‘Woke me up’: Victoria rocked by earthquake
GeoScience Australia recorded more than 1,400 people “felt reports” of the tremor.
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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.
Second person dies amid disease outbreak
A harmful disease spreading through a major city’s outer suburbs has claimed the life of a second person.
Driver’s shock act in front of cop
Police were left stunned to see a driver with one hand on the wheel, the other knocking back a bottle of wine.
Assange’s dad headlines pro-Palestine rally
The father of Julian Assange has headlined a major rally on the steps of parliament in support of Palestine, amid calls from activists for Israel to release thousands of prisoners taken during the ongoing conflict.
Man dies after being shot in targeted attack
A 34-year-old man has died after being shot at multiple times in what police believe was a targeted attack.
Tragic milestone after mum vanished on run
The investigation into the disappearance of Samantha Murphy has reached a tragic milestone after the mum vanished while running near her home.
Grim find after alleged stabbing attack
Authorities have reportedly made a grisly discovery as a teenager is fighting for his life after he was allegedly stabbed in a shopping centre car park.
Woman dies in ‘worst outbreak in decades’
A woman has died after contracting a dangerous disease as health authorities battle the worst outbreak seen in more than two decades.
Man given $10m in crypto bungle
A judge has been urged to jail a wannabe investor who spent millions he had been wrongly sent by a cryptocurrency exchange.
Man has cardiac arrest while driving home
The father of three was reportedly just around the corner from his home when he had to pull his car over and was rushed to hospital.
Teen critical after shopping centre attack
A teenager has been rushed to hospital with stab wounds after he was allegedly set upon by a group of people outside a shopping centre.
Worry as dangerous disease spreads
The outbreak of a dangerous disease is quickly spreading, with more people admitted to intensive care, as health authorities continue to search for the source.
Concerning trend for major Aussie city
One Aussie city is seeing a concerning trend, with office vacancies at an all-time high as workers refuse to return to the office.
Officeworks staffer rejects Jewish customer
A Jewish customer has been refused service by an Officeworks employee declaring “I’m pro-Palestine”, video shows.
Judge urges for killer grandson to be freed
A young man who hacked his grandmother to death believing she was his “sadistic” stepfather could be released in months, a court has been told.
Aussie dream in tatters as housing prices surge
Housing prices in Australia reached new peaks this month flattening the dreams of many Aussies wanting to buy their own home.
Dire reality in cost of living crisis
Wide-reaching research has found the seemingly essential things Aussies are going without in the cost of living crisis.
Ex-AFL agent to fight football fraud case
Former AFL players agent Ricky Nixon will fight allegations he knowingly sold $595 footballs with fake signatures, a court has been told.
Warning for millions as disease spreads
A dangerous disease outbreak has hit one state and health authorities are warning case numbers are likely to ‘head north’.
CCTV shows moments before fatal hit run
Police are looking to speak to the driver of a white truck after a man was killed in a suspected hit and run.
Fury as council approves 200-person sex club
A proposal to build a 200-person swingers club in the heart of Melbourne has sparked furious pushback from locals.
Gunman shot by cop’s chilling prediction
Shortly before police moved in to arrest an armed fugitive, he told a family friend, “This only ends one way.”
Australia braces for rare weather event
Aussies turned their heads to the sky just months ago for what is usually a rare experience, but the lucky country will get another chance to witness it tonight.
Fog sparks delays at major airport
Thick fog causing delays to arrivals at a busy airport could also cause delays to departures, as the airport is forced to limit flights.
Twist after horror rollercoaster injury
The results of an investigation into a horrendous funfair injury at the Melbourne Royal Show that left a woman severely injured have been revealed.
Warning over dangerous disease outbreak
An outbreak of the dangerous disease has prompted health authorities to issue the warning to millions of people.
Real estate agent took home client’s cash
A real estate agent has been warned he could soon be jailed after dipping into the deposits of prospective homebuyers when he hit financial hardship.
Woman dies on Brisbane-Melbourne flight
A woman has died in the middle of a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne.
‘Get serious’: Uni staff on two-week strike
Staff at a major university have walked off the job for two weeks, an act that could affect lower socio-economic groups and the most marginalised learners.
Mum’s court outburst over forced marriage
A mum who forced her daughter to marry a man who later killed her has delivered a shock outburst in court, saying she “cannot be locked in”.
Furious demand on Aussie evil
A No More rally against gendered violence has demanded radical action to stamp out Australia’s DV scourge, and called out one grim hypocrisy.
