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.
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‘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.
Fatal stabbing ’targeted’ attack: cops
Police suspect a fatal stabbing in a major Australian city to be a targeted attack as officers hunt for a second man after arresting one male.
More than 80 kangaroos shot, mowed down
A conservation regulator has launched an investigation after more than 80 kangaroos were found with gunshot wounds and injuries consistent with being “rammed” by a vehicle.
Girlfriend accused of partner’s dad’s death
There’s been a development in the case of a woman who allegedly killed her partner’s dad after a judge found delays to her case were “out of the ordinary”.
School admits failure over student’s death
A prestigious private school has admitted it failed to take appropriate steps to reduce risk to a student who died following a school trip to Vietnam.
Woman’s dramatic acts to avoid reporters
A woman facing court on hundreds of charges has hidden in a shop before bolting across the road into traffic to escape reporters.
Telstra customers hit with disruptions
Telstra customers have been struggling with slower data speeds and patchy coverage.
Commuter chaos as all trains stop
Melbourne’s train network came to a halt just before 6am on Thursday because of a loss of signalling control.
‘Stay away’: Warning over toxic explosion
Locals are being warned to avoid the area for several days after the factory exploded.
Chemical explosion shuts down businesses
Businesses close to the scene of a large factory fire inside a chemical facility will remain closed amid warnings they could be exposed to toxic smoke.
Accused man named over wheelie bin death
The man accused of murdering a teacher has been named in court, after the woman’s body was discovered in green waste at a recycling centre.
Property investor slams ‘boomer bashing’
A property investor has slammed young Australians for “boomer bashing”, claiming it’s not easy to be a landlord.
Teen accused of fatal crash on the run
A 17-year-old boy who was allegedly behind the wheel in a fatal collision is missing after he was granted bail.
Nurse’s tears over ‘ruthless’ tram act
A young nurse has broken down in tears after she claims she was interrogated on a train because she was not carrying her student identification.
ISIS hopeful moved to ‘solitary’: court
A convicted terrorist who once planned to join Islamic State has been removed from the general prison population because of concerns he was radicalising others, a court has been told.
Major update after woman’s body stuffed in bin
Police have arrested a man after a woman’s body was discovered at a waste dump earlier in the week.
Push for ultimate accolade for pop icons
Fans of Kylie and Dannii Minogue are pushing to commemorate the pop icons in the same way a legendary Aussie band has been honoured.
Shocking amount of illicit tobacco seized
More than three tonnes of illicit tobacco was seized as Victoria Police warn purchasing the illegal product is “not a victimless crime”.
Plea after eerie footage of missing mum
The family of a mum who has been missing for weeks say they just want to “know she’s OK” as police release eerie footage of her.
Man to fight alleged boarding house murder
A man has revealed he will contest allegations he murdered another man at a boarding house in Melbourne’s inner east.
‘Disturbing’ items Aussies going without
A new report has revealed four million Australians are unable to afford basic essentials, forcing them into hygiene poverty.
Alleged Burgertory firebug a ‘risk’: court
A man accused of setting fire to a pro-Palestinian activist’s burger shop will remain in custody after a magistrate said his alleged crime spree was “extraordinary”.
Dan’s backflip on phone records: court
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews has agreed to hand over phone records from the day his wife and a cyclist collided, just hours before a key court hearing.
Eerie footage emerges of missing woman
A woman who vanished more than a month ago was mysteriously captured on a house’s security camera asking for clothing days after her disappearance.
New details about body found at tip
Neighbours say the woman whose body was found at a waste disposal site had only moved to the area two months ago.
’Cruel’: Crisis grows in plain sight
Australia’s homelessness services are being forced to turn away more and more people amid a growing cost of living crisis and freezing temperatures this winter.
Jewish community calls for ‘freedom’
Melbourne’s Jewish community has rallied to mark the nine months since Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Community mourns slain fisherman
Community members braved icy conditions to pay tribute to a father-of-three allegedly killed in a random attack.
Woman’s body stuffed in bin, police believe
Police have cordoned off a quiet Melbourne street after a woman’s body was found in green waste at a “waste management facility”.
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