushed by cattle.
Major update in ‘gruesome’ double murder case
Police describe the brutal killing of two women in their home as ‘absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied double murder that left a child motherless’.
Aussies ‘betrayed’ on flight paths
A Senate inquiry has been told flight paths in Australia have been set without consultation to affected communities below, with some still living under unacceptable noise levels.
Twist after fatal crash driver’s charges dropped
Victorian prosecutors have revealed they will review the decision to dismiss charges against a diabetic driver over a pub crash that killed five people.
State’s shock social housing figure
A year ago, one Australian Premier said the ‘status quo is not an option’ as he unveiled a major housing plan. Since then rents are up 13 per cent.
Family’s tears over alleged killer’s act
The family of a slain teacher’s aide broke into tears as a court was told her ex-boyfriend was planning to fight a murder charge.
Builder goes bust owing $880k
An Aussie builder managed to get all his clients into their homes before going bust owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to creditors.
Fatal pub crash driver’s big move
The man police allege ignored blood sugar warnings before a fatal crash has asked a magistrate to throw out all criminal charges.
‘F**k Albo’: CFMEU rally turns feral
Thousands of workers have walked off the job as part of a massive union rally, but some ugly language has scarred the gathering.
Teen slashed with machete in horror attack
A teenager has been attacked with a machete by a group of unknown people, who are alleged to have fled the scene.
Horrific moment 9yo is hit by car
Horrific CCTV footage has surfaced showing the terrifying moment a 9-year-old girl was hit by a car while riding her bicycle. Warning: Graphic
Driver ‘close to death’ before pub crash: court
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack was experiencing a hypoglycemic attack and “very close to death”, his doctor has said.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’: court
A wine store employee who rushed out after a driver allegedly slammed into a beer garden has told a court the man looked “bloody awful”.
30 Aussies hit in $14m investment scam
Police have charged seven people for their role in a shocking alleged international investment scam that swindled $14m from at least 30 innocent Aussies.
Surprising number of protesters outside expo
Tensions outside a weapons expo have not ignited like they did on Wednesday when horse manure and acid were thrown at police.
Town blindsided by ‘horrific’ $200m plan
A major solar farm project has sparked a war of words in a tiny farming community, with neighbours blindsided by ‘monstrous’ proposal.
Man dead after four-hour wait for ambulance
An elderly man has died after he was forced to wait four hours for an ambulance, the paramedics union said.
Tobacco chaos erupts with car smash fire
Police are investigating a ‘suspicious’ fire at a tobacco shop overnight, with photos from the scene showing a car smashed into a burnt-out storefront.
Popular toy recalled over choking fears
A common baby toy gift set sold across Target stores all over Australia has been recalled due to a potentially fatal issue in one of the plastic items.
Insane scenes rock massive CBD protest
Insane scenes have dominated the final day of anti-war protests in the heart of Melbourne, including one alleged act where a woman cemented herself in a car.
‘Evil’: Family shattered by killer pilot
The family of a murdered camper have described her killer’s conduct before and after her death as “wicked, evil and unconscionable”.
Mega $3bn change at major airport
One of Australia’s global cities has been cleared for takeoff with a mega $3bn project that will be a big win for passengers.
Tragedy as siblings die after house fire
Two siblings who were trapped in a horror house fire have sadly died in hospital.
‘Vile and violent’: Sunrise reporter unleashes
A reporter who became caught up in the ‘vile and violent’ anti-war protest has spoken about her experience in detail.
Olympic champ rocked by shocking crime
A manhunt has been launched after an Australian Olympic champion was rocked by a bold robbery.
Bottle shops giving away rogue item
Footy finals fever has hit Thirsty Camel bottleshops with one store giving away free ink at its makeshift drive-thru tattoo parlour for one day only.
‘Evil man’: Deputy mayor’s daughter speaks
The daughter of a former deputy mayor who shot dead his own mother amid a family feud has told a court she will always be fearful of the “evil man”.
Reason for strange smell in bottled water
Smelly bottles of water with an odd taste were sold at a Woolworths store were likely caused by a damaged pipe where the product was manufactured.
‘Lambo Guy’ reveals shock new investment
Self-made billionaire and Aussie car nut Adrian “Lambo Guy” Portelli has revealed his next big investment.
