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.
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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.
Man rescued after night stuck near river
A man has been rescued after spending the night stuck on a river embankment as temperatures plummeted to 8C.
Man found injured on major highway
A passer-by found the man lying on a major highway with upper-body injuries and he has been taken to hospital.
Major update after body found in river
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 49-year-old woman with murder after a woman’s body was discovered in the Maribyrnong River.
‘Rotten’: Stand-off over union meltdown
Trade unionist Sally McManus said Australians need to “stand up to organised crime” and claims she was never aware of alleged crime syndicates within the CFMEU.
Centre shut down by machete-wielding teens
Police descended on a shopping centre after a group of teens, one reportedly with a machete, attacked three people.
‘Big step’ for family of girl killed in car crash
Delays in the case of a man facing a culpable driving causing death charge are weighing heavily on the family of the 12-year-old killed in the crash.
‘Big step’ for family of girl killed in car crash
Delays in the case of a man facing a culpable driving causing death charge are weighing heavily on the family of the 12-year-old killed in the crash.
Unexpected place where snow could fall
A chilly air mass from the Arctic could bring snow to an unexpected part of Australia as temperatures plummet.
Fresh blow after union branch shut down
The South Australian arm of the powerful construction union, which is under the control of the Victorian branch, has also been put into administration.
Millions in path of ‘rare’ weather event
A cold snap sweeping southeast Australia could bring snow as far as northern NSW and Queensland on Tuesday.
Woman shares harrowing tram ordeal
A young woman’s story of being harassed and spat on while catching public transport in Melbourne has gone viral.
Man who killed partner’s 2yo son learns fate
A man who brutally killed the toddler of a woman he had been dating, and on Monday he learnt how many years he’ll spend behind bars.
‘Killed part of me’: Dad’s teary knife plea
Four young males are expected to learn their lengthy prison sentences soon after the brutal killing of a teenager.
Grim way woman’s body discovered in river
A fisherman has described the horrifying moment he discovered a woman’s body wrapped in plastic and floating in the Maribyrnong River
Big problem with plants sold at Bunnings
Bunnings is among nurseries across Australia selling plants described as a “ticking time bomb” for Australia’s bushland.
Porn driving spike in nude AI attacks
Sparked by a string of deepfake porn and sexually explicit images created at Australian high schools, experts say unfiltered AI tools have collided with misogyny.
Man charged after body found in stairwell
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after police discovered the body of a man in an apartment block stairwell.
Tradie fined $11k for filling in dangerous hole
A landscaper says he is being treated like a “murderer” by his council after he was slapped with an $11,500 fine for filling in a dangerous hole.
‘Below zero’: Wintry blast not over yet
Temperatures in large parts of Australia hit below zero as a low pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea is set to bring frosty weather.
Horror as two bodies discovered in river
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found floating in a river within 90 minutes of each other.
Update after man’s body found in stairwell
A man is under police guard as Homicide Squad detectives investigate the death of a man whose body was discovered in an apartment block stairwell.
Albo’s brutal response as union boss quits
Anthony Albanese has delivered a scathing single-word response to one of the most powerful figures in the construction industry.
Father, son killed in horror house fire
A father and son killed in a house fire in the early hours of Saturday morning have been identified.
Worker paralysed after horror fall
A water tank company has copped a massive fine after one of their workers was left paralysed from a horrific fall into a concrete tank.
‘Shocking waste’: Grim figure in rental crisis
New analysis has revealed the shocking number of vacant homes in one of Australia’s biggest cities, as renters struggle to find somewhere to live and prices skyrocket.
Footage shows alleged horror carjacking
An Uber Eats driver has been run over in a terrifying carjacking allegedly carried out by three teens.
Worksites stunned as union big boss quits
One of the most powerful figures in the construction industry has stood down from his position amid allegations of misconduct.
Victim confronts ‘worst’ child abuser: court
One of Australia’s most prolific child abusers has hinted at plans to appeal a 35-year sentence as a new victim detailed the “horrific trauma” he’s dealt with for most of his life.
Man’s shock call on train track push: court
A man accused of pushing a woman on to train tracks during peak hour has blurted out his response to the charges in court.
Killer neighbour’s shock TV interview
A handyman who appeared on national television claiming to have discovered his neighbour’s body is now facing decades in jail, a court has been told.
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