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Disturbing details in young man’s park death
The police have revealed some disturbing details about a young man’s death in a suburban park, with ‘several knives’ found in the area.
‘Deep sorrow’: Young mum’s shock death
A beloved nurse died suddenly this week just a month after becoming a mother for the first time, leaving loved ones broken.
Farmers mass protest outside premier’s lunch
Hundreds of angry farmers and regional community members have staged a mass protest outside an event attended by state’s premier.
Single sentence costs homebuyer $500K
An anonymous person who submitted a single sentence to a local council has cost a homeowner almost $500,000, exposing the risks of a “flawed” new system.
‘Guinea pigs’: $56m embryo settlement
An Australian IVF company has settled a $56m class action after destroying embryos in an alleged faulty genetic screening program.
Hero neighbour saves family from house fire
A neighbour frantically banging on the windows of a burning house has saved the family of six inside.
Key update in alleged mushroom killer case
There’s been a new development in the case of alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson, who faces allegations she poisoned her in-laws with a deadly lunch.
Whiskey sold at Dan Murphy’s recalled
The liquor sold across Australia has been urgently recalled because of undeclared allergy concerns.
Devastation as star journo killed in collision
A respected sports reporter is being remembered by the AFL community after he died following a traffic collision.
Aussie property developer posts $1.5bn loss
A major commercial property player has taken a huge financial hit, as negativity around iron ore leaves room for investors to pounce.
Woman’s body found at popular walking trail
The grim discovery was made at the popular walking trail on Tuesday.
‘Dystopian’: Coles image terrifies shoppers
The photo was taken at a Coles in Melbourne and posted on social media, sparking dozens of comments from concerned shoppers.
China blow to cost Australia billions
Chinese manufacturing, and it turns out Chinese babies, have left their mark on the ASX on Monday despite the market closing up.
Bank boss’s warning in cost-of-living crunch
More Westpac mortgage holders are falling behind on their payments while the bank posts a flat $1.8bn profit for the latest quarter.
Major update after Booktopia collapse
Struggling book retailer Booktopia has been purchased by an electronics businessman after falling into voluntary administration earlier this year.
Brother, cousin killed showing off new car
Two families have been left devastated after a popular young man killed his brother and cousin in a horror high-speed crash on Easter Sunday.
Two kids hospitalised after firebombing
Two children have been hospitalised following a firebombing as multiple fires broke out across one state overnight. Arson chemists are set to attend the scenes.
Key deals for summer of cricket signed
Sydney’s iconic Pink Test and Jane McGrath Day have a safe home at the SCG until 2030 as new hosting deals are signed.
One group keeping cash alive in Australia
A new report has made surprising findings about the use of cash and the number of businesses accepting cash in Australia.
Parents raise alarm over dark web pill death
A young Australian tradie felt he had to turn to the dark web for pain medication, but the pills were laced with a deadly unregulated opioid.
Trans chaos hits ‘Women Will Speak’ rally
A women’s rights rally collapsed into chaos on Saturday after a counter Transgender Liberation protest showed up.
Aussie Hollywood star reveals big TV news
Hollywood star Sarah Snook has some exciting news for TV lovers everywhere.
Ex-TV star leaves jail after four hours
Aussie actor Orpheus Pledger has again walked free as he seeks to appeal a jail sentence for attacking a woman during a drug-induced crisis.
Aussie shares end week up
Steadfast on not cutting rates anytime soon, the RBA governor’s comments have done little to dampen the mood on the ASX on Friday.
Sobs for rising Labor star after shock death
The partner of a beloved young mayor has broken down sobbing as he told a grieving crowd his soul had been “ripped out” after her sudden death.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
A pedestrian has died after they were hit by a car before being thrown into the path of another vehicle.
Detail in alleged abuser’s case slammed
Lawyers acting for a man accused of sexually abusing a prominent activist when he was a child have criticised police for this aspect of the case.
Bizarre way Telstra made $110m
Profits at Australia’s biggest telco have been slashed 13 per cent, but Telstra is still getting value from one particular pursuit.
‘Life changing’: Aussie’s wild $100k discovery
An Australian man has made the discovery of a lifetime with his metal detector, a find that is “life changing” for the father of two.
Rain band to drench multiple states
A rain band is set to lash parts of the southeast in a “significant” change from the last few days of warm, springlike weather. Possible thunderstorms have also been forecast.
Lollipop man slapped with high-five ban
Parents have been left outraged after a beloved lollipop man was told he can no longer high-five students after a parent complained.
Healthcare stocks dragged down by CSL
The ASX made a third-straight day of gains after a week of global volatility, with financial and consumer stocks pushing a marginal gain.
Pub takes beer garden fight to court
A 150-year-old watering hole on the banks of a river has taken its beer garden plans to court after they were knocked back over flooding fears.
Burglar’s mid-break-in muffin break
Before taking off in a stolen car, this alleged burglar stopped to indulge in a sweet treat while rummaging around a home in Melbourne’s east.
Cops hunt for car linked to drive-by shooting
Police are on the hunt for a black sedan, possibly a Mercedes, connected to a drive-by shooting.
Spending ‘flurry’ after $10m crypto mistake
After Crypto.com made a huge mistake that went undiscovered for months, a man splurged millions of dollars while his partner ignored their calls.
Boss gets pointed neck tattoo amid scandal
The former head of Victoria’s disgraced construction union has re-emerged to show off a fresh teck tattoo with a pointed message.
Shocking attack on moving train
A woman has allegedly been stabbed by another woman on a moving train in front of other passengers, including a two-year-old child.
Ex-AFL star accused of non-profit fraud
A former AFL footballer has faced a key court hearing over allegations he stole from an Aboriginal community health organisation.