One photo sums up Aussie crisis
One photo has summed up the tragedy of Australia’s domestic violence crisis as a series of protests got underway across Australia on Saturday.
Murder charge after major police search
A 58-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man’s suspicious disappearance more than five months ago.
Question that sparked global empire
One of Australia’s most iconic surfing brands was started with an eight-word question. From there, it grew into a global empire.
Bomb explodes in kidnapper’s hands: cops
A man made a miraculous escape after a homemade explosive device blew up in the hands of his alleged kidnapper, police say.
Millions to shiver through icy blast
Australians may need to pull out their umbrellas and beanies as an icy blast is set to hit multiple states.
Priest robbed in late-night parish burglary
Police are searching for a man who broke into a sleeping priest’s bedroom before stealing money from the parish safe.
Woman allegedly punched by cop in hospital
A police officer has been charged and stood down from the force after allegedly punching an elderly woman while she received treatment at a hospital.
Car collides with bus carrying 20 students
Police are investigating after the car collided with a bus carrying 20 high-school students.
Melbourne truck crash kills 22 cows
A truck crash that killed 22 cows has sparked calls for an overhaul of cattle transport conditions.
‘Mistake’ in bikie boss deportation
A senator claims there has been a “mistake” in the pending deportation of a former bikie boss.
Six arrested as protesters clash with cops
Six pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested after clashing with police and demanding a company “stop arming Israel”.
‘Burst of warmth’: Winter sunshine on the way
Large parts of the country are expected to enjoy a wave of warm winter weather before a cold front sends temperatures plummeting.
Major update in search for missing man
A man has been charged with a number of offences after police conducted a major search of a property in an effort to find the body of a missing man feared dead.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
‘Damaging’ winds, storms to batter millions
Another week of wet and windy weather is forecast for much of Australia while a “cold snap” in one part of the country is set to break.
Cops launch search for man feared dead
Homicide detectives are searching a rural property for the body of a missing man who hasn’t been seen in more than five months.
Travis Scott’s huge Aussie announcement
Internationally acclaimed hip hop artist Travis Scott has made an unexpected announcement that has sent fans wild.
Chilling moment armed teens storm store
A group of teenagers have been charged after a string of armed and aggravated robberies in Melbourne’s north east.
Trade-offs renters are making to get a home
There are glimmers of hope for Aussie renters amid the housing crisis, new data shows, but many are still making sacrifices to get a home.
Chilling effect of Aussie rate hike crisis
An alarming number of mortgage holders might need to sell their home, should interest rates stay elevated into next year, new research has revealed.
‘Sprawling’ crisis leaves Aussies on brink
New analysis has revealed key Aussie workers are being priced out of homes further and further away from the city, as the rental crisis begins to “sprawl”.
Hypothermia conditions stop footy game
A ‘relentless’ icy polar blast and rain falling sideways led to a country footy match being abandoned when some players and officials showed signs of hypothermia.
Tech outage effects could linger for weeks
Computer systems at businesses across the Australian economy could be dealing with the fallout from the Microsoft outage for weeks to come.
‘Just disappeared’: Grave fears for man
Adrian Romeo’s disappearance is ‘totally out of character’ his family says, as a five-month police search has turned up nothing concrete.
Man charged after deadly altercation
A man has died, another has been charged with murder and a woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after an incident at a Melbourne house.
Chemical factory erupts in flames
A factory has been engulfed in flames just more than a week after a massive chemical fire in a neighbouring suburb, with waterways still being monitored more than a week on.
‘Fierce’ weather warning for millions
Damaging winds sweeping across large parts of southern Australia are expected to continue into the weekend with blizzards likely in two states.
Tragedy as man dies at industrial site
WorkSafe are set to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at an industrial site.
Bombshell after camper murder verdict
The guilty verdict against a former Jetstar pilot in the murder of a missing camper is “in great doubt”, the killer’s lawyer says.
Major update after REDcycle collapse
The ACCC gives Coles, Woolworths and Aldi the okay to push on with their soft plastics recycling program after the collapse of REDcycle.
Terrorist’s son caught with knuckle dusters
The son of perhaps Australia’s most infamous terrorist has appeared in court for having knuckle dusters in his bag at an airport.
Bizarre scenes after horror hit-and-run
The driver allegedly fled the scene on foot, while his two passengers remained at the scene.
Woman dies after getting Covid vax
A 21-year-old university student died weeks after receiving a Covid-19 booster. The coroner has now signalled the future of the case.
Buff personal trainer fights steroid charges
A personal trainer allegedly involved in one the country’s biggest steroid stings has denied the charges against him.
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