Dad‘s tragic call after kids trapped in fire
A five-year-old and her siblings remain in hospital with life-threatening injuries after becoming trapped in a house fire as family fear the worst.
Mum’s ‘hell’ after buggy crash kills 6yo
The mother of an “incredible” six-year-old girl has described the moment she heard her daughter was crushed in a buggy crash.
Major update in gangland shooting
Police say an arrest is ‘around the corner’ more than a year after a Victorian underworld figure was gunned down while walking in an inner-city street.
Two arrested after chaotic protests
Two people have been arrested following chaotic scenes on the streets of one Aussie capital, as thousands of protesters clashed with police deployed under sweeping state powers.
Horror moment as magpie season kicks off
A chilling video has revealed that the season Aussies dread most has arrived earlier than expected.
Urgent travel warning for Aussies
Escalating warfare has forced the Australian government to issue a dire warning, saying flights out of one country may soon not be an option.
‘Punching itself in the face’: RBA cops heat
A former federal treasurer and current Labor Party national president has come out swinging against the Reserve Bank, saying the RBA is ‘punching itself in the face’.
City prepares for thousands in mass protest
A major Australian city has begun preparations as tens of thousands of anti-war protesters are planning a major rally.
Builder accused of India kidnapping plot
The state president of a foreign political party has been accused of forcing his ex-wife’s new husband out of the country.
Family of slain sportsman call for justice
The family of a promising young basketballer killed in a random attack have called for his two killers to receive “nothing but justice”.
Reason ex-CFMEU boss cleared by cops
A former union heavyweight will not be charged by police after his expletive-laden address to workers at a hospital worksite.
Wild reason brothers set fire to home
Two brothers set fire to a home as the occupants lay in bed sleeping for one wild reason.
Alleged death threats rock embattled union
The CFMEU has been rocked following the arrest of a senior organiser who allegedly made death threats.
Grim statistic on pokie machines in Aus
If you’re busting for the bathroom in Australia, you’ve got a better chance of finding a pokie machine than a public toilet.
Killer filmed himself digging grave: court
A security guard who killed a man after being enlisted to help evict him has been jailed for the “appalling callousness”.
‘Degrading’: Cook forces wife into slavery
A man has admitted to using “cruel” and inhumane methods to keep his wife as a slave for two years.
Footage of alleged cop attack released
A court has released footage of a teenager who allegedly stabbed a police officer because he wanted to “go to heaven”.
Bindi’s touching tribute to dad
Bindi Irwin shared the touching post to her dad on the 18th anniversary of his death.
Banks, insurers ‘price gouging’ Aussies: union
The cost of managing your money, getting a loan, and insuring your possessions has gone up way more than the actual inflation rate in the past year.
Push to ban bosses social media trawling
Ever-present surveillance at work has extended too far into ‘social media trawling’ and new laws are needed, a union group says.
Pop star’s plan to evict mum
Aussie pop star Vanessa Amorosi has revealed plans to sell the home her mum has lived in for two decades after a big court win.
‘Senseless’: Man involved in mate’s shooting
Fleeing her home after being confronted by a masked intruder, the last thing a young woman heard was her boyfriend calling out “help”.
Chilling post before school lockdown
A school in Melbourne’s southeast has been thrown into lockdown after a concerning post was shared to social media.
Crash causes chaos on busy freeway
Major delays are expected on a busy freeway during peak hour following a multi-vehicle crash that has left just one lane open.
Man’s gross act in gym shower
A bodybuilder who arrived at work to find a fellow gym-goer had done a disgusting act in a shared shower has taken to Instagram to slam the gross act.
Horror as cop allegedly stabbed
A Constable has been stabbed in Melbourne, attending an alleged false report on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Extensive’ damage after state’s wild weather
Damage has been “extensive” following wild winds, with at least 70 homes either isolated or in danger as one state faces a major clean-up.
‘Sputtering’ China weighs down miners
The financials and energy sectors have dragged the ASX to a winning day as Chinese woes weigh heavy on Australian miners.
Surprising group falling for crypto scams
New research has found one group are falling victim to crypto scams as they are “overconfident or overambitious”.
‘Woke’: Concerns over ‘far-left’ shift in Aus
An Australian lawyer and former refugee has challenged the ‘anti-woke’ arguments which are ‘destructive’ for society.
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