Motorbike crash victim a ‘loving kid’
A young man killed in a collision with a stolen car has been remembered as a ‘loving kid’, brother, uncle, partner, best friend and employee.
Aussie state makes huge workplace call
One state’s premier will push for radical changes that could change Aussie workplaces forever.
Child dies after horror crash
A young child has died following a horror two-car crash. Three other people were also taken to hospital following the collision.
Push for major bin change across Australia
Two experts are calling for a nationwide change to household bin systems, that could see every home sorting their trash into four different bins.
Shock place missing teen found at 1am
A teenager missing for nearly a week has been found by police in a surprising place, one day after his mother suggested a new theory behind his disappearance.
Urgent warning as death toll climbs
An urgent plea has been issued after a ‘horrifying’ increase in deaths on the road, with one state recording six fatalities in just 10 ten days.
Cop’s sex sacking was unreasonable: court
A ‘lonely’ rural police officer should not have been fired after he slept with a woman who he was investigating for assault, a judge has found.
New peak for harmful Legionnaires’ outbreak
The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has reached a new milestone following the deaths of two people.
New theory after teen for missing five days
The family of a teenager who has been missing for five days have revealed a new theory about why he hasn’t returned home yet.
Major Victorian TWU boss stood down
A powerful figure in Victoria’s Transport Workers Union has been stood down by the branch’s management committee.
Hitman-hiring husband: ‘I’m not evil’
An Australian man convicted of hiring an undercover cop to kill his wife continues his legal appeal odyssey decades after being found guilty.
Huge change for millions of Aussie bins
A popular item could be banned from bins in one state under a proposed shake-up, with feedback of the changes open to the community.
Footage of man released after carjacking
A woman was left with head injuries after an attempted aggravated carjacking, while a man also suffered minor injuries.
Star wins bitter court battle against mum
Aussie pop star Vanessa Amorosi has won a bitter court battle against her own mother after the pair fell out over the singer’s fortune.
Loophole allowing unsafe EVs into Australia
Untested and potentially dangerous EVs are being imported into Australia through a loophole designed for revheads.
‘Unprecedented’ claim in Sam Murphy case
Lawyers for the man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy claim one thing about the case is “unprecedented”.
Chilling moment shots fired in carpark
New footage shows the moment shots were fired and a group of men were chased with baseball bats following a car ramming.
Major update on Tenacious D’s fate
The band cancelled their Australian tour back in July after a controversial joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Final moments before teen vanished
A teenager who has been missing for three days was caught on security cameras carrying a number of items before he disappeared.
Mum’s heartbreaking plea for missing son
The mother of missing teenager Krishank ‘Krish’ Karthik has issued a desperate plea for his return, with the police and family holding concerns for his welfare.
Syndicate’s wild ‘$2m per week’ claim
The leader of a money laundering syndicate that moved millions of dollars overseas said “we don’t worry” when his dad speculated it was Russian black money.
Key state ‘struggling’ with cost of living
Not all Australians are feeling the same pressure from the rising cost of living, the RBA says, with one major state doing it tougher than others.
‘Tragic’ consequences of sisters’ fight
A fight between two sisters took a tragic turn when one died in “unusual and unforeseen circumstances”, a court has been told.
Petrol, diesel car sales slip against EVs
The percentage of petrol and diesel cars sold in Australia is on a steady downward trajectory as the eco-conscious alternatives get more popular.
‘Woke me up’: Victoria rocked by earthquake
GeoScience Australia recorded more than 1,400 people “felt reports” of the tremor.
Toddler’s tragic death ruled preventable
An understaffed regional hospital has been criticised for failing its duty of care after a toddler fell ill and died while on a holiday with his parents.
‘What a joke’: Residents rage over bin change
The residents of one Australian suburb have been left fuming after their local council announced a controversial new bin change.
Real estate agent took home client’s cash
Faced with a struggling business, a Melbourne real estate agent dipped into the deposits of four homebuyers.
Minns taunts Victoria’s long lockdowns
The NSW Premier has taken the chance to taunt Victoria’s long pandemic lockdowns in defending a move to get workers back into offices.
Man accused of X-rated act with pig
A Victorian man is accused of performing an X-rated act with a pig that was inadvertently caught on camera by animal rights activists.
CFMEU in court amid overhaul bid
The boss of the controversy-plagued construction union has attended court as the Fair Work Commission seeks to hand over the union’s reins to an independent administrator.
SUV flipped in horror three-car crash
An SUV has been flipped onto its roof and a driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a three-car collision.
Man charged after alleged hit-and-run
A man has been charged after allegedly fleeing on foot following a crash that left a woman fighting for life.
Indigenous AFL star’s racist nickname
As part of his lawsuit against AFL club Hawthorn, ex-champion Cyril Rioli has revealed the alleged incidents of racism he says pushed him into retirement.
Cause of deadly disease outbreak revealed
There has been a major breakthrough in the investigation of a deadly disease outbreak that has claimed the lives of two Australians.
Urgent recall issued for contaminated milk
Two popular milk products from a local dairy farmer have been recalled on urgent safety fears.
Scammer swindles $900k from small business
There’s a disturbing trend of sophisticated scams swindling huge sums of money from honest Aussies, with the latest steal involving genuine-seeming invoices.
Truckie ran red light before fatal crash: cops
Police allege a truck driver ran a red light in the moments before a woman was killed and her passenger seriously injured in a horror collision.
Driver accused of CBD horror rampage
A driver accused of striking three pedestrians and colliding with two cars in a horror CBD car rampage has appeared in court.
World reacts to landmark Australian case
A deeply complicated and tragic first-of-its-kind criminal case in Australia has sparked coverage in major media markets across the world.
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